Debla Cursos de Español

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Studying Spanish at Academia Debla in Malaga

You will learn Spanish in a whitewashed Andalusian house in Málaga, five minutes' walk from the beach and ten minutes from the city centre. Founded in 1979, Debla is a family-run school with garden terraces overlooking the Mediterranean, and your classes stay small, averaging six students and never more than eight.

Your teachers are all native Spanish speakers with a university degree and a teaching qualification, and you study at an official DELE and SIELE examination centre accredited by Instituto Cervantes.

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Study five minutes from the beach

Learn in a whitewashed Andalusian house with garden terraces overlooking the Mediterranean, five minutes' walk from the beach and ten minutes from Málaga's city centre.

Small classes, close attention

Your classes average six students and never exceed eight, so your teacher can work closely with everyone in the room.

45 years of accredited Spanish teaching

You study at a school that has taught Spanish in Málaga since 1979 and is an official DELE and SIELE examination centre, accredited by Instituto Cervantes.

  • Academia Debla School location
  • 2 min walk to Mercadona
  • 3 min walk to Paseo de Sancha - La Caleta
  • 5 min walk to 5 minutes' walk from the beach
  • 10 min walk to 10 minutes' walk from the city centre
  • 15 min walk to Muelle Uno
  • 21 min walk to Casa Lola

Getting there

Most students fly into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Debla arranges a shuttle transfer to your accommodation, or if you would rather make your own way, the Cercanías Line C1 train runs from the airport station to Málaga Centro Alameda.

  • Book the school's shuttle transfer and get picked up at the airport and taken straight to your accommodation.
  • Take the Cercanías Line C1 train directly from the airport station into Málaga Centro Alameda.
  • Catch the EMT airport express bus from the terminal to Málaga centro; you can buy your ticket on board.
  • Pick up a licensed taxi at the official rank right outside the terminal.
  • Order an Uber or Bolt from the designated pickup points at the airport if you prefer a private ride.

How lessons work at Academia Debla

Groups stay small, averaging 5 to 6 students and never exceeding 8, so teachers can work closely with each person in the room. Courses follow an intensive structure of 20 lessons a week, with Intensive Plus stepping up to 25 and Super-intensive to 30, each combining grammar work with conversation practice. Lesson slots run between 09:00 and 19:00, with some groups meeting in the morning and others in the afternoon. Your exact timetable is assigned once you are placed according to level, and you cannot request a morning or afternoon slot yourself. Before you arrive, you complete an online placement test alongside other assessments, which places you into a class matched to your ability, anywhere across the range from A1 to C2.

Classes

Average 6 students

Average size 6 Maximum size 8
  • Classes average 5 to 6 students, with a maximum of 8, so teachers can give real individual attention.
  • Intensive courses combine grammar and conversation practice, built around communication, creativity and humour.
  • All teachers are native Spanish speakers, and each holds both a university degree and a teaching qualification.
  • Teachers receive ongoing training and teach with their own material, updated regularly, with a strong focus on Spanish culture and gastronomy.
  • Some groups are scheduled in the afternoon, with the exact timetable assigned after placement according to level.
  • From 14 years
  • Levels A1 to C2
  • 18 courses

Courses at Academia Debla

18 courses

Most courses at Academia Debla start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

  • General Courses

    Annual

    20 annual group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons Fixed, 52 weeks 16+
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €5,544 for a 52 weeks package from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • General Courses

    Spanish + professional internships

    20 intensive course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 41 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €690 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €690 €910 €1,350 €2,102 €2,854 €4,966
    Per week €690 €455 €337 €262 €237 €206

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • General Courses

    Intensive plus

    25 intensive plus group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €295 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €295 €590 €1,180 €2,072 €3,108 €6,216
    Per week €295 €295 €295 €259 €259 €259

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • General Courses

    Super intensive

    30 super intensive group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €348 per week per week for 30 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €348 €696 €1,392 €2,392 €3,588 €7,176
    Per week €348 €348 €348 €299 €299 €299

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • General Courses

    Spanish + business

    20 intensive course group lessons plus 4 business group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 41 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €388 per week per week for 24 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €388 €776 €1,552 €2,976 €4,400 €8,528
    Per week €388 €388 €388 €372 €366 €355

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

12 more courses
  • General Courses

    Spanish + volunteering

    20 group lessons plus 4 volunteering activities group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 41 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €388 per week per week for 24 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €388 €776 €1,552 €2,976 €4,400 €8,528
    Per week €388 €388 €388 €372 €366 €355

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • General + Private Courses

    Intensive course + 5 private lessons

    20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 4 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €445 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks
    Total €445 €840 €1,230 €1,625
    Per week €445 €420 €410 €406

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Exam Preparation Courses

    DELE/SIELE course

    10 dELE/SIELE course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks
    A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €280 per week per week for 10 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course
    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks
    Total €280 €540
    Per week €280 €270

