EF International Language CenterMalaga, Spain
- Located in a 20th-century Mediterranean villa surrounded by gardens with lemon trees.
- One of the oldest Spanish schools in Malaga founded in 1965
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Malaga is located in the historic Spanish city of Malaga, in southern Spain. The birthplace of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, Malaga offers students a fantastic base for studying along the Costa del Sol. The school is housed in a 20th-century villa-style property, with its very own garden and lemon trees, within walking distance of many of the city's attractions and the beautiful beaches of the Playas Del Palo, which are just around the corner. Close by there are restaurants and supermarkets, with the centre of Malaga and attractions such as the Picasso Museum only a 23-minute train ride away. Malaga International Airport is within an 80-minute journey of the school via train.
Accreditations and Associations: EF Malaga is accredited by EAQUALS and the Instituto Cervantes for its excellence in language education.
School facilities: The school offers facilities complete to give students of all ages a unique and pleasant experience in Malaga. The facilities include a cafeteria, lounge area, outdoor garden, a computer lab, games room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise. Each classroom is equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Malaga, Spain in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Malaga
Spanish Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1310 1278 | 1965 1916 | 2620 2555 | 3750 3657 | 5000 4875 | 6150 5997 | 7380 7196 | 9520 9282 | 11900 11603 | 595 581 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Course description
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1180 1121 | 1770 1682 | 2360 2242 | 3360 3192 | 4480 4256 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 | 8480 8056 | 10600 10070 | 530 504 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1280 1216 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3660 3477 | 4880 4636 | 5900 5605 | 7080 6726 | 9280 8816 | 11600 11020 | 580 551 |
Malaga is the kind of location that international students imagine when they think of Spain, with its golden beaches and palm trees almost everywhere you go. EF Malaga’s campus is situated within easy reach of Playas del Palo, and it is here that you’ll enjoy your 32 weekly classes.
This programme offers the best results of all the school’s options, not only thanks to the high number of study hours but also because a large portion of time is spent speaking in Spanish with your classmates. Additionally, with the Intensive course, you will receive 10 of EF’s Special Interest Classes, which allow you to choose the study topic.
One feature that makes EF stand out is that every 5 weeks they will ask you to complete a new placement test, in order to measure your progress. This is because they are confident that with 6 weeks of study in which you complete every assignment, you will be able to advance one course level.
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1410 1375 | 2115 2063 | 2820 2750 | 4050 3949 | 5400 5265 | 6550 6387 | 7860 7664 | 10320 10062 | 12900 12578 | 645 629 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Course description
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
Why is the Intensive Course EF's most popular course?
Because not only do you maximize the amount that your language skills improve, you also gain valuable time to practice with fellow students. This extra interaction enables you to communicate in a natural way, faster than on other courses, and in the process form lasting friendships.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 3640 3458 | 4160 3952 | 4590 4361 | 5100 4845 | 6120 5814 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1230 1200 | 1845 1799 | 2460 2399 | 2925 2852 | 3510 3423 | 4095 3993 | 4680 4563 | 5175 5046 | 5750 5607 | 6900 6728 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Course description
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1380 1311 | 2070 1967 | 2760 2622 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme encourages adults over the age of 50 to learn a new language and study abroad, taking advantage of the language course and activity packages that the school has specifically designed for this purpose. Besides learning a new language, the course offers a perfect mix of excursions, cultural experiences, and fun activities to enjoy among peers.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1510 1473 | 2265 2209 | 3020 2945 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme encourages adults over the age of 50 to learn a new language and study abroad, taking advantage of the language course and activity packages that the school has specifically designed for this purpose. Besides learning a new language, the course offers a perfect mix of excursions, cultural experiences, and fun activities to enjoy among peers.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1230 1200 | 1845 1799 | 2460 2399 | 2925 2852 | 3510 3423 | 4095 3993 | 4680 4563 | 5175 5046 | -- | -- |
This package includes tuition and accommodation and is perfect for students who want to learn a new language and experience a new culture alongside classmates their age.
Please note that this course is subject to an availability check at the time of booking, which the school will confirm.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3100 2945 | 3720 3534 | 4960 4712 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 | 9440 8968 | 590 561 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3425 3340 | 4110 4008 | 5480 5343 | 6650 6484 | 7980 7781 | 10480 10218 | 655 639 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:00 - 20:10
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Malaga. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 28 Feb 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 09 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
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EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 50Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Skiing | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking tour in the city center
- Beach sports
- Football, basketball, volleyball
- Language exchange events
- Dancing class (salsa, sevillanas and more)
Adults - Paid activities
- Horseback riding EUR 25
- BBQ EUR 6 or PAELLA nights EUR 8
- Flamenco show EUR 20
- Tapas tour EUR 15
- Trips to Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Ronda and Gibraltar (around EUR 45)
- Weekend in Morocco EUR 210
- Trips to Nerja-Frigiliana and Tarifa (around EUR 35)
- Surf Trip in Tarifa (around EUR 60)
Action and Discovery Packs:
Discovery Pack Morocco - 3 day trip to Morocco. An unforgettable experience on the most Northern part of the African continent. We will visit the town of Tangier, Tetouan and the blue city of Chefchaouen. All-inclusive. (DCP2MAA)
Weekend surf-camp at El Palmar (Cádiz) with local surf instructors
Full day excursion to Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba, Marbella, Gibraltar, etc.
Junior - Free activities
- Dancing club
- Football
Junior - Paid activities
- Paddlesurf
- Diving
- Catamaran trip
- Biking
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
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FAQ about EF International Language Center,
- What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Malaga?Spanish courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 523 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?Yes. The school offers pickup from Malaga Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at English First?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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