Beaches Altogether, the city has 16 beaches stretching over 14 kilometres. You can get to all of them easily and find countless beach bars and restaurants there.

Good weather Málaga has some of the best weather of all European cities, with more than 300 sunny days each year. The average annual temperature is 23°C.

International airport with multiple connections Málaga’s airport is one of the most important in Spain and it is only 20 minutes from the centre of Málaga.

Historical sites and museums Málaga is the birth place of the famous painter Pablo Picasso and there are many museums devoted to him in the city. In Málaga you can find several museums to suit every taste, from the Carmen Thyssen Museum to the Pompidou Centre to the Russian Museum as well as Arabic monuments.

Gastronomy Mediterranean gastronomy is known all around the world for being both healthy and delicious. As well as the famous paella, tortilla or gazpacho, there are many more dishes to try. You can’t visit Málaga without trying some tapas, espetos (sardines) or fried fish.

Lots of cultural or leisure activities to choose from Málaga offers a multitude of activities for all tastes. As well as sporting, cultural or leisure activities, there are year-round parties and events. For nature-lovers, there are many walking trails in the region and countless options for extreme sports fans.

Welcomed with open arms The people of Málaga will make you feel at home right from your first day with their kindness and happiness, which is essential for a linguistic immersion. Hans Christian Anderson wrote about the city of Málaga that “I haven’t felt so happy and comfortable in any other Spanish city than in Málaga.”

The city of Málaga has a special charm – it’s not called the “city of paradise” for no reason. Málaga is a melting point of cultures, and boasts top-rate weather, welcoming inhabitants and a rich variety of food.

¿Why choose Málaga?

Are you looking for a school to learn Spanish with one-to-one treatment, a familiar atmosphere, a fantastic location and the highest quality of teaching? If so, Debla is the school for you.

Welcome to Debla

10 GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE DEBLA!

1979

1 PERFECT LOCATIONOur Spanish school in Malaga is located only 10 minutes walking distance from the historic centre and a 5 minute walk from the beach.

2 PERSONAL TREATMENTIf there is one thing that characterises Debla, it is our passion for teaching Spanish and our familiar and individualised approach. All our students receive individual attention to match their needs each one of them receives individual attention to match their needs. Each student is a part of “our family”.

3 UTMOST QUALITY OF TEACHINGWe are a centre accredited by the Cervantes Institute, meaning that the highest quality of teaching is guaranteed. Our teachers receive continuous training so that they can take advantage of the latest teaching methods.

4 TEACHING SPANISH SINCE 1979We have been teaching Spanish to students from all over the world since 1979. This means we have the key experience necessary for understanding what our students need.

5 DEBLA, MORE THAN A COURSE, AN EXPERIENCE Our programme of activities and trips brings together education and leisure so that our students have the chance to experience a complete linguistic and cultural immersion.

6 UNIQUE TEACHING MATERIALWe make our own teaching material suited to each type of both course and student´s needs.

7 SMALL GROUPSOur classes are made up of a maximum of 8 students, but the average number is 5-6.

8 THE TEACHERSOver the years Debla has acquired a strong team of enthusiastic teachers who love their work, with lots of training and experience in teaching and in how they deal with students from different countries.

9 PICTURESQUE TYPICAL ANDALUSIAN BUILDINGThe school is in a three-storey Andalusian-style house, situated in a residential zone and in one of the greenest and safest parts of Málaga. Nature is all around and you can get beautiful views of the Mediterranean Ocean.

10 UNBEATABLE CITYMálaga is one of the European cities with the highest standard of living, with its magnificent beaches, great weather, cultural activities and excellent food.

5 minutes walking

10 minutes walking

BEACH

DEBLA

MUELLE UNO

CATEDRALDE MÁLAGA

PEDREGALEJO EL PALO

PLAZADE TOROS

ALCAZABA

Wi-Fi

Computers

Cafe

Printer

Air Conditioning

Library

Terraces

Garden

Languages we speak:

FACILITIES

ACCREDITATIONS

CITY CENTER

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Registration free

Books or other teaching materials

Welcome folder

Level test on the first day.