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • 50+ Courses

    50+ course

    20 50+ course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks 50+
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €353 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 5 October 2026, 16 November 2026 and 25 January 2027. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks
    Total €353 €736
    Per week €353 €368

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Thematic Courses

    Spanish + gastronomy

    20 group lessons plus 4 gastronomy activities group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €388 per week per week for 24 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 30 November 2026 and 29 November 2027. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €388 €776 €1,552 €2,976 €4,400 €8,528
    Per week €388 €388 €388 €372 €366 €355

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Thematic Courses

    Spanish + padel

    20 group lessons plus 4 padel activities group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 41 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €388 per week per week for 24 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 14 September, 21 September and 5 October.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €388 €776 €1,552 €2,976 €4,400 €8,528
    Per week €388 €388 €388 €372 €366 €355

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Summer programmes

    Summer Camp Course + Activities

    20 course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €390 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 5 July, 12 July and 19 July. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks
    Total €390 €762
    Per week €390 €381

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Summer programmes

    Summer Camp + Host Family

    20 course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €791 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 5 July, 12 July and 19 July. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks
    Total €791 €1,520
    Per week €791 €760

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Summer programmes

    Summer Camp + Residence

    20 course group lessons each week.

    50 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €970 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 5 July, 12 July and 19 July. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks
    Total €970 €1,840
    Per week €970 €920

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Private Courses

    Private lessons 5

    5 one-to-One Private Lessons each week.

    60 min lessons 1 to 3 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €230 per week per week for 5 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks
    Total €230 €460 €690
    Per week €230 €230 €230

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Private Courses

    Private lessons 10

    10 one-to-One Private Lessons each week.

    60 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €410 per week per week for 10 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €410 €820 €1,640 €3,280 €4,920 €9,840
    Per week €410 €410 €410 €410 €410 €410

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

  • Private Courses

    Private lessons 15

    15 one-to-One Private Lessons each week.

    60 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks
    Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
    €585 per week per week for 15 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only
    Choose this course

    Complete beginners start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

    Prices for longer stays
    Duration 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 weeks
    Total €585 €1,170 €2,340 €4,680 €7,020 €14,040
    Per week €585 €585 €585 €585 €585 €585

    Prices in euro from the official school price list. Airport transfers are not included, and are shown in full when you build your trip.

A week at Academia Debla

The activity programme runs alongside your lessons from Monday to Saturday, starting with a welcome tour of Málaga on your first day. Expect a mix of culture and coastline: a visit to the Picasso Museum, flamenco lessons on the beach, a tapas tour through the old town, a boat trip in the bay, and an excursion to Granada to see the Alhambra. The Monday walking tour is free, and the school also runs guitar lessons as an extra activity alongside the rest of the programme.

11 Activities and excursions at Academia Debla

Some activities are free and included in your language trip, some can be arranged and paid for during your stay in Malaga

  • Sports and games
  • Dance class
  • Historical site tour
  • Included for free Illustrative image City tour
  • Illustrative image Museum visit
  • Illustrative image Art gallery visit
  • Illustrative image Theater visit
  • Illustrative image Guitar class
  • Illustrative image Surf lesson
  • Illustrative image Language exchange
  • Illustrative image Day trip to nearby city

A day at Academia Debla

Weekday
  1. Grammar lesson Your day starts at 09:00 in one of the school's naturally lit classrooms, working through grammar with a group of around six students.
  2. Terrace break A short break on the garden terrace, with the Mediterranean stretching out below.
  3. Conversation practice The second half of the morning is given over to conversation practice, putting the grammar you've just covered to use.
  4. Lunch break A free block for lunch, though some groups have their lessons here instead, as the school also runs afternoon classes assigned after placement.
  5. Afternoon activity Head out on the school's free city walking tour or another activity from the weekly programme, such as a museum visit.

Students you may meet at Academia Debla

Debla's student community is genuinely international, and most people travel here on their own rather than as part of a group. That mix means the school builds in regular chances to meet others: lessons pause for breaks on the garden terrace, the activity programme runs most days of the week, and the first Monday opens with a welcome activity for everyone starting that day. Before you even land in Málaga, a WhatsApp group puts you in touch with other students booked onto the same course. Here is how people actually connect once term gets going.

Male and female

33% male 67% female

Noticeably more women than men in most classes.

Age

From 14 years

students accepted

21

average in summer

27

average off-season

  • Under 18: 52%
  • 18-24: 28%
  • 25-34: 11%
  • 35-50: 6%
  • 50+: 3%
  • Under 18: 20%
  • 18-24: 30%
  • 25-34: 20%
  • 35-50: 15%
  • 50+: 15%

Worth saying plainly: in July and August the average student here is 21, and outside the summer holidays it is 27. Pick your dates accordingly.

9 nationalities

  • Germany 20%
  • Italy 17%
  • Switzerland 16%
  • Netherlands 10%
  • China 5%
  • Japan 5%
  • South Korea 5%
  • United States 3%
  • France 2%
  • Other 17%

Ways to meet people

  • Monday welcome walk

    The week kicks off with a guided walking tour of Málaga, open to everyone starting that Monday.

