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– Classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
– Classes start at either 9am or 3pm each day depending on your level
– You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 50 minutes each
– You will have a short break between each class
What can I do in my free time?
– The school offers a host of optional cultural activities and seminars throughout the week
– You will have the chance to take part in different activities...Read All
This Spanish language school was founded in 1980 and is located in the centre of Nerja, a beautiful seaside town on Spain's Costa del Sol. Every year, they welcome students from over 40 different countries who are all keen to learn the Spanish language and culture. Set in a traditional Andalusian house with a large tropical garden and relaxing terraces, the school has recently been renovated to ensure the students feel at home and have access to all the facilities they may need. Spanish language lessons will take place in either indoor or outdoor classrooms just a few minutes walk from the beach - a perfect way to take advantage of the climate!
This Spanish language school was founded in 1980 and is located in the centre of Nerja, a beautiful seaside town on Spain's Costa del Sol. Every year, they welcome students from over 40 different countries who are all keen to learn the Spanish language and culture. Set in a traditional Andalusian house with a large tropical garden and relaxing terraces, the school has recently been renovated to ensure the students feel at home and have access to all the facilities they may need. Spanish language lessons will take place in either indoor or outdoor classrooms just a few minutes walk from the beach - a perfect way to take advantage of the climate!
The friendly Spanish language school is located in the centre of the seaside town of Nerja. It’s set in a traditional Andalusian house with tropical gardens and terraces overlooking the sea and mountains, it is also just a few minutes’ walk from the stunning beaches of the Costa del Sol.
Features
– 14 fully equipped classrooms
– WiFi / Internet
– Student’s common room
– Library and bookshop
– Garden and terrace
– Cafeteria and kitchen
– Air Conditioning
– Study Room
– Beach Access
Nearest airport:
Malaga – A taxi from Malaga airport to Nerja will take approximately 50 minutes and cost around €85.
- Suitable for beginner to advanced Spanish language levels
- Minimum age 16 (18 for those who wish to stay in Club Costa accommodation)
- Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the year
- Non-beginners Spanish speakers can start on any Monday
- Beginners in Spanish can begin on set Monday's during the year - please contact us for availability if your chosen date is "on request" and we'll check availability quickly for you
- If you book optional accommodation with the course, you will check in on the Sunday before your course starts
- Please arrive at the school by 8.30am on your first day for a short level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
Please note that there are no classes on the following days:
2020
8 December
19 December 2019 - 10 January 2021
2021
6 January
2 April
24 June
12 October
1 November
8 December
18 December - 9 January 2022
Classes will not be made up but you will receive a slight discount on your course fee.
Club Costa Hotel Residence
Stay in Club Costa Nerja Hotel Residence, a 22 room hotel built in Arabic-Andalusian style boasting terraces and an Andalucian patio, especially for students of this Spanish language school. Located in the centre of the village, just a few minutes’ walk from the school and beach, this hotel offers fully equipped single or double rooms all with ensuite bathrooms, TV and WiFi. There is a cleaning service Monday to Friday, a weekly change of sheets, twice weekly change of towels and a shared kitchen for resident students. Breakfast is included in the price from April to October only. Prices are based on arrivals on the Sunday evening before your course starts and end on the Saturday morning after your course has finished. Please note that the residence reception is open from 2pm-10pm so you can only arrive between these times. If you arrive after 10pm, you MUST book the arrival transfer.
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