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Cultural Immersion Programme · 20h/week · A1–C2
Spanish + Barcelona
BCNLIP Language School
An intensive programme that combines language classes, cultural immersion and academic support. Progress quickly and use the language from day one.
Small groups
Start all year round
20 hours per week
A1 → C2
Instituto Cervantes accredited centre
Study visa
In-house materials
Barcelona as the setting
Small groups
Start all year round
20 hours per week
A1 → C2
Instituto Cervantes accredited centre
Study visa
In-house materials
Barcelona as the setting
The course
What is Spanish + Barcelona?
An intensive programme combining language classes, cultural immersion and academic support. Before you look at options and prices, here’s what you’ll find.
What it is
An intensive Spanish course of 20 h/week (levels A1–C2) bringing together language classes, cultural immersion and academic support. You use the language from day one, inside and outside the classroom.
What for
To progress quickly and solidly: reach your target level and build a real communicative foundation to live, study or work in Barcelona, aligned with the CEFR and the Instituto Cervantes Curriculum Plan.
What’s included
Classes with a communicative, experiential methodology, an academic programme by level, cultural activities around the city and personalised support from the teaching team.
Prices and options
Long-term study visa: intensive 9 or 12-month programme with all the academic documentation for your visa.
Long-term · with visa
Study visa · 9–12 months · full programme
9 months2,850 €
12 months3,250 €
Includes
- Enrolment fee 350 € included · first book
- Administrative processing and place reservation
- Cultural activities
- Academic documentation for the visa
Enrolment conditions
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- In case of visa denial: full refund of the course fee.
- Enrolment valid for 1 year with possibility of extension; you can change your start dates.
- Price includes administrative fees; bank transfer charges not included.
Extra options
PLUS +100 €· access to the LIPEANDO platform · practise Spanish on your own
PREMIUM +300 €· choose your timetable + changes + early access + online classes before arriving in Spain
Enrolment valid for 1 year
If you cannot start on the planned date, your enrolment is valid for one year with the possibility of extension, and you can change your start dates.
Need to adjust your start date?
Your enrolment is valid for one year. You can change the start date within the validity period if something comes up.
Ready to Go
Already have your visa or consular appointment? Starting in less than 24 hours? Ask us about our special Ready to Go rates.
Short stays
Learn Spanish
Flexible option to learn Spanish in Barcelona without visa paperwork. From one week, adapt the duration to your goals.
Short stays
Learn Spanish
1 month · 4 weeks · 20h/week400 €
2 months · 8 weeks · 20h/week800 €
3 months · 12 weeks · 20h/week1,200 €
4 months · 16 weeks · 20h/week1,600 €
5 months · 20 weeks · 20h/week2,000 €
+ Enrolment fee 60 €. Available from 1 week subject to availability.
Check availability →Includes
- First book included
- Registration processing
- Place reservation
- Cultural activities
Flexible option to learn Spanish in Barcelona without visa paperwork. From one week, adapt the duration to your goals.
Structure
20 hours
20 hours
per week
8h
General Spanish
Monday to Thursday · in person
8h
Cultural immersion
Monday to Thursday · before or after the course
2h
Group tutorials
Friday · follow-up and guidance
+2–6h
Friday activities and events
Walking tours · film club · flamenco · quarterly excursions
+2–6h
Independent study
Learning journal · LIPEANDO platform
Timetables
Three time
Three time
slots
9:00
13:00
17:30
Teaching hour: 55 min · Start all year roundnMainly in person — online or blended also possible.
Support
Step-by-step process
Everything you need to master Spanish, in a full immersion programme.
Welcome
Initial orientation
Tutorials and follow-up
Every Friday
Continuous assessment
Progression by objectives
Autonomous work
Guided and structured
Final certificate
Official documentation
Before coming to Spain
Want to prepare before you arrive?
Learn Spanish online with the same teaching team before your arrival in Barcelona.
Before coming to Spain
Want to prepare before you arrive?
Learn Spanish online with the same teaching team before your arrival in Barcelona.
Itinerary
A programme
in stages
You don’t just advance through levels: you follow an itinerary where Barcelona takes centre stage. In-house materials by the BCNLIP academic team.
1
A1
The arrival
First contact
2
A2
First steps
Independence
3
B1
Spain in depth
Exploration
4
B1/B2
Barcelona in depth
The discovery
5
B2
Barcelona first-hand
Integration
6
C1/C2
Barcelona chronicles
The narrative
Methodology
Practical, communicative and experiential
Language is learned by using it: in the classroom, in the city and in projects connected with reality. Communicative and experiential methodology, aligned with the CEFR and the Instituto Cervantes Curriculum Plan.
Language work
Grammar, vocabulary and phonetics in communicative context
Oral and written skills
Comprehension and expression integrated in real situations
Mediation
Intercultural competence and linguistic mediation
Sociocultural content
Spain and Barcelona as learning content
Real projects
Active, action-oriented learning
Reflection and self-assessment
Student autonomy in their progression
Interculturality
Dialogue between cultures and diverse perspectives
Programme by stages
A1 · The arrival · Living in Barcelona
10–12 weeks
A2 · First steps · Living in Spain
10–12 weeks
B1 · Spain in depth
10–12 weeks
B1/B2 · Barcelona in depth
24–28 weeks
B2 · Barcelona first-hand
12–16 weeks
C1/C2 · Barcelona chronicles
12–24 weeks
Visa and process
We support you every step of the way
This programme allows you to apply for a study visa at a centre accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. After payment, we issue your documentation within 48 business hours. We help you with accommodation, health insurance and other services. If needed, we can recommend educational agencies or specialised lawyers.
Documentation
Gather your documents before enrolling.
Consular appointment
Book your consular appointment as soon as possible.
Payment and documentation
We issue your documentation within 48 business hours.
Arrival in Barcelona
We help you with accommodation, insurance and welcome.
Resources and documents
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→ Visa guide
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→ General conditions
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→ Accommodation information
Day to day, on social
The best of BCN LIP happens every day. Follow us on social media and discover the atmosphere, the students and life at the school.
Day to day, on social
The best of BCN LIP happens every day. Follow us on social media and discover the atmosphere, the students and life at the school.
BCNLIP · The city as your classroom
Learn by living Barcelona
The MONLIP group
Looking for something else?
BCN LIP is part of MONLIP, an educational network with specialised centres. If your goal goes beyond the language, explore our schools.
