Marbella is the ideal destination for those who want to relax surrounded by the sea and mountains. Coming on holiday, enjoying the sun, water sports and travel in the nearby towns, as well as Spanish culture in full swing. It is also conducive to learning the language – especially as there is no shortage of language schools.
Learning Spanish can bring many benefits in both your personal and professional life. Today, it is the second most spoken language in the world in terms of the number of native speakers, after Chinese, which is far more difficult to learn. More than 460 million people speak Spanish and it is their first language.
Spanish is also an official language in 21 countries, mainly in Latin America and precisely in Spain. Knowing it makes travelling easier and allows you to better understand local traditions. It also opens the door to a rich and diverse culture. So where can you learn Spanish in Marbella?
Miss Languages
A school that offers Spanish language courses at various levels. It is conveniently located in the centre of Marbella, close to the beach and the old town. Individual and group classes are available. Group lessons are organised separately for adults, teenagers and children. Classes are taught in English. The strengths of Miss Languages are its great flexibility, good prices for small group classes and high frequency of lessons, allowing students to brush up on their language skills in a short period of time. There is also a very friendly atmosphere – it is one of the best schools for adults. After the summer holidays in Marbella are over, students can also continue their studies at this online school.
The school offers complete Spanish and English courses for beginners and advanced learners. Intensive Spanish courses are designed for those students who want to become fluent in Spanish in the shortest possible time. The school also offers specialised English courses for the tourism, catering and healthcare sectors. On offer are intensive courses: 10-20 hours of classes per week, or year-long courses: 3-6 hours per week. Students can improve their language skills in private lessons. Prices start at €110 per week for an intensive course and around €24 per private lesson. The summer course costs around €927 for the entire course. The school encourages students to make the most of their summer holidays by taking Spanish lessons as part of the Summer Programme.
Advance Marbella
Another school worth recommending is Advance Marbella, which offers classes in Spanish (taught in English), as well as other languages: English, French, German, Arabic and Chinese. Among other things, this school stands out from others because the classrooms are well equipped with modern technological solutions to aid learning.
Courses are available there to prepare you for international language examinations such as the Cambridge English Exam. Language classes are very varied, with intensive courses (for adults and children) available, as well as regular, less intensive courses that last for several months. Advance Marbella also offers accommodation for young people.
Enforex
It is also an interesting idea to send children to language camps where they can learn Spanish. Enforex runs these for children aged 5-18. The children have 4 hours of language lessons a day, then they can choose from a range of extra activities: sports, dance classes or visits to nearby towns. After Spanish classes, children from different countries play with Spanish youngsters, allowing them to learn the language outside of class. Parents can fit the start and end dates of the camps into their schedule. Organisers allow students to join on different weeks in July and August for the amount of time that suits them. You can read more about summer courses for children and young people, or summer camps, here.
Spanish Language Center
It is a school specialising in courses that prepare students for Spanish examinations such as DELA, CCSE and SIELE. It offers classes with a varied frequency of lessons. Spanish Language Center is a great school for children and young people that is focused on learning the language at the highest level.
Instituto Internacional de Idiomas
This is the place for everyone who likes to meet people from all over the world. The school has an international atmosphere and, in addition to Spanish lessons, it offers the study of many different languages. The establishment is equipped with state-of-the-art solutions that are used during teaching. In addition, Instituto Internacional de Idiomas provides the opportunity to take classes in person or online. It offers group classes, private classes, intensive classes or preparation for official examinations.
At the school, you can strengthen your skills in a number of languages: Spanish for foreigners, English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. The school also offers summer courses – from 1 July to 2 August. This is an opportunity to have fun, learn and improve your Spanish or English. At the same time, students can practice their favourite sports, all in close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
Don Quijote
The school is located on de Ricardo Soriano in Marbella. Don Quijote and offers Spanish language learning, while taking full advantage of the Mediterranean environment. It offers Spanish courses in a diverse learning environment where you can share your own experiences with students from all over the world. In between lessons, the establishment offers the opportunity to relax in the sun on the Andalusian patio, where you can practise your Spanish with new friends. The course prepares you for the DELE exam, and the school is located on a lively street with plenty of shops and restaurants, just a few blocks from the beach. Once you have finished your studies, you can head into the heart of Marbella to put the skills you have acquired into practice.
The school offers 15 classrooms with natural light, a library and multimedia centre, free wi-fi, an indoor lounge area, tapas bars, cafés, restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity. The establishment is less than a five-minute walk to the beach and promenade. For those wishing to learn more about Spain, it offers optional activities: a flamenco show, yoga classes or tango lessons. Optional excursions include: Marbella-Puerto Banús by catamaran, Gibraltar, Ronda or Tangier.
The 2nd Language
Among other things, the establishment offers courses for companies, adapting the teaching of English, German or Spanish to the needs of the business. The learning method is simple and dynamic, incorporating vocabulary, texts and conversations specific to the industry in which the company operates. The schedule is flexible and classes can be held at the centre or at the workplace.
The 2nd Language runs classes for the youngest children. It points out that the earlier children start learning Spanish, the better they will be able to assimilate it. That is why the school involves children as young as three years old in language learning. The establishment designs special courses based on interactive games, songs, films, theatre, crafts and other activities so that the youngest begin to master their second language in a natural, enjoyable and fun way.
In addition to the language schools in Marbella, there are many other excellent academies located on the Costa del Sol. The province of Malaga is home to a large number of specialised centres with accredited experience in teaching Spanish. Not only can you benefit from high quality courses at all levels there, but you can also enjoy an exceptional environment while you learn.
