ExpanishBarcelona, Spain
- The school hosts a variety of activities each week that are free or low-cost.
- Excellent rating of student apartments (4.7/5.0)
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
Location: Expanish is right in the centre of Barcelona city, in the neighbourhood of Exiample. It is an high-end area of the city, with lots of designer shops, upmarket restaurants and brunch cafes.
Travelling around the city: It is a 20 minute walk from Expanish to Plaça de Catalunya. This is the very core of Barcelona with lots of restaurants and shopping options, including a large
El Corte Inglés department store. The Diagonal Metro Station is one block away from the school. From this station, students can take the green or the blue line which both pass major Barcelona landmarks. The Verdaguer Metro Station is just 7 minutes by foot from Expanish. This is a station for the yellow line which stretches along the coast, and is easy to visit the beaches.
Things to see in Barcelona: Sagrada Familia is close to the school. Students can walk there in under 20 minutes or take the metro in 8 minutes. Casa Milà is just around the corner, and Casa Batlló is ten minutes by foot. With the different transportation options close by, it is very easy to visit all the attractions in the city.
Course structure: Expanish has group and private Spanish classes, as well as a combination of the both. They offer exam preparation courses for the SIELE and DELE exam. There is a University Pathway Packages in specific blocks, for those wanting to further their education.
- The language school Expanish was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 2017.
- Legal name / parent company: Programs Abroad LLC
- Tax registration ID: 32-0667901
Spanish Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 40 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1300 1235 | 1950 1853 | 2600 2470 | 6153 5846 | 5368 5100 | 4978 4730 | 7752 7365 | 194 185 |
About the course
Maximize your Spanish acquisition skills in Barcelona with the Intensive Spanish 30 course, the most comprehensive of all the Intensive Spanish courses the school offers in Barcelona. The course enforces a practical application approach to master the 4 major areas of conversation, reading and auditive comprehension, and written communication.
The course consists of 30 hours of group classes per week designed to advance your Spanish level as quickly as possible to help you achieve your language goals. The dedicated teachers are ready to jump-start your experience with the Intensive Spanish course, so sign up and start your classes any Monday of the year!
Class dynamics
In this course, during the morning, you will be in the same courses as the students in the Intensive Spanish 20 course, which allows you to learn essential grammar, as well as practice the 4 key language skills with your fellow students. In the afternoon you will have the chance to perfect and enhance what you learned in your morning courses by consolidating the information you have learned by putting it in to practice through games, interactive activities and other real-life situations. This schedule is organised in a way which allows the student to experience a true Spanish immersion programme in Spain.
The application of real-life situation and context provides invaluable practice time during your language learning experience. All of the assignments in this course are designed to help you learn through practice with your peers as well as your teacher.
Study plan
The organisation of the Intensive Spanish course is influenced by the Cervantes Institute guidelines, while the teaching plans are based upon the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The teachers, native Spanish speakers use this framework as well as the communicative method, which encourages students to communicate in Spanish during the lessons. In this way, the student will be able to develop the 4 essential languages skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Through this Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona, you will gain all the skills you need to achieve your language learning goals!
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 40 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 229 218 | 458 436 | 687 653 | 916 871 | 1374 1306 | 1832 1741 | 4326 4110 | 3784 3595 | 3509 3334 | 5440 5168 | 136 130 |
Intensive Spanish is the most popular course on offer from Expanish at their Barcelona location. Your Spanish skill development will evolve thanks to 20 hours per week of carefully designed lesson plans that focus on all four of the main areas of learning a second language: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Your classes throughout this course will be small, meaning that you and your teacher will get to know each other more, and thus work effectively together to move you towards your Spanish language goals. You will use a course book as a means of having a clear and well-structured curriculum, and your experienced and passionate teachers will also provide you and your peers with engaging and stimulating activities to supplement this, which might include video clips, debates, and so on.
Participating in 20 Spanish lessons in Barcelona per week, each day is filled with exercises and activities which aim to focus on the elements of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
About the course
During your Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona you are sure to learn; in a course with a small teacher-to-student ratio, a welcoming and encouraging environment, quality textbooks and materials created by the school's academic staff, a well-rounded structure to advance your Spanish skills quickly, and in-room multimedia for a full, interactive learning experience.
