School Blog

In 1986 our school opened to seek an immersive approach to Spanish language learning. During all these years we have grown in number of international students and prestige. We are accredited by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes and we are a member of TANDEM International, a network of language schools in Europe and overseas. With more than 800 students every year our school can be considered as a medium-sized Spanish language school.

30 years would not have been possible without our students! This is exactly what we would like to celebrate now. We want to give something back for all these years of loyalty!

We will give 30 grants away and you can choose your date!

We award scholarships to students interested in learning and practicing Spanish within a complete immersion environment in Granada, an historic enclave of Andalusia. Granada as a university town will give students a real opportunity to learn the Spanish way of life and to practice the language in everyday situations.

We will offer a 2-week Spanish course for students between 18-28 years. Candidates should be on a beginner Spanish level (A0/A1). The course consists of 4 group lessons of 45 minutes per day (Monday to Friday). Candidates are accommodated in shared flats with other students from the school (single rooms / use of kitchen facilities).

The terms and conditions of our scholarship campaign are:

• Candidates from all over the world will be considered.
• Age range: 18 to 28 years old.
• Beginner Spanish levels: A0 / A1.
• 30 scholarships (5 scholarships per month) will be granted during 6 months from 18.04. to 17.10.2016.
• The students can increase the period of study (over 2 weeks) assuming the expenses.
• The scholarship covers the tuition of 2 weeks (375,00 €).
• The scholarship does not cover the accommodation costs (250,00 €).
• The chosen candidates will be asked to reserve accommodations through Escuela Montalbán.

For additional information contact us at: cursos@escuela-montalban.com

The programme consisted of 4 Spanish lessons in the morning, combined with cultural activities such as a guided visit to the Alhambra or a walk through the old Arabic quarter Albaicín organized by our teacher Paco.

During the breaks students and teachers visited a local coffee bar where they had chocolate & churros.

Students were accommodated in local host families where they had the opportunity to practice the language in everyday situations.

We wish you all the best for your trip to USA and hopefully see you again next year in Granada!

The Escuela Montalbán Team

Our teacher José Luis has been teaching Spanish as a foreign language for all levels over more than 20 years. He has worked at various schools and institutions recognized by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes.

Our programme «Spanish at a teacher’s home» combines a Spanish course with guided cultural activities and full board accommodation. The family offers excellent local cuisine with regional and organic products. Students will live in an independent and fully equipped apartment (with terrace and swimming pool). The family lives with their pets in La Zubia. The village is situated about 5 km from Granada, at the edge of the Sierra Nevada National Park.

Here are some images from our student Morgan Desmond from USA. He participated in the programme in January 2016:

Spanish lessons at the teacher's home:

Visit to the Alhambra:

Visit to Sierra Nevada National Park:

Visit to the Cathedral:

For further information have a look at: Spanish at a teacher's home

The Spanish course takes place during one week and consists of 4 Spanish classes lasting 45 minutes each, every day from Monday to Friday. The group will be divided in classes with a maximum of 8 students. Depending on the group's interests, we offer a tailor-made cultural programme with visits, conferences, dinners, Flamenco dancing, and day-filling guided tours. We will take care of everything during your stay, including accommodation. We generally offer accommodation in hotels, single or double rooms with breakfast.

Contact us for a cost proposal!

(A closed group of 17 mature students from Germany participating in our programme from 02.11. to 08.11.2015)

As an Au Pair you will get the chance to travel to Spain in order to live with a local family in Granada. As you will have to speak with them in Spanish, it will allow you to learn the language at an immense speed.

Our partners from Inter Europe Au Pairs prides itself on its professionalism, and its personalized care for young people as well as the local families. To guarantee a satisfactory time for both parties, Inter Europe Au Pairs carefully screens its families with whom they have agreements with. Depending on your work schedule with the host family, it is possible to combine your Au Pair programme with a Spanish language course at our school. This option is very popular amongst young people who want to learn Spanish as fast as possible. This would entail that besides your duties as an Au Pair, you would follow classes from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 12.15 h.

For further information about prices and procedures of the Au Pair programme please contact directly our partner company at:

Inter Europe Au Pairs
C/ Los Naranjos, nº 8 - 1º B            C/ Luis Amador, nº 26 (Cámara de Comercio)
18010 Granada                                 18014 Granada

Phone: +34 958 07 55 80 / + 34 958 28 99 28 / +34 665 40 14 01
Email: info@intereuropeaupairs.com
www.intereuropeaupairs.com

Here you will follow a One-to-One or a group Spanish course, as well as live in the immediate vicinity of the Sierra Nevada National Park. Enjoy fantastic natural scenery and at the same time explore Granada during your language holiday.

Do you enjoy nature, animals, or mountains sports? Are you interested in conversations about current political and social issues? Do you really want to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture, and taste the traditional Spanish cuisine? Then the Spanish at a teacher’s home programme is perfect for you!

You will get the opportunity to improve your Spanish while at the same time learning more about the Spanish culture. Jose Luis, a teacher with mountains of experience in the art of teaching Spanish, will be your host. During the day you will have Spanish courses with conversational classes, as well as cultural activities such as visiting the Alhambra, the Alpujaras, the Sierra Nevada, Motril Harbor, and more! At night you will have dinner with the family where you can practice what you have learned during the day!

For further information vist the programme description on our website!

Sunday, 13.09.2015
Arrival at Malaga Airport; transfer from Malaga Airport to Granada; the families welcome the students.
14.00 h              Lunch with the host family
 
Monday, 14.09.2015    
08.30 h               Breakfast
09.00-10.30 h     Spanish course
10.30-10.45 h     Break
10.45-12.15 h     Spanish course
13.00-19.00 h     Trip to the beach                
20.30 h                Dinner

Tuesday, 15.09.2015
08.30 h              Breakfast
09.00-10.30 h    Spanish course
10.30-10.45 h    Break
10.45-12.15 h    Spanish course
14.00 h               Lunch
17.30-22.00 h     Guided visit to the Albaicin and Flamenco at the Sacromonte
                   
Wednesday, 16.09.2015
08.30 h               Breakfast
09.00-10.30 h    Spanish course
10.30-10.45 h    Break
10.45-12.15 h    Spanish course
14.00 h               Lunch
18.00-19.30 h    Visit to the Arabic bath with massage                          
    
Thursday, 17.09.2015
08.30 h              Breakfast
09.00-10.30 h    Spanish course
10.30-10.45 h    Break
10.45-12.15 h    Spanish course
12.15-18.00 h    Guided visit to the Alhambra
20.30 h               Dinner

Friday, 18.09.2015
08.30 h               Breakfast
09.00-10.30 h     Spanish course
10.30-10.45 h     Break
10.45-12.15 h     Spanish course
13.00-19.00 h     Trip to the beach
20.30 h                Dinner

Saturday, 19.09.2015
09.00 h               Breakfast
07.00 h               Transfer to Malaga Airport

Their Spanish course programme took place during the course week 27 and consisted in 4 Spanish lessons of 45 minutes per day, from Monday to Friday and from 09.00 to 12.15 h.

Thank you very much for your visit and see you hopefully in 2016!