Spanish Language Courses in BENALMADENA, Malaga
Learn Spanish at Colegio MaravillasColegio Maravillas was founded in 1976 as a private Spanish
school and it has been offering full immersion Spanish Language Courses
since then. In
1978, the school moved into it's own independent building. The Spanish school has grown in size
over the years with the opening of the associated travel agency Maravillas Travel and both
are now considered to be one of the leading youth organizations in the south of Spain
dedicated to teaching Spanish courses. Colegio Maravillas is a member of the
following national and international organizations: FIYTO (Federation of International
Youth Travel Organization) , ALTO ( Association of Language Travel Organizations), Founder
member of AEEA ( Asociación de escuelas de Español en Andalucia), ELITE ( Federation of
European language Schools Associations) and FEDELE (Federacion de Escuelas de Español
como Lengua Extranjera). At Colegio Maravillas modern Spanish
language teaching methods and
equipment are accompanied by skilled, friendly teachers and efficient, caring
administrative staff.
Their methods allow students to develop the four basic skills while learning
Spanish: Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing. The idea is to learn Spanish in a natural and spontaneous way, just
as students have learned their mother tongue. Students speak Spanish right from the
very first day, using it in typical real-life situations: the basic syllabus is
supplemented by special exercises, such as, role-play, situational dialogues and project
work with the of audio-visual facilities.
Spanish Language Programs 2008 and 2009:(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.) All prices include: welcome pack with city map and weekly schedule of activities, number of Spanish lessons as specified, text book and teaching material, use of school facilities (library, video room, computers, etc.), e-mail and internet access and Diploma and Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. Each class is 60 minutes long. Intensive Spanish Course -- Maximum of 10 students per class. 20 Spanish lessons per week. Minimum age: 18. Classes are held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Prices 2008 and 2009: 1 week: USD 260, 2 weeks: USD 492, 3 wks: USD 699, 4 wks: USD 880, 5 wks: USD 1,087, 6 wks: USD 1,282, 12 wks: USD 2,452, Extra wks: USD 195 each.
Intensive Combination Spanish Course -- Maximum of 10 students per class in group session. Minimum age: 18. 20 group Spanish lessons per week PLUS 5 One-to One Spanish lessons weekly. Students attend the Intensive Spanish Course in the morning followed by one daily lessons of individual Spanish instruction for a total of 25 lessons weekly. The afternoon sessions offer the students an opportunity to work on any specific language problem areas. The course is available all year round and students can start on any Monday. Prices 2008 and 2009: 1 week: USD 438, 2 weeks: USD 852, 3 wks: USD 1,228, 4 wks: USD 1,585, 5 wks: USD 1,951, 6 wks: USD 2,297.
Executive Combination Spanish Course -- Maximum of 10 students per class in group sessions. Minimum age: 18. 20 group Spanish lessons per week PLUS 10 One-to One Spanish lessons weekly. Students attend the Intensive Spanish Course in the morning followed by two daily lessons of individual Spanish instruction for a total of 30 lessons weekly. The afternoon sessions offer the students an opportunity to work on any specific language problem areas or to choose specific areas of training such as Business Spanish, etc. Prices 2008 and 2009: 1 week: USD 619, 2 weeks: USD 1,197, 3 wks: USD 1,735, 4 wks: USD 2,358.
Starting Dates 2008 for all Adult programs: Beginners must start on the following dates, all others may start any Monday:
Holidays 2008: 1 to 7 January, 28 February, 21 March, 1 May, 15 August, 12 October, 1 November, 6 and 8 December. IMPORTANT NOTE: The school will be closed from 20 to 31 December 2008. Classes lost due to Holidays are NOT made up. Starting Dates 2009 for all Adult programs: Beginners must start on the following dates, all others may start any Monday:
Holidays 2009: 1 to 6 January, 28 February, 10 April, 1 May, 15 August, 12 October, 2 November, 7 and 8 December. IMPORTANT NOTE: The school will be closed from 21 to 31 December 2009. Classes lost due to Holidays are NOT made up. Optional Courses: The following optional courses can be added to any of the Intensive Spanish courses (they must be booked in conjunction with a Spanish Language course): Andalusian Handicrafts: The program combines a
Spanish Intensive course with lessons in ceramic making.