Class dynamics
At Expanish they ensure that the teacher-to-student ratio is the perfect size for prime Spanish learning. In order to make the most out of your intensive Spanish language program, each class is taught by a local, native Spanish Speaking teacher with small class size. In this way, the teachers can provide individual focus and care for each student’s learning progress as well as provide feedback. They work to keep the environment relaxed and comfortable, for your language learning ease, and to enable you to make the most of your intensive Spanish course in Barcelona.
Study plan
The organization of the Intensive Spanish course is influenced by the Cervantes Institute guidelines, while the teaching plan is based upon the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The teachers, native Spanish speakers, use this framework and the communicative method, encouraging students to communicate in Spanish only during the lessons. In this way, students can develop all 4 essential languages skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. With the Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona, you acquire all the skills you need to achieve your language learning goals!
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 40 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 670 637 | 1340 1273 | 2010 1910 | 2680 2546 | 4020 3819 | 5360 5092 | 13587 12908 | 13486 12812 | 14712 13977 | 24040 22838 | 601 571 |
This course is 20 Spanish lessons in a group and 10 individual lessons per week.
*About the course
When you combine private and group Spanish Lessons in Barcelona, you will be able to take advantage of the language learning benefits of both individual classes and group lessons.
Combined courses allow you to further personalize your program, to create one that works best for your goals.
In these courses, you will have the opportunity to improve your communication abilities in a group setting, as well as benefit from personalized lesson plans, feedback and attention that you can only find in a one-on-one session with your own personal Spanish tutor in Barcelona.
If you are looking for an intensive schedule and want to advance rapidly as well as effectively through a Spanish-language curriculum, this course is for you.
To gain the fun, interactive and social aspect of group Spanish lessons in Barcelona, as well as additional individual support and attention from a teacher, then the combination of group and private Spanish Lessons in Barcelona is the perfect mix.
What should I expect in the classroom?
You will participate in the small group lessons of the Intensive Spanish 20 program each morning, Monday through Friday. During that time, you work on level-specific skills and topics alongside your peers who are in the same Spanish level. The group interaction provides a fun and motivational environment while learning the 4 core language skills (writing, reading, speaking, and listening).
Then you will have afternoons of individual lessons with one of the school's highly qualified private Spanish teachers in Barcelona, depending on which combination bundle you decided on. You can pick the afternoons that work best for your schedule if you book in advance. This way, you can plan exciting activities around Barcelona during the other afternoons!
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 40 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1700 1615 | 2550 2423 | 3400 3230 | 4250 4038 | 4824 4583 | 8096 7692 | 14240 13528 | 356 339 |
Students will have 20 lessons of group classes and 4 lessons per week of private classes. It combines the social atmosphere of learning with others as well as the special focus that a private lesson provides. This is the fastest way to learn Spanish at Expanish Barcelona.
About the course
When you combine private and group Spanish Lessons in Barcelona, you will be able to take advantage of the language learning benefits of both individual classes and group lessons.
Combined courses allow you to further personalize your program, to create one that works best for your goals.
In these courses, you will have the opportunity to improve your communication abilities in a group setting, as well as benefit from personalized lesson plans, feedback and attention that you can only find in a one-on-one session with your own personal Spanish tutor in Barcelona.
If you are looking for an intensive schedule and want to advance rapidly as well as effectively through a Spanish-language curriculum, this course is for you.
To gain the fun, interactive and social aspect of group Spanish lessons in Madrid, as well as additional individual support and attention from a teacher, then the combination of group and private Spanish Lessons in Barcelona is the perfect mix.
What should I expect in the classroom?
You will participate in the small group lessons of the Intensive Spanish 20 program each morning, Monday through Friday. During that time, you work on level-specific skills and topics alongside your peers who are in the same Spanish level. The group interaction provides a fun and motivational environment while learning the 4 core language skills (writing, reading, speaking, and listening).
Then you will have afternoons of individual lessons with one of the school's highly qualified private Spanish teachers in Barcelona, depending on which combination bundle you decided on. You can pick the afternoons that work best for your schedule if you book in advance. This way, you can plan exciting activities around Madrid during the other afternoons!
