Language studies in Marbella
Marbella is a famous seaside resort on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, which has preserved its typical Andalusian charm.
Situated between the sea and the mountains, Marbella lives up to all its promises, with some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, picturesque streets in the heart of the old town, magnificent parks and gardens and a host of luxury yachts.
The highlights
- A chic and renowned seaside resort on the Costa del Sol, with typical Andalusian charm
- 3 different campuses depending on age and dates of stay
- Numerous organised activities
- Possibility of choosing a sports option
- 60% foreign students and 40% Spanish students
- 24-hour supervision
Students are split between 3 different campuses in Marbella, depending on their age.
Located on one of the hills surrounding Marbella, in a beautiful residential area with spectacular views of the Mediterranean. A private bus service is available to take children to the beach several times during their stay.
Rooms with 4 to 6 beds or 6 to 8 beds for younger children
Facilities :
- Classrooms
- Auditorium, study room, common rooms
- Football pitches, tennis courts, paddle tennis
- Athletics tracks
- Equestrian centre and golf course nearby
- Large swimming pool
- Large gardens
- Close to beaches
This vast campus is located on the site of the prestigious Colegio Alboran. It is surrounded by a thick pine forest and is very well located: 15 minutes from the beach and 13 km from the centre of Marbella. A private bus service is provided to take students to the beach several times during their stay.
Facilities :
- Classrooms
- Study room, common rooms
- Swimming pool
- Multi-purpose hall
- Sports fields, football pitches, tennis courts, paddle courts, basketball courts
- Climbing wall
- Horse riding centre and golf course nearby
- Gardens planted with trees
This campus is located in the centre of Marbella, just an 8-minute walk from the beach and the old town, and is ideal for 14-17 year-olds. In this centre, young people have a few hours of free time per week.
Rooms with 3 or 4 beds
Facilities :
- Classrooms
- Video and TV room
- Conference room
- Sports fields, football, tennis courts, paddle, basketball
- Equestrian centre, golf course and swimming pool nearby
- Surrounding gardens
Spanish course
20 Spanish lessons per week
- Length of lesson: 45 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: 15 (average 8)
- Level test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
- Levels offered: beginner to advanced
Activities and excursions
Activities included: alongside their Spanish lessons, students take part in a full programme ofcultural, sporting and leisure activities.
Example of possible activities:
Cultural, leisure and sports activities every afternoon: guided tour of the city, flamenco shows, various sports, visit to Puerto Banûs, Bonsai museum, etc.
1 day excursion every 2 weeks : Cordoba, Seville, Malaga and the Picasso Museum, Ronda, Mijas, the Nerja wine cellars, etc.
Below is an example of a day’s planning (given as an example and subject to change):
Options at extra cost(one option per 2-week stay to choose from):
- Tennis: 12 sessions
- Paddle tennis: 12 sessions
- Horse riding: 12 sessions
- Football: 16 sessions
- Golf: 18 sessions
- Swimming (Elviria campus): 8 sessions
Number of sessions per 2-week stay
Please note: your option may not always be compatible with other activities at the camp, as timetables may overlap.
Residence
Features:
- Depending on the campus, students will be accommodated in rooms with 3 to 8 beds, grouped by age and gender (6-8 beds per room for younger students)
- Elviria” campus: rooms with 4 to 6 beds or 6 to 8 beds
- Marbella-Centro” campus: rooms with 3 to 4 beds
- Shared bathrooms for younger students
- Bathrooms and toilets in each 6-bed room for older students
- Full board
- On-site residence
- Capacity: between 180 and 220 students
- Location: within the centre
- Laundry service: once every 15 days (to facilitate this service, your child must bring a laundry bag and his/her clothes must be marked)
Travel
Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday
Arrival station or airport :
- Malaga airport, train station or bus station: return transfer at extra cost
Note: do not book your travel ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Authorisation to leave the school (from age 15)
Young people aged15 and over with parental authorisation are allowed to go out in the evenings until 10.30pm unaccompanied by an adult, for a maximum of 3 outings per 2-week session. The days of the outings are set by the centre director.
Young people under the age of 15 or those aged 15 and over without parental authorisation are not permitted to leave the campus under any circumstances. The course programme and the various activities are designed to make the most of their time.
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 & Prices 2023
Dates 2023
Sessions last 2 weeks; it is possible to combine 2 sessions.
Marbella ‘Elviria’:
- 5 to 13 years: 02/07 to 15/07; 16/07 to 29/07
- 14 to 18 years: 30/07 to 12/08; 13/08 to 26/08
Marbella “Las Chapas” (fully booked for the summer)
- 14-18 years: 02/07 to 15/07; 16/07 to 29/07
Marbella “Centro
- 14-18 years: 02/07 to 15/07; 16/07 to 29/07
Bank holiday (no lessons and not made up): 15/08
Prices 2023
| Prices include course, residential accommodation, full-board & activities | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Campus Elviria or Las Chapas |
| 2 weeks | € 2.170 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.950 |
| Prices include course, residential accommodation, full-board & activities | |
| Duration | Campus Centro |
| 2 weeks | € 1.865 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.490 |
| Sport options for 2 weeks | |
| Swimming (8 sessions / 2 weeks) | € 100 |
| Tennis (12 sessions / 2 semaines) | € 250 |
| Paddle tennis (12 sessions / 2 semaines) | € 250 |
| Haorse riding (12 sessions / 2 semaines) | € 300 |
| Football (16 sessions/ 2 semaines) | € 250 |
| Golf (18 sessions / 2 semaines) | € 500 |
| Other extras | |
| Transfer from/to Malaga airport or station (each way) | € 95 |
| Extra night (on request only) | € 95 |
| Uniform (optional) | € 110 |
The above prices include:
- Lessons (20 lessons per week)
- Accommodation in residence
- Full board
- Teaching materials
- Sports and cultural activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
- All taxes and school administration costs
Not included:
- Travel to and from Marbella
- Return transfer from Malaga airport, bus or train station
- Sports options
- Optional insurance
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