Spanish courses in Benalmádena
The town of Benalmádena is located at the foot of the Sierra de Mijas, around twenty kilometres from Málaga. The friendly locals, sports facilities (water sports, golf, horse riding), flamenco demonstrations and the natural beauty of the coastline make it the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Its geographical location, in the south of Andalusia, makes it easy to organise excursions to the major cities of this region with its rich historical and cultural heritage.
Highlights:
- In the south of Andalusia, not far from Marbella
- Great school, 10 minutes’ walk from the beach
- Warm atmosphere
- Large shaded terrace
- All-inclusive “Special Summer” programmes for 18-22 year olds and adults with courses and activities
Our partner school Colegio Maravillas is located in the residential area of Benalmádena, 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. It occupies the premises of a prestigious private secondary school founded in 1976, now fully equipped with the most modern facilities.
Accreditations: school recognised by the Instituto Cervantes, accredited by ELITE, FEDELE, the German government’s Bildungsurlaub and recognised by the Swedish government (CSN).
The school offers you
- 20 large, fully-equipped classrooms
- A large library
- A multimedia room
- A multi-purpose room (projection room for Spanish films, conference room)
- A cafeteria on a large sunny terrace
- Several common rooms
- Free WIFI access throughout the school
Spanish course: general information
- Length of lesson: 55 minutes (one-to-one lessons: 60 minutes)
- Maximum number of students per class: 10
- Timetable: classes are usually held in the morning but can also be organised in the afternoon in high season. Group courses run from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm, Monday to Friday
- Level test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- All teachers are qualified to teach their language to foreigners and are native speakers of Spanish
Standard course
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20 lessons of general Spanish per week
With this programme, you will have lessons from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will develop the 4 basic skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
Combined courses
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20 lessons of general Spanish 5 private lessons per week
In addition to the standard programme, you will have 1 private lesson per day from Monday to Friday, in the afternoon. These sessions give you the opportunity to discuss subjects of particular interest to you with your teacher, or to tackle specific problems.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
Option: 5 additional private lessons per week (10 in total, please contact us)
Special summer programme – 18-22 year olds
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20 lessons of general Spanish per week , activity programme included
In summer, you can combine your standard course programme with an activity programme specially designed for young adults aged 18 to 22.
This activity programme includes (per week) :
– 1 half-day guided tour of Málaga, Mijas, Marbella or Antequera (transport and entrance fees included)
– 1 recreational activity (escape room, cinema, bowling) and one sporting activity (kayaking, hiking, windsurfing)
– 1 day excursion on Saturday to Seville, Cordoba, Granada or Ronda (guide, transport and entrance fees included)
– Cultural seminarsat the school
– 1 welcome and farewell party at the school with drinks and music
– Return transfer from Malaga airport to place of residence
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMME – ADULTS
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20 general Spanish lessons per week activity programme included
In summer, you can combine your standard course programme with an activity programme specially designed for adults.
This activity programme includes (per week) :
– 1 half-day guided tour of Málaga, Mijas, Marbella or Antequera (including transport and entrance fees)
– 1 half-day visit to a winery or tropical fruit farm, or walk along the famous Caminito del Rey
– 1 day excursion on Saturday to Seville, Cordoba, Granada or Ronda (guide, transport and entrance fees included)
– Cultural seminars at the school
– 1 activity with a teacher, such as a tapas tour of the city, flamenco dance lessons, etc.
– Return transfer from Malaga airport to place of residence
Cooking
3 hours per week for 1 or 2 weeks
Good cooking is an integral part of Spanish culture and is deeply linked to its customs and traditions. The course will be taught in Spanish by a professional teacher/cook each week. It will include ingredients, tasting and discussion of dishes, for a total of 3 hours of cookery lessons per week. Classes will take place either in the school cafeteria or in the teacher’s home, depending on availability.
Examples of dishes cooked during the course: tortilla y sangría, Gazpacho y Ensalada Malagueña, Porra Antequerana y Pescaito frito, paella…
Flamenco
3 hours per week for the number of weeks of your choice
This course introduces the fundamentals of flamenco dance, a dance form that originated with the gypsies and belongs to the Andalusian culture of southern Spain. The course will be taught in Spanish by a professional flamenco dancer for 3 hours a week. It will focus on the development of flamenco technique through the integration of footwork patterns, hand and arm movements, body postures, turns, etc.
Andalusian handicraft
6 hours per week for 1 or 2 weeks
Classes are taught in Spanish by a professional craftsman for 6 hours a week. The technique used was originally introduced by the ancient Arab civilisation to the Iberian Peninsula during their long stay. The result of this technique is a durable product in relief and brilliant colours. At the end of the course, students can take away their own work.
Features :
- Single room
- Shared bathroom
- Breakfast included
- Travel time to school: maximum 20 minutes by public transport (usually a short walk)
Options at extra cost :
- Hot meal provided by the school at lunchtime
- Half board
Practical information :
- Bed linen provided
- Towels not provided
- Laundry facilities (washing machine usually available once a week)
The residence flats belong to Colegio Maravillas and are located just a few minutes’ walk from the school.
