Language school overview
Accreditations
Instituto CervantesD.E.L.E. Examination Centre
TANDEM InternationalCSN (Accreditation for the CSN Programme of the Swedish Government)
FOREM (Accreditation through FOREM in Belgium for Professional Training)
Bildungsurlaub Germany
Organisation memberships
TANDEM International
«Asociación de Escuelas de Español de Granada»
(Association of Spanish language schools in Granada)
Granada Chamber of Commerce
Madrid Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Association Granada
E.E.A. - Español en Andalucía (Association of Spanish language schools in Andalusia)
C.E.C.E.(Association of private public schools in Andalusia)
F.E.D.E.L.E. (National Federation of Spanish language schools in Spain)
Language School description
We have been teaching
Spanish as a foreign language since 1986. Our Spanish school is located in
Granada, one of the most fascinating cities in Andalusia, southern Spain. The Spanish courses are held throughout the year. The friendly atmosphere and personal touch of our Spanish classes as well as Granada's Andalusian charm will turn your language holidays into an unforgettable experience. Students from all over the world and from different age groups participate in our Spanish language programme throughout the year. An extensive cultural programme always complements the Spanish courses. With 600 students every year we can be considered as a medium-sized Spanish language school. For further information visit:
www.escuela-montalban.com
School facilities description
The school building, characterised by its Andalusian style, its friendly classrooms, and its beautiful courtyard, retains much of the charm and intimacy of a family home. It is situated in a quiet location just ten minutes away from the city centre.
We offer the following services:
- Student service and councelling in 5 languages: travel
advice, visa application, accommodation reservations, airport transfer
and travel health insurance.
- 24 hours emergency phone line.
- An extensive Culture Programme.
- TANDEM language exchange.
- Nearby coffee bar.
- A courtyard as a meeting place for students.
- Internet access (WiFi)
We offer free and unlimited Internet access; 8 computers are available to our students. - Book and Video Library
Our library with approximately 500 novels, grammar books, course books
and journals, and the video library with more than 400 recent Spanish
films are all available to our students free of charge. - Bike rental
- At the nearby O2 Centro Wellness our students can take advantage of reduced fees.
- Reduced fees at the nearby O2 Centro Wellness.
- Certificates
A certificate of attendance will be given at the end of each Spanish
course and is included in the course price. If they so wish, students
are also able to participate in a final,
internal examination to obtain the "Certificado de Nivel de Español
como
Lengua Extranjera" (Price 30 €).
Courses
Language Course type
 Au pair program
 Courses for Academic purposes
Courses for Business/Executives
Courses for Specific purposes
Courses Plus (sport, culture etc.)
Examination preparation courses
General and Intensive courses
Group programs
High school preparation courses
| | Language immersion at teacher's home
One to one courses
Senior programs
Summer or camp programs
Teacher training programs
University Foundation/Access courses
Vacation courses for adults
Vacation courses for young learners
Work experience programs
|
Language courses description and prices
Standard Course: A Standard Spanish Course of 4 lessons of 45 minutes per day allows students to complement holidays with language study. The Standard Spanish course is recommended for those who wish to combine a relaxed language course with the study of Spanish culture in real life situations. Students can start to learn Spanish from scratch, or improve their linguistic skills.1 week: 160 € / 2 weeks: 320 € / additional week: 135 €
Longterm course (8+ weeks): 125 € per weekEnrolment fee: 50 €Intensive Course: An Intensive Spanish Course with 5 lessons of 45 minutes per day guarantees maximum progress during a short period of time. These Spanish courses are ideal for people whose stay in Spain is mainly work-oriented or study-based. With more Spanish classes added to the Standard Course, students put into practice the communication skills learnt in the morning sessions.
1 week: 200 € / 2 weeks: 400 € / additional week: 165 €
Longterm course (8+ weeks): 155 € per week
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Superintensive Course: A Superintensive Spanish Course of 6 lessons of 45 minutes per day guarantees maximum progress during a short period of time. These Spanish courses are ideal for people whose stay in Spain is mainly work-oriented or study-based. With more Spanish classes added to the Standard Course, students put into practice the communication skills learnt in the morning sessions.