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2472 2349 | 4128 3922 | 5504 5229 | 6400 6080 |
This gap-year program takes into account that students will also take a certain number of weeks off from classes during the course of their studies. Course length is calculated as follows:
6-month program = 24 weeks of group lessons + 5 weeks of vacation
9-month program = 32 weeks of group lessons + 6 weeks of vacation
12-month program = 40 weeks of group lessons + 8 weeks of vacation
Students are requied to provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice of vacation dates.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 180 171 | -- | 360 342 | -- | 648 616 | 810 770 | 972 924 | 1458 1386 |
These evening classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and run in modules of 4 weeks. This course is not available in August or December.
Take Spanish lessons at night on a part-time basis, for those living and working in the city. This course is just 2 classes of 2 lessons each week, making it an ideal option for those busy with work or other commitments during the day. Students can begin at the start of every month no matter their Spanish level.
Afternoon: 19:00 - 21:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 441 419 | 882 838 | 1323 1257 | 1764 1676 | 2205 2095 | 2646 2514 | 3087 2933 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 441 419 |
Timetable can be arranged to suit student's needs.
Meet with native teachers and study Spanish at your own pace. Organise your individual online classes via Zoom to fit your schedule.
Private lessons allow students to focus on topics or skills they are interested in. So courses can be more about pronunciation or grammar.
Morning: 9:30 - 11:30
Afternoon: 16:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 882 838 | 1764 1676 | 2646 2514 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 6174 5866 | 7056 6704 | 8820 8379 | 10584 10055 | 882 838 |
Timetable can be arranged to suit students needs.
Meet with native teachers and study Spanish at your own pace. Organize your individual online classes via Zoom to fit your schedule.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 441 419 | 882 838 | 1323 1257 | 1764 1676 | 2205 2095 | 2646 2514 | 3087 2933 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 441 419 |
It consist of 10 individual lessons per week, tailored to your specific needs.
They are customised to adapt to the student’s needs. The teacher gives personalised attention and uses materials which cater to the student’s interests and language-learning goals. Class scheduling is flexible.
The individual nature of these courses allows you to progress quickly and develop your Spanish language skills with confidence, each session is crafted to your specific needs within the curriculum.
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 882 838 | 1764 1676 | 2646 2514 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 6174 5866 | 7056 6704 | 8820 8379 | 10584 10055 | 882 838 |
It consist of 20 individual lessons per week, tailored to your specific needs.
These lessons are customised to adapt to the student’s needs. The teacher gives personalised attention and uses materials which cater to the student’s interests and language-learning goals. Class scheduling is flexible.
The individual nature of these courses allows you to progress quickly and develop your Spanish language skills with confidence, each session is crafted to your specific needs within the curriculum.
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1010 960 | -- | -- | -- |
It includes an 8-week internship plus two months Evening Group Course.
Interns will be placed in a customized internship placement in the professional area of their choice. They will be provided with meaningful work that aligns with their professional goals and develops desired skills.
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1136 1080 |
It includes a 12-week internship plus 3 months Evening Group Course.
Interns will be placed in a customized internship placement in the professional area of their choice. They will be provided with meaningful work that aligns with their professional goals and develops desired skills.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3946 3749 |
THIS COURSE LAST 24 WEEKS IN TOTAL:
It includes 16 weeks of Group Course 20 Lessons plus 8-week internship.
Interns will be placed in a customized internship placement in the professional area of their choice. They will be provided with meaningful work that aligns with their professional goals and develops desired skills.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 441 419 | 882 838 | 1323 1257 | 1764 1676 | 2205 2095 | 2646 2514 | 3087 2933 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 441 419 |
This is a package of 10 private lessons per week, specially designed for students wanting to pass the DELE exam.
This program is composed of individual classes which are designed to assure that you develop the required competencies to pass the exam.
In this course, the goal is to familiarize you with all forms of Spanish, for this reason, you will be presented with Spanish reading, writing and listening exercises composed of Spanish from across the Hispanic world, such as Spain and Latin America.
The learning materials provided in the course are designed to prepare you for the exam, as well as the different areas of the test. At the close of the DELE exam preparation, you will take a practice exam that will help you apply your acquired knowledge and skills and to prepare for the examination.
Afternoon: 16:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 441 419 | 882 838 | 1323 1257 | 1764 1676 | 2205 2095 | 2646 2514 | 3087 2933 | 3528 3352 | 4410 4190 | 5292 5028 | 441 419 |
This program consists of private classes specially conceived to prepare you to take the SIELE exam. The recommended amount of preparation time is 3 weeks.