Cooking Lessons: With this program the student is
studying Spanish while learning about the Spanish gastronomy and Mediterranean cuisine.
Good food is an integral part of Spanish culture interwoven though out the customs
and traditions. The two-week program combines the Intensive course with 3 hours of cooking
classes per week.
The course is taught in Spanish by a professional teacher/cook. It includes
ingredients, tasting and discussion on the dishes prepared. Some of the dishes prepared during the
course include:
Tortilla Española and
Sangria, Gazpacho and Ensalada Malagueña, Porra Antequerana , Pescaito
Frito and
of course: Paella!
Flamenco Dance Lessons: This course introduces the
fundamentals of the flamenco dance form that emerged from the Gypsies and belong to the
Andalusian culture of southern Spain. The two or four week program combines the
Intensive course with 3 hours of dance lessons per week in the afternoon, in small groups.
The course will be in Spanish and taught by a professional flamenco dances. It will focus
on the development of flamenco technique through the integration of footwork patterns,
hands and arms movements, body attitude, turns, etc.
Other courses available: (please contact us for prices and details) Teacher Training Courses / Spanish for Seniors (50 +) / Spanish for Tourism / Private Lessons Summer Language Course for Teenagers - 14 to 17 years of age (Click link for 2008 Program Information) Accommodation Prices 2008 and 2009:Accommodations are available in selected host families, individual apartments, shared apartments with other students, student residences or in studio apartment-hotels: Host Families: Staying with a host-family is an interesting alternative to a stay in an apartment or a hotel and offers, moreover, an excellent opportunity to get to know the Spanish lifestyle. Most of the host-families live within walking distance of the school, others live at 10 to 15 minutes away by train or bus. Half board includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and all meals on weekends. Host Family-- Single Room, Breakfast. July/August/ September: USD 303 per week. Rest of the year: USD 284 per week. Host Family-- Single Room, Half Board. July/August/ September: USD 341 per week. Rest of the year: USD 321 per week.
Apartment / Apartment Shares: Independent comfortable apartments in town, 5 to 10 minutes walking to the school, fully furnished with complete kitchen and bathroom, available individually or on a share basis with other international students. A key delivery of USD 25 will be added to the price for those students that do not request an airport pick-up: Apartment Category A – Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room, complete kitchen, accommodates 2 or 3 people. Weekly cleaning is included: Individual Apartments (prices per apartment): Shared Apartments, (single room in an apartment, shared living areas with other students - prices per person): July & September: USD 228 per week. August: USD 278 per week. Rest of the year: USD 190 per week.
Student Residences – Larger apartments (residence type) with 4 or more bedrooms, 2 or 3 bathrooms, fully furnished kitchen, living room. Weekly cleaning.: Single room (private bedroom, sharing the common areas): July & September: USD 222 per week. August: USD 277 per week. Rest of the year: USD 155 per week. Double room (shared bedroom, sharing the common areas): July & September: USD 182 per week. August: USD 230 per week. Rest of the year: USD 125 per week.
Studio Apartments: Studio apartments (single or double occupancy ) - Studios are situated in a complex 10 to 15 minutes walking to the school, close to the beaches and the town center. Independent mini-apartments, furnished, with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, terrace, cleaning service, reception 24 hours, telephone and swimming-pool. Prices are subject to availability and subject to change!!. 15 June to 13 July: from USD 717 per week. 13 July & August: from USD 975 per week. September: from USD 668 per week. Rest of the year: from USD 410 per week. Activities At Colegio Maravillas they are always trying to make your stay an unforgettable experience. This is why they offer a great number of different activities for you to take part in. This is an important part of your stay, since it enriches your experience and helps you improving the knowledge of the Spanish language. Students receive a listing of weekly activities on the first day of the course. You can attend some of the optional courses detailed above, such as dance lessons and cooking courses, or participate in several of the different sports available in the area. Every week you can practice different sports, such as volleyball, badminton, basketball, beach football, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, climbing and of course Golf! Benalmádena has its own Golf Club, where you can easily become a member. Enjoy the best golf-courses in the world in the Costa del Sol!Optional excursions can be arranged through the school's own travel agency.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.
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