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Take your time to discover all you need to know about what it takes to learn Spanish through our Spanish language immersion, study Spanish abroad and Spanish Language School semester programs. In addition to finding the best Spanish places to study Spanish abroad at a Spanish language school, you will also find in-depth information which will allow you to learn more about the cities in spain where these Spanish Language Immersion Programs are located.  Our learn Spanish language immersion programs accept individuals throughout the year. You tell us when you would like to learn Spanish abroad, and as long as there are available course openings, accommodations, and classroom space we strive to accommodate you. So learn to speak Spanish abroad and participate in study Spanish language immersion programs when and where you want to! Our Spanish language schools offer learn Spanish and study Spanish language immersion programs which have set semester dates a few times per year.
 If you have any questions regarding our study Spanish language abroad immersion programs feel free to call or email us at anytime. When contacting one of our study Spanish language abroad trip coordinators in Spain you will have the chance to speak directly with a Spanish language participant who has personally attended Spanish language courses and visited the place you are interested in going to.
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Frequently Asked Questions before/during your Spanish course
When was Alhambra Instituto founded?
What does Alhambra Instituto do?
What kind of progress can I expect to make at Alhambra Instituto?
The progress learning Spanish sounds great, but isn't it expensive?
Does Alhambra Instituto take care of the flight?
How can I get to the school?
What is an airport transfer?
How far is my homestay from the school?
How will I get to school each day?
Will I be given a key to my homestay?
Will I be able to do my washing?
If I don't like my family, can I change?
How long does a complete course take?
When can I start?
Is the school open on holidays?
Can I book a course for next week?
How can I book a course?
How does the payment work?
I don't live in Europe, can I still book a course ?
Do I need a visa to come to your country?
Does Alhambra Instituto charge an enrolment fee?
How can I pay?
What is the duration of one lesson?
Will I get a certificate from the School?
What is the D.E.L.E. Diploma?
If the level of my group is too high/low
Who are my class mates ?
When was Alhambra Instituto founded?
In July of 1980 in Malaga - Spain
What does Alhambra Instituto do?
Alhambra Instituto (since 1980) offers Spanish language courses in Malaga and other cities of Spain. We offer top quality Spanish intensive courses and teacher training in Malaga in our main building. Our main school is in Malaga, and we have partner schools in other Spanish towns, their linguistic backgrounds are similar in system and philosophy. If you want to do a Spanish course in Spain, you can make your booking through us. Alhambra Instituto arranges the course, accommodation and (if required) the transfer service from the airport to the accommodation.
What kind of progress can I expect to make at Alhambra Instituto?
Our students tell us that they make as much progress in two weeks at Alhambra Instituto as they would otherwise have made in 2 semesters at a university. But let's be conservative about this: We guarantee 50% more the rate of progress than in other private schools that specialize in intensive Spanish courses.
The progress sounds great, but isn't it expensive?
No. Not at all. Our prices are very competitive, certainly in comparison with other intensive language schools Alhambra Instituto offers Spanish courses for comparatively little money. Some people think if they will receive better teaching and learn Spanish quicker if they decide for a bigger and more expensive school. All the schools look for a great team, (salaries in all the schools are more or less similars). Alhambra Instituto delivers the same quality of teaching than any of the larger, more expensive Spanish schools
Does Alhambra Instituto take care of the flight?
You should book your own flight. We can give you advice about good or cheap airlines to Spain. Please contact us for inquiries.
How can I get to the school?
Before your trip you will receive all the information you need in order to get from the airport to your homestay (host family), apartment or directly to our school. You can book an airport transfer (as described below) or we can explain you how easy is to use the public Airport-Bus. For specific inquiries, feel free to contact.
What is an airport transfer?
You can book the airport transfer ahead. An employee of the school will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your apartment or directly to the school.
How far is my homestay from the school?
Normally there is maximum: within 20 minutes on foot and within 10 minutes by bus.
How will I get to school each day?
Most students walk every morning, some have a bicycle and some go by bus.
Will I be given a key to my homestay and bedroom?
Yes. Your host family will give you a key for the main entrance of the house/apartment, but normally bedrooms are not lockable.