The student will learn test taking strategies and grammar, as well as provide practice exams. The exam prep course introduces a variety of activities which will promote the development of four basic skills (writing, reading, conversation, and listening), all of which are essential in successfully passing the SIELE exam.
The course uses a variety of Spanish texts in order to expose students to multiple forms of Spanish which used around the world. Students receive learning materials in order to prepare specifically for the exam and will be coached in each areas of evaluation, as well as a practice exam which will help integrate acquired knowledge and skills and to practice in a real testing setting.
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Information for all courses offered by Expanish
Private tuition: minimum 2 lessons.
Optional student insurance: from EUR 20 per week.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 11 Sep 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Expanish
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 9Number of public PC workstations: 4Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
120 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 5 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cooking | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 5 km |
Diving | | 20 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 50 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | - |
Sailing | | 10 km |
Skiing | | 200 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 5 km |
Table Tennis | | 5 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | 5 km |
Windsurfing | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 5 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Example activities include: visits to important landmarks or neighbourhoods in the city; workshops on Spanish History/Theater/Phonetics/Film/Specialised Vocabulary/Art; Yoga, Cooking, and Flamenco classes - in Spanish; Catalan class; Scavenger Hunt; Wine tasting; Tapas night; Beach volleyball; Open Air Cinema; Pub Quiz... etc.
Note that some school organised activities may require students to pay for their own drinks/food or entrance fee, etc.
Adults - Paid activities
Girona, Montserrat, Sitges, visit to the Cavas Freixenet winery
Costs can range anywhere from 50 to 300€
Accommodation
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Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Share an apartment with other young students from all over the world in an independent environment. Students can use communal spaces, such as the living room, dining, kitchen, etc. It is ideal for those who are looking for affordable housing and a social and cultural experience in Spain. By living with other students you gain the chance to chat about your awesome experiences, get to learn their opinion and maybe even make some new friends along the way.
A Student Shared Apartment is a great way to have an authentic, independent living experience in the city. Students will share common areas like bathrooms and kitchen with other international students. Each apartment has 2 to 8 international students, so there may be other Expanish students or living in the same place, although this is not guaranteed.
All bedrooms contain: bed, nightstand, closet/storage space for clothes, fan, gas or electric heater, window, two sets of sheets and towels, wifi (throughout the apartment).
● Single or double rooms with shared or private bathrooms
● Shared kitchen and common space
● Includes free Wi-Fi, bed linens and towels, and weekly cleaning of common areas (each student is responsible for their own room)
● Weekly cleaning is of common areas. If students would like the cleaning of their bedroom there is an additional cost of 15€ per cleaning.
● Students are responsible for cleaning and changing their own sheets and towels.
● All apartments have been personally approved for quality and comfort
● Located up to 35 minutes to the school
● Minimum age: 18
In the shared apartment students will live with other international students, both Expanish and non-Expanish students who are typically between the ages of 18 and 30, although there is no strict age limit. Apartments range from two to eight people, depending on the size of the apartment. Apartment mates may be of any sex, so there are no gender-specific apartments.
● Check-ins later than 10 pm are possible on a case-by-case basis. A late check-in fee of 25€ will be charged, to be paid in cash to the check-in staff.
● Students will receive a key to the apartment upon arrival. Bedrooms are not locked, so we recommend that students bring a lock for their luggage to store valuables.
● The city of Barcelona has a strict law of no loud noises in residential buildings after 10 pm. Students who violate this rule may be fined by the city.
● Students will be asked to pay a 200€ deposit in cash or with a credit card upon check-in or arrival at the school.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation gives students the opportunity to experience the everyday life and customs of a local Spanish home. A homestay is the best option for those who want to practice their Spanish as much as possible since students will share two daily meals with their hosts and will have plenty of opportunities to speak. The Comfort Homestay option provides students with a private bathroom.
● Single or double rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies, and non-smoking preferences.
● Homes located in Eixample, Ciutat Vella, Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Sants-Montjuïc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi y Sant Martí, with a maximum commute of 35 minutes to the school.
