Best Spanish schools in Barcelona by category - student age group, leisure/fun
22 language schools in Barcelona from 99€ for a 1 week Spanish course
Barcelona ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Barcelona
What our students said about Barcelona
Great city, lots of sights, friendly people. It's well worth it. However, there were a lot of tourists in Barcelona around Easter, which will certainly increase towards the summer. This means that parts of the city are overcrowded and accommodation costs are very expensive. This also has an impact on rents in general. Residents are unable to pay the rents as salaries are very low compared to Germany. Some people live in AirBnB shared flats with a very small bedroom, shared kitchen and living room because they can't afford their own flat despite being employed. I myself lived in a room in such a shared flat and was able to experience this.
While there are so many interesting things to do in Barcelona, if youre from a relatively crime free country like the Netherlands, the experience is extremely intense. I didnt want to leave the apartment because pickpockets & scam artists are all over in central Barcelona. I had a run in with scam artists (who tried to assault me) from the second day arriving in Barcelona.
It is one of the nicest places to live in Europe. Many museums and Gaudi's architecture make your private time enjoyable. However, you can't count on the cleanliness of the city. You should always take care of your belongings and keep an eye on them.
The city is really beautiful and there are lots of things to discover. The local transport is excellently organised and super cheap. Otherwise, however, Barcelona is very expensive and you also have to budget a lot of money for the sights.
It was my first time in Barcelona and I liked it so much. There are a lot of sightseeings. Good public transport system. Comfortable climate.The city is comfortable for going by foot and for bicycles.
Great city with many activities and sights. But the accommodation and entrance fees have become very expensive. Not really clean either... disadvantage of a big city.
Very beautiful, great architecture, close to nature (sea and mountains), nice people attuned to tourists. There are just a lot of cars and motorbikes on the road.
A very beautiful city! The buildings are old, historical and very interesting. Barcelona is a city that I must visit again soon.
Barcelona has the mix of everything: culture, sea/beach, warm climate. Highly recommended and my favorite :-)
very good food, good sightseeing, many other interesting places; it's fun to explore the neighborhoods
What language school directors said about Barcelona

There is much history and culture, unique modernist masterworks by Gaudí, an exciting nightlife, excellent weather and magnificent gastronomy.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Barcelona

The quality of the lessons in the morning was very good, the teacher Laura was excellent. I also really liked the location of the school and our accommodation.
24 March 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

Nice environment and good teachers.
19 November 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 26 years

Flexible options for studying, friendly teachers, good administration, interesting course.
30 September 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 19 years

Well organised.
The school really is great, but the time I was there, it wasn’t good for older students.
17 September 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years

Everyone super nice and helpful, well air-conditioned and organised.
2 August 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 29 years
Information about Barcelona
- Manageable size.
- Easy to navigate metro system.
- Exciting, different neighbourhoods to explore.
- More economical than other larger cities in Europe.
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas is commonplace
- Locals are more reserved than in smaller cities and towns.
Key Facts about Barcelona
- Price index excluding rent: 63* (37% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 51* (50% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:55* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.23 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Barcelona
Events in Barcelona

17 January 2025 - 25 July 2025The Guitar Festival of Barcelona is one of the biggest events for the guitar players and music lovers of the world. The line-up always includes amazing shows and some of the biggest names in the industry.

27 April 2025 - 06 May 2025The most famous Andalusian Festival consists of food, dancing, music and fun attractions. The Feria de Abril of Barcelona is held every year in the Parc del Forum in the Diagonal Mar area.

10 May 2025 - 18 May 2025An hour away from Barcelona in a beautiful medieval town called Girona, the arrival of spring is celebrated with an incredible festival known as "Temps de Flors". During this festival the streets are filled with floral works and exhibitions. Monuments and churches are also decorated with beautiful colourful flowers making this time of the year the perfect time to visit the city.

04 June 2025 - 08 June 2025Established in 2001, Primavera Sound has grown to become a reference point for urban music festivals. Because of its pop, rock and dance music, the festival has succeeded in bringing together various generations, creating an unique event.

12 June 2025 - 14 June 2025Sonar is an arts, design, and electronic music festival held annually in Barcelona in July. It offers 3 days and 2 nights of concerts starring many well-known and various up and coming DJs. The perfect opportunity to share a great experience with friends!

23 June 2025 - 24 June 2025On the 23rd of June, the night before San Juan, massive celebrations take place in Barcelona to mark the arrival of summer. One of the most exciting nights of the year the city becomes the scene of bonfires, fireworks and many celebrations for the "Night of Fire".