1 week: 240 € / 2 weeks: 480 € / additional week: 195 €
Longterm course (8+ weeks): 185 € per week
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Standard-Plus 1: A Standard-Plus 1 Spanish Courses combines 4 group classes with 1 private Spanish classes per day. The group classes are interactive and help students to improve their speaking skills. The private classes allow individual students to cover areas that need extra practice or to study special topics.
1 week: 285 € / 2 weeks: 570 € / additional week: 260 €
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Standard-Plus 2: A Standard-Plus 2 Spanish Courses combines 4 group classes with private Spanish classes per day. The group classes are interactive and help students to improve their speaking skills. The private classes allow individual students to cover areas that need extra practice or to study special topics.
1 week: 410 € / 2 weeks: 820 € / additional week: 385 €
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Certificates & exams preparation
The D.E.L.E. Preparation Courses are designed for students at the intermediate or advanced levels. In Granada you can prepare the B1, B2, C1 or C2 examinations.
In order to sit the D.E.L.E. exams, students must have a
pre-intermediate level for the B1 examination; for the B2 examination,
they should be at least intermediate level; and students wishing to sit
the C1/C2 examination should be at an advanced level at the beginning of
their Spanish course. After the D.E.L.E Preparation Course, students
can take part in the following examination.
Long-term Course D.E.L.E.: 8 week Standard Spanish Course with 4 Spanish classes per day in a group and 4 private Spanish lessons per week of specific D.E.L.E. exam preparation.
8 weeks: 1800 €
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Intensive Course D.E.L.E.: 4 week Standard Spanish Course with 4 Spanish classes per day in a group and 8 private Spanish lessons per week of specific D.E.L.E. exam preparation.
4 weeks: 1390 €
Enrolment fee: 50 €
Student nationalities, average age & average number per class
Student nationalities:
Mainly European students; also students from the USA, Australia and Japan
Average age:
Minimum age: 16 years / average age: 25-35 years
Students per class:
Maximal number of students per class: 8
Average number of studens per class: 5
Activities
You can combine the intensive Spanish courses with the following cultural activities:
Spanish & Culture: This Spanish culture course of 5 private lessons per week is designed for intermediate and advanced students to practice the Spanish language by discussing historical, social and cultural topics.
1 week: 125 €
Spanish & Flamenco: Complement a Spanish Course with 6 Flamenco dance lessons of 45mins per week. The classes are given in collaboration with a recognized and qualified dance teacher; There are classes at all levels, starting with beginners (rumbas) up to the more advanced levels (alegrías, tangos, bulerías, soleá).
1 week: 100 €Spanish & Tango: In addition to a general Spanish language course, 4 Tango dance lessons of 60 minutes per week on Tuesday and Thursday from 20.00 to 22.00 h; dance sessions in a ballroom every Monday evening and a «Milonga» every Friday evening.
1 week: 100 €
Spanish & Cooking: Combine a Spanish course with 6 cooking classes of 45 minutes per week. Our teacher, Javier Vilchez, is a professional cook with many years experience in catering. He will demonstrate the preparation of special dishes, or a tapas selection.
1 week: 110 €
Spanish & Horseback Riding in Sierra Nevada: Combine a Spanish course with a horseback riding programme in the Sierra Nevada National Park during 3 afternoons (approx. 9 hours).1 week: 130 €
Spanish & Trekking in the Alpujarra: After a Spanish course in Granada: a hiking tour with beautiful walks between the snow and the Mediterranean sea. You will discover the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada National Park. We will organize 6 days of easy-intermediate level hiking with staying in peaceful family- run hotels in three different villages for you. The programme is a self-guided tour which will be organized for 2 persons travelling together.
1 week hiking per person (breakfast, double room): 420 € Spanish & Scuba Diving at Cabo de Gata Natural Park: Combine a Spanish Course with a scuba diving weekend in the natural parque Cabo de Gata. Certified divers will go for two dives on Saturday, novices have the opportunity for Trydive (programme of approx. 3 hours); accomodation in the guesthouse of the diving school.
