Spanish course in Barcelona
Take a Spanish Course in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities with a fantastic combination of history, culture and kilometres of sandy beaches!
Prices & dates for Barcelona
Why take a Spanish course in Barcelona?
Nestled in North East Spain, Barcelona serves as the capital of Catalonia and stands as the largest city along the Mediterranean coast. This remarkable destination offers a delightful blend of history, culture, shopping, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, and miles of sandy beaches. Barcelona is a truly cosmopolitan city and one of the most beautiful in Europe. No matter your interests, you will find it hard not to fall in love with this enchanting place.
The influence of Antoni Gaudí is evident throughout the city, with iconic attractions such as Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and the still-unfinished La Sagrada Familia being essential stops during your visit.
Wander through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the medieval heart of Barcelona, and enjoy a spectacular display of light and sound at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Fashion enthusiasts will appreciate the designer boutiques along Paseo de Gracia.
Sporting tradition holds great significance in Barcelona, and locals take pride in the city's rich history of sporting legends. Even those who aren't football fans will find a visit to Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona, to be an exhilarating experience.
Enrolling in a Spanish course in Barcelona allows you to learn the language right in the heart of this incredible city!
About our school in Barcelona
Our esteemed language school, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona, is situated within a modern building that has been purposefully designed and constructed to facilitate language teaching. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology, ensuring that our students have access to the best resources available for their learning journey. The school boasts a fantastic location in the central Eixample area of Barcelona, an area renowned for its lively atmosphere and rich cultural offerings. Just a stone's throw away, students can explore a plethora of fabulous shops, trendy bars, delightful restaurants, and charming cafes, all while being in close proximity to the city’s main attractions. Notably, the iconic Plaza Cataluña, often regarded as the true heart of Barcelona, is nearby, where many of the city's most important streets converge.
In addition to its prime location, our school offers excellent facilities tailored to enhance the learning experience for all students. We have 50 spacious classrooms, each equipped with advanced audio-visual facilities to support various teaching methods. Furthermore, our computer lab provides free Internet access, allowing students to engage with online resources and enhance their studies. Our well-stocked library is a treasure trove of materials for language learners, and we also feature a fantastic, spacious terrace where students can relax and socialise. Our school is well-established and has earned its reputation for quality, proudly accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, which guarantees a high standard of education.
Location of our school in Barcelona
Which course should I choose in Barcelona?
Available courses
Our school in Barcelona offers a wide range of courses suitable for students of all levels, from complete beginner to advanced learner, with start dates available almost every Monday year round. Lessons are taught in standard 'Castillian' Spanish. Each lesson lasts 55 minutes and with a maximum of 10 students per group and an average of just 6, you can be sure to make fast progress!
Our group courses in Barcelona are a great option for anyone trying to improve their understanding of Spanish and confidence in using their language skills. The programmes are very flexible and you can choose between an Intensive course (20 lessons each week) or a Super Intensive course (25 or 30 lessons each week), which is great if you only have a short time to improve your Spanish. For extra in-depth tuition, Private lessons are also available, allowing you to also customise your programme or focus on specific areas of the language to improve upon. These one-to-one Spanish lessons with your teacher can be booked either on their own or in addition to a group course.
For those wanting to take the DELE exam, our school also offer a DELE Preparation course and are proud to boast a 95% pass rate! You can also prepare for the Spanish Chamber of Commerce exam, whilst the Business Course in Barcelona is an ideal programme for those wanting to learn more about Spanish business practices and business related vocabulary.
Accommodation options in Barcelona
Available accommodation
We understand how important booking the right type of accommodation can be, so our school in Bareclona offers a range of accommodation options to meet all requirements! All accommodation options are carefully selected to ensure you will never be more than 30 minutes away from the school.
Host family accommodation offers the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the language and culture, whilst experiencing Barcelona in a unique and local way!
If you prefer to stay more independently and would like to prepare your own meals, then you may like to consider our shared apartment accommodation, which is located within very easy reach of our school. Shared apartments are available on a self-catering basis, so you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.
We also offer student residence accommodation where you will still live with other students, but meals are included, allowing you to choose between bed and breakfast, half board (2 meals each day) or full board (3 meals each day).
Available activities in Barcelona
Our colleagues at the school in Barcelona will do their best to help you make the most of your time in this wonderful city by offering you the opportunity to take part in the optional activities programme! With typical activities including guided tours of places of interest within the city (such as Park Guëll, the Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas), flamenco shows, tapas nights and excursions to places such as Montserrat and Sitges, there will be plenty to keep you entertained outside of the classroom! Activities will be conducted in Spanish, so this is a brilliant way of putting into practical usage that which you have learnt in your lessons!
How to get to our school in Barcelona
To get to our school in Barcelona, simply fly to Barcelona International Airport (also known as El Prat Airport). We can arrange an airport collection for you, so that you are met at the airport and taken to your accommodation. Or, take an airport taxi or the airport bus to the centre of Barcelona. Let us know your arrival time, so that we can ensure that your accommodation is ready for you when you arrive.
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Barcelona: Student reviews & feedback
Super Intensive 25 with Host Family
An enjoyable holiday language course, teachers very positive and friendly.
Stayed with a lovely hostess, food and bedroom. Excellent location
- K. Barber
Intensive 20 with Host Family
The instructors were excellent. I enjoyed our topics of conversation and getting to know my fellow students.
Antonia was a wonderful host and a great cook. I really felt at home and she was very helpful to me.
- S. Boundy
Intensive 20 with Student Residence
The course was interesting and the teachers were outstanding but I would have liked a more intensive approach towards the learning.
The accommodation was clean and my privacy was highly respected. The kitchen and room helpers were very good.
Thank you to the teachers, to the residence assistants and to Apple Languages for providing this experience.
- P. Aduko
Intensive 20
I really enjoyed the course, particularly when the lessons were more conversational. Having a range of teachers was also nice. 4 hours of lessons per day was a good amount. I feel I have learned a lot in a short space of time.
I stayed with a family.
- C. Dempsey
Intensive 20 with Shared Apartment
The staff were lovely, friendly and competent. They were always helpful. I especially loved it when the teachers made it so fun to be learning with them. The accommodation itself was lovely. A great location and place to stay.
- M. Mosley
School statistics
Nationality (%)
Africa (5)
Brazil (7)
China (4)
Eastern europe (6)
France (4)
Germany (7)
Italy (4)
Japan (3)
Netherlands (3)
Usa (8)
Average ages (June - Aug)
Student stories on our blog
A few local favourites in Barcelona
Home to one of our most popular language schools (and my very own big sister) Barcelona is always worth visiting, especially if you are living there as a student on a Spanish language course! I have personally visited Barcelona about 10 times now and even after being back home for just one week, I can’t wait until I have the opportunity to return again. There is just so much to see and do and experience for not only the tourist, but also those that live there, discovering new things every week or even every day.
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