Reviews of La Playa Escuela de Español, Malaga, Spain
Total number of reviews: 36
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 36 reviews of former students of La Playa Escuela de Español
| Overall rating La Playa Escuela de Español, Malaga, Spain | 4.7 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.4 |
| Organisation | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 4.0 |
| Social activities | 2.6 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.6 |
| Value for money | 4.7 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.8 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.3 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
La Playa Escuela de Español
22. Apr. 2024
1. Reinhard (56 years) 
101.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
101.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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22. Apr. 2024
2. Birgit (56 years)
102.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
102.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 1 week
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16. Apr. 2024
3. Elke (64 years)
103.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
103.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The teacher taught me the basics of Spanish very quickly, so that I now have a good foundation.
Negative aspects
I was told quite late on that I would be getting private lessons.
City/place
Very modern and clean, Granada had more charm.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very good
3. Apr. 2024
4. Lisbeth (62 years) Denmark
104.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
104.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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12. Feb. 2024
5. Martin (53 years)
105.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
105.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Very nice people and very good teachers
Negative aspects
Rooms could use an upgrade
City/place
Very nice city with many small alleys and restaurants.
11. Feb. 2024
6. Marian (66 years) 
106.Course: Semi-Intensive Course [Spaans] - 4 weeks
106.Course: Semi-Intensive Course [Spaans] - 4 weeks
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I have dealt with 3 different teachers: Isabel, Pedro and Maria. All very enthusiastic, spontaneous, cordial. Have a lot of patience and try to make things clear in every way. They also speak excellent English, sometimes it was easy to answer my question if I didn't know it in Spanish. They also know how to challenge you to not only listen, but also to talk yourself, regardless of your level.
Negative aspects
No afternoon activities or excursions.
City/place
I'm not going to fill this in because the school and host family are 20 bus minutes away from Malaga. Malaga itself, a nice city and lots to do. Good bus connection with La Cala del Moral. But in January La Cala is not a nice village: restaurants and bars closed due to holidays. I didn't like it. I was there alone and it was not nice that there was nothing to do. The village further away Rincon de la Victoria is much livelier. But that was a 45-minute walk from the host family (and back again). So after lunch, sometimes until 4 p.m., that was not an option because it was dark early and often cold. As a result, you rarely take the bus to Malaga. Just practically with the school (900 to 1200 and meal time, 1430 to 1600) difficult to implement. Still, I would like to come back here, but in February or March.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Recommended
Accommodation
Lourdes and MariJose tried very hard to have a chat during the meal and sometimes the meal took up to 2 hours. We didn't always eat together, but there was always one of them to eat and chat with.
If I wasn't home for lunch, my food was put in the refrigerator and I could heat it up in the microwave. I had my own space in the basement, with lounge, kitchen, bathroom, washing machine and bedroom. And its own back door. Room is cold and dark at this time of year, but I had a heater. Probably a wonderful space in summer when it is more than 25 degrees outside.
23. Nov. 2023
7. Thordis (57 years) Iceland
107.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
107.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Small classes, good focus on the individual. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Negative aspects
We were never offered or suggested any social activities after class.
City/place
I was in Cala del Moral. The town is a bit quiet. Only made it once to Malaga.
6. Nov. 2023
8. Harriet (65 years) Sweden
108.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 3 weeks
108.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 3 weeks
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I really loved my four weeks at the school. The wonderful location of the school on the beach in the nice and quiet La Cala, the pedagogy and the teachers and the good atmosphere. Everything worked perfectly for me.
Negative aspects
The school facilities are somewhat basic and could use an update.
23. Oct. 2023
9. H. M. P. - Riekske (59 years)
109.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
109.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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There was plenty of room to ask questions. For me it went quite quickly. Now continue learning at home and want to return next year. I am also proud of my certificate.
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Other comments
Excellent small-scale school. You immediately feel at ease.
City/place
I thought it was very busy compared to La Cala el Morel. I was only in Malaga for a few hours after school.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very good. Nice teachers.
6. Aug. 2023
10. Jan Niklas
110.Course: International Summer Camp - Day [Spanish] - 1 week
110.Course: International Summer Camp - Day [Spanish] - 1 week
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24. Jul. 2023
11. Amy 
111.Course: International Summer Camp - Day [Spanish] - 1 week
111.Course: International Summer Camp - Day [Spanish] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The children had a great time and the lessons were organized in a light and interesting way
29. May. 2023
12. Justyna (40 years) Poland
112.Course: DELE Exam Preparation [Spanish] - 2 weeks
112.Course: DELE Exam Preparation [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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The school is situated right by the beach. Everyone was very helpful. The teachers are professional and make the lessons interesting. They also adjust to the needs of the students. I stayed with a Spanish family and I highly recommend the experience.
City/place
Don't think twice. Just go:)
Quality of teaching / language progress
The teacher prepared me well for the exam.
Accommodation
I felt like at home.
1. May. 2023
13. Walter (75 years)
113.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
113.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers Maria and Pedro worked very well and with pleasure. A big thank you to everyone.
Negative aspects
Nothing, all great
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very well done. Grammar in the morning and conversation in the afternoon.
24. Apr. 2023
14. Emma (16 years)
114.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
114.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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All great
Negative aspects
No afternoon activities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Travel to cities around Málaga
City/place
Very beautiful city, people very friendly
Quality of teaching / language progress
Everything worked out well
Accommodation
Host family was great, everything went well there
24. Apr. 2023
15. Luis (18 years)
115.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
115.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Very very nice guest-'granny'. The cleanliness could be better, but she took really good care of me and I felt comfortable with her overall.
