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Intensive course

Colegio Maravillas
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Course description

Our Intensive course is total of 20 hours (x 55 min.) tuition per week in small groups. Age : 18+
Levels: beginner to advanced - Time: Monday to Friday 09h00 / 13h30
The Course is available all year round and students can start on any Monday except beginners.

The lessons concentrate on grammatical structure, speaking and understanding everyday Spanish and pronunciation. Intermediate to advanced classes focus on comprehension, communication, creative writing, idiomatic expressions and presentation of role-plays.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon session
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Malaga.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 99 years old
Average 26 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The school was founded in 1976 as a private high school for Spanish students.
The Language school has been offering Spanish language courses since 1978 in a separate building located in the town centre.

We are DELE Examination centre. Experienced and qualified Spanish teachers, members of the DELE examination board.
The school has been completely renewed few years ago: set on the top floor of a modern with free Internet access, 20 classroo, a 25-seat cinema also used for conferences and seminar, a 600 sqm sunshade terrace and a cafeteria open every day, serving hot/cold buffet lunch to all our students. Up to 240 meals at one time in our modern buffet.

We offer a wide range of programs for adults, teachers, seniors, young learners (spring break and summer camps for students 13/17 years) and "tailor-made" programs for school groups - MINI STAYS, (Italian ASL, PON) for all group sizes, all year round.

Year opened
1976
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Colegio Maravillas varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 30.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
16%
Iran
15%
Italy
8%
Japan
5%
Sweden
4%
Other
52%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Benalmadena: only 12 kms from Malaga international airport with good connections by train and bus to Malaga city centre.

The town sits on a hill at the foot of the Mijas Mountains by the Mediterranean Sea.

Originally a sleepy Andalusian fishing village with beautiful white washed houses, Benalmádena has developed into a lively and animated town that retains its old charm and character.
Benalmadena offers a wide range of amenities for all ages: white sandy beaches, cable cars, an amusement park, shopping centers, a casino, an ice skating rink, a 18-hole golf greens and the popular Puerto Marina Its dazzling nightlife and live entertainment makes Benalmadena one of the favourite meeting places for young people.

A cosmopolitan nucleus and an attractive setting in which to enjoy the pleasure of life both on land and sea.
Safe and clean, the town is ideal for sports lovers (tennis, golf, sailing, windsurfing, diving, ice skating and more).

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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 3 reviews
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"Very good, at least en el tiempo libre"

Sara Kutti, student from South Africa

I really liked my host family, very kind and she served good food and was helpful. My class the first week was terrible because all the young boys took all studytime to disturb. And our teacher was not so good, she was very much confused and didn’t explain the assignments so we could understand(it’s not only my opinion). We had two other teachers on the last lesson everyday and they were really good, kind and understanding. The second week we got new students to my class and then we at least had fun, but didn’t learn so much Spanish because of the first teacher. The activities were fun, well organized and good to get to know new people. Good that we went to visit different places. Overall it was a very nice experience but I learned more Spanish outside school than in the classroom.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Professional"

Gunilla Wahlberg, student from Finland

The teachers where excellent , very inspiring knowledgeable
The atmosphere at the school was friendly and informal
Will attend again at some time in the future

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
27 Jan 2020 - 7 Feb 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Satomi, Marketing manager at Colegio Maravillas responded to this review.
09 March 2020

Wonderful!
As you have seen, our teachers are very friendly and qualified.

Hope to receive you again!!!

"Familiar"

Marcel Frederik Maria Den Broeder, student from Netherlands

Very Nice teachers
Good school
Only Thing i expected more practícal things.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
11 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Colegio Maravillas offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 199
weekly
Age range: 13 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, and other
Distance to school: 2 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 199
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 our host-families live within walking distance of the school, others live at 10 to 15 minutes train / bus ride.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

£ 120
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Address: Avda Salvador Vicente 11- Bloque 2- 3ºB, Benalmádena, Málaga 29631, Spain
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 120
Apartament owned by the school Residences Conors and Parquemiel owned by the school with single and double bedrooms, shared bathrooms and common areas: living room, fully furnished kitchen etc.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Malaga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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