EF International Language CenterBarcelona, Spain
- Tapas evenings and museum tours.
- Only a 4-minute walk from vibrant shops, restaurants and art galleries.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Barcelona is located in the majestic Catalan city of Barcelona, Spain. Housed in the city's trendy Eixample area, the school is only a short walk from Passeig de Gracia which houses some of Antoni Gaudi's spectacular architecture, such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Students have shops, restaurants, cafés, supermarkets and many of the city's attractions within easy reach, the Diagonal metro station only a short walk from the school's front doors. Barcelona's metro system spans across most of the city, ensuring that students have attractions such as La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, El Borne, the beaches of the city's coastline and much more, just a short journey away. Students of EF Barcelona have an optimal chance of creating many memorable moments whilst reaching their language goals.
School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students' all they may need to reach their language goals, from a comfortable environment. Classes are housed within partially glass-walled structures, have great lighting, offering fantastic opportunities for student engagement. Facilities include a cafeteria, computer lab, lounge area, an outdoor terrace with seating, games tables and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all.
Accommodation: All of EF Barcelona's programmes are available with accommodation, the school offers a range of Homestay and Residential facilities throughout the year.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Barcelona
Spanish Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1310 1278 | 1965 1916 | 2620 2555 | 3125 3047 | 3750 3657 | 5000 4875 | 6150 5997 | 7380 7196 | 9520 9282 | 11900 11603 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Course description
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 3330 3164 | 4440 4218 | 5450 5178 | 6540 6213 | 8400 7980 | 10500 9975 | 525 499 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Course description
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1270 1207 | 1905 1810 | 2540 2413 | 3630 3449 | 4840 4598 | 5850 5558 | 7020 6669 | 9200 8740 | 11500 10925 | 575 547 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials not included in the price.
Course description
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
Why is the Intensive Course EF's most popular course?
Because not only do you maximize the amount that your language skills improve, you also gain valuable time to practice with fellow students. This extra interaction enables you to communicate in a natural way, faster than on other courses, and in the process form lasting friendships.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1410 1375 | 2115 2063 | 2820 2750 | 4050 3949 | 5400 5265 | 6550 6387 | 7860 7664 | 10320 10062 | 12900 12578 | 654 638 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials not included in the price.
Course description
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
Why is the Intensive Course EF's most popular course?
Because not only do you maximize the amount that your language skills improve, you also gain valuable time to practice with fellow students. This extra interaction enables you to communicate in a natural way, faster than on other courses, and in the process form lasting friendships.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1090 1036 | 1635 1554 | 2180 2071 | 2575 2447 | 3090 2936 | 3605 3425 | 4120 3914 | 4545 4318 | 5050 4798 | 6060 5757 |
You will work on refining your Spanish with EF Barcelona for roughly 13 hours every week, which is broken up into 20 classes from Monday to Friday. Barcelona is a city that offers the benefits of a giant metropolis, as well as opportunities to enjoy natural spots such as their beaches and mountains. Exploring Barcelona is something you can easily do in your free time, thanks to the flexibility that this course provides.
The focus of the basic course is to maximise your communication skills in the shortest period of time possible, and for this reason gives particular attention to Listening and Speaking.
You can expect EF Barcelona to organise major trips to places such as Montserrat, Madrid, Andorra and Costa Brava. This factor will improve your Spanish skills by putting you in a diverse variety of situations that push you to use and develop what you have learned.
Course description
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1230 1200 | 1845 1799 | 2460 2399 | 2925 2852 | 3510 3423 | 4095 3993 | 4680 4563 | 5175 5046 | 5750 5607 | 6900 6728 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials not included in the price.
Course description
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3690 3506 | 4920 4674 | 5950 5653 | 7140 6783 | 9360 8892 | 14040 13338 | 585 556 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4110 4008 | 5480 5343 | 6650 6484 | 7980 7781 | 10480 10218 | 15720 15327 | 655 639 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Barcelona. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 11 Sep 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 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
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EF Students enjoying the break8/16![Entrance in EF Barcelona]()
Entrance in EF Barcelona9/16![Class in progress]()
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EF Computer lab11/16![Lounge area in EF Barcelona]()
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EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Video game console
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (paid)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 50Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Horse riding | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Swimming | |
| Tennis | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking tour of the city + welcome party every Monday
- Bike tour
- Beach volley
- Zumba on the school's rooftop
- Horta's Labyrinth Park
- Ping pong tournament
- Gaudí Route
- Bunkers del Carmel Sightseeing
- Tibidabo tour
- Montjuic Route
- Gotic Quarter tour
- Multiple sport clubs
Adults - Paid activities
- Flamenco Show (EUR 10)
- Surf (EUR 15)
- Kayaking (EUR 15)
- Climbing (EUR 10)
- Spanish cooking workshop (EUR 12)
- Gastronomic culture: tapas evenings (approx. EUR 10)
- Cultural events (free or approx. EUR 10)
- Yoga (EUR 8)
- Excursion to Montserrat (EUR 25)
- Excursion to Tarragona & beach (EUR 20)
- Weekend excursion to Andorra Ski Resort (EUR 200)
- Bowling (EUR 8)
- Indoor Jumping (EUR 8)
- Costa Brava (EUR 25)
Action and Discovery Packs:
Action Pack:
Action Pack - Salsa Class- (APBAR)
Dance salsa like a real latino with our salsa classes Action Pack - Action Football - (AP3BAR)
Spanish for football fans is a unique programme for those who eat and dream football. You will Visit the FC Barcelona Stadium & Museum, have a friendly Match plus a visit to the Montjuic Stadium & Sport museum while you are learning Spanish.
Discovery Pack:
Discovery Pack - Costa Brava and D'Ali' Museum - (DCPBAR)
Enjoy the beaches of Costa Brava and finish off with a cultural experience at the Dali museum.
Discovery Pack - Water Park - (DCP2BAR)
Have a day of fun at the water park with your friends.
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
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FAQ about EF International Language Center,
- What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Barcelona?Spanish courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 518 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?Yes. The school offers pickup from Barcelona-El Prat Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at English First?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EF International Language Center?90% of teachers at EF International Language Center hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- EF International Language Center offers courses for which ages?EF International Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.
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