In the very South of Europe, between the olive groves and mountain ranges
of Andalusia lies the beautiful city of Malaga.
It's an alluring and historic city founded over 3000 years ago.
Here the sun shines 320 days a year and the climate is Mediterranean,
almost subtropical.
Gorgeous beaches stretch the length of the famous Costa del Sol.
Malaga itself has excellent beaches right in the city.
Right here in the beach area of Pedregalejo, just 2 blocks from the ocean,
is the Escuela Internacional de Español EF.
My name is Sofía and I'm the School Director at the EF school in Malaga.
As you can see behind my back, the school is in a great location.
The school is in the residential area of Pedregalejo,
only five minutes from the beach.
This is a small school, which is great for our students because it guarantees,
at every moment, an intimate and familiar atmosphere.
The student lounges and the garden are equipped with free Wi-Fi internet access.
In these areas, students can study or simply relax.
EF Malaga offers Spanish courses lasting from 2 weeks
up to a whole academic year.
In addition to general Spanish courses, there are special interest classes
such as business Spanish and preparation for the official DELE exams.
On all courses you study in small classes with
other students of the same level.
In our centre the students can choose among a wide range of options.
The most popular option is to study Spanish and Andalucian culture
because the students learn about art, history, music and traditions.
This helps them to get a better understanding of what's authentically Spanish.
The EF Malaga villa was previously a charming hotel
and we still have a student residence on the upper floor.
Here students live in a young and very international environment,
right above the school and only 5 minutes from the beach.
Many students choose to live with a local host family.
Normally the families are very open and very nice
and they cook typical dinners like gazpacho andaluz and paella
for the students.
Most of the houses are very near the school.
This means the students can walk to school,
and that's something they really like.
Let's take a walk through the centre of Malaga, full of historic monuments
such as the cathedral and the Roman Theatre.
There's also the birthplace of the famous Malaga painter Pablo Picasso,
and the new museum displaying his art.
The Alcazaba is an Arabic style fortress with incredible views of the city and the coastline.
Hello, my name is Juanma, I'm the Activities Coordinator at EF Malaga.
Every weekend we do different excursions in Spain
and in Andalusia.
For example we visit Cordoba with its mosque, Granada with the Alhambra fortress,
and Sevilla with the Giralda tower. We also visit Ronda with its bullring
and Marbella.
The Costa del Sol is famous for its beaches and watersports.
In the evening, the outdoor cafés fill up with people enjoying the evening scene.
There are bars and night clubs for all tastes …including "tablaos" with flamenco!
The Andalusian poet Federico García Lorca said that
"translation ruins the spirit of language".
Through the Spanish language you will come to know the spirit of Andalusia.
You will be able to communicate more and more with people in their own language.
You will always remember your new friends from Spain
and the charm of Malaga, with its beaches, its music, and its people.
Welcome to EF!