Barcelona Language School, Barcelona, Spain

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General Information on Barcelona

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Cost of living in Spain

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2. Language School  Barcelona Language School, Barcelona

General Information on Barcelona Language School

The language school Barcelona Language School was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1972. The school building is situated in the centre of Barcelona, less than 5 minutes walk from the Plaza Catalunya, the city's main square.

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Facilities

The school has 40 classrooms, a classroom with computers all linked to Internet, a library, a terrace and a cafeteria.


Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Barcelona Language School, Barcelona

Instituto Cervantes; EQUALS (The European Association for Quality Language Services); FEDELE (The Federacion Española de Escuelas de Español como Lengua Extranjera)


Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Barcelona El Prat.  It takes 30 minutes by bus/train/taxi to school.

2.1. Language School Barcelona Language School in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 250
Adult courses throughout the year: 125
Average no. of levels: in summer: 10
throughout the year: 8
Spanish teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: partly
Average age of students: in summer: 25 years
throughout the year: 25 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

3. Spanish Courses

All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.

1
Intensive Group Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 195 390 585 780 900 1080 1440 1800 2160 165
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 02.Jan, 14.Jan, 28.Jan, 11.Feb, 25.Feb, 10.Mar, 25.Mar, 07.Apr, 21.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 02.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec, 29.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Christmas Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 130 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
The week starting December 24th includes two bank holidays. Therefore it has a special 3-day week price.
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Intensive Plus Course
Lessons per week: 26  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 255 510 765 1020 1200 1440 1920 2400 2880 225
This course consists of the Intensive Group Course + 1.5 lessons of conversation practice from Tuesday to Friday.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
4
Executive Plus
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1650 3300 4950 6600 8250 9900 13200 16500 19800 1650
This programme includes work lunch with the teacher every day, optional guided project work and two dinners with the teacher per week.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Intensive Spanish + Creative Arts Workshop
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 375 570 1110 960 -- -- -- -- -- --
This course combines the Intensive Group Course with a series of four workshops, each of which introduces students to a different set of artistic skills. These workshops can be scheduled to take place all in one week (one workshop each day from Tuesday to Friday); over two weeks (with two workshops per week) or over four weeks (with one workshop per week). Each work shop is approx. 1.5 hours. All materials are provided and students are welcome to take home any work they produce.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
6
Intensive Spanish + Pottery, Sculpture or Drawing and Painting
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 770 -- 1160 -- -- -- -- -- --
This 2- or 4-week course combines the Intensive Group Course with a 24-hour course dedicated to one of the following three disciplines: pottery, sculpting in clay or drawing and painting. The art course is divided into eight 3-hour sessions which can be programmed to take place on any combination of days from Monday to Friday) over the 2- or 4-week period.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
7
Course for the over 50s
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 420 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This 2-week course includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group, featuring an evening visit to a flamenco show, a full-day excursion to the Costa Brava, Figueras and the Dalí Museum as well as a meal in a typical Barcelona restaurant.
Starting dates: 2008: 10.Mar, 19.May, 06.Oct
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Internships
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1380 -- -- -- -- -- --
This programme combines a 4-week (or longer) Intensive Group Course with a 12-week (or longer) work experience programme in a company based in or near Barcelona. Students are not paid for the work experience.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
9
Extensive Group Courses
Lessons per week: 4  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 295 -- --
Classes are on Monday and Wednesday or on Tuesday and Thursday.
Starting dates: 2008: 21.Jan, 07.Apr, 13.Oct
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
10
Business Spanish (4)
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 470 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course is designed to help students who need to use Spanish in their work. The aim of the course is to improve the students´ level of competency in many typical work-related activities such as meetings, phone calls, etc. After the course you can attend the exams, which are offered by the Chamber of Commerce (exam fees NOT included). Duration 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2008: 25.Feb, 30.Jun, 08.Sep
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
11
Intensive Group + Business Spanish Course (4)
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 860 -- -- -- -- -- --
2 weeks Intensive Group Course + 2 weeks Business Spanish Course.
Starting dates: 2008: Every Monday 11.Feb, 16.Jun, 25.Aug
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
12
Intensive Group + Business Spanish Course (6)
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1095 -- -- -- -- -- --
2 weeks Intensive Group Course (4 lessons per day) + 2 weeks Business Spanish Course (6 lessons per day). The extra classes focus on preparation for the exam organised by the Madrid Chamber of Commerce that students can take at the end of the course. Exams are held in the school. Exam fees not included.
Starting dates: 2008: 11.Feb, 16.Jun, 25.Aug
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
13
Business Spanish (6)
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 705 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course is designed to help students who need to use Spanish in their work. The aim of the course is to improve the students´ level of competency in many typical work-related activities such as meetings, phone calls, etc. After the course you can attend the exams, which are offered by the Chamber of Commerce (exam fees NOT included). Duration 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2008: 25.Feb, 30.Jun, 08.Sep
