Reviews of Academia CILE, Malaga, Spain
Total number of reviews: 69
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Average Rating
Based on 69 reviews of former students of Academia CILE
| Overall rating Academia CILE, Malaga, Spain | 4.4 |
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| City | 4.6 |
| Organisation | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 3.4 |
| Social activities | 3.5 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 4.3 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 3.4 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.4 |
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Individual Reviews
Academia CILE
17. Apr. 2024
1. Kerstin (54 years) 
101.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanisch] - 1 week
101.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanisch] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Super nice teachers, small classes. Listening comprehension was greatly improved.
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The individual lesson is very worthwhile!
Accommodation
It would be very important for the school to maintain closer contact with the host families, and a minimum level of hygiene and facilities should be guaranteed. It would also be nice if you could find out something about the host in advance, e.g. single, family with children, pets, etc.
17. Apr. 2024
2. Ulrike (68 years)
102.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanisch] - 1 week
102.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanisch] - 1 week
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Good lessons, nice and competent teachers, good teaching material, very nice small learning groups.
City/place
Malaga is beautiful
16. Apr. 2024
3. Renate (67 years)
103.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
103.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
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The lessons were very good and went into great detail so that you could intensify your previous knowledge.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Private lessons
City/place
Malaga is a very beautiful city worth seeing.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The classes were very good.
Accommodation
The gentleman was apparently somewhat overwhelmed by the situation, the woman was never present.
11. Apr. 2024
4. Els (53 years) 
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Location is great, teachers are very enthusiastic and friendly. Good combination of grammar and conversation. You learn best by speaking Spanish. I cannot rate activities and excursions because I did not participate in them. There was a lot on offer.
Negative aspects
Actually nothing, but I can imagine that it gets very hot there in the summer. The room where I was taught does not have air conditioning. Toilets are Spanish-style but not dirty or anything.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
No.
Other comments
Nice atmosphere, nice people. Good mix of student types too. Ages in my class range from 18 to 75.
City/place
Very worthwhile.
Quality of teaching / language progress
It's quite tough, (of course) only Spanish is spoken and spoken quickly. You really have to have a certain level to participate.
5. Apr. 2024
5. Christel (75 years)
105.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
105.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Good location, easy check-in, Class size
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Too mechanistic, too much grammar.
City/place
Beautiful city, lots to see, good for walking, but: too many tourists.
4. Mar. 2024
6. Valentine (68 years)
106.Course: Part-Time Course - 8 weeks
106.Course: Part-Time Course - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
A slightly different, exciting teaching style
Negative aspects
There were too few students at the school for my taste
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Excursions with Paco
Other comments
Due to the co-operation between the two schools, I hardly noticed anything about CILE
City/place
Unfortunately far too many tourists. You come to Spain to learn Spanish and then eventually only hear English, possibly Dutch and German. Too bad ☹️
Quality of teaching / language progress
It was a perfect fit for me
27. Nov. 2023
7. Liesa (64 years)
107.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
107.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers were very nice, clear, interesting.
Negative aspects
Far too small a group, only 3 in total. Little offer to the institute. No common first evening. Linking with other groups. Few offers. Little sense of belonging, inside or in and bonding.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
CAC at Center Pompidou. And the beaches of El Palo.
Other comments
Don't think I'll do it again.
City/place
Great place, very nice. Good museums, friendly people, super tasty food, beautiful beaches, easy to reach by bus, nice vintage shops, great mercado, top.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Too small group, too much grammar, but very nice teachers.
Accommodation
The apartment was absolutely fine. Cozy everything you need. Lots of space, all good. Just thought it was very cold. Quite a distance from school. There was no bus going there and I actually wanted a shared apartment. But it turned out absolutely perfect.
10. Oct. 2023
8. Joachim (63 years)
108.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
108.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Very good intensive lessons. Excellent and also sympathetic teachers. Individual lessons or very small groups. Very good price-performance ratio. Central location in the old town of Málaga.
Negative aspects
Sometimes I would like more repetition of what I have learned rather than new material all the time. With six or seven lessons, I would prefer two breaks of 30 minutes each, but that is probably difficult to organise.
Other comments
Apparently, major changes are in the offing - sale and possible relocation of the school. I would hope that the current spirit, the offer, the value for money will be maintained and that the teachers will remain loyal to the school.
City/place
Málaga is one of my favourite cities all over the world, although not in the unbearably hot high summer. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly crowded, and it is striking that more than half of the flats in the old town are occupied not by locals but by Airbnb (&Co) customers. I say that as part of the problem. If you include the places Pedregalejo, El Palo and El Dedo, which are within walking distance, in your Málaga experience, you will find a great place by the sea.
