Study Programmes in Barcelona
Visa-qualifying courses with managed enrolment and full student visa support — in English and Russian
Choose your programme
Five visa-qualifying pathways in Barcelona. Click any to see full details, pricing, and schedule.
Spanish Intensive Course — Immersion Cultural
20 hours/week at an accredited Barcelona language school. All levels A1–C2. Monthly intakes — start almost any time. The cultural-immersion track for students who want to genuinely experience Barcelona life while learning.
- Mon–Thu: general Spanish + cultural immersion + tutoring
- Friday: activities — cinema, flamenco, excursions, workshops
- Student visa (estancia por estudios — IDIOMAS)
From €2,500
7, 9 or 12 months
Full details →Catalan Intensive Course
The designated visa pathway for LATAM students and native Spanish speakers. A Spanish course cannot be used as a visa basis when Spanish is already your native language — Catalan is a fully valid alternative and Romance-language familiarity means fast progress.
- Mon–Thu: general Catalan + grammar / conversation workshops
- Friday: cultural immersion — city routes and real-life practice
- LATAM 3-part payment plan available
From €2,500
7, 9 or 12 months
Full details →Directo al B2 — Up to B2 Intensive
The fastest structured route to B2. Academic and professional focus — ideal for university access, Grado Superior prep, or career-focused learners. Instituto Cervantes accredited. Continues into C1 with 12-month enrolment.
- Levels A1, A2, B1, B2 — ~4–5 months each
- 3 intakes/year: Jan–Feb · Jun–Jul · Sep–Nov
- Instituto Cervantes official certificate
From €2,850
9 or 12 months
Full details →Grado Superior — Official Vocational Degree
Official Técnico Superior diploma, Ministry-recognised. Includes automatic work authorisation from day one — no separate Extranjería process. 515 hours paid work placement. The only pathway allowing tourist-visa → student-visa status change from within Spain.
- Marketing · International Trade · Business Administration & Finance
- 2-year (Spanish required), 2.5-year, or 3-year (no Spanish needed) tracks
- Presencial (in-person) or Híbrido (50% online) modality
From €5,500
2 to 3 years
Full details →Selectividad — University Preparation (PCE)
Prepare for Spanish university entrance exams (PCE) and bachelor's degree admissions. Multiple tracks for beginners and B1+ students, with intakes in September/October and January. Valid for a student visa. Can be followed fully online if needed.
- 5 to 22 months depending on track and Spanish level
- PCE subjects: Spanish, History, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
- Part-time extensive option from €90/month per subject
From €90/mo
or full-track from €2,850
Full details →What's included in all programmes
Every programme comes with full managed enrolment and end-to-end visa support — not just a school place.
Managed Enrolment
We select the right school or centre for your goals, handle the application, and confirm your place.
Visa Document Package
We prepare and review every required document before your consulate appointment.
English & Russian Support
All guidance available in English and Russian — at every step, from first call to TIE card.
NIE/TIE Guidance
Appointment booking support and step-by-step guidance for your first residency card after arrival.
How enrolment works
Book a free call
Tell us your language level, goals, and target start date. We'll tell you which programme and track fits best.
We handle enrolment
School or centre selection, enrolment confirmation, and your complete student visa document package — all prepared for you.
Arrive and settle
We guide you through NIE/TIE appointment booking and your first practical steps in Barcelona after arrival.
Common questions
Can I work in Spain on a language-course student visa?
Language-course student visas do not include automatic work authorisation. A separate application at Extranjería is required — you need a job contract or offer from an employer. If work rights from day one are important to you, the Grado Superior pathway includes them automatically.
Does the Grado Superior include work authorisation automatically?
Yes. Students on a Grado Superior student permit can work legally without any additional application — the permit itself includes work authorisation. In the second year, afternoon schedules allow students to work during mornings.
What is the refund policy if my visa is denied?
Language course: full refund minus the €350 enrolment fee upon official consulate denial. Grado Superior: full refund minus the €500 enrolment fee. Each case is reviewed individually based on the consulate's written decision.
Can I pay for Grado Superior in instalments?
Yes — all Grado Superior tracks offer a two-instalment option. The first payment activates enrolment and triggers visa document issuance. The second payment is due before the second year of the Grado Superior begins.
When do courses start?
Spanish/Catalan intensive: new intakes at the start of each month. Up to B2: three intakes/year — Jan–Feb, Jun–Jul, Sep–Nov. Grado Superior: 3-year track starts September; 2.5-year starts January–February; 2-year has specific dates confirmed on enquiry.
Can I change from a tourist visa to a student visa without leaving Spain?
Yes — but only when enrolling in the Grado Superior. It is the only pathway that permits this status change from within Spain. Requirements: minimum 60 days remaining on your tourist stay, application submitted within the first 30 days of arrival.
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