AIL Barcelona
9 de May de 2024
Learn Spanish in Barcelona at the fantastic AIL Barcelona Spanish School. Our warm and welcoming environment, along with our Cervantes accreditation, guarantees an exceptional language
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About the center
Our fully air-conditioned school occupies an entire building located just 10 minutes’ walk from Plaza Cataluña, in the heart of Barcelona. Famous landmarks like Gaudí’s La Pedrera and Casa Batlló are within walking distance of our school! In addition to 20 spacious classrooms, three student lounges with internet access, our school features large sun terraces, which are very popular among our students during breaks and after classes.
We offer accommodation in the same building as the school!
In fact, we are the only school that can GUARANTEE accommodation in the heart of Barcelona, just 7 minutes’ walk from Plaza Catalunya. This is because, unlike other schools in Barcelona, we have on-site accommodation located directly above our school. There are 9 fully equipped apartments, each with 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, air conditioning, balconies, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and spacious terraces.
Students staying in our on-site accommodation can choose the self-catering option (cooking their own meals) or opt for the “Residence” option, which means they receive 2 meals per day at a really nice cafeteria located just across the street from our school.
Our courses
Registration fee: 60€
Intensive Spanish Course
Our Intensive Spanish Course is the most popular of our courses. It consists of 20 Spanish classes per week, making the course intensive enough to help you learn Spanish quickly while leaving you plenty of free time to explore Barcelona.
4 classes per day, 20 classes per week. If you want a higher or lower intensity of study, please check our Courses page to see all the courses we offer.
The group class schedule is from 09:30 to 13:10 (including break), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Each academic hour lasts 50 minutes.
Superintensive Spanish Course
This course is ideal if you want to learn as much Spanish as possible in the time you have available. Our Superintensive Course consists of 4 intensive classes plus an additional fifth class.
This additional class varies each day and can cover topics such as Spanish history, literature, gastronomy, pronunciation, accentuation, music, cinema, photography, Gaudí, Dalí, FC Barcelona, etc.
With this course, you’ll still have plenty of time to explore Barcelona. So, even though the course is intensive, it’s not too intensive!
Number of classes per day
5 classes per day, 25 classes per week. If you want a higher or lower intensity of study, please check our Courses page to see all the courses we offer.
The group class schedule is from 09:30 to 14:30 (including breaks), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Super Intensive & Conversation Course
This course combines our popular Intensive Spanish Course (20 lessons per week) with 5 additional Conversation lessons per week. The course takes place in the mornings, Monday to Friday. In the conversation classes, you will get plenty of extra practice speaking Spanish, using the Spanish you’ve learned in class to discuss a wide range of topics.
This 25-class weekly course is ideal if you want to progress quickly, especially with your spoken Spanish.
5 classes per day, 25 classes per week. If you want a higher or lower intensity of study, please check our Courses page to see all the courses we offer.
The group class schedule is from 09:30 to 14:30 (including breaks), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Semi-Intensive Spanish Course
If you want to progress quickly in learning Spanish but only have time for 10 lessons per week in the afternoon or evening, this course is the ideal option for you! By joining our Semi-Intensive Spanish Course, you will have your mornings and evenings free, but you can benefit from all the opportunities our school offers, such as 7 cultural activities per week!
With the current 20% discount, 2 weeks of our Spanish course will cost you only 216 euros! Use the quotation tool above to book your course!
2 classes per day, 10 classes per week. If you want a higher or lower intensity of study, please check our Courses page to see all the courses we offer.
You can choose one of the following schedules: 14:40 to 16:10 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays); the second schedule is available from September 18, 2023.
Accommodation
High-Quality Apartments at the School
If you're looking for a high-quality apartment with a kitchen, located right above the school, and sharing accommodation with other international students studying Spanish at our school, you should choose our high-quality apartments. There are 9 student apartments in the same building as our school, ideally located in the center of Barcelona, just a 10-minute walk from Plaza Cataluña. This accommodation is perfect for students who prefer not to commute daily to school and want to ensure their stay in central Barcelona. The school's high-quality apartments have been recently renovated, featuring modern kitchens, high-quality bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs in all common areas.
