Colegio Maravillas
Studying Spanish at Colegio Maravillas in Benalmádena
You'll study Spanish on the top floor of a modern building in Benalmádena, where Colegio Maravillas has run its courses since 1971. The school sits on a quiet street just a fifteen-minute walk from the beach, and your classes stay small: an average of seven students, never more than ten, taught by native Spanish speakers.
Between lessons you can relax on the sunny terrace, study in the library or catch a Spanish-language film in the school's own cinema. You'll be studying at a school accredited by Instituto Cervantes, alongside a mixed group of international classmates.
Fifteen minutes from the beach
The school sits on a quiet Benalmádena street just a fifteen-minute walk from the sea.
Small classes, close attention
Groups average seven students and never exceed ten, keeping classes small and personal.
Broad accreditation and exam recognition
The school is accredited by Instituto Cervantes and FEDELE, and prepares students for the CCSE and SIELE exams, with Bildungsurlaub recognition also available.
- Colegio Maravillas School location
- 1 min walk to Farmacia Myramar
- 1 min walk to Mercadona
Getting there
- Airport transfer is mandatory for students under 18.
How lessons work at Colegio Maravillas
Group lessons run every weekday morning from 9am to 1.30pm, in classes that average seven students and never exceed ten. All twenty teachers are native Spanish speakers, each holding a university degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Lessons focus on conversation, culture and everyday communication alongside grammar. Afternoons are kept free of group classes. That slot is used instead for one-to-one tuition, executive courses, closed groups and other tailor-made programmes arranged around individual needs. Before you arrive, you take an online test combined with a short oral conversation. This places you in a class that matches your level from your first day.
- All twenty teachers are native Spanish speakers with a university degree and a recognised teaching qualification.
- Classes average seven students and cap at ten.
- Lessons build around conversation, real-life communication and cultural immersion alongside grammar and vocabulary.
- Digital resources, collaborative exercises and project-based tasks are part of the course.
- If a class ends up with fewer than three students, you get two hours of private or semi-private tuition a day instead of four group lessons, plus guided self-study time.
Courses at Colegio Maravillas
8 coursesA week at Colegio Maravillas
When you arrive, you start with a welcome activity, and from there the programme includes four activities a week, all year round. The mix leans into Andalusian culture: flamenco or salsa classes, tapas and wine tastings, paella cookery sessions and trips to nearby cities sit alongside beach days, hikes and film nights. The line-up changes week to week, giving each week its own mix of activities.
A day at Colegio Maravillas
- Morning Spanish lessons Group lessons begin in small classes of around seven students, with a maximum of ten.
- Mid-morning break Take a short break between lesson blocks, with the terrace available for a pause.
- Further group lessons Lessons continue until 1.30pm, when the morning group programme ends.
- Lunch break Use the terrace as a place to relax after your morning lessons, before heading off for lunch.
- Afternoon activity On activity days, join something from the school's programme, such as a cooking class, a flamenco session or a city walking tour, around four afternoons a week.
Students you may meet at Colegio Maravillas
Your first chance to meet classmates comes with the school's welcome activity, a straightforward way to put names to faces before the timetable takes over. Once term is underway, the terrace is a place to spend time between classes, and the common lounge and student bar/café area give you somewhere to sit with other students. The library and self-study area provide a quieter place to study, alongside classmates if you prefer company while you work.
Male and female
Slightly more women than men, though not by much.
Age
From 13 years
students accepted
16
average in summer
40
average off-season
- Under 18: 60%
- 18-24: 10%
- 25-34: 10%
- 35-50: 10%
- 50+: 10%
- Under 18: 13%
- 18-24: 14%
- 25-34: 17%
- 35-50: 16%
- 50+: 40%
Estimated from the summer mix and the off-season average age.
Worth saying plainly: in July and August the average student here is 16, and outside the summer holidays it is 40. Pick your dates accordingly.
12 nationalities
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France
12%
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Netherlands
12%
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Germany
10%
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Sweden
10%
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United States
7%
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Italy
7%
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United Kingdom
6%
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Canada
6%
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Japan
3%
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Poland
3%
- Other 24%
Accommodation options at Colegio Maravillas
Accommodation is optional. You can add it when you build your trip below.
Good to know
- Solo students can book a double room and will be paired with another student.
Is Colegio Maravillas right for you?
Colegio Maravillas suits students who want to learn Spanish in a small, personal school set in a relaxed Mediterranean town. Classes average seven students, with a maximum of ten, so lessons stay closely taught rather than lost in a large group. The school has been teaching Spanish in Benalmádena since 1971, giving it decades of experience shaping its programmes.
A good fit if you…
- You want authentic Spanish immersion in a Mediterranean coastal town.
- You like small classes, averaging seven students with a maximum of ten.
- You're drawn to cultural immersion as part of your language trip.
- You want a course that adapts its pace and focus to your own goals and interests.
- You value a school with a long track record, teaching Spanish in Benalmádena since 1971.
Keep in mind
- The average student age is 16 in summer and 40 for the rest of the year, so the classroom atmosphere shifts noticeably depending on when you travel.
- Classes stay small, averaging seven students with a maximum of ten. That keeps teaching personal, but does not offer the scale of a large university-style campus.
- Benalmádena is a relaxed coastal town where the pace and cultural programme lean towards immersion rather than big-city nightlife or a commercial party scene.
Choose the best time to visit Colegio Maravillas
See how busy the school typically is throughout the year and choose the month that best suits your preferences.
Classes fill up quickly this month.
Safety, support & wellbeing
Every student is given a designated support contact for the duration of their stay, backed by a formal safeguarding policy. Staff remain available throughout school hours, with an emergency contact reachable outside them too. The school works with local medical providers whenever assistance is needed, and any safety incident is documented internally and reviewed by management so parents, group leaders and host families stay informed.
5 to 15 minute response time
The school's average emergency response time is five to fifteen minutes.
No serious incidents in two years
No serious safety incidents have been recorded over the past two years.
First aid trained staff
Every member of staff is trained in first aid.
Facilities & accreditations
- Library
- Computer Lab
- Cafeteria
- Common Lounge
- Sports Facilities
- Reception
- Terrace
- Self-Study Area
- Printing & Scanning
- Student Bar
- Dedicated Student Wi-Fi
- High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
- Good cancellation terms
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Student reviews
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Colegio Maravillas Av. Salvador Vicente, 9 29631, Benalmádena, Spain |
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Cancellation policies
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Cancellation notice: All cancellations must be notified in writing to Maravillas International Programmes at least 28 days before the start of the course. Cancellation charge: A charge applies of 150 euros. Refunds for cancellation of enrolment:
Cancellation notice: All cancellations must be notified in writing to Maravillas International Programmes at least 28 days before the start of the course. Cancellation charge: A charge applies of 150 euros. Refunds for cancellation of enrolment:
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Payment policy
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Flexible (recommended)
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
A down payment of 30% is due upon booking and the full payment is due 29 days before arrival. |
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For Residents of the EU/EEA and Switzerland
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Upcoming Regional and National Holidays
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National holidays in Benalmádena, Spain
Benalmádena has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.
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