Quality of teaching / language progress
We'd love to come back next year - even though Academia CILE seems to be facing quite significant changes.
4. Oct. 2023
9. Martin (62 years)
109.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
109.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Good teaching concept, 3 learning blocks per day with 3 different teachers. Committed team, small classes.
City/place
A cultural city with flair, the city centre can get crowded at weekends.
14. Aug. 2023
10. Christina (58 years)
110.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 3 weeks
110.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The lessons in small groups were particularly good. My group usually consisted of 3 students, and sometimes there were only two of us.
In regard to the learning method, I liked that a grammar topic was covered in the mornings and that this grammar topic was deepened in the afternoons by choosing a conversation topic.
Negative aspects
Since there are fewer students, a new course does not start every week. That's why we started in the middle of the topics.
City/place
A very lively and culturally interesting city
Accommodation
The accommodation was very central in terms of location and the school was also within walking distance. The 4 floor without elevator saves the fitness centre. The flat was clean. Despite being on the 4th floor, we were surprised by typical Spanish cucarachas in the kitchen, which could be controlled with regular spraying.
The rooms were clean but had been used several times. With a full occupancy of 6 people, the common area would probably have been a bit small.
10. Jul. 2023
11. Pia (58 years) Finland
111.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
111.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The teachers were great, I really learned Spanish. The location of the school was excellent just in the historic centre. Our group was really small 2-3 persons, and partially because of this the teaching was so effective.
Negative aspects
The building itself was old and didn’t have air conditioning, it got quite hot inside, and the noise from street disturbed every now and then.
City/place
Very many interesting museums. The beach was nice and nereby there are interesting places to go. It’s easy to get a bus or train to Granada, Nerja, Caminito del Rey etc.
Accommodation
My room in the shared appartment was tiny and there was no air conditioning. It really got hot! The first couple of days there was an inconvenience, two students left our kitchen very dirty and we had cockroaches. When these students left and we cleaned the kitchen our life was much nicer.
29. Apr. 2023
12. Anne (38 years)
112.Course: Standard Course (changed after arrival) - 1 week
112.Course: Standard Course (changed after arrival) - 1 week
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Everything is fine. School responds very well to the existing or non-existing level.
20. Mar. 2023
13. Walter (71 years)
113.Course: Private Course 10 - 4 weeks
113.Course: Private Course 10 - 4 weeks
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The teacher was excellent!
Negative aspects
Work equipment and infrastructure are not up to date. No computers for teaching. In the age of artificial intelligence and the digital world, all documents are still in paper form. Copies unprofessional.
15. Feb. 2023
14. Marcin (42 years) 
114.Course: Intensive Course [Hiszpański] - 2 weeks
114.Course: Intensive Course [Hiszpański] - 2 weeks
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Fantastic teachers, and that's the most important. I am very satisfied.
City/place
One of the coolest cities in Spain
16. Nov. 2022
15. Petra (55 years) Netherlands
115.Course: Standard Course + Yoga - 2 weeks
115.Course: Standard Course + Yoga - 2 weeks
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I think they normally have a lot of activities during the week. The first week that I was there they didn’t have a lot of activities. The second week they had more, but unfortunately I had made some appointments.
I love that the school was in the center of Malaga. The teachers were great, but I felt I was in the wrong school. The course would have been perfect if my meaning was to learn a lot of grammar. I probably didn’t read the description of the course well enough?!
Both of the yoga teachers were great.
Negative aspects
But my meaning was to talk more and better. Unfortunately I was in a class where the three other people were a lot better than me. The class below that level was far too easy for me. So I was between 2 levels and the lessons were too quick for my level. I don’t feel I have learned as much as I would have liked. Also, unfortunately, there was one USA guy who took a lot of attention from the teachers. Even after we had said it to him, he continued.
The yoga combination I booked it with was very disappointing. There were only two different types I could use off. And the first week I tried both but the hata was too much for me, because I have a back injury. There was only restoring yoga which I could do. In the description it said they would have yin yoga and meditation as well, but there weren’t. Both teachers of the yoga very good. I could only do two lessons a week, and the second week only one because there was no more choice. But maybe I didn’t read it well enough and 2 a week was this what it was. I only expected to have more lessons.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Caminito del Rey.
Other comments
All the people that work there, I think they’re very nice.
