Instituto Picasso Málaga

Cursos de español en Málaga Spanish courses in Malaga

About the center

The Instituto Picasso Spanish School, founded in 1982, has welcomed over 40,000 students from all over the world, who have successfully learned Spanish. It is one of the best and oldest language schools in Málaga, renowned for its educational excellence with the best Spanish courses in Málaga. The school is located in Plaza de la Merced, the most beautiful and historic square in the city.

The school occupies a 19th-century historic building in the heart of Málaga’s old town, just 50 meters from the house turned museum where Pablo Picasso, the 20th-century art genius, was born on October 25, 1881.

Only a few minutes’ walk from Instituto Picasso, you can enjoy beaches, monuments, cinemas, theaters, shopping centers, and the lively nightlife that the city is known for.

If you’re looking for Spanish courses in Málaga, our professional and multilingual team will provide you with all the information you need about our Spanish programs, accommodation in shared apartments or with Spanish families, among other services, all available in Spanish, English, German, and Polish.

What are you waiting for to book your course with us?

Our courses

Registration fee: 50€ (For 1 week 25 €)

You will take 4 lessons every day, covering language skill areas such as grammar, conversation, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The school tries to use familiar situations for role plays, such as being at a bar or an airport, to ensure students learn how to apply their language skills in real contexts.

This course provides students with practical and intensive training that enables them to communicate in Spanish within 12 weeks.

Two sessions will be established for the summer months (end of July to mid-September):

  • Session I: 09:00 to 12:50 (subject to change).
  • Session II: 13:00 to 17:00 (subject to change).

The intensive standard course covers 4 hours per day, with two practical grammar exercises in everyday situations and two conversations within contexts where the new structures are applied. You will need 1 to 2 hours for homework and exercise preparation.

Course Specific Data

General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:

  • Morning: 9:00 – 12:50
  • Afternoon: 13:00 – 17:00

Possible course durations
1-99 weeks

Language levels of the course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1)Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age
16 years

Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8

This course is ideal for students who need immediate results. It includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.

Two sessions will be established for the summer months (end of July to mid-September):

  • Session I: 09:00 to 12:50 (subject to change).
  • Session II: 13:00 to 17:00 (subject to change).

4 lessons of General Spanish per day + 1 private lesson per day.

The private lessons can be scheduled before or after the group course.

Course Specific Data

General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:

  • Morning: 9:00 – 12:50
  • Afternoon: 13:00 – 17:00

Possible course durations
1-99 weeks

Language levels of the course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1)Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age
16 years

Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8

This course is ideal for students who need immediate results. It includes 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.

Two sessions will be established for the summer months (end of July to mid-September):

  • Session I: 09:00 to 12:50 (subject to change).
  • Session II: 13:00 to 17:00 (subject to change).

4 lessons of General Spanish per day + 2 private lessons per day.

The private lessons can be scheduled before or after the group course.

Course Specific Data

General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:

  • Morning: 9:00 – 12:50
  • Afternoon: 13:00 – 17:00

Possible course durations
1-99 weeks

Language levels of the course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1)Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age
16 years

Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8

Standard Course + 1 private class/day on the subject of your choice. (You can choose from: Business Spanish, Culture and Civilization, Spanish Literature, or History of Spain). 55 minutes/class.

Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera – 4 classes per day. Exclusive preparation for the 4 skills at all levels, using original materials from past DELE exams, specially edited for the course. If there are fewer than three students, the school will offer alternative exam preparation options.

Accommodation

Shared Apartments: with other students from the institute in single or double rooms.
The apartments are located just a few minutes' walk from the Institute and have 3 or 4 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and 1 or 2 full bathrooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything necessary for cooking. All shared apartments come with bed linen, a washing machine, internet, and television.

For students who desire more privacy during their stay, we recommend the study or family accommodation options.
The Institute arranges for students of similar ages (whenever possible) to stay in shared apartments.

Living with a Spanish family: The Institute carefully selects the families who will host our students to ensure they feel at home, in cozy single or shared rooms with another student, and on a half-board or full-board basis. Students will have the opportunity to practice Spanish with the various family members they live with.

Studio / Mini-Apartments (1 or 2 people): This type of accommodation is hard to find in Málaga during the summer, as there are very few available, and reservations need to be made well in advance. The location is excellent and central.
These apartments come with bed linen, a fully equipped kitchen, internet, and television.

