Closed Dates: During 2007: Jan 1 / Jan 6 / Apr 6 / May 1 / Aug 15 / Oct 12 / Nov 1/ Dec 6 / Dec 8 / Dec 25. Local Holidays: Apr 9 / Apr 24 / Jun 4 / Sep 11 / Sep 24 / Dec 26
Barcelona is not only the capital of the region of Catalunya, but also a cosmopolitan city that has a special and unique charm. At the edge of the Mediterranean, the city is prosperous, dynamic and enchanting; but most of all full of contrasts and surprises. Barcelona became part of the Medierranean activity and movement; and with this they offer a very diverse atmosphere, where culture, communication and entertainment are part of everyday life. Barcelona has always been a city at the cutting edge of fashion and architecture combining the old and new with a marvelous result. The city enjoys an almost perfect climate, making it an ideal place to be at any time of the year. Lively at night as it is during the day , Barcelona’s unique, exciting atmosphere provides the visitor with a truly unforgettable experience. There are two major arts festivals during the year, one in the summer and one in the autumn, and there are concerts and shows of different kinds happening all the time.
This beautiful city offers a varied range of cultural events. The city centre retains its medieval street plan and Gothic architecture. There’s plenty of International cuisine and mouth-watering restaurants.
Last but no least, Barcelona is well-equipped with services and options to fit all budgets. Art lovers can admire the works of Picasso or visit Guell Park, the La Pedrera building, or Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Familia all in the same day. Barcelonans are described as friendly and open-minded people to whom you can get on well easily.
Barcelona Spanish School
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The Spanish school occupies an entire 5-storey building. It is placed in Spain’s Mecca for modern art and theatre lovers: Barcelona, where you can admire the work of Picasso, Miró and see Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Familia, Güell Park and La Pedrera building.
It is located in the heart of the center, just opposite the ‘Ritz Hotel’ on the famous boulevard ‘La Gran Vía’.
The school has 65 classrooms, all with windows and many with balconies. The ground floor is dedicated to the teachers’ room, multimedia classroom, central meeting and recreational area where you can watch TV, read the newspapers, have a coffee with your fellow students or do your homework.
The city offers a wide variety of art, a lively street life, an extensive nightlife that be part of the excursions organized by the school. Barcelona was the venue for the Olympic Games in 1992; a visit to the Olympic Village should not be missed. The city’s history is beautifully reflected in the famous Barrio Gótico, the old quarter is known as the Gothic Quarter because it is a treasure house of Gothic architecture, and where you can find both historic monuments and modern institutions. Barcelona’s location offers easy access to the beaches of Costa Brava and skiing resorts in the Pyrenees. Sitges, Figueres, Empúries, and Girona are nearby and all of them are worth a visit.
Barcelona at night
Casa Mila in Barcelona
Triumph Arch in Barcelona
Courses Available in Barcelona premium
Intensive (20 group lessons + 5 cultural lessons/week)
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 8 students per class
The One-to-One Spanish course is designed to meet the student individual needs and expectations. During the course, students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to their own interests and pace.