Will I be able to do my washing?
Yes, this is no problem if you live in a shared flat you have a machine; in the case of Spanish family please speak with your host family first and ask when it is convenient.
If I don't like my Spanish family, can I change?
Yes. This is possible, but at busy times of the year, you may have to wait.
How long does a complete course take?
You are free to choose the duration of your course. You can book from a 1 or 2 weeks minimum up to a half year or even longer. If your preferred course duration isn't mentioned in the price state, please contact us for a price quote.
When can I start?
All courses begin on Mondays and end on Fridays. Your accommodation will be booked from Sunday to Saturday. Do you already have some knowledge of the Spanish language, then you can start your course every Monday. Are you an absolute beginner, please take a look at the starting dates under 'Spanish courses'.
Is the school open on holidays?
No, during official holidays the school is closed. This can be national as well as local holidays. Check out our page of "Prices", here you will find the official holiday dates.
Can I book a course for next week?
In order to guarantee yourself a place in one of our courses, you should enrol at least 2 weeks before the first day of the course. If you would like to start within 2 weeks time or less, please contact us by phonee/email and we can check the availability and answer inmediately.
How can I book a course?
You can book clicking the 'book now' button and filling the Form. You can also book by giving us a call between 9.00h to 17.00 p.m. dialling +34 952 291 509. Or you can send an email with the request to call you to your phone at a time that suits you best.
How does the payment work?
You pay a down payment of € 200 to Alhambra Instituto . The remaining amount (the full balance) must be paid 2 weeks prior to starting the Spanish Course.
I don't live in Europe, can I still book a course ?
You can book a course from anywhere over the world. Please be sure to have the right papers (study visa, etc.) to be able to come and study in Spain. If you have specific questions about this, please contact us.
Do I need a visa to come to your country? Will you write a letter for me?
If you are a citizen of the EU, you do not need a visa. All citizens of other countries have to apply to the Spanish Embassy in their country for a visa. This visa is only valid in the country where you stay. We will provide you with a visa support letter for your course in Spain.
Does Alhambra Instituto charge an enrolment fee?
Alhambra Instituto in Malaga charge 40€ enrolment fee: include 1) Study books and materials first month, b) Entry level test (if required), c) End of course exam and certificate/diploma, d) Free internet access and wifi, e) Access to book and DVD library... and many more services.
How can I pay?
You can pay the down payment by international bank transfer, or by credit card. If you choose to pay by international bank transfer, you will receive instructions through email. Your enrolment will be completed when we receive your payment. You can pay by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Your enrolment will be processed immediately.
What is the duration of one lesson?
Normally duration of 1 lesson in Alhambra Instituto in Málaga is 55 minutes. In our partners-schools: 45 - 55 minutes; this depends on the school.
Will I get a certificate from the School?
Yes, at the end of your course you will receive a certificate of attendance. If you have taken an examination the last day of course , the school will send you the Examination Certificates according to the official levels.
What is the D.E.L.E. Diploma?
The 'Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)', issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education and Science, are official qualifications accrediting levels of competence and command of the Spanish language. There are 4 certificates in 4 levels: Elemental, Intermedio, Avanzado and Superior. You can book a course which prepares you to take the exam and where you will eventually take the exam.
The level of my group is too high/low, what can I do ?
If you are in a group where the level of the classes is too high or too low in comparison with your level, contact the secretary of the school.They have the best insight in the possibilities to transfer you to another group. If this doesn't work out, please call us and we will help you in finding a solution.
Who are my class mates ?
The backgrounds of the students are very divers. If you are a student or you haven't studied for the last 10 years, the school atmosphere makes you feel at home immediately. In July and August there are relatively more younger people (students) then during the rest of the year. Our students are from all over the world. We have people from USA, Japan, Italy, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, England, etc. |
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Individual Executive Spanish Plus |
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One-to-One Spanish language tuition is the ultimate course for making maximum progress during a short period of time.
 This is a highly Spanish intensive course which is 100% focused on your Spanish language requirements and designed by your teachers to match your specific needs. This is the most flexible and personal course available. You can choose to study 15, 20 or 30 lessons per week.