 

Accommodation
The accommodation can be occupied from the Sunday before the course starts and until 12:00 PM (noon) on the Saturday after the last day of the course.
All shared apartments have a washing machine and TV. Other costs (electricity, water, gas) are included in the price.
It is strictly prohibited to accommodate unauthorized persons in the apartments.
The institute reserves the right to enter the apartments for inspection and maintenance.
Accommodation must be vacated by 12:00 PM on the Saturday following the end of the course.

PICK-UP SERVICE
A pick-up service from the airport/train station to the accommodation can be requested for €50. From the accommodation to the airport, it costs €40. An extra charge of €10 applies for night-time service between 11:45 PM and 8:00 AM.

SUMMER EXTRA CHARGES FOR SHARED APARTMENTS AND FAMILY STAYS:
High season extra cost from July 1st to August 31st, 2025:
+€30/week for a single room, +€20/week for a double room per person.

Mini-Apartments high season from July 1st to August 31st, 2025:
For 1 person +€60/week and for 2 people +€80/week. Please inquire about availability.

Tipo de alojamiento 1 sem. 2 sem. 3 sem. 4 sem.
Shared Apartment - Single Room 185€ 365€ 540€ 710€
Shared Apartment - Double Room 140€ 270€ 390€ 500€
Family - Single Room - Half Board 250€ 495€ 735€ 970€
Family - Double Room - Half Board 220€ 435€ 645€ 850€
Mini Apartment - 1 Person 430€ 840€ 1.230€ 1.600€
Mini Apartment - 2 Person 560€ 1.90€ 1.590€ 2.060€

Why choose our accommodation?

Attendance and additional support

When staying with us, you will have the support and assistance of the school staff. We search for the best accommodation that suits your needs.

Connections

Sharing an apartment with other students will help you connect and integrate better into the school. And if it's with a host family, your language immersion will be complete."

Comfortable journeys

The accommodations are carefully selected to ensure the most comfortable, safe, and reliable journey to the school.

Prices

Curso 1 sem. 2 sem. 3 sem. 4 sem.
Intensive Standard Course 190€ 370€ 540€ 700€
Extra Intensive Course I 340€ 670€ 990€ 1.300€
Extra Intensive Course II 470€ 930€ 1.380€ 1.820€
Special Courses 355€ 700€ 1.035€ 1.360€
DELE Preparation Course (Minimum 3 students) - 500€ 750€ 1.000€

The courses are from 9:00 to 12:50 and from 13:00 to 17:00 (50 minutes per class).
The minimum duration of the course is 1 week. Extensions of the duration are allowed.
3-10 students per class.
Online placement test or on the first day of class.
Registration: 50€ (For 1 week, the registration fee is 25€).
The registration fee is only paid once a year, no matter how many times you join one of our courses.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE 4-WEEK COURSE:

    • 1 visit* per week to cultural points of interest, minimum 15 people.
    • 1 welcome drink.
    • Night outing to trendy bars and pubs, accompanied by a teacher (each person pays for their own drink), minimum 10 people.
    • Tapas tour (every 4 weeks), minimum 10 people (each person pays for their own drink).
    • Use of multimedia equipment.
    • Free internet connection and WI-FI area.
    • Free loan of books from the library.

Holidays


In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.

Facilities and services

The school consists of nine spacious and bright classrooms, fully equipped with audiovisual materials to complement optimal learning.

We have a library with a selection of books, as well as multimedia equipment, a video library with movies, documentaries, etc., available to students who request it.

During their free time, students can enjoy a wide schedule to connect to the Internet (ADSL connection and WIFI) at the school, free of charge, as we have 9 computers with ADSL connection, educational programs, bilingual Spanish dictionaries, and various languages for any inquiries.

Activities

Málaga is a Mediterranean city with a warm climate and excellent conditions for outdoor activities year-round, such as golf, tennis, beach volleyball, horseback riding, and all types of water sports. You can visit the historic center of a beautiful coastal city known for its vibrant atmosphere, beaches, marinas, and golf courses.

Instituto Picasso offers you plenty of activities during your stay (included in your studies):

  • Cultural visits to places of interest in Málaga.
  • Bar tour guided by a teacher in the nightlife of the city center.
  • Tapas tour.
  • Trivial games.

On weekends, we suggest guided excursions to Morocco, Seville, Granada, Caminito del Rey, etc.

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Plaza de la Merced 20-1, Malaga, 29012 Spain

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