Shared rooms are only available for 2 students travelling together
Conors Residence
This mini-residence has 7 rooms (4 doubles and 3 singles)
- Single room with TV, desk, electric heater and fan
- Shared bathroom
- Shared lounge with air conditioning and large flat-screen TV
- Large fully-equipped kitchen (3 fridges 2 washing machines)
- Self catering
- Journey time to school: opposite the school, 15 to 20 minutes’ walk from the beach
Residence Parquemiel
This mini-residence consists of 4 single rooms
- Single room with desk, TV and air conditioning/heating
- Shared bathroom
- Shared lounge with large flat-screen TV and computer
- Kitchen with laundry facilities and sun terrace
- Air conditioning in all rooms
- Self catering
- Journey time to school: a few minutes’ walk from the school, 15/20 minutes’ walk from the beach
Flat Torremiel
This flat has 2 double bedrooms (renovated in 2018)
- Double room for single use with desk, TV and air conditioning/heating
- Shared bathroom
- Large living room with kitchen and TV
- Air conditioning in all rooms
- Self catering
- Journey time to school: a few minutes’ walk from the school, 15/20 minutes’ walk from the beach
Practical information
- Bed linen and towels provided
Travel
- Day of arrival: Sunday
- Day of departure: Saturday
Arrival airport (transfer possible at extra cost) :
- Malaga: approximately 20 minutes (by train and taxi)
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit).
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.
Dates 2025
Start dates: Courses start every Monday throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.
Session start dates for complete beginners: 7/01, 3/02, 3/03, 31/03, 21/04, 5/05, 19/05, 2/06, 16/06, 30/06, 14/07, 4/08, 18/08, 1/09, 29/09, 14/10, 3/11, 24/11
Dates of the “Special Summer – 18-22 years” programme: between 23/06 and 23/08
Special Summer – Adults “programme dates: between 23/06 and 10/08
Public holidays: 1/01 to 6/01, 28/02, 18/04, 1/05, 15/08, 13/10, 8/12, 22/12 to 31/12
Prices 2025
All taxes and registration fees included
| Courses & Accommodation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of course | 20 lessons | 20 lessons | 20 + 5 lessons | 20 + 5 lessons |
| Duration | Homestay, single room, breakfast | Conors/Parquemiel Residence, single room, self catering | Homestay, single room, breakfast | Conors/Parquemiel Residence, single room, self catering |
| 1 week | € 525 | € 480 | € 675 | € 630 |
| 2 weeks | € 940 | € 810 | € 1.240 | € 1.110 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.420 | € 1.200 | € 1.870 | € 1.650 |
| 4 weeks | € 1.855 | € 1.555 | € 2.455 | € 2.155 |
| 6 weeks | € 2.720 | € 2.210 | € 3.620 | € 3.110 |
| 8 weeks | € 3.545 | € 2.865 | - | - |
| 12 weeks | € 5.320 | € 4.300 | - | - |
| 16 weeks | € 6.995 | € 5.635 | - | - |
| 18 weeks | € 7.870 | € 6.340 | - | - |
| 20 weeks | € 8.740 | € 7.040 | - | - |
| 24 weeks | € 10.490 | € 8.450 | - | - |
| 32 weeks | € 13.665 | € 10.945 | - | - |
| 36 weeks | € 15.480 | € 12.420 | - | - |
| Extra week | € 430 | € 345 | - | - |
| Special summer 18-22 (course, accommodation, activities and transfers included) | ||||
| Duration | Homestay, single room, breakfast | Conors Residence, single room, self catering | ||
| 1 week | € 795 | € 795 | ||
| 2 weeks | € 1.395 | € 1.350 | ||
| Programme Special summer adults (course, accommodation, activities and transfers included) | ||||
| Duration | Homestay, single room, breakfast | Conors Residence, single room, self catering | ||
| 1 week | € 795 | € 795 | ||
| 2 weeks | € 1.395 | € 1.350 | ||
| Homestay supplements - per week | ||||
| Half board | € 45 | |||
| Extra night (breakfast) | € 40 | |||
| Extra night (half board) | € 45 | |||
| Residence supplements - per week | ||||
| Conors - July to September | € 30 | |||
| Parquemiel - July to September | € 75 | |||
| Torremiel - January to June & October to December | € 20 | |||
| Torremiel - July to September | € 95 | |||
| Key delivery for for non-transferees | € 25 | |||
| Cultural options supplements (in addition to standard course) | ||||
| Flamenco (3h/week) | € 155 | |||
| Cooking (3h/week - 1 week) | € 160 | |||
| Cooking (3h/week - 2 weeks) | € 300 | |||
| Andalusian Handicraft (6h/week - 1 week) | € 210 | |||
| Andalusian Handicraft (6h/week - 2 weeks) | € 395 | |||
| Transfer from Malaga airport | ||||
| One way | € 50 | |||
| Return | € 90 | |||
The above prices include:
- The course chosen
- Accommodation according to your choice
- Welcome pack with city map and orientation tour
- Teaching materials
- Level test
- Course participation certificate
- All taxes and school administration costs
- For “Special Summer” programmes, return transfers from Malaga airport
Not included:
- Return travel to destination
- Transfers from Malaga airport (except for “Special Summer” programmes)
- Meals according to chosen formula
- Optional insurance
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