Spain | Barcelona | Spanish Summer Camp (Ages 13–17)

Location

Barcelona is the vibrant capital of the Catalonia autonomous region in north-eastern Spain. The city boasts its own unique landmarks, culture and traditions. With a rich history the city has been influenced by a mix of cultures, including the Visigoths, Moors, and Spanish kings, each leaving a distinct imprint on its architecture and way of life. Barcelona blends ancient customs with contemporary innovation, offering visitors a special experience that showcases its cultural depth. Strolling through its streets, you’ll encounter a captivating fusion of influences that have made Barcelona a global cultural hotspot.

As Spain’s second-most populous city, Barcelona is home to 1.6 million residents and is the fifth most densely populated urban area in the European Union. Renowned for landmarks like the iconic Sagrada Familia, Barcelona also boasts must-see attractions such as Park Güell, Casa Batlló, the Gothic Quarter, Camp Nou, and a multitude of other captivating sites.

Located in the Dreta de l’Eixample of Barcelona, the language school is only a block away from Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and surrounded by popular shopping streets. The school is housed in a unique historic building that is gated off from the public. Fully modernised inside, it boasts 18 bright classrooms with smart boards, air conditioning, and a computer room as well as indoor and outdoor student common areas. The school is wheelchair accessible and has a lift.

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Language Course

The course includes 20 lessons of 50 minutes length each, which concentrate on learning and actively using Spanish. The school caters for all abilities from beginners to more advanced Spanish speakers. The tuition is very much practice oriented, you will participate in group sessions alongside other students of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing. There are 4 classes per day, and these take place during the morning.

You will be given a written assessment before you travel and a speaking assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality.

This course is designed for students who wish to improve their Spanish, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Spanish culture and life in Barcelona.

Activties

The school organise a varied programme of supervised leisure activities, visits and excursions to introduce you to Spanish culture, sports, games and lifestyles in both the afternoon and the evening.

Examples include:

• Guided visits around the city
• Bi-Weekly talent show
• Board games nights
• Movie nights
• Salsa lessons
• Visits to the theme park
• Beach games
• Visits to Parc Güell
• Visits to the Olympic swimming pool
• Graduation evening

There are also 3 workshops per week focused on self-improvement and real-life problems such as confidence in public speaking, cooking, sustainability, and intercultural communication tricks.

The school also organise an excursion at the weekend for students staying longer than one week as well as a day at the beach. This can be somewhere within the local area such as Tarragona, Girona or Sitges.

Accommodation

Students on the Summer Course are offered the chance to stay in the student residence. This modern building is located in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood and is equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Beds are provided in twins room basis with full board meals. Rooms are equipped with Air conditioning, bed linens and towels.

There is a swimming pool, gardens and a terrace with city views as well as study rooms, a music room and social areas with games such as ping-pong and table football. There is also a laundry area that students are able to use for a small fee. The residence is wheelchair accessible.

The residence is staffed 24 hours a day to guarantee students’ comfort and safety. Check-in is from 3 pm on Sunday, and check-out is 12 pm on Saturday.

Transfers

Return transfers are included with accommodation as part of the summer camp in Barcelona.

Without accommodation transfers are not included, however, we can advise on public transport in the city.

Availability

The Summer Camp runs from 5 July to 15 August. The last start date is 9 August. 

Minimum booking is one week (Sunday–Saturday)

Insurance

Insurance is included through for the duration of the trip, if you would like to upgrade this to include cancellation in the run up to your trip dates you can do this starting at £10 for the first week.  For more details please see our Insurance page.