Overview
Location: Barcelona
Price: $2400 – $2520
Estimated US Credits: 5 – 6
Housing: Homestay or Shared Apartment w/ Host
Host Institution: Expanish Language School
Eligibility
Education Completed: High School Graduate
Foreign Language Proficiency: All Levels
Program Inclusions
- Pre-arrival Support
- Airport Pickup
- Comprehensive on-site orientation
- Welcome activity + Welcome Pack
- Staff available for 24/7 emergency support
- Accommodation options:
- Homestay: includes wifi, private room, shared bathroom, breakfast and dinner, towels and sheets, weekly bedroom cleaning
- Student Shared Apartment: including single rooms, shared bathroom, no meals and free wifi
- Intensive group Spanish classes
- Free Weekly cultural activities (4 per week)
- Expanish Certificate of Completion
- Access to Expanish Study Center M-F from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- International medical insurance
- Taxes
Not Included
- Visa fees
- Airfare
- Accommodation extras (telephone, laundry, meals, etc)
Spain Visa
Immigration requirements differ for each country, so be sure to check the consulate page for your country of origin. It is the sole responsibility of the student to ensure compliance with Spain Visa and immigration requirements to enter the country prior to departure. If you have any questions with respect to the visa or immigration requirements for your particular situation, please contact us.
General requirements include:
- Passport (valid for the entire period of the intended stay)
- Tourist Visa (depending on the country of origin)
- Valid reason for stay (proof of accommodations, proof of a trip itinerary, and return ticket)
- Proof of sufficient economic means for the entire period of the intended stay
- Proof of enrollment in classes (provided by Expanish upon request)
Currently, citizens of the European Union can enter Spain with a valid passport and stay for as long as they wish.
This information is current as of October 9, 2018 and is subject to change.
Program Description
Starting the first Sunday of every month, with the option of stacking Intensive Months back-to-back, Expanish offers you the flexibility to make studying Spanish abroad work with your schedule! Consisting of intensive Spanish courses, optional homestay living, and an active cultural and social schedule, Expanish is here to help you make the most of your stay abroad in Spain! Our student body is comprised of international students, and open to all proficiency levels.
Host Institute & Study Center
Our award-winning Spanish Language School in Barcelona is a delightful boutique school located on Rua de Pau Claris, minutes away from la Sagrada Familia and just 20 minutes walk to Barcelona’s lovely beach. Close to many modes of public transportation, allowing you to comfortably travel throughout the city and take advantage of your afternoons to visit all those attractions that you want to see, while at the same time, meeting locals and continuously practicing your Spanish. The Expanish Study Abroad staff will be your on-site support staff during your time abroad!
Our Students
At Expanish we offer a truly international experience as our students come from diverse age groups, cultures and countries. Students enjoy the diversity of the classroom make up while learning the language and gaining a Spanish cultural experience from local teachers at our language school in Barcelona. It is for these reasons that our students rate us one of the best Spanish Schools in Spain.
Homestay Option
The experience in a Homestay in Barcelona allows you First-Hand experience to be a part of everyday life and share in traditions, customs, and habits with your hosts. A Homestay in Barcelona will allow you to consistently practice your Spanish enabling you to learn the language quickly. You will share breakfast and dinner with your host family, giving you numerous opportunities to practice Spanish.
Shared Apartment with Host Option
All apartments in Barcelona have comfortable furniture that allows students to sit down and chat with their peers about they have learned at Expanish. Students can use communal spaces, such as the living room, dining, kitchen, etc. A shared apartment for students in Barcelona is ideal for those who are looking for affordable housing and a social and cultural experience in Spain.
If you are looking to spend time with others while you’re learning Spanish, this is the option for you. 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. You might even plan trips through Spain together!
Academics
All participants will be enrolled in our Intensive Spanish 20 course.
The small classes allow for personalized attention from the professor in a relaxed and comfortable environment while students are completely immersed in the Spanish language.
- 20 contact hours per week
- For complete beginners to advanced students
- Beginner Spanish, High Beginner Spanish, Pre-Intermediate Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Advanced Spanish
- Classes are held daily Monday-Friday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- All participants will receive a Expanish Certificate of Completion
Sample Class Schedule
We have flexible dates! If necessary, we are able to accommodate alternative timeframes and dates.