Spain | Malaga Intensive Spanish Course

Spain | Malaga Intensive Spanish Course

Intensive Language Course

These courses are available throughout the year starting every Monday. Students can travel for a week, two weeks or longer. We are able to tailor packages to suit your requirements and the time you have available.

Courses are available for all abilities of language skill from complete beginners to degree level and business Spanish.

This course is available to students aged 17+

Location

Set against a backdrop of the rocky Iberian mountains and sparkling Mediterranean Sea, Malaga is a stunning city in the south of Spain. Capital of the Costa del Sol region and birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Malaga is the perfect mix of historical monuments with trendy neighbourhoods.

The city’s architecture reveals a rich palette of influences, from the Gothic-Mudéjar Iglesia de los Mártires and the Moorish Alcazaba fortress to the French-inspired Palacio de la Tinta. The city boasts a variety of museums including the Centro de Arte Contemporaneo, Centre Pompidou and Museo Carmen Thyssen, so you’re never short of things to do.

Malaga also has a thriving art scene centred around the neighbourhood of Soho. Decorated by colourful street art, Soho is full of artsy cafés, innovative restaurants, and impressive installations.

An event not to miss is the Feria de Malaga, a week-long festival in August. The city comes alive to celebrate with concerts, funfairs, flamenco and of course lots of delicious food!

  • Capital of Costa del Sol
  • Birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Variety of museums
  • Mix of history & culture: Moorish, Roman & modern, trendy, bohemian
  • Backdrop of rolling hills
  • Feria de Malaga in early August

Language Course

This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their Spanish, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Spanish culture and life in Malaga.

The course includes 20 lessons taught across Monday to Friday mornings.

In addition there is the option to add five or ten 1:1 lessons in the afternoon, where you will be able to consolidate or extend knowledge with a private tutor. You also have the option to upgrade your course to 30 group lessons.

You will be given a written assessment before you travel and an online speaking assessment before your course begins.

Once your level of Spanish and class have been established you will be invited to purchase the text for your lessons at a cost of approximately €30. This will be available from the school on your first day.

Optional Social and Cultural Programme

The school offers a range of activities during the week, as well as longer full day excursions at the weekends. These are available for a charge and you can book through reception during your stay. You will be introduced to the activities as part of your induction on your first day.  These activities change weekly but include the following:

  • City tour
  • Visit to the bull ring
  • Visit to the Alcazaba
  • Visit to the Thyssen Museum
  • Visit to the Picasso Gallery
  • Visit to the local theatre
  • Visit to the Arabic Baths
  • Visit to the Malaga Museum
  • Visit to the Car Museum
  • Visit to the Gibralfaro Castle
  • Games Evenings

For those whose visit includes a Saturday there are excursions available to: Córdoba, Sevilla, Rona and Stenil and other local towns. These vary from week to week so those that stay for a longer period can take different excursions.

Accommodation

For students wanting to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture we recommend a stay in host accommodation with one of our carefully selected Spanish hosts. They not only introduce the Spanish way of life and help practise the Spanish language, but also give a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 45 minutes’ journey time of the school. Half board accommodation is provided (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one end of the trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates.

Students also have the option of staying in one of the school self-catering residences with Spanish and international students, or shared apartments with other international students. Single rooms are available.

Transfers

Malaga’s has an excellent public transport system. The efficient and clean metro runs straight from the airport to the city centre in only 20 minutes. Taxis are also very reasonable, efficient and reliable in Malaga and can be taken from directly outside the airport to the city centre. We provide directions and all the details you need to use public transport. Private transfers can be arranged for a fee on request.

Availability

Language courses

Monday–Friday all year round (closed over Christmas)

Accommodation

Sunday–Saturday

School closures 2025

MonthClosures
April17th, 18th
May1st
June19th
August15th, 19th
September8th
October13th
November1st
December6th, 8th

Apart from 17/04/25, group lessons will not be replaced and no price adjustment is made for these closures. Individual 1:1 lessons will be made up on other days of the week.

No lessons will take place on 17/04/25 but the school will remain open for cultural workshops.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.

Weekly Programme

  • 20 core Spanish lessons per week (Mon – Fri)
  • Option to add additional lessons:
    • 5 1:1 lessons
    • 10 1:1 lessons
    • 10 extra group classes
  • Accommodation (optional)
  • Social & Cultural Programme (optional)
  • Course Certificate
  • 24/7 Emergency support from UK office
  • Travel and Medical Insurance (optional)

Longer stays

Students are welcome to book into the school for any number of weeks. Many students will travel to the school for long (12 weeks+) at a time, even starting from limited or no level in the language. We have prices for 1-4 weeks on our website. We are able to arrange any duration of stay at the language school.  Contact us if you would like a package that we have not listed.

The coat of arms of Malaga

Malaga

Find out more about the of the Andalusian municipality of Malaga on Wikipedia.