1 scuba diving weekend: 150 €
Accommodation
Accommodation
At teacher's home
Campus
Courses without accomodation
Flat/Appartment
| | Host family
Hotel/Hostel
Student House
|
Facilities for disabled students
No
Airport / Station transfer
If you would like an
organised transfer from
either one of these airports to your accommodation in Granada,
please provide us information on the airport of your destination, your
arrival date and time, you airline and flight number as soon as
possible.
Travel health insurance can also be obtained through the school.
Price for a one way transfer:
Malaga Airport - Granada Accommodation:
160 €
Granada Airport - Granada Accommodation:
40 €
Travel health insurance:
Price up to 15 days:
15 €
Price up to 30 days:
30 €
Please ask us if you require any further information on train and bus connections from other Spanish cities to Granada.
Visa support
Before you enrol for a Spanish course please note that the conditions
for granting a Visa include medical insurance covering your stay
abroad, a residential address in Granada and sufficient financial
means. You can obtain information regarding a Visa application from the
Spanish Embassy in your country. Addresses of Spanish Embassies
worldwide can be found at the website of the
Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Posted by Sylwia L. (Lodz - Poland)
on August 2010 - Poland
Hola!
Mam na imię Sylwia i w ciągu miesiąca uczestniczyłam w kursie języka hiszpańskiego w szkole Montalbán. Moja podróż językowa okazała się być świetnym doświadczeniem i bez wahania mogę polecić tą szkołę :)
Co więcej, Granada jest miastem naprawdę różnorodnym i z pewnością przyciągnie tych, których ciekawi historia muzułmańskiej epoki miasta i jego piękno! To właśnie ten aspekt sprawia, ze Andaluzja aż kipi mieszanką kultur i ma swój wyjątkowy urok!!
Mimo, że zajęcia z języka hiszpańskiego były prowadzone na wysokim poziomie i nieraz trzeba było przyłożyć się do nauki, to zawsze pozostawało trochę czasu wolnego na rozrywki :) Szkoła oferuje wiele ciekawych programów, ja postanowiłam wybrać się na spektakl Flamenco w ogrodach Generalife, zwiedzić Alhambrę, Sewillę i zarzyć kąpieli w arabskich łazniach, które mogę serdecznie polecić! Pobyt w Granadzie zdecydowanie podniósł mój poziom języka hiszpańskiego, ale był również czasem zawarcia międzynarodowych przyjazni, które mam nadzieję przetrwają lata! W szkole Montalbán miałam okazję poznać wspaniałych ludzi z całego świata, razem uczyliśmy się języka, zwiedzaliśmy Andaluzję i bawiliśmy do białego rana w weekendy!!!
Pozdrawiam wszystkich, których miałam okazję poznać podczas moich wakacji w Hiszpanii i nie Adios, ale Hasta Luego Compañeros!!!!!
Saludos de Polonia!
Sylwia
Posted by Karla A. (Münster - Germany)
on August 2009 - Germany
Studying at the Escuela Montalban has for me been a great experience from both a cultural and linguistic point of view. The classes, always organised in small numbers, are interesting and dynamic, and the teachers always make sure to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere so that it becomes a pleasure to learn Spanish! You also study in a truly international atmosphere with students representing cultures from all over the world, which you discover in addition to the Spanish lifestyle. What I enjoyed most about this school was the staff and the students’ friendliness and openess, which definitely helps to make you feel at home in a foreign country. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking to improve their Spanish in a friendly environment and keep great memories of Andalusia!
Posted by Irina H. (Ansbach - Germany)
on June 2009 - Germany
I stayed 8 weeks in Granada, learning Spanish at Escuela Montalban. I would like to recommend this school to everyone with the aim to learn Spanish in a efficiant way and at the same time in a very friendly and personal atmosphere. The teachers are great and all classes are designed to the personal level and personalities of the students! - It was definatley a good choice!