8. Nov. 2022
16. Christina (34 years)
116.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
116.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Top location, super nice and competent teachers, I really enjoyed it.
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The hosts were very nice, however, I had asked for a smoke-free flat at the time of booking, the hosts smoked on the balcony and it still smelled strongly throughout the flat.
7. Nov. 2022
17. Daniel (73 years) United States
117.Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
117.Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The high quality of their teachers most especially Pedro!
Negative aspects
Nothing
City/place
Lovely place to visit and stay for a few weeks!
Quality of teaching / language progress
How marvelous my teacher Pedro is!
3. Aug. 2022
18. Yekyung (23 years) South Korea
118.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
118.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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26. Jul. 2022
19. Svenn (49 years) Norway
119.Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 week
119.Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 week
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18. Jul. 2022
20. Joshua United Kingdom
120.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
120.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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23. Feb. 2022
21. Susanne (60 years)
121.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
121.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Everything: the small group, the patient teachers, the attentive and appreciative way of dealing with each other, the attention to the individual speaking needs, the all-round service, the result.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The Wednesday meetings at La Granja: language exchange with different native speakers (language speed dating)
Other comments
Brilliant
City/place
Full of life
Quality of teaching / language progress
Super. Challenging but very effective.
29. Nov. 2021
22. Carina Spain
122.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
122.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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9. Nov. 2021
23. Ludwig (17 years) 
123.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
123.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Good, competent and nice teachers and a very nice location by the beach.
Negative aspects
The classrooms were good but maybe not the best I have seen. However, it does not detract from the teaching quality.
Other comments
Very nice school, would highly recommend.
City/place
Very beautiful city that is easy to get around in. There are very beautiful landmarks to visit and a number of interesting museums. Public transport is above expectations, although it can be a little difficult to understand the system if you do not speak Spanish. Overall, the city is pretty clean, but if you go into secluded alley watch your step: people don't pick up after their dogs. Would definitely recommend Malaga.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Good education and even though there was a bank holiday the week I had my course and I only got 4 days, I felt like I learned a lot.
Accommodation
Well taken care of by a very nice family within a short distance from the school. Good accommodation and I am very happy.
1. Nov. 2021
24. Sabine (60 years)
124.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
124.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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19. Jul. 2021
25. Maria Russia
125.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
125.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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17. May. 2021
26. Tiia (57 years)
126.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
126.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The teacher Pedro and the other male teacher whose name I cannot recall were both very good.
City/place
I didn't stay in Malaga.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The course was intense but very rewarding.
22. Feb. 2021
27. Maria (32 years)
127.Course: Evening Course: Semi-Intensive - 20 weeks
127.Course: Evening Course: Semi-Intensive - 20 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The best teachers in the world.
Negative aspects
Everything was perfect.
4. Feb. 2020
28. David Valentin (17 years)
128.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
128.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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11. Dec. 2019
29. Elisabeth (71 years)
129.Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 6 weeks
129.Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The friendliness and patience of the teachers, the location by the sea.
Other comments
It would be nice if the school had flyers for opportunities to spend free time in La Cala del Moral, e.g. guided hikes, visits to various Cuevas, sporting and cultural activities (concerts) etc.
City/place
Malaga center - very nice, great restaurants and beautiful architecture of the houses, a lot to discover, interesting museums. Pleasant atmosphere.
Quality of teaching / language progress
At times, the requirements were too high for me, and the basic knowledge of the other students was very different. This is not a criticism, but a personal assessment.
Accommodation
Host family very pleasant, I felt comfortable.
17. Oct. 2019
30. Carita (60 years) Finland
130.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
130.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Good location near the beach
Other comments
Nice and friendly staff
City/place
La Cala del Moral is very beautiful. We didn't want to have any night life, so I don't have opinion about it. The house where we lived was peaceful, and that's the most important thing for me. For me the nights are for sleeping.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I liked especially the private lessons, which prepared me for the SIELE exam.
There wasn't any afternoon activities for us. Perhaps they are for bigger groups, I was there with mys husband. But I didn't miss any activities either, we found our own activities.
28. Aug. 2019
31. Chris (16 years) Germany
131.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
131.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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5. Aug. 2019
32. Lys (10 years) United Kingdom
132.Course: International Summer Camp - Homestay [Spanish] - 1 week
132.Course: International Summer Camp - Homestay [Spanish] - 1 week
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Different nationalities.
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I Had a great time, made new friends and my host family was super! The teachers were all goods and even did more that they were supposed to do. Thank you again for a fantastic time.
16. Apr. 2019
33. Ann-jasmin (36 years) Germany
133.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
133.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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5. Mar. 2019
34. Kent (62 years)
134.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
134.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers and the service in the reception.
30. Jul. 2018
35. Ciara (26 years) Ireland
135.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
135.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers were excellent, the classes were very small and the school itself was beautiful.
Other comments
I miss it :( I would 100% return.
14. May. 2018
36. Rita (65 years)
136.Course: Semi-Intensive Course [Spaans] - 1 week
136.Course: Semi-Intensive Course [Spaans] - 1 week
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location
Other comments
I received within 1 week lessons from 4 different teachers, which didn't work really well in the follow-up.
