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Cultural Immersion Programme · 20h/week
Catalan + Barcelona
BCNLIP Language School
An intensive programme that combines language classes, grammar and conversation workshops, cultural immersion and academic support. Progress quickly and use Catalan from day one.
Small groups
Start all year round
20 hours per week
A1–B2
Instituto Cervantes accredited centre
Study visa
In-house materials
Barcelona as the setting
Small groups
Start all year round
20 hours per week
A1–B2
Instituto Cervantes accredited centre
Study visa
In-house materials
Barcelona as the setting
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.
See programme →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.
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Prices and options
Programme designed for Spanish speakers or people with at least B1 Spanish. 9 or 12-month study visa with all the academic documentation for the visa.
Study visa · with visa
Catalan immersion · 9–12 months · full programme
9 months2,850 €
12 months3,250 €
- ✓Enrolment fee 350 € included · first book
- ✓Administrative processing and place reservation
- ✓Activities and excursions
- ✓Academic documentation for the visa
- ✓Final certificate
Enrolment conditions
- ·Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- ·In case of visa denial: full refund of the course fee (the enrolment fee is non-refundable).
- ·Enrolment valid for 1 year with possibility of extension; you can change your start dates.
- ·Price includes administrative fees; bank transfer charges not included.
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 unexpected comes up.
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Structure
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
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Independent study
Guided and structured · 2–4h per week
Timetables
Groups by
Groups by
availability
9:00
13:00
Teaching hour: 55 min · Start all year roundnMainly in person. In justified cases, occasional online connection possible.
Support
Step-by-step process
Everything you need to master Catalan, integrated into a total immersion programme.
Welcome
Initial orientation
Follow-up
Ongoing progress
Support
Academic and personal
Final certificate
Official documentation
BCNLIP · Barcelona as your classroom
Barcelona as your classroom
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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.
Language work
Oral and written skills
Grammar and conversation in context
Mediation
Sociocultural content
Weekly outings with teachers
Real-life practice in the city
Modalidades
Presencial
En nuestras aulas del barrio Gótico. La experiencia completa de estudiar en Barcelona.
Online e híbrido
Clases en directo con el mismo equipo docente y el mismo grupo. No es un vídeo grabado — es la misma sesión, en tiempo real, con corrección al momento.
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 · 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.
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