HOST FAMILY
Accommodation
in a host family allows you to get the maximum out of your course.
Many of the host families that the Spanish school employs have
worked with them since the school was founded. The families
know from experience what the role of a host is. In a city like
Marbella you should expect to travel about 10-20 minutes from
your home to the school. Marbella has excellent transportation
so getting there is not a problem. Breakfast and dinner are
included and prepared for you when you stay with a host family.
Typically there will be another student in the home with you.
Nowhere else will you directly experience real Spanish life
and nothing could be better to help improve your language skills.
However the word 'family' should not be taken too literally,
because your family could also be a single parent who takes
in students because he or she enjoys the company. Sometimes
there is also a Spanish student living with the family.
It is obvious that you will have to adjust a little to the
rules of the house. Remember too, that Spanish people have different
eating habits. Apart from that, you are free to do what you
want. You will be given your own keys, so you can come and go
as you please. You will be able to receive phone calls at home.
It is important to realize that in Europe many things are smaller
than North Americans are accustomed to: cars, Cokes, and possibly
your room. You may arrive at the home on the Sunday before you
classes start and you will be expected to leave the Saturday
after classes are over. 
It
may be possible to stay extra nights, check with us for details.
If you have special dietary needs, such as vegetarianism, it
is possible for you to stay with a host family that can accommodate
this request.
STUDENT RESIDENCES
The residences are located in the center of the Marbella, about
15-20 minutes from the school. Students will meet Spanish and
international students in a stimulating environment. Students
may choose between single or double rooms. Private bathrooms
are very rare. It is also possible to choose half board (breakfast
& dinner) or full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
There are Spaniards that also live at the residence that prepare
the meals for the students.
