CUSTOM SPANISH COURSES FOR GROUPS MÁLAGA - SPAIN
Custom spanish courses for groups SCHOOL DESCRIPTION Cervantes Escuela Internacional, with 30 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, features high quality and interactive educational material. This, together with the effectiveness of their teaching methods and socio-cultural program, ensures an excellent cultural and language immersion program. Furthermore, we offer our students a personalized service in a pleasant atmosphere that will make your stay unforgettable. ACCREDITED CENTRE Cervantes E.I. is an accredited centre of the Cervantes Institute and founding member of the organizations of reference in the field of Spanish as a Foreign Language. 2
SCHOOL LOCATION Cervantes E.I. Cervantes E.I. is situated in Pedregalejo, the prettiest and most attractive area of Malaga, near the old fishing neighbourhood, which has now become the fashionable part of the city for eating out, having a drink or enjoying the coves of the Pedregalejo beach. Pedregalejo Pedregalejo is the combination of all the potential appeal of Malaga city in a residential area: beaches, seafront promenade, lush palm trees, acacias and jacarandas, and a wide range of local restaurants where you can taste the typical Malaga fried fish and watch the sunset... and only 15 minutes from the city centre. 3
MALAGA Malaga is also known as a City of Museums. A total of 36 museums, most of which are concentrated in the Historic Centre, make it one of the cities with the highest concentration of museums in the historic centre. Next to the city centre you can find fantastic beaches. There you can enjoy restaurants, terraces, and aquatic and leisure activities. Also, Malaga has about 300 days of sunshine a year, so you can relax on the beaches almost all year round. 4
The contrasts between its views and the unique beauty of its geography which is formed by the contrasts between mountain and sea, sun and snow, valleys and beach coves, make Malaga an extraordinary region. Located on the south of the Iberian Peninsula, Malaga is the fifth largest city in Spain by number of inhabitants, has an area of 398.25 square kilometres and its population borders on 570,000 inhabitants, although its metropolitan area is around a million. The Mediterranean Sea bathes its shore and the Malaga Mountains surround it, forming a mountainous barrier that defends it from the cold, characterising its climate with mild temperatures due to the sea acting as a thermal regulator. Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century B.C, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has been declared a Historic Site, as few cities in the world can claim to have so many layers of footprints from previous civilizations from across the centuries. Phoenician ruins, Punic ruins, Roman and Arab ruins, etc, have converted the centre of the city into an authentic historical palimpsest in which we can find monuments such as the Roman theatre, the Alcazaba, the Cathedral, the Aduana, Jewish quarter as well as a rich archaeological heritage. Today, Malaga is a modern city while still maintaining its special character. As a cosmopolitan city, Malaga still retains its cosy feel despite the large influence that foreign tourism in the Costa del Sol has had on other cities and towns along the coast. Given everything mentioned above, its culture, climate, surroundings, and cosmopolitan character, Malaga becomes the ideal destination for Spanish students. 5
SPANISH COURSES FOR GROUPS Personalized courses for groups of students of all ages, which combine Spanish teaching in the classroom with activities and excursions. Classes are held exclusively for the group or with other students in the school, depending on the level. POSSIBILITY OF PREPARATION FOR DELE FOR YOUNG LEANERS (11 to 17 years old) Cervantes E.I. has extensive experience in organizing programs for groups, always personalizing them for each organization or client. These courses are usually between 1-4 weeks, during which we can offer you different types of accommodation depending on your needs. Teachers or group leaders Cervantes E.I. offers accommodation, activities, excursions and Spanish classes according to their level (optional) depending on the number of participants in the group: 1 teacher free for every 10 students. Additional teachers pay 50% of the price of the accommodation and extra activities. 6
1 2 3 4 Program Characteristics Program adapted to each group according to their needs. Spanish and culture learning in the classroom and daily activities exclusively for the group. Our centre offers and organizes different activities (in addition to those included in the basic program), nevertheless, we can also organize other activities to include them in the program. A teacher from our school will accompany the students on all the chosen activities. Material The educational material needed to meet all of the course requirements (grammar, vocabulary, exercises, composition, and conversation) will be provided. The cutting edge complementary material and audiovisual materials created by our teaching staff give students a complete immersion in the Spanish language. Certificates At the end of the course, Cervantes E.I. will present you with a certificate of attendance, specifying the type of course that the student has taken and the number of hours attended. 7
