abcCollege, Barcelona, Spain
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1. Barcelona Show all language schools in Barcelona and Spain
General Information on Barcelona
Barcelona is a fascinating metropolis and the Catalan capital. The city is somewhat of a Mecca for the world's top architects, who have drawn their inspiration from the seminal work of Barcelona's most famous son, the modernist Antoni Gaudi, whose unique style can still be savoured in a number of key buildings around the city. Besides fine architecture, the city boasts wonderful beaches, art and shopping along side world class restaurants.
Cost of living in Spain
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Spain is around US$ 2.09.
General Information on abcCollege
The language school abcCollege was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1991. The school is set in a modern six-storey building, custom-built to guarantee effective and comfortable language learning. The school is situated near Placa Molina in the city centre, well connected by major underground and bus routes.
Click here for a detailed Barcelona city guideFacilities
The school has a conference hall, self access centre with Internet, satellite TV and a penthouse terrace.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of abcCollege, Barcelona
FIYTO,IALC,Instituto Cervantes.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Barcelona. It takes 30 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School abcCollege in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 260 Adult courses throughout the year: 200 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 2 % England 6 % France 3 % Holland 5 % | Italy 6 % Japan 4 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 2 % USA 5 % |
All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Intensive SpanishLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 145 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1524 | 127 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive SpanishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 1884 | 157 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Summer CourseLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| For students between 16 and 20 years old. Spanish classes in the morning plus supervised afternoon activities; excursions on Saturdays. Price includes the course fees, teaching material, level test, certificate of attendance, social activities and return transfer. Accommodation: students 18+ can choose to be accommodated in the university residence or in a homestay. Students under 18 will be accommodated in a homestay on a half-board basis. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jul Starting dates for beginners 07.Jul Course not available: 01.Jan - 06.Jul, 21.Jul - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 One-to-OneLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Course not available: 01.Jul - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish + TourismLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 392 | 588 | 784 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 language lessons plus 5 lessons focused on the world of tourism. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday 03.Mar, 02.Jun, 06.Oct | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Spanish + CultureLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 392 | 588 | 784 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 language lessons plus 5 cultural lessons. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 03.Mar, 02.Jun, 06.Oct | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Spanish + TennisLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 Spanish lessons plus 5 hours of tennis lessons per week. Tennis class groups have a maximum of 4 students, grouped according to level, with a specialist coach. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jul | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Golden AgeLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 morning lessons per week combined with cultural activities every afternoon and on Saturdays. Cultural outings include sights such as Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter and the Picasso museum. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jun | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Academic SemesterLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 120 |
| Minimum 24 weeks. 2.880 Euro for 24 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Academic SemesterLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 151 |
| Minimum 24 weeks. 3.624 Euro for 24 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 Academic YearLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 115 |
| Minimum 32 weeks. 3.680 Euro for 32 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:25 Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 12 Academic YearLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 144 |
| Minimum 32 weeks. 4.608 Euro for 32 weeks | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 13 DELE Examination PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 785 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Apr, 06.Oct | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:55 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by abcCollege, Barcelona can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 30.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45.00 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| Average examination results: | 90 at DELE |
| School closed: | National holidays in Spain: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 01.May, 15.Aug, 12.Oct, 01.Nov, 06.Dec, 08.Dec, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 24.Mar, 12.May, 24.Jun, 11.Sep, 24.Sep, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish, English |
| When morning and afternoon class times overlap it means the course can be taken either in the morning or the afternoon. Private lessons are 55 minutes long. | |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Student Residence //, single room, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 165 | -- | -- | |
| Small residence with 12 bedrooms. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 03.Jul - 16.Aug | |||
| 2 University Residence //, single room, bed & breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 290 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jun, 31.Aug - 31.Dec | |||
| 3 Homestay //, single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 195 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Shared Flat //, single room, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 165 | -- | 150 | |
| Apartments shared with other students and/or with the owner. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Executive flat //, double room, self-catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 3 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 185 | -- | -- | |
| Flats can have 2 or 3 bedrooms. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 75 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 03.Jul - 16.Aug | |||
| 6 Homestay //, single room, bed & breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 155 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Student Residence //, double room, self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 112 | -- | -- | |
| Small residence with 12 bedrooms. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 03.Jul - 16.Aug | |||
| 8 Shared Flat //, double room, self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 112 | -- | 150 | |
| Apartments shared with other students and/or with the owner. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 9 Executive flat //, single room, self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 3 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 245 | -- | -- | |
| Flats can have 2 or 3 bedrooms. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 75 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 03.Jul - 16.Aug | |||
| 10 University residence //, double room, bed & breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 210 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 50 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jun, 31.Aug - 31.Dec | |||
| 11 University residence //, single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 335 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Aug, 31.Aug - 31.Dec | |||
| 12 Homestay //, double room, bed & breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 145 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 13 Hotel (2 stars) //, single room | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 715 | -- | -- | |
| Rooms also have air-conditioning, heating and mini-bar. Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 14 Homestay //, single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 240 | -- | -- | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Additional information - Homestay: keys supplied; Shared Flat and Homestay: distance to school maximum 30 minutes (walking or by public transport). University residence: 24 hour reception service; all bedrooms with air-conditioning/heating; Internet connection for laptops. Student younger than 18 years must be accommodated in a homestay. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 90 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 90 km | ||
| Golf | | 15 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 15 km | ||
| Skiing | | 160 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by abcCollege: | Excursions, conferences, film projections, cultural visits. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 122 |
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abcCollege, Barcelona, Spain
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