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Instituto Andalusí de Español

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Course description

With our spanish course for seniors over 50 you can study and discover Malaga at the same time! The 50+ course was created for adults, especially for those over the age of 50, who wish to learn the basics of the Spanish language in an easy and interactive way. For further practice, there are a number of cultural activities and visits included in the course. This course is perfect for those who are interested in learning Spanish for real life situations (for example ordering food in a restaurant). The lessons of our spanish course for seniors concentrate on the appropriate grammar and important vocabulary to understand the Spanish language and culture. The course program consists of interviews, role plays, watching Spanish movies, listening to music, and cultural activities outside the school.

Why to do the Spanish spanish course for seniors over 50 in Malaga

The course is the best choice as you are able to combine your stay in the school with vacation. Malaga is a typical Spanish city that has managed to keep the local and traditional Spanish culture. It is an experience to visit the city centre with its historical monuments, the modern port and the many opportunities for shopping. Furthermore you will get to know the traditional Spanish cuisine and have the opportunity to enjoy the freshest fish right on the beach.

Course description

The classes are based on a communicative approach and concentrate on appropriate grammar, vocabulary and real life conversations (going shopping, ordering in a restaurant, travelling, expressions of taste and preferences).

Timetable

One lesson takes 45 minutes. The Club 50+ course consists of 30 hours, 20 lessons + 10 hours of afternoon activities and excursions per week. The 4 daily lessons will take place from 09:00 – 12:15.

Course duration

2 Weeks.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (20 May - 31 May, 02 Sep - 13 Sep, 04 Nov - 15 Nov and 25 Nov - 06 Dec)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Andalusí does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Lesson
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Lesson
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Malaga.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 50 years old and older
Average 55 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

90% recommend

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"Malaga is worth a trip"

Ulrike Niemann, student from Germany

Overall a good experience. The teachers are very nice and try to find a way to include every level of students. With new coming students every week, a great challenge!
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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jan 2024 - 26 Jan 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Practical language lessons with hands on teachers in a cost atmosphere"

Matthias Settele, student from Austria

The o institute offers language lessons in very small groups, teachers are motivated and react to the needs of the students. Lessons are practice driven with a minimum of grammar and maximum of conversation parts. Building has small rooms, but in a good atmosphere overall. Location can be reached with buses from city center without changing lines. Overall a productive week

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
2 Oct 2023 - 6 Oct 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Highly recommended language school"

Willy Geiser, student from Switzerland

Excellent language school with very competent teachers (Antonio and Ana Belén) with varied
Lessons, location and activities were great as was the homestay accommodation. Thoroughly enjoyed the 4 weeks tuition, 2 weeks 50+ and 2 weeks intensive course.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"FANTASTICA"

GIORGIA NARRAINEN, student from Italy

IT WAS VERY GOOD BECAUSE THE CLASSES WERE INTERNATIONAL.
I FOUND ONLY WITH 2 OTHER ITALIANS THAN MY FRIEND.
EVERYONE WERE NICE AND THE PROFESSORS VERY AVAILABLE.

NOT ALL THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WERE FUN BUT THE TOURS WERE WELL ORGANIZED

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excitingly learning a language while making the bests of friends"

Anna Florina Erismann, student from Germany

All in all it was a very nice experience and I enjoyed my two weeks a lot! I lived in a shared flat and had a very nice roommate with whom i walked to school every day. The welcoming in the school itself was also great and there was no need to be nervous or whatsoever because everyone was super friendly and personal. The classes are small and personal, the teachers engage with your abilities and individualize their teaching. I was super happy with my class and the teacher and it was great to finally have a native Spanish speaking teacher (different to learning Spanish in school for example). We only talked Spanish in class and had a lot of practice time where each student was asked questions to really speak Spanish and not only learn grammar...
A lot of different types of activities where offered and I really enjoyed the dancing classes, but me and my friends found a more local course in the centre of Málaga which was slightly nicer :)
I made lots of friends and the atmosphere and the location (close to the beach) is honestly fantastic!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The school was fine and the activitis were a good experience."

Daniel Krajinovic, student from Austria

It was good that the classes were in the morning and short. The teachers were all really friendly and fun to be with most of them could speak other languages as well. It came in handy that my house was only five minutes of the school away. I think the school facilities were alright but i could not use all of them because of covid. The activities at the afternoon where all really fun. My housing was not the best because i did not like my host family.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Aug 2021 - 27 Aug 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very nice experience"

Anastasiia Zeefat, student from Germany

Definitely a very good school, the teachers are very competent and helpful. I really liked the method of changing the teacher every week, making me experience different teaching approaches. I could learn a lot in these 3 weeks, my speaking abilities improved a lot.
The school was located in a nice neighborhood, 10-15 min walk to the beach, and around 20 min by bus to the city center. My host family was very friendly and helpful, and as my host mother could only speak Spanish, it definitely helped me to improve my language skills. However, it could have been a problem if I would be an absolute beginner, so it is a good idea to learn at least some basics before coming.