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
14
DELE Preparation
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 840 -- -- -- -- -- --
This 4-week course prepares the students to take the DELE exams. Students are given access to past papers and are given the opportunity to develop and practice specific exam techniques. During the first week of the course, we advise students which level is suitable. Exam fees are not included.
Starting dates: 2008: 28.Apr, 28.Jul, 27.Oct
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
Lesson duration (minutes): 55 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by Barcelona Language School, 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.
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 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: Language level placement at first day of course, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: DELE ,  Business Spanish (Madrid CCI)
Average examination results: 98 at DELE
100 at Business Spanish (Madrid CCI)
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, 26.Dec
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Polish, Japanese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Standard Student Residence // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 180 720 --
Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they can use the refrigerator and the microwaves.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
2
Standard Student Residence // Double room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 230 920 --
Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they can use the refrigerator and the microwaves.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 39 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
3
One bedroom furnished apartment
Minimum stay in weeks: 2  / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 310 1240 620
Suitable for one person or a couple. Normally the apartments have one living space that also serves as the bedroom with an American-style kitchen and a separate bathroom.
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 52 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Shared apartment // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 175 700 350
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
5
Homestay // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 160 640 --
Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 27 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Homestay // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 200 800 --
Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 34 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
7
Executive Homestay // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 250 1000 --
'Executive' host families have a larger apartment and provide laundry and ironing service.
Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 42 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
8
Executive Homestay // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 200 800 --
'Executive' host families have a larger apartment and provide laundry and ironing service.
Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 34 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
9
Two or three bedroom furnished apartment
Minimum stay in weeks: 2  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 395 1580 790
Suitable for families or groups of students making their reservation together.
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 66 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
10
Standard Student Residence // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 245 980 --
Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they can use the refrigerator and the microwaves.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 41 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
11
Standard Student Residence // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 295 1180 --
Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they can use the refrigerator and the microwaves.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), 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 - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
12
Exclusive Student Residence // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 215 860 --
One of the best designed and most impressive student residences in the world that offers a computer room, a large library, a huge gym, a sports hall, a garden, 24-hour reception service. All rooms have air conditioning. Bathroom is shared with only one other student.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 36 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
13
Exclusive Student Residence // Double room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 270 1080 --
One of the best designed and most impressive student residences in the world that offers a computer room, a large library, a huge gym, a sports hall, a garden, 24-hour reception service. All rooms have air conditioning. Bathroom is shared with only one other student.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 45 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
14
Exclusive Student Residence // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 290 1160 --
One of the best designed and most impressive student residences in the world that offers a computer room, a large library, a huge gym, a sports hall, a garden, 24-hour reception service. All rooms have air conditioning. Please book well in advance as there are not many single rooms.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 49 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
15
Exclusive Student Residence // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 345 1380 --
One of the best designed and most impressive student residences in the world that offers a computer room, a large library, a huge gym, a sports hall, a garden, 24-hour reception service. All rooms have air conditioning. Please book well in advance as there are not many single rooms.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 58 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 30.Jun, 01.Oct - 31.Dec
16
Shared apartment // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 130 520 260
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 22 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 80 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     0 km
Diving     50 km
Golf     20 km
Horse riding     10 km
Mountainbiking     5 km
Music     0 km
Sailing     3 km
Skiing     120 km
Squash     1 km
Tennis     1 km
Volleyball     1 km
Windsurfing     3 km
Other leisure options: Flamenco show, bull fights, FC Barcelona, museums, cinemas, etc.
Examples of social activities
organised by Barcelona Language School:
Guided visits to places of interest in the city; excursions to the beach, etc.

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 30
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