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Intensive programme · 20h/week · Study visa
Straight to Catalan
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2 · Progressive pathway
An intensive programme for anyone who wants to learn Catalan in Barcelona but doesn’t yet have the Spanish level needed to confidently follow an intensive Catalan pathway.
20h per week
Progressive pathway
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
Study visa
Online start possible
9 or 12 months
20h per week
Progressive pathway
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
Study visa
Online start possible
9 or 12 months
BCNLIP · Catalan programmes
Explore all programmes
Each programme has a different focus. All share the same academic rigour.
Straight to Catalan
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
A progressive pathway to reach Catalan with a solid foundation.
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General courses
8h per week · Arraigo course
For anyone living in Barcelona who wants to progress at their own pace.
See programme →Catalan + Barcelona
Total immersion in the city
A1–B2. Learn Catalan while living Barcelona. Valid for study visa.
See programme →BCNLIP · Catalan programmes
Explore all programmes
Each programme has a different focus. All share the same academic rigour.
Straight to Catalan
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
A progressive pathway to reach Catalan with a solid foundation.
You are here
General courses
8h per week · Arraigo course
For anyone living in Barcelona who wants to progress at their own pace.
See programme →Catalan + Barcelona
Total immersion in the city
A1–B2. Learn Catalan while living Barcelona. Valid for study visa.
See programme →Prices and options
Study visa · two-phase pathway (Spanish → Catalan) · 9 or 12 months.
Study visa · with visa
Spanish → Catalan pathway · 20h/week · full programme
9 months2,850 €
12 months3,250 €
Includes
- First book included
- Administrative processing and place reservation
- Cultural activities
- Academic documentation for the visa
Condiciones
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- You can start classes online while waiting for your visa decision.
- Visa denial: refund of the course fee up to 1 month before the intake; after that, you can change your dates to another intake.
- Price includes administrative fees; bank transfer charges not included.
Convocatorias
January · January – February
June · June – July
September · Sept. – November
Subject to available places · timetables at 9:00 and 13:00.
A progressive and supported journey
First, you build a Spanish foundation that allows you to understand your surroundings and communicate with greater confidence. Then, you move on to Catalan with prior preparation that makes more solid and practical progress 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
Methodology
Two stages, one goal
Two stages, one goal
and experiential
You learn a language by using it: in the classroom, in the city and in projects connected to reality. A communicative, experiential methodology, aligned with the CEFR.
Language work
Oral and written skills
Grammar and conversation in context
Mediation
Sociocultural content
Real practice in the city
Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Academic programmes by level
Each level has its own academic programme with detailed goals, content and progression.
From your starting point to a solid Spanish foundation, approximately up to B1. The pace varies depending on each person.
Once you have a sufficient Spanish foundation, the programme transitions to Catalan. The 12-month option allows you to continue beyond the initial level.
Phase 1 · Spanish
20 hours
20 hours
per week
16h
Intensive Spanish
Monday to Thursday · in person
4h
Tutorials, follow-up and activities
Friday · guidance and ongoing assessment
+
Guided independent study
Reinforcement and consolidation outside the classroom
Timetables
Two main
Two main
time slots
9:00
13:00
Morning and midday
Teaching hour: 55 min · enrolment open all year round.
Phase 2 · Catalan
20 hours
20 hours
per week
8h
General Catalan
Monday to Thursday · in person
8h
Grammar and conversation workshops
Monday to Thursday · in person
4h
Cultural immersion · Friday
Activities, walking tours and real-life practice in the city
+
Independent study
Guided and structured · 2–4h per week
Timetables
Two main
Two main
time slots
9:00
13:00
Teaching hour: 55 min · groups subject to availability.
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
BCNLIP · Beyond the classroom
Day to day at BCNLIP
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.