Guided tour to Málaga on the first day of the course

Attendance certificate

Welcome breakfast and farewell drink

The minimum number of hours to reach the different levels:

Our courses include:

COURSES

Our Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

1 class = 50 minutes.

Maximum 8 students per class.

The minimum age is 14 years old.

We offer all Spanish levels (from A1 to C2).

Our courses include:

COURSES

We offer Spanish courses for all ages and interests. The main goal of all our courses is to develop your ability to communicate in Spanish. Our courses have many interactive elements and our teachers encourage our students to speak Spanish from day one.

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

A1: min. 50 hours (3 weeks)

A2: min. 60 hours (3 weeks)

B1: min. 80 hours (4 weeks)

B2: min. 100 hours (5 weeks)

C1: min. 180 hours (9 weeks)

C2: min. 180 hours (9 weeks)

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SPECIALCOURSES

GENERAL SPANISH COURSES INTENSIVE 20

This is the most popular course among our

students and it includes 20 Spanish classes per

week.

Start dates: Every Monday

Duration: 1-16 weeks

Number of classes: 20 per week

Level: from A1 to C2

SUPERINTENSIVE 30

This course is perfect for those students who want to make the most of their time at the school and advance quickly. It is made up of 30

Spanish classes a week.

Start dates: every Monday

Duration: 1-16 weeks

Number of classes: 30 per week

Level: from A1 to C2

PRIVATE CLASSES

This course is for students who want to

work on specific topics and it provides the most flexibility when deciding

how many hours, days and the length of the course.

Start dates: any day

Duration: optional

Level: from A1 to C2

LONG TERM COURSES

Our long duration courses are the perfect opportunity to get your

level of Spanish up closer to that of a native speaker. You will be able

to experience the Spanish way of life during your stay in Málaga

and experience Spanish culture to the full. We offer special prices for

courses longer than 17 weeks.

The school also offers holiday periods for this type of course.

These courses are aimed towards a specific audience who will work with material suited to their needs.

50+

This course is made up of our intensive course and taking part

in a sociocultural programme designed for people over 50

years old who wish to combine language learning with a

cultural experience. Students can practice their Spanish while

they discover the region with classmates of a similar age.

Some of the activities include cooking classes, cultural visits around Málaga and culinary

trails.

Start dates: specific datesDuration: 1-2 weeks

Number of classes: 20 per weekLevel: from A1 to C2

Complete activity programme included in the price.

SUMMERCAMP

Our summer camp is the perfect combination of

education and leisure so that young people from all over

the world can have fun while they study Spanish.

Our programme includes a course, accommodation,

daily activities and trips, transport from the airport,

and medical insurance.

All activities will be supervised by a school tutor. Students live together with Spanish families in double

bedrooms with meals included.

DELE and SIELE

At Debla we prepare our students so that they can pass their Spanish exams with flying colours. These courses help the students to get to know the exam structure and to develop

strategies to pass.

Our DELE exam pass rate is very high.

FAMILY COURSES

At Debla you can study Spanish with all the

family. This programme is designed specifically

to be adapted to the lifestyle and needs of each

member.

If you want to make the most of your time with your family or a family member,

Debla has a programme designed for you to learn

Spanish all while you have a great time in Málaga.

MIXED COURSE

This course is a combination of our intensive course and classes

on specific topics. During this course students can learn more about Spanish cuisine, dancing,

literature or how to play the guitar.

Start dates: every Monday

Duration: 1-16 weeks

Number of classes: 20 per week

Level: from A1 to C2

*Most popular course

At Debla we are specialists in organising group courses. Each year we get students from different parts of the world. All group programmes are tailor-made and perfectly suit the needs and interests of the students. We offer this kind of course for not just school groups, but also groups of friends, work colleagues – anyone who shares the common interest of learning Spanish.