  • Garden terrace with sea views

    Between lessons, students spill out onto the garden terrace overlooking the Mediterranean for a break.

  • Student café area

    The on-site café and canteen give you a spot to grab a coffee and talk between classes.

  • Language exchange evening

    A dedicated language exchange evening puts you in conversation with other students outside the classroom.

  • Pre-arrival WhatsApp group

    Before you travel, a WhatsApp group connects you with other students already booked onto the course.

Accommodation options at Academia Debla

Accommodation is optional. You can add it when you build your trip below.

  • Shared Apartment

    Shared apartment

    • 15 minutes walk to school
    • Sunday to Saturday

    from €255 per week, single room, no meals

    • Single Room

      no meals

      €255 per week

    • Double Room

      no meals

      €214 per week

    Prices per person in euro for a stay from Sunday to Saturday, based on a course starting Monday 7 September 2026.

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  • Host Family

    Family

    • 15 minutes walk to school
    • Sunday to Saturday

    from €282 per week, single room with half board

    • Single Room

      half board

      €282 per week

    • Single Room

      full board

      €315 per week

    • Double Room

      half board

      €255 per week

    • Double Room

      full board

      €283 per week

    Prices per person in euro for a stay from Sunday to Saturday, based on a course starting Monday 7 September 2026.

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Good to know

  • Host families are vetted and their homes inspected before you're placed with them.
  • Host families are re-evaluated every year to keep standards consistent.
  • Whether you get your own key depends on the individual host family.
  • The summer course for teenagers includes full board with your host family.

A video impression of Academia Debla

Video impression of Debla Cursos de Español

Is Academia Debla right for you?

Debla suits students who want small, personal classes in a calm garden setting near the beach. If you're after a large, high-energy campus right in the city's buzz, a different school will suit you better.

A good fit if you…

  • Enjoy small, personal classroom teaching
  • Want a quiet, green home base
  • Value cultural immersion and gastronomy
  • Travel solo to learn Spanish
  • Prefer a long-established school

Keep in mind

  • Compact, boutique-scale school
  • Tranquil setting rather than city-centre buzz

Your first day at Debla

Your language trip in Málaga starts before you even walk through the door. If you arrive on the Sunday before your course begins, a shuttle takes you straight from Málaga airport to your accommodation, so you can settle in and rest before lessons start.

Monday morning brings your welcome at the school, followed by an interactive tour around Málaga, your first proper look at the city alongside the other new arrivals.

What happens on your first day

  • A shuttle takes you from Málaga airport to your accommodation if you arrive on the Sunday before your course starts.
  • You're welcomed at the school on Monday morning.
  • An interactive walking tour around Málaga is your welcome activity for the day.

Safety, support & wellbeing

Debla is a small, family-run school, and that comes through in how support works day to day. Staff are on hand throughout school hours, all background-checked and trained in first aid, with an average emergency response time of under five minutes. Outside school hours, an emergency contact remains reachable, and you're given emergency numbers as soon as you arrive. Every safety incident is logged under a formal safeguarding policy. The school also reviews feedback questionnaires at the start and end of your course, and follows up directly with you and staff if anything comes up.

Fast emergency response

The average emergency response time is under five minutes.

All staff first-aid trained

Every staff member is trained in first aid.

Clean two-year safety record

No serious safety incidents were reported in the past two years.

Facilities & accreditations

12 classrooms

Comfort

  • High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating

Social spaces

  • Cafeteria
  • Student Bar

Outdoor

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Garden

Accessibility

  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Classroom

  • Digital Interactive Whiteboards

General

  • Reception

Accreditations

Memberships

Funding and study leave

  • CSN Sweden

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Practical information

School price list
School information overview
Address
Debla Cursos de Español
Camino del Monte 23
29016, Málaga, Spain
Cancellation policies
Payment policy
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.

Visa information

For Residents of the EU/EEA and Switzerland

  • No visa required to study in Spain.

For Non-EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens

  • Less than 90 days: Schengen visa required.
  • More than 90 days: National Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante) required.
Upcoming Regional and National Holidays
National holidays in Malaga, Spain

Malaga 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.

National holidays in Malaga, Spain
Name: Date:
National Day of Spain 12 October 2026
Constitution Day 6 December 2026
Immaculate Conception 8 December 2026
Day of Andalucía 28 February 2027
Maundy Thursday 25 March 2027
National Day of Spain 12 October 2027
Constitution Day 6 December 2027
Airport transfer
€72 one way, €72 return, Round-trip shuttle service in Málaga for 1 person.
Minimum age
14 years
Classrooms
12
Frequently asked questions
Are the teachers native speakers?
Yes, all of the teachers at Debla Cursos de Español are native speakers, ensuring authentic language learning experiences.
Is there an emergency contact at the school?
Yes, Debla Cursos de Español has an emergency contact available for all students that need immediate assistance. This contact will be provided before your arrival at the school.
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