City/place
I think everybody should go because it’s so beautiful, clean and there’s a lot of stuff to do.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I would not book another course with yoga again. I don’t think it was worth my money. Even though the teachers were great.
Accommodation
First I was in a shared apartment with three other boys. It was disgusting everything was really dirty. The shower, the kitchen and also my bedding inside the covers were disgusting. The light in the kitchen didn’t work, the washing machine didn’t work and there was only one stove of the four stoves that was working. I think I paid way, way too much money for this!
I asked the school if I could change and that was very easily and perfectly arranged. This was a lot better, even great. I loved the lady, the house and the location. The first night I had a lot of screaming people outside my window, but the second night the lady changed her room with mine because of the noise.
I think that’s so sweet!
26. Sep. 2022
16. Joachim (62 years)
116.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
116.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Very good and sympathetic teachers, great location in the centre
Negative aspects
I was only there for one week - the only activity offered was participation in a flamenco class, which didn't appeal to me. I only found out about the possibility of taking part in a meeting with other students through the poster - when it was unfortunately already too late.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
When staying in Málaga, don't limit yourself to the centre, but also walk to Pedregalejo, El Palo and El Dedo (the best). A wonderful route always along the sea.
City/place
This was my sixth time in Málaga and I will be back - I don't think I need to say more ;-)
Quality of teaching / language progress
I got individual lessons instead of group lessons and I certainly learned even more that way. That's why I didn't even insist on the additionally agreed individual lesson. All three teachers I had were excellent.
14. Sep. 2022
17. Andrea (51 years)
117.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
117.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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31. Aug. 2022
18. Katharina (29 years)
118.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
118.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The lessons were interesting and structured creatively. If there was no suitable group, then you got individual lessons in the originally booked length without price increase!
Quality of teaching / language progress
The course is indeed intense! I have learned a lot!
25. May. 2022
19. Stefan (59 years)
119.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
119.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The staff is very dedicated and friendly. I had the feeling that everyone is very motivated. I really enjoyed the lessons. The location is perfect, very central with nice cafés next door.
Negative aspects
There is nothing to criticise.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
After class, don't miss the incredible fresh fish and seafood at the Mercado Central.
A trip to the fantastic Alhambra is a must.
City/place
Very beautiful and varied city.
23. May. 2022
20. Annette (61 years)
120.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
120.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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16. May. 2022
21. Marco (57 years)
121.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
121.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Small group with enthusiastic teachers who ensure that you are involved in the lesson.
Negative aspects
I can't think of any.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
No, just register.
Other comments
The school is located in a beautiful location right in the center.
City/place
A lively city where you feel safe with nice restaurants and the beaches within walking distance.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Intensity is good and the teaching material is understandable.
27. Mar. 2022
22. Lisa (30 years)
122.Course: Standard Course + Yoga [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
122.Course: Standard Course + Yoga [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
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The location of the school was great. Lessons in small groups or alone. All the teachers and the director were very friendly.
Negative aspects
In weeks 1-3, not a single lesson started on time. This improved in week 4. I didn't like the teaching material. Except for the flamenco course, there was no opportunity to meet people through the school (especially since I was alone or with only 3 others in the class).
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should know that the "up to five yoga lessons per week" are not feasible. There are lessons at class time and 2 yoga lessons in quick succession on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition, there is 1x yoga class on Wed. I was actually having class on Tues and Thurs only. But the money was definitely worth it!
City/place
A small sweet town, which turns into a party mile in the evening. As a result, there is an increased smell of urine (thanks to some incontinent men) and rubbish in the small streets. Thanks to many cleaners, there is nothing to be seen of this the next morning. The beach and the harbour are very beautiful and were my second home in good weather (in February/March unfortunately a lot of rain and cooler than expected). The people working in Malaga are mostly very nice and most of them can talk to you well in English.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The yoga course is definitely recommended. The Hatha Yoga Tues & Thurs with the two nice yoga teachers was super demanding but also super nice. Both were very helpful when I didn't understand what exercise to do or how to do it exactly due to the language barrier.
Accommodation
Defective window (was not repaired after being asked several times), disco next door (not possible to sleep at the weekend despite earplugs), breakfast was poor (so I bought my own breakfast for 4 weeks), meals were not eaten together with the family but with other host students or alone. There was occasional smoking in the flat.
5. Jan. 2022
23. Karin (48 years)
123.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
123.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
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It was interesting to have different teachers.
Negative aspects
The care was poor.
8. Dec. 2021
24. Antje (54 years)
124.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
124.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
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Was very intensive due to very small group size.
