Description
This programme is designed to school groups interested in spending a week in Benalmádena (Malaga) attending a Spanish course in the mornings and social activities, conferences, visits and cultural excursions in the afternoons and at weekends. The programme is available all year round for school groups of all sizes and ages travelling with a teacher and based on Spanish homestay or **/*** hotel accommodation (Shorter stays of 4, 5 or 6 nights or longer stays of one week are also available).
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The perfect trip
Organising a school trip is a big effort for teachers. At Maravillas we understand this, which is why we offer them full support to make their experience simple and enjoyable. With more than 45 years of experience, we know exactly how to do it.
Constant contact
From the first email or phone call to the accompaniment at the airport on the day of return, at Maravillas we guarantee a continuous follow-up for each school group.
Personalisation
We offer a wide variety of cultural, leisure and sporting activities, as well as visits and excursions to the main towns and cities of Andalusia.
Quality
We offer Spanish courses for all levels. The academic managers coordinate with the accompanying teachers so that each student progresses effectively.
Example of a programme
- 15 hours of Spanish classes taught by qualified native teachers, from Monday to Friday mornings (09:30 to 13:00).
- All levels, from beginners to advanced.
- Workbook, school material and diploma of attendance at the end of the course.
- Free internet access.
- Accommodation in host families, in double and triple rooms and on a half-board or full-board basis. All host families are located just a few minutes' walk from the school and the city centre.
- Transfer by private bus from Malaga airport and return. Assistance from our staff on arrival.
- A half-day visit to Malaga, return trip on the local train with tickets to the Cathedral, Pablo Picasso's birthplace or the Picasso Museum.
- One free of charge for the accompanying teacher, with accommodation in a host family or hotel, in a single room.
Other activities available
- Lectures on art, literature, history or popular traditions of Spain.
- Flamenco dance course.
- Spanish cooking classes (paella).
- Classical Spanish guitar course.
- Screening of films in Spanish followed by discussions with the teacher.
- Meeting with Spanish students from Liceo Maravillas International Programmes or integration in classes.
- Visits to museums in Malaga.
- Visits to local companies, wineries or an olive oil factory.
- Tapas tour of the city.
- Sports with instructor at the sports centre, on the beach or in Puerto Marina for water sports.
- Visit to Sealife Aquarium, Selwo Dolphinarium or Aguapark.
- Visit to Tivoli World Amusement Park or the Butterfly Farm.
- Cable car to Mount Calamorro.
- Welcome or farewell parties at the school (groups of more than 25 students).
- Weekend excursions with visits to other cities in Andalusia and hotel accommodation.
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Questions and Answers
It consists of 15 hours per week (3 hours a day, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM) with native teachers. It includes the workbook, a placement test, and a final certificate.
The program includes one free place for the teacher, with accommodation in a single room (with a family or at a hotel) and full board.
The program is open to all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced students.
Mainly in host families. All families are within a few minutes' walk of the school. There is also the option of hotel accommodation.
The basic package includes a private bus transfer from Malaga airport to Benalmádena, with assistance from our staff upon arrival.
It includes an orientation tour of the town with a teacher and a half-day excursion to Malaga, with a choice of tickets for the Cathedral, Picasso's Birthplace, or the Picasso Museum.
Yes, the program is fully customizable. You can add paella cooking classes, flamenco dancing, water sports in Puerto Marina, winery visits, or weekend excursions to other cities in Andalusia...
Yes, the program is flexible. We can organize short stays of 4, 5, or 6 nights.
The program is available all year round for school groups of all sizes and ages traveling with a teacher.
In the basic program, students enjoy a homemade buffet lunch at the school, while breakfast and dinner are eaten with their host families.
Yes, all participants (students and teachers) have free internet access on the school premises.
They only need to let us know when making the reservation. Both the school and the families will adapt without additional cost to provide safe and balanced menus for each student.
All activities are supervised by our teachers or qualified instructors. Furthermore, since the school, the families, and the town center are so close together, the students move within a very safe and controlled environment.
Absolutely. The program is customizable. If the teacher prefers to visit the Butterfly Park, Colomares Castle, or take a weekend excursion to Granada or Seville, we can organize it to measure.
Each student receives a workbook designed by the school, the necessary school supplies for the classes, and, upon completion, a certificate of attendance accrediting the hours completed and the level achieved.
Classes from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, lunch at the school, and cultural activities in the afternoon.
Yes, a monitor or teacher from Maravillas guides the visits so that learning continues outside the classroom.
Just a pen and a willingness to learn. We provide the workbook and all the educational materials.
It is a very safe and residential city. Furthermore, the distance between the school and the host families is a maximum of 20 minutes on foot.
We offer the option of accommodation in a 3-star hotel near the school.
Yes, it is completely drinkable and safe for consumption.
Yes, all our teachers are native speakers, qualified, and have extensive experience working with school groups.
Yes, each student receives a certificate of attendance and a report on the level they achieved.
Yes, we organize full-day trips to Granada, Seville, or Córdoba with a guide and private transportation.
Students are grouped into the following categories: 11-13, 14-15, 16-17, and over 17 years old. This division allows us to adapt both the academic content and the community rules to the maturity level of each stage.
Yes, as long as they are of the same sex and request it when booking. Usually, families have double rooms available so that friends can stay together.
Of course. We just need to know in advance to adapt the meals at school and notify the family.
It depends on their preference. They can share an apartment with several rooms or stay with different families that are close to each other.
You should indicate the approximate number of teachers to be budgeted, keeping in mind that the standard ratio is one teacher for every 15 students.
Only with signed authorization from their parents and while always respecting the curfew set by the teacher or the school.
We use modern short- and long-haul buses, fully equipped with air conditioning and complying with all European school transport regulations.
Yes, we select the families so that they live in the same neighborhood or adjacent areas. This makes it easier for students to go to school together and for the teacher to have the group located within a small radius.
Many Spanish families have dogs or cats. It is essential for students to indicate if they have allergies or a phobia of animals on their registration form so that we can assign them a pet-free home.
No. The school maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol and tobacco for minors.
Yes, Benalmádena has an excellent network of buses and commuter trains connecting with Málaga and Fuengirola. The school teachers will explain to the group how to buy tickets and use the main lines.
We recommend comfortable clothes and, above all, sports shoes for cultural visits. In summer, it is essential to bring a swimsuit and a beach towel, while in winter, a light jacket or sweatshirt is enough, as the climate is very mild.
Yes, we usually schedule supervised free time in safe areas such as Puerto Marina or downtown Malaga. The accompanying teacher can decide on the duration.
In the basic program, the selected entrance fees (such as the Picasso Museum or the Cathedral) are already included.
Yes, it is very common to organize a small diploma award ceremony with music and refreshments at the school before the students return to their countries.
Yes, the programme includes a weekly laundry service done by the family. The students only need to worry about handing in their dirty clothes on the day the family indicates.
No. The teacher has free access to all activities and excursions scheduled for their group, including transfers and entrance fees to monuments.