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Before you start
BCNLIP Language School · In person and blended
Catalan courses
8h per week · A1–B2 · Barcelona
Learn Catalan at a steady pace, with continuity and flexibility. For anyone living in Barcelona who wants to progress in a practical way, while balancing learning with work, studies or personal life.
8h per week
In person and blended
A1–B2
Small groups
Start all year round
Arraigo course · 45h
Certificate valid for the arraigo report
8h per week
In person and blended
A1–B2
Small groups
Start all year round
Arraigo course · 45h
Certificate valid for the arraigo report
BCNLIP · Catalan programmes
Explore all programmes
Each programme has a different focus. All share the same academic rigour.
General courses
8h per week · Arraigo course
For anyone living in Barcelona who wants to progress at their own pace.
You are here
Straight to Catalan
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
A progressive pathway to reach Catalan with a solid foundation.
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.
General courses
8h per week · Arraigo course
For anyone living in Barcelona who wants to progress at their own pace.
You are here
Straight to Catalan
Spanish B1 + Catalan A2
A progressive pathway to reach Catalan with a solid foundation.
See programme →Catalan + Barcelona
Total immersion in the city
A1–B2. Learn Catalan while living Barcelona. Valid for study visa.
See programme →◆ 01 · General Catalan courses · 8h per week ◆
For anyone living in Barcelona
General Catalan courses
8 hours per week courses, designed for Spanish speakers or people with at least B1 Spanish. The live blended format allows you to join the same class remotely without changing groups.
In person · 8h/week
Monday to Thursday · 9:00–10:50 or 13:30–15:20
A1 or A2 (~2 months)390 €
B1 (~5 months)975 €
EnrolConditions
- Enrolment: 60 € · includes first book
- Certificate and access to centre activities
- Duration is approximate; no extra charge if it finishes earlier or later
Blended / Online
Live with your same group · 8h/week
A1 or A2 (~2 months)240 €
B1 (~5 months)600 €
EnrolConditions
- Enrolment: 30 € · book not included
- Certificate and access to centre activities
- Live connection to the same class
- Duration is approximate; no extra charge if it finishes earlier or later
Book your place
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Methodology
Practical, communicative and learner-centred
Practical and communicative methodology, with a live blended format that allows you to join the same class remotely without losing pace or changing groups. Each level has its own academic programme with detailed objectives, content, structure and progression.
Skills development
Grammar and vocabulary in context
Communicative tasks
Mediation
Ongoing follow-up
Assessment and certificate
Formats
In person
In our classrooms in the Gothic Quarter. The complete experience of studying in Barcelona.
Online & hybrid
Live classes with the same teaching team and the same group. It's not a recorded video — it's the same session, in real time, with instant correction.
Support
Step-by-step process
Everything you need to master Spanish, in a full immersion programme.
Welcome
Initial orientation
Tutorials and follow-up
During the course
Ongoing assessment
Objective-based progression
Independent study
Guided and structured
Certificate
Upon completing the level
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.