11. Oct. 2021
25. Hans-peter (62 years)
125.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
125.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Few students. Funny atmosphere
11. Oct. 2021
26. Rita
126.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
126.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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28. Jun. 2021
27. Josina (21 years) 
127.Course: DELE Preparation - 2 weeks
127.Course: DELE Preparation - 2 weeks
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Small group (even private).
City/place
Highly recommended but I was already living there when I started the course.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Ut really helped me, especially the classes about grammar and mock exams. Sometimes, I lacked feedback in my tests.
29. Mar. 2021
28. Kota Spain
128.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
128.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
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20. Nov. 2020
29. Liudmila Russia
129.Course: Standard Course [Испанский] - 6 weeks
129.Course: Standard Course [Испанский] - 6 weeks
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29. Oct. 2020
30. Sasa Germany
130.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 7 weeks
130.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 7 weeks
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10. Mar. 2020
31. Reinhard (57 years)
131.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
131.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
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18. Feb. 2020
32. Lenka (31 years) Czech Republic
132.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
132.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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13. Feb. 2020
33. Reinhard (57 years)
133.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
133.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
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11. Feb. 2020
34. Millie (48 years) Canada
134.Course: Standard Course + Yoga - 3 weeks
134.Course: Standard Course + Yoga - 3 weeks
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The teachers were very knowledgeable and able to explain things in Spanish.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Hamman bath
28. Jan. 2020
35. Margreet (62 years)
135.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
135.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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4. Dec. 2019
36. Mariyan (38 years) Bulgaria
136.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
136.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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Shared Apartment
27. Sep. 2019
37. Rachael (28 years) United Kingdom
137.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
137.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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19. Sep. 2019
38. Caroline (41 years) Belgium
138.Course: Standard Course [Espagnol] - 3 weeks
138.Course: Standard Course [Espagnol] - 3 weeks
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18. Sep. 2019
39. Sinead (47 years) Ireland
139.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
139.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
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28. Aug. 2019
40. Barbara (33 years) Switzerland
140.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
140.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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21. Jul. 2019
41. Ellen Hege (58 years) Norway
141.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
141.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
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The teachers were very nice and helpful.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Be prepared to always have sharpened pencils - a lot of writing.
Other comments
I really liked the small groups! We were all able to get the support when needed.
City/place
A very nice city.
Accommodation
A very simple but okay breakfast. I was offered two slices of bread and 1 cup of coffee (not always full). Nothing to drink - had to ask for a glass of water. Lunch was always something warmed up in the micro, but it was nice to have fruit as dessert
4. Jul. 2019
42. Gerard (67 years) France
142.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
142.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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30. Apr. 2019
43. Agata (31 years) United Kingdom
143.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanish] - 2 weeks
143.Course: Super-Intensive Course I (20 group + 5 individual) [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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16. Apr. 2019
44. Miriam (28 years) Austria
144.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
144.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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25. Mar. 2019
45. Mia Nicole (21 years) Italy
145.Course: DELE Preparation - 4 weeks
145.Course: DELE Preparation - 4 weeks
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12. Feb. 2019
46. Tarja (59 years) Finland
146.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
146.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
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School is physically situated in a very beautiful old building in Malaga Center. Teachers were nice. The methods and facilities could be more modern. Me, as the beginner in Spanish, felt that the rhythm of the education lessons followed mostly those who had already learned more. There should be a starters’ group or the student should know some basics of the language beforehand. Anyway, all over the experience of short course was ok.
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If you go for a short course: learn some basics of the language before you go! Enjoy Malaga!
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When teachers used any kind of printed word lists and pictures, it helped to follow the theme (although my vocabulary was small). I highly recommend to use pre-prepared materials with word lists etc. to support the learning process of the students.
11. Feb. 2019
47. Norbert (64 years)
147.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
147.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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The quality of the teaching but also the relationship with other students.
4. Feb. 2019
48. Sofie (19 years)
148.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
148.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
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The lessons were very good and it was fun to learn. The teachers are very friendly and funny, you feel very comfortable and the atmosphere is very familiar. But the property is dirty, broken and cold.
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Excellent teaching quality !!
5. Jan. 2019
49. Thomas (48 years)
149.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
149.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
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Small groups!
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Excursions in the area.
28. Nov. 2018
50. Malgorzata (49 years)
150.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
150.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
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Lectors, location, organization of classes, additional classes
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If you want to spend the whole day outside the apartment, there is no point in taking accommodation with your family. If you do not know the language at all, you will not take advantage of the extra curricular activities that are organized with a guide in Spanish.