Spanish for groups

CHARACTERISTICS

Spanish classes

Books and teaching material

Accommodation

Activities and trips

Transport to and from the airport

Certificate of attendance

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Our programme of activities and trips brings together education and leisure, meaning that ourstudents can have a great time with their friends in the marvellous region of Andalusia.

Through this programme students have the chance to experience a linguistic immersion and all thatthe culture has to offer. All the activities are adapted to the needs of each group (and can beorganised with or without an accompanying member from the school).

PROGRAMME EXAMPLE

PROGRAMME EXAMPLE

09:40h - Arrival to Málaga, transfer to the meeting point14:30h - Lunch17:00h - Málaga guided tour

09:00h / 13:00h - Classes in Debla14:30h - Lunch17:00h - Visit to Picasso Museum

09:00h / 13:00h - Classes in Debla14:30h - Lunch 17:00h - Competition of photography

09:00h / 13:00h - Classes in Debla13:00h - Dancing classes14:30h - Lunch

09:00h / 13:00h - Classes in Debla14:30h - Lunch 17:00h - Visit to Alcazaba

09:00h / 13:00h - Classes in Debla13:00h - Farewell drink with paella15:00h - Lunch

09:00h - Departure from Málaga

We offer different types of accommodation to suit all student´s needs and preferencesWe are always checking and improving the accommodation on offer so that our students can beconfident that they will receive the best quality living conditions.

LOCATIONAll our accommodation is very close to the school, at most a 25-minute walk or a short bus journey of no more than 15 minutes.

CHECK IN/ CHECK-OUTNormally, you check in on Sunday and check out on Saturday.

Wi-FiAll our accommodation has Wi-Fi.

ADDITIONAL NIGHTSExtra nights might be possible at an extra cost and dependending on availability.

AVAILABLE ROOMSIn every accommodation offer you can choose between an individual or a

ACCOMMODATION

FAMILIESLiving with a Spanish family is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish culture to themax. The students who choose this type of accommodation will enjoy the delicious Spanish cuisineand can get familiar with the Spanish way of life. All the families have been carefully selected by theDebla staff. This type of accommodation comes with either half board or full board.

SHARED APARTMENTSThis type of accommodation is perfect for students who are looking for more independence andwant to prepare their own meals. This accommodation is excellent for students who want to live with other students from different countries and wish to get with new people.

PRIVATE FLATSPrivate flats are the perfect choice for students who want the most intimacy during their stay.Our private flats are fully equipped and are located in the city centre.

HOTELSAt Debla, we can also recommend many hotels and hostels in Málaga to our students.

Debla offers transport to and from Málaga Airport.

At Debla there is always something interesting going on, both inside and outside the classroom. Eachweek, the school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities so students can enjoy their free time and get to know the region. During the week we also offer trips and activities in Málaga, while on the weekends we take our students on trips to other cities in Andalusia.

Visits to monuments :

Cathedral, Plaza de Toros and its museum, Gibralfaro

Castle, The Alcazaba…etc.

Visits to museums :

Picasso MuseumPompidou CentreThyssen MuseumMálaga Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

Málaga CF Football Stadium

Automobile MuseumMIMMA (Interactive Music

Museum)

Culinary activities:

Cooking classesTapas tour

Enjoying paellaEnjoying hot chocolate

with churros

Sports::

Paddle surfing at the beachBeach volleyball

KayakingTable tennis

Other::

Dance classesGymkhana

Film projection at the schoolBoat ride through the bay

of MálagaSummer cinema on the

beachFlamenco show

Photography competitionMini-theatre

Trips:

GranadaCórdoba

SevilleRonda and Puerto Banús

GibraltarEl Chorro – Caminito del Rey

Nerja and Frigiliana Tarifa and Bolonia

Antequera, Torcal and DólmenesMarruecos

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

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