Debla Spanish Courses

Camino del Monte, 23, Malaga, Andalucia 29016, Spain
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Reviews

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"Extremely helpful to learn as a beginner"

Tyra Alado, student from USA

Everything was great, the school helped me find housing that was in walking distance to the school and the beach! The teachers I had are native speakers which is good because it’s not like textbook Spanish it’s real life. My only complaint is sometimes other students would get sidetracked speaking English and it took away from my learning time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
9 Oct 2023 - 1 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
03 January 2024

Thank you very much for your comment! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your course.

"IT is a big problem wenn you dont speak Good englisch."

Christine Bigielmajer, student from Germany

The trachers was already Good. But they Change so often. For me IT is better to have one teacher. The location was verry nice. But The Room in the first Week was to smal for 10 peoples. The lessons was to fast. No Chance to learn at home.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Eine wundervolle Erfahrung in einer wundervollen Umgebung mit wundervollen Menschen"

Gertraude Swoboda, student from Austria

Debla hat mir ein shared Department ganz nahe am Strand und nahe an der Schule angeboten. Das war für mich sehr angenehm und der Blick auf den schönen Strand Malagueta war für mich besonders schön! Die Schule hat eine besondere Lage - wieder mit Blick aufs Meer! Ich war meinem Sprachlevel entsprechend passend eingeteilt und ich konnte dem Unterricht super folgen. Das Lehrerteam war so engagiert, freundlich, nett und hilfsbereit. Ich habe den 50+ Kurs besucht und jeden Tag konnte man an einer gut durchdachten und geplanten Aktivität teilnehmen. Die Mitglieder meiner Gruppe waren sehr aufgeschlossen und wir unternahmen auch viel gemeinsam. Ich kann diese Sprachschule mit gutem Gewissen gerne weiter empfehlen.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
18 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
03 October 2023

Muchas gracias por tu reseña. Fue un placer tenerte en la escuela.

"One week language booster in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere."

Priscilla Tomasoa, student from Netherlands

I combined a short holiday in Malaga with a week’s language course as a refresher of my Spanish grammar knowledge & conversation skills. The school is located at a 20-minute walk from the old city center which was perfect for me. I choose Debla because they offered this one week option including a few gastronomy activities, and because the advisor from Language International through which I booked greatly helped me.
The atmosphere of the school and its crew is relaxed and informal. I was particularly happy with how the lessons were structured; 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation. I was also lucky that my lessons were from 9-13hrs which allowed me to spend time in the afternoon and evening enjoying Malaga and trying to put into practice what I had learned.
The teachers were super nice and very good. I appreciated the time taken to go off topic and provide additional explanation and answer any questions. I feel I have been able to pick up the Spanish language again, improved my conversation skills but one week is indeed very short to really realize noticeable change.
I enjoyed the tapas tour, but the two other gastronomy activities were a bit disappointing; explanation of the typical Spanish cooking meant reading recipes out loud…and the paella cooking, which took place in the garden of the school, came down to watching others how to prepare and put ingredients in the pan and wait for it to be ready to eat. There is definitely room for improvement there or otherwise better expectation management.
Although I enjoyed the company of my class mates, I would advice Debla to have a closer look at the profile of its students and try to match those better.
All in all, I enjoyed the language course, the crew was super friendly and capable, and the informal atmosphere helped make one feel at home.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
3 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
21 July 2023

Thank you very much for your constructive comment. We will put our efforts to improve our services and therefore our students´experince.

"Het was een prachtige, leerzame ervaring"

Barbara Croonen, student from Netherlands

Het appartement was prima en schoon
De activiteiten waren gezellig. Alleen jammer dat een docent geen engels sprak, waardoor ik(A1) niet alles begreep
De school en omgeving was perfect
De teachers waren goed, praten rustig en langzaam zeer fijn.

Twee opmerkingen,
1. Op de website wordt de indruk gewekt dat je alleen met 50+ in de groep komt te zitten. Dit klopt niet we worden op level ingedeeld. Ik zat nu met 14 en 17 jarigen in de groep. Vond ik niet echt leuk. En zij ook niet. 50 jaar leeftijdsverschil is te veel.
De andere 50+ ers hadden hetzelfde idee, en vonden dat tegenvallen. Dus website aanpassen
2 de laatste anderhalve dag ben ik nog overgestapt naar een hogere groep. Had dit achteraf liever eerder gedaan.
Voorstel. Laat de docenten na dag 2 het nivo van de leerlingen beoordelen en dan de groepen herinrichten. Natuurlijk in overleg met de leerlingen.

Dank voor de fijne tijd
Barbara

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
22 May 2023 - 26 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
15 June 2023

Thank you ver much for your comments. We will take them into consideration in order to improve the experience of our students.

"An excellent school and experience"

Kathryn Peterson, student from USA

The school offers high quality instruction. The time in class sped by. The (outstanding) instructors are enthusiastic and committed. The classrooms are pleasant and light-filled. I enjoyed our activities that were offered outside school. I was pleased to be placed with mostly seniors—we found that we had a lot in common.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Date of study
22 May 2023 - 26 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
14 June 2023

Dear Kathryn,

Thank you very much for your comment. It is nice to know that you had great time in Debla. We wish you all the best!