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Nice atmosphere, great location.
28. Nov. 2018
51. Malcolm (41 years) Australia
151.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
151.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
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Great atmosphere, small class sizes with people at the same level. Teachers were really lovely and terrific teachers.
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Get involved with activities!
27. Nov. 2018
52. Marketa (36 years) Czech Republic
152.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
152.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
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27. Nov. 2018
53. Marion (55 years)
153.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
153.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The location
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The Pachange interchange programme
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In the first week, I was in a group that did not match my level, which either nobody noticed or did not interest anyone. I had to take the initiative myself. The decor of the school and also the toilets was pretty "scrapped". We sat in the classroom in jackets because it was windy due to the leaky windows. It has a certain charm, but a little renovation would not hurt in my opinion.
30. Oct. 2018
54. Maria (45 years) 
154.Course: Intensive Spanish Course [Spanska] - 2 weeks
154.Course: Intensive Spanish Course [Spanska] - 2 weeks
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Amazing teachers. I want to come back soon.
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Really good education and competent teachers
29. Oct. 2018
55. Ekkehard (59 years)
155.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
155.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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Great location, the grammar teacher was very dedicated
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The chairs are too small for adults. I expected there to be paper and pens for taking notes and that copies of the colored boards shown would also be distributed. Otherwise the material is very good.
29. Oct. 2018
56. Jean-marc (67 years) 
156.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
156.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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The teaching quality and teachers, the teaching materials provided and included in the price.
The best school I tried in Spain.
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Malaga is the city of museums: many things to see even if the city lacks a little of charm.
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The only complain would be the premises but the location compensates.
11. Oct. 2018
57. Manuel (35 years)
157.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 25 weeks
157.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 25 weeks
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The teachers are like family and the lessons were extremely fun. The material is good and the location of the school is a dream. The age of the students varies, I would say from 16 years to 70? I went to this school for half a year and can recommend it to others.
24. Aug. 2018
58. Salvatore (32 years) 
158.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
158.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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grammar lessons
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apartments suitable for the price
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kindness and politeness
3. Jun. 2018
59. Andrea (38 years) Switzerland
159.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
159.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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3. May. 2018
60. Tatsiana (27 years) 
160.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
160.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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5. Feb. 2018
61. Ms. Jude (64 years) United Kingdom
161.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
161.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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Maria is an excellent language teacher.. Tamara is a very responsive and flexible oral teacher, Dolores is a lively Flamenco teacher. There is a good selection of trips and discounts for activities I like doing.
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Come prepared to do homework to reinforce what is learnt in class. Malaga was colder and wetter than I expected so come with layers of warm clothes and boots. It's worth going to the cinema in town - good range of independent or thoughtful films, many in English with Spanish subtitles - good way to improve the language. Also lively and open music scene at Shakespeare pub, a great way to meet new people and socialise in Spanish.
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I think the teaching would benefit from role-play, acting out scenes to help expand vocabulary in context and apply grammatical structures.
16. Jan. 2018
62. Thomas (47 years)
162.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
162.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Historical building. Good, dedicated teacher.
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If you are interested in art, Malaga is the place to be. Number of museums.
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Too bad the school is closed the week before Christmas. But they also need a holiday too. Other schools are probably open, but probably bigger
18. Dec. 2017
63. Helmut (65 years)
163.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
163.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
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Without exception, the teachers are highly trained, competent, creative and patient when presenting the material.
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Personally, I benefited enormously from the 3rd/4th Course week on.
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Very helpful and supportive team.
18. Sep. 2017
64. Thomas (31 years) United Kingdom
164.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
164.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
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I was disappointed with the school and would not recommend to anyone. Really a budget experience. Mattheus was not helpful or accommodating for changes to the course when I had to leave unexpectedly due to a family emergency. Just took my money and ignored emails. Not very professional service.
28. Aug. 2017
65. Karim (39 years) France
165.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
165.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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The location, the quality of teaching.
28. Aug. 2017
66. Zakaria (37 years) France
166.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
166.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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location and books
11. Aug. 2017
67. Zsófia Hungary
167.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
167.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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19. Apr. 2017
68. Andreas (47 years)
168.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
168.Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
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The location in the middle of the city at the cathedral. The friendly teachers.
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The school is already very old. For one week, because of overfilling in a windowless overflow room.
17. Apr. 2017
69. Arnd (53 years)
169.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
169.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The teachers were sympathetic, the location of the school perfect.
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I did not feel welcome. The first week's classroom was a disgrace, a storage room without window.
