Casa de Blanca Paloma

Growing up... away from home

Learn Spanish by staying with a family

Young people have the ability to settle into and adapt to a new family. Although everything may seem different at first and they may feel homesick, they always have the support of their host family and mentor to help them through the transition.

just like home

Stay with a host family

Living with and adapting to a new family in another country takes real courage. It requires an open mind and a keen desire to explore.

Private Area

Rooms

Your room is your own private space within the house. It will include:

✔ A bed
✔ A wardrobe
✔ A study area with a desk and a chair
✔ Heating and a fan

The family respects your space, but as a student, you must also keep your room clean and tidy.

Habitacion
Armario mesa
Cocina
Habitacion literas
Escritorio
Literas

Shared spaces

Common Areas

The bathroom may sometimes be private, whilst at other times it is shared with other students.
The living room, kitchen and terrace are shared spaces.
It is common to discuss energy, electricity and water usage with the student upon arrival.
Host families have their own house rules; every home is different!
Gradually, over the course of a few days, the student gets to know their new family, their customs, routines and so on.

Paloma mesa terraza
Salon sur
Mesa terraza sol
Silla cojin planta
Perrito terraza
Salon norte
Mesa terraza elegante

homestay accommodation

Services included

✔ Internet connection (Wi-Fi)
✔ Bed linen and towels
✔ Breakfast, lunch and dinner (where applicable)
✔ Weekly room cleaning

Adapting and maturing

Support and Follow-up

With you every step of the way towards your future. We look after your safety and well-being.
As the legal guardian of Spanish-speaking students, I handle the process of enrolling them in state or private secondary schools. Applications are subject to approval by the Department for Education. During the school year: monitoring, tutoring and authorisations.
I act as a guide or support for the students, explaining how life works here and local or social customs. The teenager will have to cope with a range of emotions whilst being away from their family of origin. Communication and the love of the host family are fundamental to the adjustment process.
Our priority is the peace of mind of EVERYONE, which is why we offer a framework of legal protection and welfare that ranges from managing legal guardianship for minors to providing advice on residency procedures and ensuring strict compliance with all current safety regulations in Spain.
Protection of your fundamental rights and support with decisions regarding your health. Support in medical emergencies, if necessary. Assistance with immigration procedures and guidance on your rights as an international student.
Providing tools for everyday life, from learning how to use public transport to developing self-confidence and social skills that help them integrate into society.

Information about your stay

Location and surroundings

Pedregalejo

4 km. from the Historic Centre

Pedregalejo is an old fishing district located in the eastern part of Málaga.
It is about 4 km from the historic centre and is linked to it by the Pablo Ruiz Picasso promenade.

BUS

Routes 8, 3, 11 and 34

Bus routes 8, 3, 11 and 34 connect Pedregalejo and El Palo with the historic centre.

Distance to School

20min

The journey time to secondary schools from Pedregalejo is 20 minutes. From El Palo, you can walk to school.

Safety of the Area

There is a constant police presence.
The entertainment districts are safe, even at night, as there is usually plenty of activity in restaurants, cafés, etc.

Cultural entertainment

Activities at home

Exploring your artistic side.

Henna art

We share stories as we create designs on the skin. A vocabulary of shapes, lines and symbols.
Yoga 3 estudiantes

Hatha Yoga

We learn to listen to our bodies and breathe, through push-ups and asanas.

kick boxing

Sonia studied in Málaga in 2016 and is currently a kickboxing coach in her home country.

Sonia kick boxing

Relax

A break from your daily routine to unwind.
Sonia kick boxing

kick boxing

Sonia studied in Málaga in 2016 and is currently a kickboxing coach in her home country.

Relax

A break from your daily routine to unwind.
Itinerarios lectores

Reading

Breaking down a story, a poem or the latest news together is a great way to learn new words.

Piedras pinturas

Recycling

I love turning things others throw away into something new! We turn tins, fabrics and other materials into something useful, whilst practising our Spanish.