"I learned a lot. The teachers are very good y muy simpáticos. I loved everyday of my 2 weeks."

Sylvie Bédard

I loved everything. The gramática y comunicación periods were very well structured. The teachers are nice, professonal and have good humor!
The homestay was perfect for me. Everything was A1 for me!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 May 2023 - 2 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
12 June 2023

Thank you very much for your review! We are very happy to know that you have enjoyeds your stay in Málaga.

"Excellent!!!"

Brigitte Christine Primes, student from Austria

I enjoyed my week at Debla very much!!!
Location great, teachers experienced, I learned a lot in Spanish laguage, about the culture, always good atmosphere!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
24 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
08 May 2023

We are very happy to know that you have enjoyed your stay in Debla :) You are always welcome to come back.

"A fine experience."

Lisbet Høiberg, student from Denmark

I spent 2 weeks at the School.
The first week I had a fantastically skilled Grammatik teacher. The conversation teacher, on the other hand, was not particularly attentive to the lever of the class. She became almost angry when one of the students said that she did not understand the teacher. The class consisted of 6 young Germans who were in their 3rd week at school and 2 Danish Ladies (including me). Level A2.
The second week there was illness among the teachers, which made the teaching incoherent. I still learned something though.
All in all, a slightly uneven performance.

The school was characterized by using a lot of force on large groups of young German students, and not so much force on other students.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
23 March 2023

Thank you for your opinion, we will take into consideration your comments and we will try to improve our services.

"My experience in Debla Language school was absolutely great. I have met many wonderful people and always had a nice chat with students and staff as well. I really loved to see the interaction between students and teachers, What's more, even If i wasn't in a mood, some teachers always cheered me up."

Zlatislava Zakurdajeva

My personal experience was absolutely unforgettable as I have met many wonderful people. I was in Malaga before, so I was pretty sure that this trip cannot be bad. The location of the school was wonderful - it is located right in the town, 15 min away by foot from the Picasso museum. The main buildings is up to the hill what shows up the gorgeous view on the sea. There are two large terraces and a lovely garden downstairs. What is more, there are always sunny at the balcony. As the school is always full, they have just opened a second office down to the hill, what is even closer to the town. The second office is right in front of the colosseum, so If it's your first time in Malaga, there are many things to look around.

If I would like to learn Spanish, I would definitely go there, but I don't for a moment.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A wonderful experience and fun way to learn Spanish"

Chloe Ryan

The overall experience was great. The teachers where always there to help and made the learning fun. The classes were interesting due to meeting new people. The location is very ideal the bus stop was a 5 minute walk away and I could get the bus into the city center after the classes. Had a lot of fun activities planned and this helped me learn more about the Spanish culture and allowed me to practice my Spanish speaking. There is a lot of facilities surrounding debla such as the snack bar within Debla itself to the supermarkets and cafes. I was very impressed when Debla arranged my accommodation for me. The school was clean all the time.

To get to Debla there is a bit of a hill to walk up but the view is worth it once you get to the top.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
16 Jan 2023 - 30 Jan 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"An amazing opportunity with great teachers and students."

Victoria Vedi

I really enjoyed enhancing my knowledge of the Spanish language. It helped to immerse myself in the Spanish culture, surrounding myself with Spanish speakers and so on. The activities that the school organised were very fun and gave me a chance to meet new people as well as practice my Spanish. After studying I felt so much more confident. I feel the teachers and students showed a lot of support. The location was INCREDIBLE, only 10 minutes away from the beach and 15 minutes to the city centre. The scenery in the school and town was amazing for taking them gorgeous photos.

The school organised accommodation for me and I stayed with a host family. This was new to me to stay with strangers and the first couple of nights I felt anxious. Although the more we got to know eachother it was good, the family was very friendly and supportive. The building is kept clean at all times which is a big thing for me, All facilities were hygienic.
You have to walk up a little hill to get to the school, although it can be tricky for some, the veiw was definitely worth it.

I would recommend this School to anyone looking for quality Spanish education.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2023 - 21 Jan 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Well organized and good atmosphere"

Jakob Henningsen, student from Denmark

The location is amazing with a fantastic view to the Mediterranean. The facilities is god and the building is well kept and clean.
Some of the classrooms are better than other ( the best has even view to the see ).

The atmosphere at school is warm and welcome - thanks to all the good people working at the school. At the desk you always find to nice persons there makes you feel welcome, and always willing to help you. That means a loot especially the first days and make you feel comfortable - in a foreign country.

The teachers are very dedicated and kindly and the quality of education is excellent. They are also very personal in the way that they remember your name. It seems to be a god team there like each other which spreads a good atmosphere all around the school. Not to forget- a lot of laughter and humor

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Nov 2022 - 25 Nov 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
15 December 2022

Thank you very much for your comment! We are very happyo that you have enjoyed your stay in our school and hope to see you back in Málaga one day.

"A great experience with very professional teachers and interesting leisure activities."