In the timing I did my trip there were only teenagers attending the school, which was a bit of bad luck for me, being in my mid-twenties - the activities for me differed from the activities for the rest of the students from the school, but I could get to know some people from other schools, as the activities were organized with other schools. I just wished there were a bit more of them, as there were fewer activities available for me than for the rest of the students. But in the end, I had lots of fun and could enjoy the trip a lot. I definitely recommend this school!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
5 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Nice experience but could be more academic"

Veronica Turco, student from UK

The school is nice and the teachers fantastic however they used to change every day. On a structure poit of view it would have been better to have always the same teacher. The classes are divided more considering the age then the ability. I would have expected and preferred a more academic course, more intense and definitely more homework. Improved my Spanish but not as much as I would have liked

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
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Rita Fäh, Director and owner of the school at Instituto Andalusí de Español responded to this review.
16 August 2019

Dear Veronica,

We are sorry to hear you didn’t like your experience fully and that you haven’t talked about that with the main teacher or with me, the director of the school, we could have solved it immediately. The students can always ask the teacher for more homework.

However, as you applied for the teenager course you are 13 years old, you were in a class with other young students and in this kind of course the approach is different than in the Standard course classes; in fact, the approach for young learners is less academic and more playful. It’s also true we change the teacher every day, because we found that every teacher has its own way of teaching and every student has different needs and we usually state it as our strong suit. Thank you anyway for your feedback, we are trying to improve every day.

Best regards
Rita

"Friendly environment and professional, motivated teachers, capable to follow the learning needs of the students."

Stanislava Todorova, student from Belgium

My experience was very positive and has matched my expectations.
My classes were very well structured, with good balance of grammar, lexical and oral exercises. During the 5 days, I had 3 different teachers and I liked all of them. They are very well prepared, motivated and providing additional information and exercises when asked. For example, I am always interested in expressions typical for the country, and I have received a lot of knowledge. I appreciate all the additional efforts of the teachers and their wiliness to follow our training needs.

The location was very good as well as the parking possibilities. The school has offered several activities, but I had my personal agenda. My accommodation was at walking distance and super clean. The family was friendly, welcoming and helpful (providing all the practical info needed). They were also motivated to help me with the language and have enriched my vocabulary.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
11 Feb 2019 - 15 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Two weeks where I improved my Spanish a lot"

Erik Østergaard Jensen, student from Denmark

There is nothing that I didn't like. The teachers were excellent the lessons were great. We had many discussions in class and get involved with each others different cultures.
The housing was great too. All in all it was great.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Andalusí offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room - Half board

$265
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$265
We choose our host families carefully to make sure you get the best out of your stay in spain, taking into account your age and interests. It´s the easiest way to get to know the culture and to practice what you learned in class with native speakers.

Homestay - Single room - Half board

$288
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$288
We choose our host families carefully to make sure you get the best out of your stay in spain, taking into account your age and interests. It´s the easiest way to get to know the culture and to practice what you learned in class with native speakers.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

Homestay - Double room - Full board

$300
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$300
We choose our host families carefully to make sure you get the best out of your stay in spain, taking into account your age and interests. It´s the easiest way to get to know the culture and to practice what you learned in class with native speakers.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

Homestay - Single room - Full board

$329
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$329
We choose our host families carefully to make sure you get the best out of your stay in spain, taking into account your age and interests. It´s the easiest way to get to know the culture and to practice what you learned in class with native speakers.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.
apartment

Shared apartment - Double room - No meals

$178
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$178
You are going to share an apartment with other participants of our school. Students who live in the apartment are going to share a common area with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a laundry machine and generally a terrace or a balcony.
In this holiday flat you live in a single room.

2020:
During the high season (14.06. - 12.09.20) you have to pay an extra charge of 30€ per week.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

Shared apartment - Single room - No meals

$202
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$202
You are going to share an apartment with other participants of our school. Students who live in the apartment are going to share a common area with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a laundry machine and generally a terrace or a balcony.
In this holiday flat you live in a single room.

2023:
During the high season (11.06. - 09.09.23) you have to pay an extra charge of 40€ per week.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

Studio - 1 person - No meals

$726
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$726
Our studios offer a bedroom and a living room for 1 person as well as a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, television. Different from Studio to studio it's possible to have other additional facilities as well. The studio is especially for people who wish to have more privacy.

2024:
The prices of the private apartment are on request.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

1 Bedroom Apartment (1 person) (Prices might change)

$726
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$726
The private apartments are designed for 1 person and offer a living-room with a television, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom.

2023:
The prices of the private apartment are on request.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

Studio - 2 people - No meals

$807
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$807
Our studios offer a bedroom and a living room for 2 people as well as a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, television. Different from Studio to studio it's possible to have other additional facilities as well. The studio is especially for people who wish to have more privacy.

2020:
During the high season (14.06. - 12.09.20) you have to pay an extra charge of 100€ per week.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.

1 Bedroom Apartment (2 people)

$807
weekly
Location: El Palo
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$807
The private apartments are designed for 2 people and offers a living-room with a television, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom.

2023:
The prices of the private apartment are on request.

The distance between the accomodation and the school is 5-20 minutes by feet and a maximum of 15 minutes by bus.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Malaga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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