The Spanish coast is an increasingly popular holiday destination. Apart from the tourist attractions, Marbella offers more than just relaxation and ideal conditions for recharging your batteries. On the Costa del Sol, it is possible to combine business with pleasure, i.e. a holiday with language learning – also for young people and children.
Enforex Camps
One of the language schools offering summer language camps in Marbella is Enforex Camps. The company organises courses for different age groups, allowing you not only to acquire practical English and Spanish language skills. Participation in this type of camp also includes a wide range of sporting activities, round trips, animation and other recreational activities that are available in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol.
The Marbella summer camps are distinguished by a friendly, multicultural atmosphere that provides students with an excellent learning environment, an opportunity to forge new relationships and discover the richness of other cultures. Through joint activities and a variety of leisure activities, students have the opportunity to build close friendships, share new experiences and improve their language skills. Different language camps are organised every year in Marbella, which differ in location, age of participants and programme, among other things.
Marbella Centro
Organised in the heart of Marbella and exclusively for teenagers. It offers the opportunity for all-round development while being part of an international community. After the camp, students return home with an even greater awareness of multiculturalism and broadened horizons. The offer is aimed at young people between the ages of 14 and 18. Approximately 40 per cent of foreign students and 60 per cent of Spanish students participate in the camps. This provides the opportunity to get to know Spanish culture better and to make new friends for years to come.
The camp is just a 15-minute walk from the Mediterranean coast and only a five-minute walk from the unique historic parts of the city. Its ideal location is tailor-made for participants to experience Andalusian culture up close, and also gives them the opportunity to learn Spanish around the clock. Facilities include a large swimming pool and access to multi-purpose sports fields and courts.
Marbella Centro runs from 30 June to 27 July, with a maximum of 180 pupils able to take part in a camp at any one time. Their daily safety is the responsibility of a qualified staff of camp educators, taking care of the participants around the clock. All students are accommodated in 3- and 4-bed rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Marbella Elviria
Ideal for the youngest participants. Participants can acquire knowledge and new skills through the use of modern and activating learning techniques and methods. At the same time, the children’s camp is a chance to meet friends from different cultures and the memories of participation will remain in the memory for a long time. The proposal is aimed at pupils from the age of 5. Its location on the outskirts of Marbella allows children to spend time on the beach – in a safe environment that is adapted to their educational and recreational needs.
The camp is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city, with panoramic views of Marbella. The school campus is large and the facilities are modern, spacious and comfortable. The school is surrounded by gardens, in close proximity to the Mediterranean beaches. The camp has sports facilities: tennis courts, swimming pool, sports centre, football pitch, volleyball, athletics, basketball and handball.
The staff who look after the children have an ideal approach to the little ones and are highly experienced in working with them. In order to guarantee the most comfortable conditions for all pupils, accommodation is by age and gender. Participants live in rooms accommodating 4 to 6 (older pupils) and 6 to 12 (the youngest).
Marbella Elviria takes place from 30 June to 31 August. The complex guarantees as many as 200 places for students from all over the world, 40% of which go to international students and 60% to Spanish students. Participants are supervised 24 hours a day by a staff of educators.
The English International College
The youngest can learn English at The English International College, among others. This is the longest running summer school on the coast and will reopen its doors in July 2024, inviting children and young people aged three to 12. The camp will be located on the EIC campus and supervised by qualified teaching staff and a lifeguard. Each day, students will participate in a variety of activities to develop physical fitness, skills and teamwork. They will be exposed to expressive arts and a wide range of sporting activities.
The summer school will run throughout July, from 9.45 a.m. to 2 p.m. All pupils will need to bring their own sealed lunch provisions, a morning snack and a reusable water bottle. The school is split into two levels: pupils aged 3-5 will follow a broad programme each week, providing them with a stimulating, engaging environment in which to develop and gain confidence in interacting with friends. The daily schedule will include arts and crafts, storytelling, music and dance, sport (including swimming). The language of instruction at all times will be English.
Pupils aged 6-8 and 9-12 will start their morning with a refreshing and stimulating ‘Wake Up, Shake Off’. Pupils will then take part in a variety of structured activities, including expressive arts and a wide range of sporting activities, including swimming, volleyball and athletics.
Apple Languages
Children and young people between the ages of five and 18 can benefit from a summer Spanish language camp for young students. Apple Languages is a school that has been operating since 1992, located on a private campus in Marbella. Foreign participants share the campus with Spanish participants, guaranteeing a real mix of nationalities.
It is the ideal place to learn Spanish and enjoy a wide range of educational and recreational activities. There are around 20 Spanish lessons a week in the mornings. In the afternoons, horse riding, tennis or golf courses are available for an additional fee.
Miss Languages
A school that offers Spanish lessons is also Miss Languages, which proposes to make the most of your holiday in Marbella by attending lessons at the International Spanish School as part of its summer programme. It’s a great way to gain valuable skills and spend your holidays on the Costa del Sol in a different way than usual.
Participants booking a summer course in Marbella will find a wide choice of proposals – both in terms of accommodation and the range of activities on offer. The school emphasises that prices in Marbella are lower than in other Spanish cities such as Madrid or Barcelona – taking into account not only the course itself, but also the cost of accommodation.
LSI Marbella
The LSI partner school in Marbella also encourages you to study a foreign language in Marbella. It is located in the heart of Marbella, just a five-minute walk from the beach. It is housed in a spacious, modern building and offers a wide range of programmes and Spanish language courses. There is free Internet access, a library, interactive whiteboards, computer stations and a garden.
In addition to tuition, the school also offers excursions to Ronda and around Marbella, a visit to the Puerto Banus marina or the Cortijo Miraflores Museum in Marbella, as well as guided tours of Seville. Thus, you can combine the pleasant with the useful, i.e. sightseeing with language learning.
Home Language International
The Home Language International school provides intensive courses involving total immersion in the culture of the region by living in the home of a Spanish teacher. The participant can enjoy private lessons, taking full advantage of the Spanish culture. Language programmes are also available in Marbella.
Don Quijote
Another well-known school is Don Quijote with a great tradition. Its guiding values are quality, innovation and partnership. The school operates in all Spanish-speaking countries and provides a very good learning environment. The groups that participate in the lessons range from 4 to 8 students. Pupils come from 80 countries around the world – so it is an opportunity to meet friends from a completely different cultural background.
The summer camp offered by the school takes place in the heart of Marbella and is ideal for students aged 14 to 18 who want to learn Spanish while enjoying their holidays. The Inturjoven Marbella youth hostel is located in the old quarter of the city, less than 1.6 km from the beach and a 5-minute walk from Represa Park.
Cervantes Escuela Internacional
The Cervantes International Language School also offers summer language camps. The summer course programme, designed for children aged 5-13, includes full board and 24-hour care. Language classes take place in the morning and during the second part of the day, participants take part in a variety of activities – including workshops, sports and games, excursions or parties. The camp is located 19 km from the city centre and 15 minutes by bus from the beach.
The school is distinguished by its extensive campus with many facilities such as a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor activity centre, a range of sports fields and a swimming pool. Activities such as horse riding, tennis and other sports are available at an additional cost. Full board accommodation is available on site and all children are looked after 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See also a summary of summer camps, workshops for children and young people on the Costa del Sol.
