Language + PCE
Spanish or Catalan depending on pathway + university subject preparation
BCNLIP UP · Instituto Cervantes Accredited · UNED Affiliated Centre
University. Preparation.
Spanish + PCE · In-person or online · Barcelona
Language + university preparation in a single programme. Exam simulations, PCE (UNEDasiss) test strategy and academic guidance. Extensive experience supporting international students on their path to Spanish public universities.
Foundation Track
Advance Track
Bridge Track
PCE Track
100% Online
Yes or Yes
Individual subjects
Exam simulations
Academic guidance
UNED · PCE · UNEDasiss
Foundation Track
Advance Track
Bridge Track
PCE Track
100% Online
Yes or Yes
Individual subjects
Exam simulations
Academic guidance
UNED · PCE · UNEDasiss
Fees
In-person in Barcelona
All programmes include 20h of classes per week. The registration fee (350 €) includes: a language textbook, academic consultations, free access to the Lipeando platform, a final certificate and cultural and academic activities.
Foundation / Advance
9 or 12 months · 20h/week
Foundation · from zero Spanish
Advance · from Spanish B2 or basic Catalan
9 months3,150 €
12 months3,800 €
EnrolIncludes
- 20h weekly · language + PCE
- Exam simulations
- 2 academic consultations included
- Free access to LIPEANDO
Conditions
- Registration fee: 350 €
- Full academic services: 450 €
- PREMIUM option (all PCE subjects): +300 €
- 24h offer: 150 € discount for payment within the first 24h
- You can start the course online while awaiting the decision; we wait until the end of October. Afterwards you can continue online or pause the course; if it is refused, those classes are not deducted until October.
Bridge Track
Build your foundation before the Advance Track · 20 or 22 months · full programme
20 months6,250 €
22 months6,550 €
Single payment 20m6,050 €
Single payment 22m6,350 €
EnrolIncludes
- Language A1→B1 + full Advance Track
- 20h weekly · the entire journey
- 2 academic consultations included
- Free access to LIPEANDO
Conditions
- Registration fee: 350 €
- PREMIUM option: +300 €
- 24h offer: 150 € discount
PCE Track
University PCE preparation only · 5 months · January to May
5 months1,650 €
PREMIUM option available+300 €
EnrolIncludes
- Intensive PCE preparation (subjects + simulations)
- Combined language according to level
- Academic support workshops
- 1 academic consultation included
Conditions
- Registration fee included
- Not valid for visa
- 24h offer: 150 € discount
Phase 1 · Foundation
20 hours
20 hours
per week
16h
Language (Spanish or Catalan)
Monday to Thursday · in-person
4h
Tutorials and progress tracking
Friday · guidance and continuous assessment
+
Vocabulary workshops
Sciences and humanities
+
Guided self-study
Reinforcement and consolidation outside the classroom
Schedules
Two main
Two main
time slots
9:00
13:00
Morning and midday
enrolment open all year.
Phase 1 · Advance
20 hours
20 hours
+ 3h online
20h
Intensive language
Spanish B2/C1 + DELE · or Catalan
—
Language & Literature + History
Integrated within the 20h of language
—
Cultural immersion
Activities and real-world practice
+3h
Maths online
PCE preparation · asynchronous
Schedules
Two main
Two main
time slots
9:00
13:00
Teaching hour: 55 min
Phase 2 · Common for all
20 hours
20 hours
+ 6h PCE online
20h
Language (Catalan or Spanish + DELE)
Language & Literature · History · Immersion
+6h
2 online PCE subjects
Your choice · specific preparation
+
Self-study
Reinforcement and consolidation
Pathways
How they
How they
combine
9:00
13:00
Foundation = P1 → P2nAdvance = P1A → P2nBridge = P1 → P1A → P2nPCE = P2 only
What's included
What the programme includes
Everything you need to master Spanish, in a full immersion programme.
Exam simulations
Practice with real PCE/UNEDasiss exam formats and exam strategy
Workshops
Academic writing, text commentary, DELE/SIELE preparation, academic vocabulary
Academic consultations
2 consultations included: specialisation, degree and university guidance
Free LIPEANDO access
Access to the online Spanish platform even before starting the programme
Official certificate
Certificate of achievement upon completion. IC accredited and UNED affiliated centre
Available subjects
PCE subjects
Everything you need to master Spanish, in a full immersion programme.
Spanish Language and Literature
Core subject · annual sessions
History of Spain
Core subject · annual sessions
Mathematics
Science and technology
Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences
Social sciences and humanities
Biology
Health and life sciences
Chemistry
Sciences and engineering
Physics
Engineering and architecture
Guidance included
We guide you based on your degree, university and autonomous community
Syllabi
Subject syllabi
Spanish Language and LiteratureDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
History of SpainDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
MathematicsDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
Applied Mathematics for Social SciencesDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
BiologyDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
ChemistryDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
PhysicsDownload syllabus (PDF) ↓
Online
Online options
Two options for those who want to prepare without being in Barcelona from the start. Live classes, same pathways, same support.
100% Online
For those who want to do everything from their country. No visa required.
5 months750 €
9 months1,550 €
12 months1,950 €
20 months3,450 €
22 months3,750 €
EnrolIncludes
- Live classes connecting to the group
- Foundation, Advance, Bridge, PCE or individual subjects
- Free registration
- 24h offer: 150 € discount
Conditions
- Textbooks separate · no refund
Yes or Yes
You start online. If your visa is granted, you come to Barcelona. If not, you continue online.
Registration fee350 €
Accommodation deposit350 €
Administrative management150 €
Programme start650 €
Total initial payment1,500 €
EnrolIncludes
- 24h offer: 150 € discount
Duration and start dates
- If you get your visa: you pay the difference to complete the in-person programme (up to 3,800 € for 12 months)
Conditions
- If your visa is granted, you come to Barcelona
- If you don't get your visa, you continue 100% online
- No refund for this option
Individual subjects
Just subjects, whenever you want
If you already have the Spanish level and only need to prepare one or more PCE subjects, or if you are a Spanish student wanting extra support for the PAU/Selectividad — you can enrol in individual subjects without doing the full programme.
Prices per subject
Core subjects start in September. In January all subjects open from scratch. Courses end in late May.
Per month · In-person90 €/month
Per month · Online50 €/month
Semester · In-person400 €
Semester · Online250 €
EnrolAvailable subjects
- Language & Literature · History of Spain · Mathematics
- Applied Maths for Social Sciences · Biology · Chemistry · Physics
- Academic writing · Text commentary
- SIELE preparation
Conditions
- Registration fee: 30 € · textbooks not included
- Recommended level: native or full B1 in Spanish
- No visa included · refund only if the school cancels
- Can be combined with a Spanish or Catalan course of 4 to 20h/week
Visa and process
We support you every step of the way
This programme allows you to apply for a student residence permit at a centre accredited by Instituto Cervantes. After payment, we issue the documentation within 48 business hours. We guide you with accommodation, health insurance and other services. If needed, we can recommend educational agencies or specialised lawyers.
Documentation
Gather your documentation before enrolling.
Consular appointment
Request your consular appointment as soon as possible.
Payment and documentation
We issue the documentation within 48 business hours.
Arrival in Barcelona
We guide you with accommodation, insurance and welcome support.
Resources and documents
◎
→ Visa guide
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→ Accommodation information
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