Spanish Courses in Nerja, Spain
Spanish Courses in Nerja at Escuela de Idiomas Nerja
Nerja, a small town of 20,000 people 50 km. east of Malaga, has been less affected by the commercial development of other Costa del Sol resorts, despite the attractiveness of its setting against the deep blue Mediterranean. This typical Andalusian town of white walls has maintained an appealing old quarter, some fine beaches, and lively night-life, all with a minimum of hype and glare. Nothing can cast a shadow on the coast’s major attraction — abundant sunlight that gives the region four months of summer and eight months of spring per year, and also contributes to the friendliness of the local people.
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.
Escuela de Idiomas Nerja
Escuela de Idiomas Nerja has been offering Spanish Courses in Nerja, Spain, since 1980,. It is a picturesque and comfortable Spanish language school, complete with its own shady patio and terraces full of flowers. Escuela de Idiomas Nerja 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 14 modern and well equipped classrooms, a book shop, library, multimedia room and a cafeteria. Internet and fax machine access are available (though not free). Wi-Fi access is provided. 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. A perfect location for true full immersion Spanish Courses.
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Escuela de Idiomas Nerja – Spanish Courses in Nerja:
Intensive Spanish Courses / Group 10 — 20 Spanish lessons per week, maximum of 10 students per class. Offered at all levels from beginner to advanced (beginners have specific starting dates, see below). Prices include: written and oral assessment test on arrival, number of lessons as stated (each lesson= 1 hour), welcome orientation and school get-togethers, continuous assessment during the course, certificate of completion/diploma and seminars on Spanish Culture. Minimum enrollment: 1 week. Maximum enrollment: 32 weeks.
Super Intensive Spanish Courses Mini-Group 6 — 30 Spanish lessons per week, maximum of 6 students per class. Offered at all levels from beginner to advanced (beginners have specific starting dates, see below). Prices include: written and oral assessment test on arrival, number of lessons as stated (each lesson= 1 hour), welcome orientation and school get-togethers, continuous assessment during the course, certificate of completion/diploma and seminars on Spanish Culture. Minimum enrollment: 1 week. Maximum enrollment: 16 weeks.
Private Spanish Courses – 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. Starting dates: Private Spanish Courses begin every Monday.
Escuela de Idiomas Nerja Spanish Courses – Pricing 2025:
(All programs: NO application fee. A non-refundable USD 100.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. See Application Procedures)
| Course Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | Eight weeks | Twelve weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Spanish Course / Group 10 | $280 | $533 | $744 | $952 | $1,762 | $2,572 | $202 |
| Super Intensive Spanish Course Mini-Group 6 | $436 | $803 | $1,165 | $1,506 | -- | -- | $334 |
| One-to-One Spanish Lessons: 20 lessons/week | $1,145 | $2,2290 | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,145 |
| One-to-One Spanish Lessons: 30 lessons/week | $1,750 | $3,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,750 |
Important: A USD 50.00 school enrollment fee must be added to all course prices.
Textbooks are not included in prices and must be purchased on-site if required, prices vary depending on level.
2025 Starting Dates for group Spanish Courses: Full beginners may only start on the following dates, all other levels may start ANY Monday: 13 January / 3, 17 February / 3, 17, 31 March / 14 April / 5, 19 May / 2, 16, 30 June / 14 July / 4, 18 August / 1, 15 September / 6, 20 October / 3, 17 November /1 December.
Holidays 2025: 28 February, 18 April, 1 May, 15 August, 10 October, 8 December. No classes are held during holidays. Group classes missed due to holidays are not made up, but the school will offer a reduced rate during weeks that contain a holiday. One-to-one classes missed due to holidays are made up during the rest of the week. School and Residence will be closed from 20 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
Other Spanish Courses Available:
Spanish and Flamenco:
A combination course consisting of the Intensive Spanish Course (20 lessons per week) during the mornings and 5+ hours of Flamenco lessons per week in the afternoon.
Starting dates: Any Monday (except beginners: see starting dates for beginners above).
Price 2025: 1 week program: USD 529; 2 weeks: USD 940, Extra Weeks: USD 410 each.
Please add school enrollment fee: USD 50.00.