You can combine One-to-One tuition with a group course. This gives you the advantage of the interaction of a group in the morning and individually tailored tuition in the afternoon. You can choose to take 10 or 20 lessons after your group course. This is a great way of accelerating your progress. This option is available at Alhambra Schools.
Individual Spanish courses are offered at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced throughout the year. These courses are designed for students who wish to make the maximum progress in the shortest possible time and designed to meet the needs and objectives of the individual student. Students wishing to do this course should send a completed Needs Analysis Form to us in advance to help us prepare the most effective course for your language requirements.
Clear, systematic programmes
We know that time is precious! Each General Spanish lesson is carefully structured to give you practice in all communication skills, including speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. Spanish for Professionals and Executive èople.
Fast-moving and dynamic
All of our Spanish courses are clearly designed with structured lessons and specific objectives. You will have regular homework which is carefully marked by your teacher and returned to you promptly. Your Spanish language is reviewed and recycled regularly, but we will never waste your time repeating the same lessons or the same books.
 Learn the language you need
Often you can express yourself in basic Spanish, but you would like to use more natural, richer, native-speaker language. During your lesson your teacher is always attentive to notice, as you speak, the language that you need and will teach you this immediately, writing lesson notes for you to take home and review. We call this reformulation: helping you to put your ideas into the best Spanish.
Your mistakes corrected
Making mistakes is a natural part of learning a language, but sometimes you need a teacher to tell you where you're going wrong. Our teachers are careful to 'tidy up' your language, helping you speak more accurately and with greater confidence. You might be surprised at how quickly you can improve!
Your questions answered immediately
Feel free to ask your teacher directly about grammar, meanings, pronunciation, etc..
 Focus on conversation and pronunciation
Our pronunciation lessons focus on the features of spoken Spanish that are the most challenging, such as linking, sentence stress, intonation. With our direct teaching approach, your teacher can listen closely to how you speak and give you help where you most need it. What's more, pronunciation lessons are recorded on a home study Mp3 or Ipod device, so that you can practise and review between lessons.
Lesson management
At One to One Spanish, it's mainly your teacher that you speak with in class, not just other classmates, and our teachers are highly skilled at effective lesson management. In speaking classes, this means that you always have plenty to talk about and discuss, and you will be able to keep talking throughout your conversation lesson. That's the best way to practise your language skills and activate your vocabulary.
Relax!
It's often hard to speak out in large groups of strangers. That way you can relax, you have time to say what you want, your teacher will listen to you and help you. There's no pressure. When you enjoy studying, you learn much better.
 All teachers qualified, friendly and experienced
All of our experienced teachers hold a University degreean are experienced in teaching Spanish to foreigners, as well as having trained in direct teaching methods. With a wide range of backgrounds and teaching experience, they share a passion for teaching and a commitment to their students' development.
Flexibility
Part-Time and Full-Time courses are available for all levels, and you can choose one-to-one or three-to-one. Choose one-to-one for individualised courses and maximum flexibility; choose three-to-one for the outstanding value of studying in a very small group. |
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Individuals Spanish language courses |
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Individuals, Alhambra Instituto organisies customised individual Spanish language courses for foreigners. The courses (individual lessons) are highly personalised and flexible, responding to the specific needs of the student or of small groups of students in terms of training contents and time.
 Individuals, learn Spanish in a course "One to one". You will have a chance to study and live in Malaga and experience its culture in an unforgettable study-holiday in Spain, fitting on your time availability. All participants in our Spanish courses, in fact, are special to us, therefore we create, organize and realize ideal Spanish language one-to-one courses in Spain that may combine their personal needs related to learning Spanish within the available time they have.
The school in Malaga is open all year round. It's possible to enrol at any time and choose a Spanish course specially tailored to your requirements, answering to any need of studying, working, way of life and leasure time and suited to any level.
Students who choose an individual course participate in all the cultural activities organized by the school for intensive group courses.
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Other Spanish Programs
This Spanish language course covers speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, naturally including grammar and vocabulary.