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The Beach Promenade

Local Fair 

The town's focal point is the "Balcon de Europa," a cliff-top promenade that looks out over 14 km. of coastline. At night, the terrace becomes a lively "paseo" where you can watch and be watched. Sidewalk cafes border the promenade. Below the cliff are a series of small coves and long beaches mostly of gravel and coarse sand. Nerja can be reached by frequent buses from Malaga (there are 10 each day; the trip lasts 1 1/2 hr.) Granada is just 1 1/2 hours away, Morocco 4 hours, Marbella, Fuengirola and Torremolinos, 2 hours.

School Patio

Escuela de Idiomas Nerja

Escuela de Idiomas Nerja, founded in 1980, is a picturesque and comfortable Spanish language school, complete with its own shady patio and terraces full of flowers. It is located in a pedestrian area in the heart of the old town in a typically Andalusian house set amidst beautiful gardens. The Spanish language school offers 12 modern and well equipped classrooms, a book shop, library, multimedia room and a cafeteria. Internet and fax machine access are available (though not free). Shops, bars and magnificent beaches are just around the corner. It doesn't matter where you are staying. Everything is within walking distance. The owners, Luis Carrion and Renate Urban, give a personal touch to the whole operation and they make sure students receive personal attention. Here you will feel at home, and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal.
 

Spanish Language Courses 2009:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

Intensive Spanish Course / Group 10 --- 20 Spanish lessons per week, maximum of 10 students per class. 2 weeks: USD 558;  3 wks:  USD 736;  4 wks: USD 915;  6 wks: USD 1,265;  8 wks: USD 1,610;  12 wks: USD 2,302.

Super Intensive Spanish Mini-Group 5 --- 30 Spanish lessons per week, maximum of 5 students per class.  2 weeks: USD 872;  3 wks: USD 1,308;  4 wks: USD 1,744;  6 wks: USD 2,569;  8 wks: USD 3,397.

Spanish Teachers' Refresher Course --- a 1 week 30 hour intensive Spanish course focusing on the practical aspects of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, methodology and on the historical/social realities of Spain.
Starting dates 2009: 12 January, 26 January, 30 March, 18 May, 29 June, 17 August and 28 Sept.  Price:  1 week: USD 589.
Important Note: For those teachers that cannot attend during the dates listed above, this program is also offered as a tailor made course, starting every Monday.  Students attend the Intensive Spanish program listed above plus 5 hours of private lessons per week focusing on the practical aspects of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, methodology and on the historical/social realities of Spain.

Spanish Program for Seniors - Club 50:  A two week cultural experience with activities included.  A program designed for people over 50 years of age ready to have a new experience in the south of Spain to learn our language in an enjoyable and encouraging way. This program includes a two week package of activities with a full day trip on Saturday. Learn to shop at a local market, make a Paella and socialize with other mature student during a 2 week relaxing Spanish course designed just for your age group. 15 hours of classes per week from Monday to Friday.  Course length:  2 weeks with three different learning levels
Starting dates 2009:  2 February, 16 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 17 August, 14 September, 19 October, 16 November.
Price:  2 week program: USD 734.   See below for accommodation options.

One-to-One Spanish Lessons: Tailor Made courses catering to the specific interests of the student.  For executives, professionals and students who require a highly intensive and specialized program. General Spanish, Spanish for trade, tourism, business, banking, law and medicine or preparation for specific exams ("A Levels" or others).  20 or 30 hours of Spanish classes from Monday to Friday. Course Length 1 to 12 weeks. Airport pick-up service from Malaga included. Courses begin every Monday.  Prices 2009:  Option A:  20 lessons per week: USD 1,028 per week.      Option B: 30 lessons per week: USD 1,510 per week.
 

Starting Dates 2009: Intermediate and advanced students may start any Monday. Full beginners may only start on the following dates:

Holidays 2009:  10 April, 1 May, 24 June, 12 Oct, 2 November, 8 December.  No classes are held during holidays.   School and Residence will be closed from 19 December 2009 until 11 January 2010.

Accommodations 2009:

A wide range of accommodations is offered in Nerja: Host families, shared apartments, a newly built school residence and individual apartments are available:

Host Family **--- Single Room, half board (breakfast and lunch):    2 weeks: USD 536;    4 wks: USD 1,072;    Extra wks: USD 268.

Host Family **--- Double Room, half board (breakfast and lunch):  2 weeks: USD 496;    4 wks: USD 992;       Extra wks: USD 248.

** Important Note:  High season surcharge applies during the summer months - please add USD 36 per week to all host family accommodations during July, August and September.

Shared Apartments --- Single room, use of kitchen, no meals. July through September: 2 weeks: USD 624;  4 wks: USD 1,248;  Extra weeks:  USD 312 each.    Rest of the year: 2 wks: USD 480;  4 wks: USD 960;  Extra Weeks: USD 240 each.

School Residence: Located 3 minutes walking distance from the school, it is equipped with a cafeteria, roof-top pool and sun terrace, 21 single/double rooms with private bath, and 9 single "Star" rooms with private bath, TV, fridge, and coffee makers. Meals are not included. Daily maid service is included in prices. Double room rates available upon request:

Apartments --- 1 bedroom apartments for one or two people traveling together, no meals. Rates available upon request. Please specify size and category of apartment type desired (basic, standard, luxury).

Hotels --- All categories. Rates available upon request.

Activities 2009:

To get most out of their stay, students are encouraged to take an active part in the cultural and social activities offered by the school as an essential part of their course. Flamenco dancing and cooking lessons, golf and other sports are available and accessible. All films, lectures and parties offered at the school are free, but a structured monthly activities program is offered for an additional fee (see below for prices). The program is varied and thorough, but there is always plenty of free time to enjoy the many attractions offered by Nerja and its surroundings.  The activity package offers and array of activities and excursions at a very attractive price. It varies from week to week, but below you will find a sample of the activities offered during the course of the year:

• Visits: to the prehistoric caves of Nerja and nearby villages of Frigiliana (a definite must!), Almuņecar and Competa (Wednesdays on a rotating basis).
• Excursions: to Granada, Ronda, Marbella, Seville, Cordoba, Malaga and other cities of cultural interest (Saturdays on a rotating basis).
• Sports: swimming, volley-ball, golf, sailing, tennis, etc. (Sports program varies by season).
• Social Life: Spanish films, parties, barbecues, concerts and other interesting shows.
• Sevillana Classes (Flamenco) at a local institute (usually one evening a week) and Spanish cooking classes (usually twice a month).

Detailed schedules on the complete monthly program will be provided on your first day of class. You may choose to participate for any number of weeks you desire or simply join a portion of the activities or excursions offered. If you choose to participate in the whole program you can make the arrangements at the time of your course registration or you may also sign up upon arrival at the school. If you choose to participate only on selected parts of the program the arrangements can only be made upon arrival at the school.            

2 week Activity Program: USD  125.      

Airport Transfers: School arranged transfers from Malaga airport are available at an additional charge of USD 133 one way or USD 238 round trip.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates. 

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