Long-Term Spanish Courses in Barcelona

• Understand basic words, phrases and expressions

• Introduce myself and describe some personal details

• Write short, simple messages (e.g. greeting cards)

• Understand common words and sentences

• Communicate in simple and routine tasks (e.g. buying a metro ticket, ordering a coffee)

• Talk about immediate personal matters and past experiences in simple terms

• Write short letters or texts

• Understand the main points of what I see and hear in my immediate surroundings

• Navigate most day-to-day situations and interactions when traveling in a Spanish-speaking country

• Talk about experiences, explain opinions and plans

• Understand most TV shows, films, newspaper articles and some literary prose

• Interact with a degree of spontaneity and fluency in a range of real-life situations

• Maintain a conversation with native speakers without too much difficulty

• Write clear, detailed texts that consider different viewpoints and express opinions with some reasoning

• Understand most audiovisual content and literature without much difficulty, even when tackling unfamiliar or complex subjects

• Express myself with fluidity and flexibility in social and professional contexts

• Write about complex subjects and adapt the style for the relevant audience

• Understand everything I see, read and hear with ease

• Converse effortlessly with native speakers, using colloquial expressions

• Write complex articles, essays, or professional reports with a precise logical structure and clear arguments

If you plan to study in Spain for more than 90 days and hold a non-EU passport then you will need to apply for a student visa. Our long-term Spanish programs meet the requirements for student visa eligibility.

• Enrollment confirmation from the school (Expanish provides this)

• Proof that you can support yourself financially while in Spain

• Health insurance

• Completed application forms, a valid passport and 3 recent passport photos

We provide the confirmation of your enrollment on a long-term Spanish program in Barcelona and our Cervantes Institute accreditation. To receive these documents, full payment for the program (including any courier fees, if applicable) is required. We can also offer personalized assessment and visa guidance - read our free guide to getting a student visa below or contact our team for more information.

When you stay in Barcelona for an extended period you can reach a level of language proficiency and cultural understanding that is just not possible with a short-term Spanish course. By taking more time and digging deeper into local life, you can achieve fluency and unlock a whole new world of opportunity.

Yes! Even as a complete beginner you can make significant progress in your Spanish skills with our Intensive Spanish courses (20 lessons per week) over 3 months. And if you continue for longer you can reach conversational fluency in 6-9 months with consistent study.

Can I work during my long-term program in Spain?

If you have a student visa in Spain you have the right to work for up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. To do this you must have a valid job offer and apply for a work permit. Expanish can provide assistance with the application process, but note that obtaining a work permit can take some time so we recommend you don't rely on earnings from a job when you first arrive in Spain. Find out more work permits here.