Spain Intercultural Language Camp

Improve your Spanish in this four-week programme in Málaga (Spain) with formal study and first-hand cultural experience

Country language: Spanish

Spain Intercultural Language Camp

This program fosters the development of personal, linguistic and intercultural skills while learning Spanish in Malaga, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

80 Hours of Spanish Study

The primary focus of your programme will be on language-learning, so that you can take advantage of the immersion experience and really skyrocket your Spanish skills. Over the course of the four weeks, you’ll get approximately 80 hours of Spanish lessons. Classes are taught by professional language teachers in both classroom and real-world settings. Your Spanish speaking ability will be evaluated at the beginning of the programme to help ensure that you’re placed in the level that’s best for you. Each class will have around 15 students, and beginners are welcome. In addition to time spent in the classroom, you’ll also get to practice your Spanish when you’re out exploring the community.

Day Trips

When you’re not learning Spanish from your teachers, you can put it to use in the surrounding area on some of the group excursions. On weekends you might visit nearby destinations like Seville, Cordoba, Granada, or Marbella. Other excursions could include a trip to the Picasso Museum, walking tours, nature walks, or cathedral visits. You’ll have the opportunity to play fútbol—which is the most popular sport in Spain—as well as volleyball and basketball. You might even get to take part in the festivities that surround fútbol matches, with fans passionately supporting the national team La Roja (“The Red One”).

*Important note: Maybe not all of these trips will be offered during your stay – they are samples and depend on the final participant’s number, weather conditions, logistics, etc.

Unamuno School & Residence

AFS Summer Camp is taking place at Unamuno School & Residence, a school in Malaga with more than 45 years of high-performance learning. This school comes with a residence, where all AFS students will be living during the camp. The venue is located in the east side of Malaga, in a privileged environment and very well connected. It has 40,000 square meters of surface with the best educational, social and sports facilities to guarantee the correct academic and human formation of its students. Along the academic year, this place serves both as a school and as a residence where the students live.

Quick Facts

When?: From June 30 to July 28

Duration: 4 Weeks

Location: Malaga – Spain

Participant Date of Birth: 31 July 2006 to 30 June 2010

Highlights

Make your holidays a learning experience

This program fosters the development of personal, linguistic and intercultural skills. We will focus on the following:

Spanish language competence
Intercultural competence
Confidence building activities
Personal growth
Team building activities
Cultural awareness
Sport

Please view the programme’s page to find more details on every aspect of the camp.

Sample Day

What a day looks like at the Summer Camp

08.30 h – Good Morning!
09:00h – Breakfast
09:30h – Morning Activities: Language Class
14:15h – Lunch
16:00h – Beach / Activities
18:00h – Sport / Intercultural Activities
21:00h – Dinner
22:00h – Evening Activities, night games, free time
23:59h – Good Night!

Dates and fees

Arrival: July 1st 2025

Departure: July 29th 2025

Programme fees: £6950 including flights

Deadline for application: 23rd April 2025. Contact wales@afs.org to discuss application requirements.

Check here exactly what’s covered by the programme and travel fees.

What's included?

Return flights.
AFS Medical and Travel Insurance (Please ensure to view the 2025 Medical Pamphlet for a detailed explanation of your coverage).
You will not only be supported by our staff at AFS Wales, but by the broader network of AFS International. AFS has 75+ years of experience delivering high-quality programmes through a worldwide network of 32,000 dedicated volunteers. You will gave access to worldwide, 24-hour emergency assistance, an in-country support team and network, as well as support from AFS Wales whilst you’re in Spain.
Transfers within Spain.
Arrival orientation.
All flight taxes and oil surcharges.
Luggage allowance will be made clear to you following international flight bookings – you will have a standard checked bag included, typically 20kg. If you need additional luggage, you will be responsible for the extra fee.
Airport meeting on arrival by your host organisation.
Accommodation in a host family home.
Typically, breakfast and dinner will be provided at the residence.
Classes.
Activities.
School books and teaching materials.
Information on how to apply for your visa (if required).
Assistance from staff at AFS Spain and AFS Wales.
24 hour emergency phone in AFS Spain.

What's not included?

One checked bag of around 20kg will be booked for you. If you need additional luggage, you will be responsible for the extra fee.
Spending money.
Medical expenses and any required vaccinations.

What’s not included in AFS Travel and Medical Insurance:

Participant Third Party Liability Coverage: When a participant causes damage to someone else’s property or to another person, by some action or inaction, either accidentally or through alleged negligence, the participant is responsible for any damages.
Loss of Baggage/Theft of personal property of participants: Personal property is the responsibility of the participant even if lost or stolen during the AFS programme. AFS does not provide any insurance coverage for participants’ property and personal belongings.
AFS Participant Medical Plan Exclusions: The AFS Medical Plan has a variety of items that are not insured and which are the responsibility of the participant and their natural families. Please refer to the AFS Medical Plan for the list of exclusions.
Additional Benefits Exclusions: The Additional Benefits of the AFS Medical Plan has some different exclusions which are more restrictive than the AFS Medical Plan. Please refer to the actual policy contract wording for a detailed listing and explanation of policy terms and conditions.

Please ensure to view the 2025 Medical Pamphlet for a detailed explanation of your coverage.

Requirements

Students must be born within this date range: 1st August 2007 to 28th June 2011.

Participant age range upon arrival: 14 years 0 month to 17 years 11 months