● Private bathroom (may or may not be en-suite)
● Half board (breakfast and dinner) every day
● Guaranteed free Wi-Fi
● Bed linens and towels included
● Weekly cleaning of bedroom and change of sheets/towels
● Access to laundry machine (students responsible for doing own laundry at home, dryers are not guaranteed)
Expanish homestays are located in the best and safest neighborhoods in the city and they will always be within a maximum of 35 minutes from the school. Example neighborhoods are Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Ciutat Vella, and many more. They will always be within 5 blocks of public transportation (subway or bus) that comes close to the school to make your daily commute as easy as possible.
When students book a homestay, they will be asked if they object to living with smokers or house pets and if they have any special needs like dietary restrictions or allergies. Expanish will keep these preferences in mind, and will use them to assign students to their homestay. Students are more than welcome to include other special requests, like living in a specific neighborhood, etc. Expanish will do their best to accommodate but cannot 100% guarantee them.
Students will live with a local Spanish family. This could be a couple or a single host, with or without children. In homestays, students will have someone around to help them adjust to Spain, share meals, and to practice Spanish. Some families host more than one student at a time, which means students could live with one or more other students as well.
*Students may not arrive at their housing before 8 am without booking the room from the day before. If students arrive before check-in time, they may not be able to move into their room until after 12 pm.
Students must inform the school of any dietary restrictions or allergies upon booking a homestay.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 324 | 648 | 972 | 1296 | 1620 | 1944 | 2268 | 2592 | 3240 | 3888 | 324 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation gives students the opportunity to experience the everyday life and customs of a local Spanish home. A homestay is the best option for those who want to practice their Spanish as much as possible since students will share two daily meals with their hosts and will have plenty of opportunities to speak. The Comfort Homestay option provides students with a private bathroom.
● Single or double rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies, and non-smoking preferences.
● Homes located in Eixample, Ciutat Vella, Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Sants-Montjuïc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi y Sant Martí, with a maximum commute of 35 minutes to the school.
● Private bathroom (may or may not be en-suite)
● Half board (breakfast and dinner) every day
● Guaranteed free Wi-Fi
● Bed linens and towels included
● Weekly cleaning of bedroom and change of sheets/towels
● Access to laundry machine (students responsible for doing own laundry at home, dryers are not guaranteed)
Expanish homestays are located in the best and safest neighborhoods in the city and they will always be within a maximum of 35 minutes from the school. Example neighborhoods are Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Ciutat Vella, and many more. They will always be within 5 blocks of public transportation (subway or bus) that comes close to the school to make your daily commute as easy as possible.
When students book a homestay, they will be asked if they object to living with smokers or house pets and if they have any special needs like dietary restrictions or allergies. Expanish will keep these preferences in mind, and will use them to assign students to their homestay. Students are more than welcome to include other special requests, like living in a specific neighborhood, etc. Expanish will do their best to accommodate but cannot 100% guarantee them.
Students will live with a local Spanish family. This could be a couple or a single host, with or without children. In homestays, students will have someone around to help them adjust to Spain, share meals, and to practice Spanish. Some families host more than one student at a time, which means students could live with one or more other students as well.
*Students may not arrive at their housing before 8 am without booking the room from the day before. If students arrive before check-in time, they may not be able to move into their room until after 12 pm.
Students must inform the school of any dietary restrictions or allergies upon booking a homestay.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 312 | 624 | 936 | 1248 | 1560 | 1872 | 2184 | 2496 | 3120 | 3744 | 312 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation gives students the opportunity to experience the everyday life and customs of a local Spanish home. A homestay is the best option for those who want to practice their Spanish as much as possible since students will share two daily meals with their hosts and will have plenty of opportunities to speak. The Standard Homestay option means having a shared bathroom.
● Single or double rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies, and non-smoking preferences.
● Homes located in Eixample, Ciutat Vella, Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Sants-Montjuïc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi y Sant Martí, with a maximum commute of 35 minutes to the school.
● Shared bathroom (up to 4 people per bathroom)
● Half board (breakfast and dinner) every day
● Guaranteed free Wi-Fi
● Bed linens and towels included
● Weekly cleaning of bedroom and change of sheets/towels
● Access to laundry machine (students responsible for doing own laundry at home, dryers are not guaranteed)
Expanish homestays are located in the best and safest neighborhoods in the city and they will always be within a maximum of 35 minutes from the school. Example neighborhoods are Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Ciutat Vella, and many more. They will always be within 5 blocks of public transportation (subway or bus) that comes close to the school to make your daily commute as easy as possible.