BASIC PROGRAM PRICE 20 CLASSES +EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL +SPANISH HOST FAMILY* +ACTIVITIES** +AIRPORT TRANSFER*** 315 *In shared room with half board. **Activities included: cultural visit to the city centre, Alcazaba visit, games at the beach and cooking workshop paella. ***Airport transfer both ways. THE BASIC PACKAGE INCLUDES: 20 classes weekly of the Intensive Spanish course (each class is 45 minutes long) Educational material Final certificate. Airport transfer both ways. Information folders (map of Malaga, useful information). 6 nights in accommodation (arrival on Sunday and leaving on Saturday). 4 activities after class accompanied by a teacher from the school. Customer service and assistance before and during your stay. *NB: Prices are net per person and for groups from 10 students or more. For groups with a less number of students please contact us to check prices. 8
EXAMPLE OF BASIC PROGRAM WEEK1 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 MEETING AT THE SCHOOL 9:30-11:00 SPANISH CLASSES 11:00-11:30 11:30-13:00 MEETING WITH HOST FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOL BREAK SPANISH CLASSES MEETING AT THE SCHOOL TO GO THE AIRPORT 13:00-15:30 LUNCH BREAK 13:00 A 13:30 CERTIFICATES DELIVERY Afternoon/ Evening GUIDED VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE GAMES AT THE BEACH ALCAZABA VISIT COOKING WORKSHOP PAELLA AT THE SCHOOL FREE AFTERNOON OR HALF DAY EXCURSION *We may adapt the program depending on the days of arrival and departure. 9
ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is an essential aspect of your stay in Malaga. Cervantes E.I. puts special attention in their selection of accommodation via a thorough search and always collecting feedback from our students during their stay. You can choose from the following options: Spanish Host Family Our Spanish families are all located close to the school (5-25 minutes walking) in the eastern part of Malaga, in the Pedregalejo and El Palo neighbourhoods. They offer shared rooms, food and free internet access. Individual room, half board or full board. Double room, half board or full board. Hotel/Hostel There are 4 hotels/hostels within 5-10 minutes from the school and the beach. They are also a good alternative for groups. Shared flats Private apartments * Accommodation is booked in weeks, from the day before the start of the course (Sunday), till the Saturday of the last week of your stay. Price of accommodation is per person and includes all costs. Transfer Return to/from Malaga airport. A school representative will await the group at the airport with a private transport service (bus or taxis) and will bring the students to the school where the host families will pick them up, or they will be brought directly to the accommodation booked for the group. 10
ACCOMMODATION tsupplement SPANISH HOST FAMILY INDIVIDUAL ROOM 25 /week FULL BOARD IN SPANISH HOST FAMILY 35 /week EXTRA NIGHT WITH HOST FAMILY 35 /night EXCURSIONS (WITH GUIDE AND ENTRY TO TOURIST SITES) >10 >15 >25 >35 GRANADA (FULL DAY) 55 55 50 45 CÓRDOBA (FULL DAY) 55 55 45 38 SEVILLA (FULL DAY) 55 55 45 38 NERJA (HALF DAY) 40 40 38 35 RONDA (HALF DAY) 45 45 40 35 11
OTHER EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES VISIT TO MUSEUMS GASTRONOMIC ACTIVITIES AQUATIC ACTIVITIES OTHER ACTIVITIES Picasso Museum, Carmen Thyssen Museum, Museum of Malaga, Contemporary Art Centre, Pompidou Museum, Interactive Music Museum, Car Museum, Alborania Museum Sea Hall. Tapas dinner, barbecue, churros snack, cooking workshops, tasting local products. Boat tour, sports and games at the beach, visit to aquatic park. Multisports, Gymkana, Muelle 1 big wheel, Visit to Gibralfaro, cultural workshops. Please, contact our marketing department for more detailed information and a specific program for your group: marketing@escuelacervantes.org 12
BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR GROUPS FOR COURSE AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKING For booking, the school must receive a copy of the bank transfer receipt for 25% of the amount as soon as possible to make reservations for accommodation. CANCELATIONS If 1 or 2 students cancel, no penalty fee will be incurred and we will discount the amount from the bill. If, for whatever reason, more than 2 students cancel, we will charge a penalty fee of 65 per student, discounting the rest from the bill, or refunding if the bill has already been paid. List with the name, age and sex of each student and additional information for them (if they are vegetarian, allergies, illnesses, etc.). The rest of the bill must be paid 30 days before the group s arrival. The addresses of the Host families will be sent two weeks before the group s arrival. 13
METHOD OF PAYMENT Bank transfer Beneficiary Cervantes Escuela Internacional Bank UNICAJA Bank address Avda. Miguel Indurain s/n 29016 Málaga / Spain Account number 2103 0280 47 0030001052 Swift UCJAES2M IBAN ES58 2103 0280 47 0030001052 MEDICAL INSURANCE Students enrolled in a Cervantes Language course must be covered by medical insurance. We advise all citizens of the EU to apply in their country for the document required before travelling to Spain. That way, if you need medical assistance during your stay, with this document and a prescription you can claim the amount of medical expenses in your country. *When making the payment, please remember to put your complete name and the ID from your proforma invoice in the concept of the transference. Credit card Payments by credit card are subject to a commission charge of 1% (VISA, MASTERCARD). 14
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