Language study trip to Barcelona
Situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Montjuïc hills, Barcelona is a multicultural city boasting a rich architectural and cultural heritage, where the works of Antoni Gaudí and his Art Nouveau style blend beautifully with the medieval architecture of the Gothic Quarter.
From the famous Ramblas, the picturesque Boqueria market, Gaudí’s colourful Park Güell, the stunning Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Miró Foundation and the FC Barcelona stadium, a language study trip to Barcelona is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
- Accommodation located in the city centre and near the beach
- Numerous organised activities
- Option to choose a sports programme
- 60% international students and 40% Spanish students (Barcelona Centro)
- 80% international students and 20% Spanish students (Barcelona Beach)
- 24-hour supervision
Barcelona Beach (ages 5–13)
The camp is located just a few minutes from the heart of Barcelona, in Castelldefels, which boasts over 5 kilometres of fine sandy beaches. It is situated by the sea, between the Mediterranean and the landscapes of the Garraf Natural Park. The site is divided into two parts:a residencewhere the students stay and a schoolwhere they attend classes. An ideal location for asafe and secure stay.
Facilities:
- Capacity: 180 students
- Modern building on a university campus
- Music room
- Relaxation areas and lounge with TV
- Terrace opening onto the garden
- Sports facilities, basketball court, gym
Barcelona Centro (14–18 years)
Its prime location in the heart of the city, in the famous Gracia district, just a short walk from famous streets such as Passeig de Gracia and Diagonal, allows students to explore the most attractive parts of Barcelona on foot and enjoy an unforgettable summer in the company of a large number of international students.
Facilities:
- Capacity: 105 students
- Modern building in the city centre
- Sports facilities (gym)
- Leisure areas (solarium, games room, home cinema)
Spanish courses
20 Spanish lessons per week
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: 16 (average 8)
- Placement test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Teachers are qualified to teach their native language to non-native speakers
- Levels offered: false beginner (A1) to advanced (C2)
Activities included: alongside language lessons, students take part in a comprehensive programmeof cultural, sporting and leisure activities. During activities, students are grouped by age: 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.
Examples of possible activities:
- Cultural, recreational and sporting activities every afternoon: beach games, treasure hunts, a visit to the famous Park Güell, a trip to the Tibidabo amusement park or the Poble Espanyol site, etc.
- 1 day trip every 2 weeks: Tarragona, the Roman city, Sitges, etc.
- Evenings: disco, fancy dress party, pyjama party, beach barbecue, etc.
Below is an example of a daily schedule (provided for illustrative purposes only and subject to change):
Options at extra cost ( one option per 2-week stay, of your choice)
- Football: 16 sessions (Barcelona Beach only)
- Tennis: 12 sessions
- Water sports: 12 sessions – sailing on Optimists (under 12s), windsurfing (13+), canoeing, kayaking
Notes:
- 1 session = 45 minutes
- In the event of bad weather preventing sailing or the practice of any other water sport, the instructors will organise activities at the sailing school or on the beach. No refunds will therefore be given due to bad weather.
- Some optional activities may not be compatible with other activities taking place at the camp. This is because the timetables for lessons and activities may overlap.
- Once the holiday camp has started, it will not be possible to cancel or sign up for optional activities.
- If a sport fails to attract the minimum required number of three participants, another sport scheduled for the same dates will be offered.
Features:
- Twin rooms with air conditioning
- Toilets and bathroom in each room
- Full board
- Residence on the UPC university campus
- Capacity: 180 students
- Location: in a residential area with large green spaces and the beach. The city centre is easily accessible by public transport (metro)
- Laundry service: once every fortnight (to facilitate this service, your child must bring a laundry bag and their clothes must be labelled)
Features:
- Twin and single rooms (at an additional cost)
- Toilets and bathrooms in every room
- Wi-Fi
- Sun terrace, games room, cinema room
- Full board
- On-campus accommodation
- Capacity: 105 students
- Location: right in the town centre and a short walk from the beach
- Laundry service: once every fortnight (to facilitate this service, your child must bring a laundry bag and their clothes must be labelled)
Travel
Arrival day: Sunday
Departure day: Saturday
Arrival station or airports:
- Barcelona airport, railway station or coach station: return transfer available at extra cost
Please note: do not book your travel ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Permission to go out (from 15 years old)
Young people aged15 or over who have parental permissionare allowed to go out in the evening until 10.30 pm unaccompanied by an adult, up tothree timespertwo-week session. The days on which young people are permitted to go out are set by the centre director.Young peopleunder the age of 15,orthose aged 15 and over without parental permission, are under no circumstances permitted to leave the campus. The course programme and various activities are designed to keep them fully occupied.
Visa information
Do you need a visa to take part in this programme? For further information on this, please visit our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone if you would like further information.
Dates & Prices 2026
Dates 2026
2-week stays:
- 5 July – 18 July
- 19 July – 1 August
- 2 August – 15 August
- 16/08 – 29/08 (Barcelona Centro only)
1-week stays:
- 2 August – 8 August
- 9 August – 15 August
- 16/08 – 22/08
- 23/08 – 29/08 (Barcelona Centro only)
3-week stays available on request.
Prices for 2026
All taxes and booking fees included
| Prices include course, residential accommodation, full-board & activities | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Prices |
| 1 week | € 1.385 |
| 2 weeks | € 2.410 |
| 4 weeks | € 4.610 |
| Extra week | € 1.185 |
| Sport option - per 2 weeks | |
| Tennis (12 lessons / 2 weeks) | € 290 |
| Water sports (8 lessons / 2 weeks) | € 350 |
| Football (Soccer) (16 lessons / 2 weeks) | € 290 |
| Other fees | |
| Transfer from Barcelona airport or station (one way) | € 95 |
| Extra night (on request only) | € 95 |
| Optional uniform (5 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 baseball cap) | € 130 |
The above prices include:
- Lessons (20 lessons per week)
- Accommodation in halls of residence
- Full board
- Teaching materials
- Sports and cultural activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
- All school taxes and administrative fees
Not included:
- Travel to and from Barcelona
- Return transfer from Barcelona airport, bus station or railway station
- Sports activities
- Optional insurance
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