When students book a homestay, they will be asked if they object to living with smokers or house pets and if they have any special needs like dietary restrictions or allergies. Expanish will keep these preferences in mind, and will use them to assign students to their homestay. Students are more than welcome to include other special requests, like living in a specific neighborhood, etc. Expanish will do their best to accommodate but cannot 100% guarantee them.
Students will live with a local Spanish family. This could be a couple or a single host, with or without children. In homestays, students will have someone around to help them adjust to Spain, share meals, and to practice Spanish. Some families host more than one student at a time, which means students could live with one or more other students as well.
*Students may not arrive at their housing before 8 am without booking the room from the day before. If students arrive before check-in time, they may not be able to move into their room until after 12 pm.
Students must inform the school of any dietary restrictions or allergies upon booking a homestay.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 282 | 564 | 846 | 1128 | 1410 | 1692 | 1974 | 2256 | 2820 | 3384 | 282 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation gives students the opportunity to experience the everyday life and customs of a local Spanish home. A homestay is the best option for those who want to practice their Spanish as much as possible since students will share two daily meals with their hosts and will have plenty of opportunities to speak. The Standard Homestay option means having a shared bathroom.
● Single or double rooms in homestays in accordance with special diets, allergies, and non-smoking preferences.
● Homes located in Eixample, Ciutat Vella, Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Sants-Montjuïc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi y Sant Martí, with a maximum commute of 35 minutes to the school.
● Shared bathroom (up to 4 people per bathroom)
● Half board (breakfast and dinner) every day
● Guaranteed free Wi-Fi
● Bed linens and towels included
● Weekly cleaning of bedroom and change of sheets/towels
● Access to laundry machine (students responsible for doing own laundry at home, dryers are not guaranteed)
Expanish homestays are located in the best and safest neighborhoods in the city and they will always be within a maximum of 35 minutes from the school. Example neighborhoods are Sagrada Familia, Gracia, Ciutat Vella, and many more. They will always be within 5 blocks of public transportation (subway or bus) that comes close to the school to make your daily commute as easy as possible.
When students book a homestay, they will be asked if they object to living with smokers or house pets and if they have any special needs like dietary restrictions or allergies. Expanish will keep these preferences in mind, and will use them to assign students to their homestay. Students are more than welcome to include other special requests, like living in a specific neighborhood, etc. Expanish will do their best to accommodate but cannot 100% guarantee them.
Students will live with a local Spanish family. This could be a couple or a single host, with or without children. In homestays, students will have someone around to help them adjust to Spain, share meals, and to practice Spanish. Some families host more than one student at a time, which means students could live with one or more other students as well.
*Students may not arrive at their housing before 8 am without booking the room from the day before. If students arrive before check-in time, they may not be able to move into their room until after 12 pm.
Students must inform the school of any dietary restrictions or allergies upon booking a homestay.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 414 | 828 | 1242 | 1656 | 2070 | 2484 | 2898 | 3312 | 4140 | 4968 | 414 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Please note that rooms have a kitchenette, which include a refrigerator, a small freezer, microwave, sink, and cupboards.
The residence has a cafeteria that offers buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. They always have vegetarian, vegan, and celiac options. Meal plans are purchased on-site.
The residence is located in the neighborhood of Sants-Montjüic, right next to the Plaza de los Países Catalanes. The newly built residence opened in September 2019 and houses international and Spanish students and is a great way to live in a social environment a short distance to the school. The residence is in a modern building with 220 rooms for students.
Private room with single bed, desk and private bathroom (shower) and kitchenette. No meals are included, however, students can opt for one of the mealplans on-site. Options are: breakfast, halfboard or fullboard. The residence is located 12 minutes from the school using the L5 line of the subway (3 stops).
● Limited availability.
● Bed linens and towels, changed weekly
● Weekly room cleaning service
● Free Wi-Fi
● Access to common areas: leisure room, cinema room, study room, coworking space, 24/7 gym, billiards, table football, TV, and PlayStation.