11 September 2025La Diada is the National Day of Catalonia. It commemorates the Catalan village's last defence against the Bourbon army in 1714. It is mostly celebrated in Parc de la Ciutadella and is a very festive day where concerts are held and a parade of flags are displayed all around Catalonia.

24 September 2025The city of Barcelona's festa major is a massive street party with free shows and concerts and many traditional Catalan events like Castellers, Gegants, and Correfocs. The festival ends with an impressive fireworks display which includes Barcelona's famed Magic Fountains.
What to do in Barcelona












Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Barcelona Airport, Passeig de Grácia
Every 5 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto, Plaça Espanya, Plaça Catalunya
Every 10 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto T2, Collblanc, Diagonal, Fontana
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Barcelona
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 100 minutes.
Main stops: Girona Airport, Girona + Girona, Barcelona Sants + Barcelona Sants, Pl. Catalunya
Every 60 minutes, 140 minutes.
Main stops: Girona Airport, Girona + Girona, Barcelona City Center
Taxi: 60 minutes drive to city center of Barcelona
Public transportation to city center:
Every 240 minutes, 140 minutes.
Main stops: Reus Airport, Tarragona + Tarragona, Barcelona - Gran Via 618
Taxi: 75 minutes drive to city center of Barcelona
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Barcelona
I am looking for a language school in Barcelona that also offers English courses for adults. The course should be recognised as educational leave by the federal state of Lower Saxony. Period end of July/beginning of August.
We are happy to find another destination for your Bildungsurlaub if English is mandatory. Malta, the UK, and Ireland would be prime destinations for this. Languagecourse.net has many schools to offer!”
My son (16 years old) is interested in a language study trip to Barcelona. We are looking for an offer during the Easter or Whitsun holidays. Do you offer such a programme?
I would like to introduce you to two great schools that have a relatively young average age of students and are generally a good fit.
- Linguaschools Barcelona, Spain in Pasaje Permanyer 17 - 08009 Barcelona
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Activities: The school organises a comprehensive cultural and leisure programme for students throughout the year
- Kingsbrook Spanish School - Barcelona, Spain (Carrer Equador 82 - 08029 Barcelona)
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Activities: The school organises a comprehensive cultural and leisure programme for students throughout the year
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Is there any information about English courses in Barcelona, e.g. prices and so on?
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I would like to take a 24-week Spanish course in Barcelona, but don't have much money for accommodation and would also like to work while in Barcelona taking the course. Do you have any good tips for me to make this dream come true?
A second option would be to contact (youth) hostels in Barcelona directly and ask if they might be looking for someone for the period you are in Barcelona. It happens quite often that people work in a hostel and then get a room, etc, in return. You never know and I really think the trip will be much more affordable.
I hope this gives you a push in the right direction. Let me know as soon as it works out and I will help book the Spanish course.
By the way, our office is in Barcelona, so further general tips you can definitely ask us!
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I am looking for a school with several Dutch people, where I can take Spanish lessons for 5 to 6 weeks.
Do I have to take a beginner's course if I haven't studied before? I have lived in Spain so I know some Spanish but I have never studied the language formally.
Do you have evening classes with lessons more than one day a week?
I am looking for a Catalan Course. Do you have any options?
I would like to do an English course of 6 months in Barcelona, that is why I am contacting you to ask for information about the requirements and prices of the course.
If the embassy does not grant me a visa, will I get my money back?
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I would like to book Catalan lessons for me, my mother and my sister. Is there any school that offers a such programme for us?
Can I book a course over the phone?
I would like a course for my 14-year-old son and also an adult course for me. We have an apartment in Barcelona and do not need accommodation. Do you have any options?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Courses in Barcelona
I need to enrol my 18 year old brother in a school to learn Spanish in Barcelona.
Where are the student residences located in Barcelona, and how far are they from the course venue?
I would like to know if there are any Spanish classes in Barcelona that are taught in the evening from Wednesday to Saturday
I would like to learn Spanish in Barcelona for 1 or 2 weeks, but in a class with seniors (50+). Do you offer this too?
Do bare in mind that senior courses are most of the time only offered a few times a year. If you therefore have specific dates in mind and the dates offered do not correspond, you can also always join a standard course at a school of your choice. What could help with that choice is checking the student reviews of 50+ students and checking the average ages of the schools throughout the year in the school profiles, so the standard course is closer to what you're looking for.”