Sarah Bauer, student from Austria

I really enjoyed the language classes in Debla with the very professional and lovely teachers. I learned a lot in very short time. The location of the school is perfect as you can see the sea from each classroom and after school you can reach the really nice beaches in 5 minutes. Every day another activity was offered and I enjoyed joining them a lot. Thanks a lot for that great experience. I would recommend everybody to do a language course there.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
16 May 2022 - 10 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
16 June 2022

Thank you very much for your review! Please visit us if you plan to come back to Málaga one day. :)

"A super course with professional, sympathetic teachers in a positive atmosphere, highly recommended!"

Nicole Adriaanse

I liked the family atmosphere, the teaching is professional, the teachers sympathetic The extra activities were well organized. The distance center -. School was easy to walk and my appartament was fine and very clean.
For me it was a new experience and I plan to come back. By the way, I was lucky that my trip home was possible without a passport. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
16 May 2022 - 20 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Olga Vjatere, Administration at Debla Spanish Courses responded to this review.
25 May 2022

Thank you Nicole for your comments and hope to see you again in Málaga!

housing

Housing

Debla Spanish Courses offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - double room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 216
weekly
Age range: Up to 100 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 216
Living with a Spanish host family is the ideal way to ensure that you are completely immersed in the Spanish culture, and way of life. The Spanish people are well known to be open and talkative creating a perfect opportunity not only to practice and improve your Spanish over a meal but also to taste some typical Spanish cuisine. This experience enhances and complements the student´s academic progress. Our staff maintains a continuous relationship with our host families throughout the year to ensure the maximum quality and commodity of our students.
Students can choose either a shared room (double room) or a single room with their host family with their preferred meal plan, half board or full board.

Homestay - single room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 228
weekly
Age range: Up to 100 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 228
Living with a Spanish host family is the ideal way to ensure that you are completely immersed in the Spanish culture, and way of life. The Spanish people are well known to be open and talkative creating a perfect opportunity not only to practice and improve your Spanish over a meal but also to taste some typical Spanish cuisine. This experience enhances and complements the student´s academic progress. Our staff maintains a continuous relationship with our host families throughout the year to ensure the maximum quality and commodity of our students.
Students can choose either a shared room (double room) or a single room with their host family with their preferred meal plan, half board or full board.

Homestay - double room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

£ 240
weekly
Age range: Up to 100 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 240
Living with a Spanish host family is the ideal way to ensure that you are completely immersed in the Spanish culture, and way of life. The Spanish people are well known to be open and talkative creating a perfect opportunity not only to practice and improve your Spanish over a meal but also to taste some typical Spanish cuisine. This experience enhances and complements the student´s academic progress. Our staff maintains a continuous relationship with our host families throughout the year to ensure the maximum quality and commodity of our students.
Students can choose either a shared room (double room) or a single room with their host family with their preferred meal plan, half board or full board.

Homestay - single room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

£ 256
weekly
Age range: Up to 100 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 256
Living with a Spanish host family is the ideal way to ensure that you are completely immersed in the Spanish culture, and way of life. The Spanish people are well known to be open and talkative creating a perfect opportunity not only to practice and improve your Spanish over a meal but also to taste some typical Spanish cuisine. This experience enhances and complements the student´s academic progress. Our staff maintains a continuous relationship with our host families throughout the year to ensure the maximum quality and commodity of our students.
Students can choose either a shared room (double room) or a single room with their host family with their preferred meal plan, half board or full board.
apartment

Shared apartment - double room

£ 174
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 174
All of the apartments are near the school (max. 15 minutes by bus). Several students are sharing the apartment. The students should keep the apartment clean during their stay. The apartments are near the beach.

The apartments have internet.

Shared apartment, single room

£ 206
weekly
Age range: 16 - 90 years old
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 206
All of the apartments are near the school (max. 15 minutes by bus). Several students are sharing the apartment. The students should keep the apartment clean during their stay. The apartments are near the beach.

The apartments have internet.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Malaga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Camino del Monte, 23
Malaga
Andalucia 29016
Spain

School location

Founded in 1979, together with its on-site apartment, Debla is situated in one of the finest and greenest areas of Málaga, only 5 minutes walking distance from the beach and 10 minutes from the city centre.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Debla Spanish Courses staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Hola, I am thinking of coming for two weeks (next week) and the week between Christmas and New Year. Will the school be open then for Spanish lesssons?"

Lee Cortez, student from UK
Karolina Szostak, Debla - Spanish school in Málaga school representative (Marketing)

Our school closes 2 weeks for Christmas and New Year.

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"How do I get a school enrollment letter for your school?"

Eucabeth Manyasi, student from Kenya
Karolina Szostak, Debla - Spanish school in Málaga school representative (Marketing)

If you need a visa we will send you an invitation letter once you book the course and pay at leat 80% of the total value.

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"Good morning Are the courses at Debla accredited by recognised institute as cannot see reference to any on website?"

Diane Laville, student from UK
Karolina Szostak, Debla - Spanish school in Málaga school representative (Marketing)

Yes, our school is accredited by Instituto Cervantes and so are the Spanish courses.

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