Spanish Host Families
Staying with a Spanish host family is the best option for students who want to learn as much Spanish as possible during their stay. By choosing to live with a Spanish family, you'll be fully immersed in the Spanish language with many opportunities to practice the Spanish you learn in class with your host family.
Meals are always included in this accommodation option. You can choose between bed and breakfast, half board (breakfast plus one other meal), or full board (3 meals a day).
Remember that customs can vary from country to country; for example, in Spain, dinner is typically served very late. Although Catalan is spoken by many people in Barcelona, all our families speak only standard Spanish with our students.
Shared Apartment
Many of our students choose to stay in standard apartments without meal plans. Each apartment has a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and 3 or 4 bedrooms. Most apartments also have balconies. Typically, 4 to 7 people live in each apartment, usually a mix of international and Spanish students. A shared student apartment is an excellent option if you want to cook for yourself and enjoy the experience of sharing an apartment. Accommodation in shared apartments provides full independence and is also a great way to meet people and make friends.
| Tipo de alojamiento | 1 sem. | 2 sem. | 3 sem. | 4 sem. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Quality Apartment (Small Single Room) | 334€ | 669€ | 1003€ | 1338€ |
| High-Quality Apartment (Single Room) | 366€ | 731€ | 1097€ | 1462€ |
| Host Family (Single Room) | 464€ | 928€ | 1392€ | 1856€ |
| Shared Apartment (Single Room) | 386€ | 773€ | 1159€ | 1546€ |
Why choose our accommodation?
Attendance and additional support
When staying with us, you will have the support and assistance of the school staff. We search for the best accommodation that suits your needs.
Connections
Sharing an apartment with other students will help you connect and integrate better into the school. And if it's with a host family, your language immersion will be complete."
Comfortable journeys
The accommodations are carefully selected to ensure the most comfortable, safe, and reliable journey to the school.
Prices
| Curso | 1 sem. | 2 sem. | 3 sem. | 4 sem. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Spanish Course | 180€ | 360€ | 540€ | 720€ |
| Superintensive Spanish Course | 214€ | 429€ | 643€ | 858€ |
| Super Intensive & Conversation Course | 214€ | 429€ | 643€ | 858€ |
| Semi-Intensive Spanish Course | 114€ | 227€ | 341€ | 454€ |
Holidays
January: 6; April: 7, 10; May: 1; June: 5, 24; August: 15; September: 11, 26; October: 12; November: 1; December: 6, 8, 25, 26.
There will be no group classes on these days.
Facilities and services
- Vending machine
- Beverage vending machine
- Library
- Daily press
- Movie rental
- Lounge
- Auditorium
- Rooftop terrace
- Balcony/terrace
- Student support services
- Photocopier
- Printer for student use
- Self-learning areas
- Dispensador gratuito de agua
- WiFi gratis
- No fumar (en todas las zonas interiores, pero no en todas las zonas exteriores de la escuela)
- Equipamiento del aula:
TV en todas las clases - Aire acondicionado en todas las clases
- Calefacción en todas las clases
- Abundante luz natural en todas las clases
- Nº de aulas: 30
Nº de ordenadores de uso público: 1
Aparcamiento de pago (<500m)
Activities
GUIDED TOURS WITH A TEACHER
Since our school is in the center of Barcelona, just a 7-minute walk from Plaza Cataluña, there are many interesting places to visit! We normally organize at least one walking tour per week. We take our students to places such as the Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc (where the Olympic Stadium is located), Park Güell (designed by Gaudí), the Olympic Port, or Las Ramblas.
ACTIVITIES ON THE SCHOOL TERRACE
We regularly offer activities such as paella and sangria parties, wine tastings, or dance sessions on our terraces, which are located on the rooftop of our school building. If you want to learn how to cook Spanish seafood paella, dance salsa and bachata, or simply learn something really interesting about Spain and Spanish culture, come and join us!
EXCURSIONS WITH A TEACHER
A great way to discover Barcelona is by joining our excursions. We usually leave from the school and go together on a Tapas Tour or to an evening of salsa or flamenco. Since our teachers know the city well, these afternoons are very popular among our students. The activities only cost for the consumption and entry. Practicing Spanish is free!
Price: Varies depending on the location.
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Location
Calle Diputación 119, 08015, Barcelona
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