Get TEFL-certified on Spain's sun-drenched Costa del Sol.
Málaga is one of Spain's most liveable cities — a booming tourism economy, year-round sunshine, and a growing appetite for qualified English teachers. Earn your internationally recognised TEFL certificate here and start teaching sooner than you think.
Málaga offers TEFL graduates a compelling mix of strong teaching demand, affordable living (€400–700/month rent), over 300 sunshine days, and direct access to the Costa del Sol's language academy market — all for a course fee of €1,400–1,900.
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Málaga has transformed over the past decade from a gateway airport city into one of Spain's most dynamic hubs for international business, technology, and tourism. That transformation has created steady, year-round demand for qualified English teachers in language academies, corporate training programmes, and the booming English summer-camp sector.
Our 4-week TEFL course in Málaga (120–150 hours) is taught by DELTA/CELTA-qualified tutors at a central training venue. You will complete at least 6 hours of live observed teaching practice with real adult learners — the hands-on endorsement most Málaga employers look for first when reviewing applications.
After your course, our Málaga placement team offers direct introductions to partner academies and schools across the city and Costa del Sol, CV coaching tailored to Spanish employer expectations, NIE registration support, and interview preparation. The September and January hiring windows are the busiest, and many graduates secure their first role within a few weeks of completing the course.
Pillar 01
Course structure & what's included
The Málaga TEFL programme covers five core modules over four intensive weeks: language systems (grammar, phonology, and vocabulary), lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodology, and specialist teaching contexts including young learners and business English. Classes run Monday to Friday in a small-group format of no more than 12 participants to ensure individual tutor feedback.
Your 6+ hours of observed teaching practice are scheduled across the final two weeks. You will teach real adult learners, receive detailed written feedback after each lesson, and complete a final assessed observation that forms part of your certificate record — the practical evidence most Málaga academies require when reviewing new teacher applications.
- 120–150 hours of intensive, accredited TEFL training
- Observed teaching practice with real Spanish students
- Lesson planning, methodology, and classroom management modules
- Specialist units: young learners, business English, and exam preparation
- Globally recognised TEFL certificate accepted by schools worldwide
- Job-search workshops, CV review, and interview preparation
Pillar 02
Why Málaga for your TEFL
Málaga's English-teaching market is more diverse than many candidates expect. Alongside traditional language academies you'll find corporate English programmes serving the city's growing tech and logistics sectors, English summer camps along the Costa del Sol that run June through August, and private tutoring demand from the large international expat community.
The cost of living is significantly lower than Madrid or Barcelona: shared flats in central neighbourhoods like Teatinos or El Palo cost €400–€600/month, a monthly bus/metro pass runs €20–€40, and a menú del día is €10–€12. That means most TEFL graduates can cover essential costs on a part-time teaching schedule while building their hours.
- Over 300 days of sunshine annually — one of Europe's best climates
- Fast-growing demand in tech, logistics, and corporate English sectors
- More affordable than Madrid or Barcelona, with high quality of life
- Thriving expat community and large international student population
- Birthplace of Picasso — world-class museums and cultural life
- Well-connected airport for quick travel across Europe and beyond
Pillar 03
Life in Málaga as a TEFL intern
- Affordable shared flats — central neighbourhoods from €400/month
- Reliable metro, bus network, and bike-share for easy commuting
- World-class tapas and fresh seafood at every corner
- Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches within walking distance
- Warm climate supports an outdoor lifestyle year-round
Pillar 04
Career & placement support
- Referrals to Málaga's top language academies, private schools, and tourism-sector programmes
- Coaching for the Auxiliar de Conversación government assistant programme
- NIE registration, bank-account setup, and visa guidance
- Demo lesson preparation and mock interview practice
- Alumni network across Málaga and the wider Costa del Sol
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
Quick answers to what students, parents and partners ask most often. Don't see your question? Ask our team.
Living in Málaga
What life as a trainee looks like in Málaga
Everything outside the classroom that will shape your four weeks in Málaga — neighbourhoods, food, transport and weekend rhythm.
Culture & lifestyle
Life outside the classroom
Málaga has quietly become Andalusia's tech capital — Google's Cybersecurity Excellence Centre, Vodafone R&D and TDK all opened offices here. Picasso was born a block from the cathedral, the Pompidou has a satellite branch on the port, and the beach is a ten-minute walk from every downtown office.
Getting around
Your daily commute
Two metro lines, buses along the coast to Torremolinos and Benalmádena, and Cercanías trains that make Marbella, Fuengirola and the airport a €4 fare.
Málaga in pictures
The city you'll call home for a month
After your TEFL
Live internship vacancies in Málaga
Many trainees stay in Málaga after certification. Browse open roles in teaching, marketing, hospitality and more — filtered to Málaga employers who host international interns.
- Roles updated weekly across Málaga
- Paid and unpaid placements
- Filter by sector: teaching, marketing, tourism, IT
- Apply free — no agency fee to browse
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