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Malaca Instituto - Malaga, Spain  


 

Program Description

 
 

To meet growing demand for programs geared toward the needs of older teens and young adults, the school has created a special summer program that is designed for students aged 16 through 20. The materials and teaching methodology have been modified to take into account the different interests of this age group. This is a serious language program and the students must complete daily homework assignments.

Integrated homework exercises are used to practice and reinforce the previous day's work and students are also encouraged to make use of the school's Self-access Study & Multi-media Center either as a place to do their homework or as a resource facility for further study. Examinations are held every 2 weeks during lesson time and there is a maximum of 10 students per class.

Classes are scheduled to take place in the afternoon, usually from 16.00 - 19.00 (4:00PM - 7:00PM), leaving plenty of time during the day and evening for excursions, sunbathing, water sports, siestas, as well as homework.


 
 

The Malaga center was the first school of Spanish to have the EAQUALS (the European Association for Quality Language Services) guarantee of quality. The school utilizes an integrated, communicative teaching system using its own books, resulting in rapid progress. As you would expect of a serious school, great administrative emphasis is placed on the selection and training of teachers. The school looks for lively, well-educated, interesting people who will be capable of motivating all their students. They must be native speakers of Spanish and have a University degree. They must also participate in the school's in-house training program which covers general teaching techniques as well as all the course materials and specific methods that the school uses.

Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, with a population of about 450,000. Its situation, first-class tourist attractions, constant blue sky and Mediterranean Sea, warm hospitality, folklore, mild climate and wide variety of night sports and restaurants make Malaga an ideal setting for spending your time learning Spanish and enjoying yourself.

Located at the heart of Andalucía, Málaga has excellent transportation connections with Granada, Seville, Córdoba etc. The Málaga International Airport is only 20 minutes drive from the school.

In Málaga you will learn pure Spanish (Castillian) not a mixture of Spanish and Catalán, Basque or Valenciano. The city also boasts excellent sports facilities: Golf, water sports, horse riding, skiing, hang-gliding, etc. Málaga is a totally Spanish City. You will eat paella and Gazpacho, you will drink Rioja and Sangria, listen to flamenco and Falla and Dance Sevillanas.



 

Accommodation

 
 

Accommodation in a shared room with bath in the Student Residence is provided. The 24-hour reception allows the guests to come and go as they please and receive messages. This also provides a high degree of security. There is a daily maid service and bed linen is changed once a week.

As the residence is on the same site as the school, it is extremely convenient and allows students to use the swimming pool, sun terraces, bar, cinema, etc. without having to go more than 50 yards.

No meals are included, however, students have access to the on-site cafeteria, pool, cinema, and computer lab.

Homestays in single rooms with 2 meals daily or single rooms in the student residence are available upon request and at additional cost.



 

Program Features

 
Features Included
 

  • 4 levels available: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced.
  • 15 lessons of Spanish classes with native qualified teachers, Monday through Friday, 45 minutes each lesson.
  • Small groups of 8-10 students.
  • Accommodation in the Student Residence in a shared room, daily maid service, linen changed once a week, and access to the on-site cafeteria, pool, cinema, and computer lab with free internet and e-mail.
  • Use of Self-access Study & Multi-media Centre.
  • Activity Program
    • Introductory party and tour of Malaga.
    • Program of social, cultural and sporting events each morning, Monday through Friday.
    • 1 full-day excursion every 2 weeks.
    • Free Flamenco & Aerobics classes upon request.
    • Optional Sports Program

      • Beach Volleyball
      • Table-Tennis
      • Self Defense Classes
      • Basketball

  • Class material and course books.
  • Certificate of Attendance.
  • Arrival transfer from Malaga airport.
  • NRCSA emergency insurance for program dates in the foreign country.


 
Features Not Included
 

  • Meals if lodging in the Student Residence
  • Homestay single room with 2 meals daily add $60/wk.
  • Pocket money



 

Program Methodology

 
Teaching Materials
 
Over the 25 years of its existence, the school staff and administration have developed a highly effective teaching system which has been made into a series of textbooks. These books form the basis of most of the teaching but they are also supplemented by other materials drawn from TV, radio, music, magazines, etc. The books contain a progressive series of lessons with integrated exercises and homework, each of which are intended to form one day's work.

 
Method
 
Although the teaching is essentially "communicative" and students are encouraged to speak Spanish from day 1, the school ensures that students gain a good understanding of the grammar and structure of the language. The teachers have been trained in both traditional and more modern teaching methods and frequently use role-plays, suggestopedic methods, rhythm exercises and word games.

 
Examinations / Certificates
 

There are regular internal examinations to assess the progress of each student. Examinations are held every 2 weeks during lesson time. Assuming the students attends classes regularly he/she will also receive a Certificate of Attendance.



 

School Facilities

 
 

Classrooms
Each classroom is equipped with comfortable classroom furniture and blackboards.

Self-Access Centre
An excellent new facility created to help students practice and revise individually identified areas of weakness or specific need. It is equipped with video and audio, worksheets, graded readers and reference books.

Video
3 video rooms are available for showing prerecorded videos which are integrated into the teaching program.

Language Laboratory
The school has a 10-booth fully interactive Tandberg Language Laboratory which is used for intensive listening practice. In addition, they have high quality radio/cassette recorders for use in the classrooms.

Cinema
The school cinema is used for showing Spanish-version feature films in the evenings -an excellent way to improve your Spanish.

Cafeteria
Serves freshly cooked fish, meat and pasta dishes at very reasonable prices.

Cafe
This is the meeting point for most of the students. It is not only a place to meet, drink and chat (in Spanish!), but you can also play chess, dominoes, pool, etc.

Sun Terraces, Swimming Pool
There are 2 large sun terraces for relaxation and for doing your homework in the open air. One of these is by the side of the swimming pool. For those who prefer to sun-bathe on the beach, this is only 15 minutes walk away.



 

Dates & Fees

 
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