Directo al B2 — Up to B2 Intensive
Fastest structured route to B2 · Instituto Cervantes accredited · 3 intakes/year
Directo al B2 — Up to B2 Intensive
If reaching B2 in the shortest possible time is your goal, this is the programme. Intensive, highly structured, academic and professional in focus — ideal if you're heading to university, a Grado Superior, or a professional environment in Spain. Instituto Cervantes accredited.
Programme structure
Monday–Thursday (16h): 4 hours per day · same schedule throughout the term · includes guided self-study / tutoring
Friday (4h): Tutoring + activities (outings, events, talks — varies by term)
Schedules: Typically mornings (9:00) or midday (13:00) · may vary by intake
Total: 20 hours/week (55-minute teaching hours)
Enrolment: Open year-round, subject to availability
Start dates (3 intakes/year)
- January – February
- June – July
- September – November
Levels & duration
- Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2
- Per level: ~4–5 months (depending on intake)
- 12-month enrolment: Continues into C1 content to complete the year
Certification
Students receive an official certificate of achievement. BCNLIP is an Instituto Cervantes accredited centre. 80% in-person attendance is required for the visa-valid completion certificate. A hybrid format is available — online attendance is accepted only for a short, justified period.
Pricing — Visa Track
| Duration | Total | Breakdown | Visa type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 months | €2,850 | €2,500 course + €350 enrolment | Estancia por estudios |
| 12 months (→ C1) | €3,250 | €2,900 course + €350 enrolment | Estancia por estudios |
The €350 enrolment fee covers the first textbook, administrative processing, document issuance, and place reservation. Non-refundable. A portion of your payment supports the BCNLIP Educational Foundation, which provides courses for people at risk of social exclusion.
Available discounts
- −€150Early payment: pay within 24 hours of receiving the proforma invoice.
- Ready to Go1-year course at €3,000 when full payment is made within 1 week of receiving the proforma.
- Combined24h early payment + Ready to Go (1-year only): €2,850 total.
Refund policy
In case of official visa denial, the course amount (minus the €350 enrolment fee) is refunded upon document review.
Work authorisation — important
A language-course student visa does NOT include automatic work authorisation. A separate Extranjería application is required to work legally. If work rights from day one are a priority, see the Grado Superior pathway.
Up to B2 vs. Spanish Intensive — what's the difference?
Both programmes run 20h/week and qualify for the Spanish student visa. The difference is in focus and experience.
| Up to B2 / Directo al B2 | Spanish Intensive (Immersion Cultural) | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Academic, exam/goal-oriented — reach B2 as efficiently as possible | General Spanish + real-life cultural immersion in Barcelona |
| Best for | University access, Grado Superior prep, career-focused learners | Students who want to experience Barcelona life while learning |
| Pace | Fast, intensive, structured around a demanding manual | Steady, experiential — learn in class, then use it in the city |
| Fridays | Tutoring + occasional activities | Cultural activities — cinema, flamenco, city routes, workshops |
| Intakes | 3 per year (Jan–Feb, Jun–Jul, Sep–Nov) | Monthly intake, year-round |
| Structure | Straight progression toward B2 (→ C1 with 12-month enrolment) | "Stages" concept — each level tied to a stage of Barcelona integration |
| Pricing | Identical for equivalent durations | |
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