All the new students will have to take an oral and written placement test on the first day of classes. This is for everyone, even those who consider themselves total beginners.

You will meet the new students and some of the teachers who will give you a Level Test. After the test there will be an Orientation tour of Málaga by coach. Thereafter class groups are formed and lessons begin.

You only need a ball-pen, pencils, a notebook and a dictionary. The study material will be given to you.

If you have chosen 4 daily lessons your classes will be either in the morning or in the afternoon. Your timetable will be as follows: from 08.30 – 12.30 or from 16.00 – 20.00

The students come from all over the world and are of all ages from 16 upwards with no upper age limit.

The average number of students studying at our school is: 350 during the peak season in summer (July/August) and 250 - 300 during the rest of the year.

Mini Group Courses and Commercial Courses:max. 6 students per class Hispanic Studies, Term II: max. 15 students per class All other courses: max. 10 students per class

Normally 18 years although the minimum age for our Summer Courses is 16 years.

We do not provide lessons on Bank Holidays. If the Bank Holiday falls on a course starting date, the new students take their placement test and have the orientation tour of Málaga and then start the lessons the next day.

We regret that there is no refund. Please check the holidays before booking.

As long as we have courses available there is no deadline for enrollments. However, it is advisable to book in advance for the peak season during summer: July/August.

Club Hispánico: Upon receipt of the confirmation. Family address: Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start. Apartment: You will receive the address of your apartment together with the keys on Sunday upon arrival at the Club Hispánico.

Club Hispánico: No, you only need to bring beach towels. Family: Only your private towel and towels for the beach. Apartments: The school will provide you with sheets and blankets. You only need to bring your private towels and towels for the beach.

Club Hispánico: Yes, subject to availability. Spanish family: yes, subject to availability. Apartment: Sorry, no. However, we can usually offer you extra nights at the Club Hispánico. Please, check with the Secretariat at the school.

Yes, in all the different types of accommodation.

The apartments are situated about 4-5 km. From the school. There is public transportation close by.

No, but the host families will be happy to do your laundry at a reasonable amount. (4-6 Euros/washing machine).

There is a coin washing machine, drying facilities and iron at the disposal of the students.

By phone: Club Hispánico: +34952293242
By fax: Club Hispánico: +34952295130
It is also possible to leave messages at the reception of the Club Hispánico and it is possible to receive phone calls at the host families.

Malaca Instituto and Club Hispánico are situated in a residential area 10 minutes walk from Mediterranean beaches and 15 minutes bus ride from the centre of Málaga. Within a few minutes walk from the school there is a variety of stores, super markets, pharmacy, news stands, etc.

There are 10 boots with PCs in our Study Centre where you can study, access the Internet and send e-mails.

Malaca Instituto has an insurance policy covering all our students in the case of any accidents occurring during their studies at the school. However, it does not cover general illness and we therefore strongly recommend that students ensure they have insurance cover for health treatment before coming to Spain. We recommend all students from the EU to bring the insurance document E111 in order to access the Spanish Social Security.

Please contact your local Spanish Consulate or Embassy for the requirements needed to obtain a visa. Upon receipt of your reservation and full payment we will issue a “letter of acceptance”, which is needed to apply for a visa.

We offer all kinds of social activities such as: conferences, cinema, parties, dance lessons and excursions to Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, Ronda, Nerja, Morocco, etc.

The transfer service is always pick up from the airport to the accommodation and return. It is only possible to reserve transfer for both trips.

You will have to indicate your first and last name, the flight company, the flight number and details from which destination to which as well as the scheduled time of arrival.

Malaga International Airport (or to use its correct title “Aeropuerto Pablo Picasso, Málaga”) is the main airport for the south of Spain, one of Europe’s major tourist destinations. It is only 20 minutes drive from the school and the point of arrival for the great majority of our students. Your transfer driver: If you book a transfer there will be a driver waiting for you. Autosol is the company contracted to provide our airport transfers. Their representatives have a uniform of dark blue trousers and light blue shirt and will be holding a sign with your name and flight number. Terminal 1: you will find the Autosol driver in the public waiting area immediately after luggage collection. Terminal 2: you will find the Autosol driver immediately after passing through the first set of glass doors after collecting your luggage in the area reserved for “meet and greet” services. If you cannot make contact with an Autosol driver, please phone our 24-hour emergency number (the reception of Club Hispánico) : Tel. 952 29 32 42 Our multi-lingual reception staff will give precise instructions. Please note that if you decide to take a public taxi from the airport this is at your expense unless authorised in advance by our staff.

In order to guarantee your reservation a deposit of 150 Euros (90 for the course and 60 for the accommodation) is needed.