Amerispan- Learn Spanish in Barcelona

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: New classes begin each month

Description: Barcelona, a city of 2 million, is literally bursting with art and culture. The colorful and intricate architecture created by the world famous Gaudy, the Gothic Neighborhood, and the pedestrian street 'Las Ramblas' make this city a traveler and art lover's paradise. Known as Spain's second capital and host of the 1992 summer Olympics, Barcelona is a modern metropolis and cultural mecca. Located on the Mediterranean coast with mountains rising up behind it, Barcelona is the gateway from Spain to the rest of Europe. Both beach and ski resorts are within easy access.

Located in the center of the city, our partner school is a three minute walk from Rambla Catalunya and the Plaza Catalunya.

School Facilities: Newly renovated building with 54 classrooms, various terraces, cafeteria, 25 computers for students to use, library and video room. The building is wheelchair accessible and equipped with airconditioning. The school is very centrally located; close to the University (Universitat), only a 10 minute walk from the Plaza de Catalunya. It is 25 minute bus ride to a swimming beach, and 1.5 hours to the ski slope La Molina. Capacity is 500 students/day.

Participants: Mostly form Europe, US and Japan. Wide age range.

Accreditation Memberships: Member of FIYTO, BELTA, NAFSA, ALTO, UNION LATINA, AEEM, AMACFE & AECAE. Qualified by the CEELE (Certificate of teaching of Spanish as a foreign language). Accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish CSN and the German BILDUNGSURLAUB. Approved for academic credit by several US Institutions including Brookhaven College.

Highlights: From its dazzling beaches to its ancient castles, Spain is a country as diverse as the cultures which have influenced its art, architecture, music and lifestyle. It is a land where cathedrals and castles are interspersed with skyscrapers, where modern rock mixes with flamenco guitar and night clubs compete with cozy 'tapas' bars. Spain offers some of the world's most famous museums, resorts, and festivals, making it a unique and enchanting destination.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up in Barcelona
- Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
- Dorm instead of host family
- One-on-one classes
- Private room upgrade

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages. We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program. Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.

Year Founded: 1993