● 24/7 reception (with security and CCTV)
● Kitchenettes in rooms include a refrigerator, a small freezer, microwave, sink, and cupboards.
● Laundry facilities are on-site and students use an app to pay for them. One wash and drier use is 3€.
● Smoking is not permitted inside the residence
The residence houses both Spanish and international students. It is required that all residents are currently studying in Barcelona and ages typically range from 18 to 30, although there is no strict age limit. The residence has a cafeteria that offers buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. There are always vegetarian, vegan and celiac options.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Share an apartment with other young students from all over the world in an independent environment. Students can use communal spaces, such as the living room, dining, kitchen, etc. It is ideal for those who are looking for affordable housing and a social and cultural experience in Spain. By living with other students you gain the chance to chat about your awesome experiences, get to learn their opinion and maybe even make some new friends along the way.
A Student Shared Apartment is a great way to have an authentic, independent living experience in the city. Students will share common areas like bathrooms and kitchen with other international students. Each apartment has 2 to 8 international students, so there may be other Expanish students or living in the same place, although this is not guaranteed.
All bedrooms contain: bed, nightstand, closet/storage space for clothes, fan, gas or electric heater, window, two sets of sheets and towels, wifi (throughout the apartment).
● Single or double rooms with shared or private bathrooms
● Shared kitchen and common space
● Includes free Wi-Fi, bed linens and towels, and weekly cleaning of common areas (each student is responsible for their own room)
● Weekly cleaning is of common areas. If students would like the cleaning of their bedroom there is an additional cost of 15€ per cleaning.
● Students are responsible for cleaning and changing their own sheets and towels.
● All apartments have been personally approved for quality and comfort
● Located up to 35 minutes to the school
● Minimum age: 18
In the shared apartment students will live with other international students, both Expanish and non-Expanish students who are typically between the ages of 18 and 30, although there is no strict age limit. Apartments range from two to eight people, depending on the size of the apartment. Apartment mates may be of any sex, so there are no gender-specific apartments.
● Check-ins later than 10 pm are possible on a case-by-case basis. A late check-in fee of 25€ will be charged, to be paid in cash to the check-in staff.
● Students will receive a key to the apartment upon arrival. Bedrooms are not locked, so we recommend that students bring a lock for their luggage to store valuables.
● The city of Barcelona has a strict law of no loud noises in residential buildings after 10 pm. Students who violate this rule may be fined by the city.
● Students will be asked to pay a 200€ deposit in cash or with a credit card upon check-in or arrival at the school.
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Student opinions about Expanish, Barcelona
- BCN Languages, Gràcia
- BCN Metropol Language School
- Camino Spanish School, Eixample
- Don Quijote
- Don Quijote Summer Camp
- EF International Language Center
- Enforex, Eixample
- Enforex International Summer Centre
- Escuela Mediterráneo
- Expanish 30+, L'Eixample
- FreeDa Language Space, Born
- Idiomas Plus, Barrio Gótico
- Influent
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- NL College
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Questions and answers about Expanish
- How old are the students?“Student are on average 28 years old.”Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from France - Oct 07, 2022
- Will a certificate of attendance be issued at the end of the course?“Regarding the certificate, we will provide it at the end of the course if the student has an attendance of 80% or more.”Ana Beatriz, Administration from Expanish, Barcelona - Aug 17, 2023
FAQ about Expanish, Barcelona
- Is there a course with a higher average age? (30+ for example)“Yes! Our 30+ school is open year-round. So if the student is 30 years or older, the student will automatically be at the 30+ center, which is just a few feet down the street from our "regular" center.”Murphy S, Commercial Manager from Expanish, Barcelona - Jul 26, 2022
- How and when will my language level be tested?“You will be asked to complete an online test beforehand, and on the first day of the course, the school will conduct an oral interview with you to check your speaking skills. ”Clare Keenaghan, Admissions Team from Expanish Barcelona - Nov 10, 2023
- Is airport pickup offered by Expanish?Yes. The school offers pickup from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (60 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Expanish?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Expanish varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Classes 10) to 12 students (Intensive Spanish 30)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Expanish?100% of teachers at Expanish hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Expanish from?The highest Nationality percentage at Expanish comes from Switzerland with a 11% representation, followed by students from USA (11%) and Germany (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Expanish offers courses for which ages?Expanish offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.