Spanish Courses for Teachers of Spanish – Teachers’ Refresher Course
1 or 2 week course consisting of a tailor made course, starting every Monday: combination of the Intensive Spanish course (20 lessons per week) during the mornings and 5+ hours per week of private lessons focusing on the practical aspects of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, methodology and on the historical/social realities of Spain.
Starting dates: Every Monday.
Price 2025: 1 week program: USD 709; 2 weeks: USD 1,417.
Please add school enrollment fee: USD 50.00
Spanish Courses for Seniors – Club 50:
A one or 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 one or 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 students during a relaxing Spanish course designed just for your age group. 15 hours of classes per week from Monday to Friday. Course length: 1 or 2 weeks with three different learning levels.
Starting dates 2025: 13 January, 3 February, 3 March, 31 March, 5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 18 August, 1 September, 13 October, 3 November.
Prices 2025: 1 week program: USD 465.00; 2 week program: USD 800.00.
Please add school enrollment fee: USD 50.00
See “Accommodations” tab above for accommodation options and prices.
Escuela de Idiomas Nerja – Accommodations
A wide range of accommodations is offered by Escuela de Idiomas Nerja: Host families, a newly built school residence and individual apartments are available.
The School Residence “Club Costa Nerja” is 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 “Premium” rooms with private bath, TV, fridge, and coffee makers and 2 studio apartments (for one or two people) with sitting room area, open concept kitchen, modern bathroom with shower, separate bedroom area, and air conditioning. Continental Breakfast and free Wi-Fi is included! Daily maid service is included in residence prices.
In addition the school also offers 1 bedroom apartments directly on the school grounds. Each apartment has a sitting room with flat screen TV and Wi-Fi, as well as a bedroom, bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. These apartments have a terrace with a beautiful school garden view. Availability is limited!
Hotels — All categories. Rates available upon request.
Escuela de Idiomas Nerja – Accommodation Pricing 2025:
| Housing Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Families **: (Single room / Half Board - breakfast & lunch) | $281 | $609 | $938 | $1,264 | $328 |
| Host Families **: (Single room / Half Board - breakfast & lunch) - June through September | $319 | $686 | $1,052 | $1,418 | $366 |
| Host Families **: (Double room / Half Board - breakfast & lunch) | $499 | $1,085 | $1,669 | $2,254 | $584 |
| Host Families **: (Double room / Half Board - breakfast & lunch) - June through September | $576 | $1,236 | $1,897 | $2,557 | $660 |
| Residence Standard single room, private bath: | $398 | $862 | $1,326 | $1,790 | $464 |
| Residence Standard single room., private bath - May to October: | $513 | $1,112 | $1,711 | $2,310 | $599 |
| Residence Standard double room, shared bath.: | $564 | $1,222 | $1,880 | $2,538 | $658 |
| Residence Standard double, shared bath - May to October: | $730 | $1,582 | $2,434 | $3,286 | $852 |
| Residence Premium Room, single, private bath: | $419 | $909 | $1,398 | $1,887 | $489 |
| Residence Premium Room, single, private bath- May to October: | $550 | $1,191 | $1,832 | $2,473 | $641 |
| Residence Apartment, single/double, private bath: | $709 | $1,535 | $2,362 | $3,189 | $827 |
| Residence Apartment, single/double, private bath - May to October: | $962 | $2,084 | $3,206 | $4,328 | $1,122 |
| Residence Studio, single/double, private bath: | $636 | $1,379 | $2,121 | $2,863 | $742 |
| Residence Studio, single/double, private bath - May to October: | $853 | $1,849 | $2,844 | $3,839 | $995 |
** Important Notes:
A school imposed placement fee of $46.00 must be added to all host family accommodation prices.
Seasonal pricing applies to all types of accommodations. Double room prices in host family and residence are per room, not per person. Residence Apartment prices are per apartment (single or double occupancy).
Residence prices include breakfast from Monday to Saturday.
HOST FAMILY PICTURES:
RESIDENCE “CLUB COSTA NERJA” PICTURES:
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Escuela de Idiomas Nerja – Activities:
In addition to their Spanish Courses in Nerja, 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!), Almuñecar 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. school.
Airport Transfers: School arranged transfers from Malaga airport are available at an additional charge of USD 115 one way or USD 210 round trip.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.