Long-term Courses

Elevate your language learning with a long-term Spanish course in Barcelona

Our long-term Spanish courses in Barcelona offer more than just language learning: they provide a transformative experience. Whether you're a young graduate looking to study abroad or a seasoned professional aiming to advance your career, Speakeasy BCN is your gateway to learning Spanish in the vibrant Catalan capital of Barcelona.

As an accredited Spanish language school, a course at Speakeasy BCN allows international students to apply for a student visa.  Beyond the classroom, you'll get to explore Barcelona and experience its rich history, stunning architecture and lively atmosphere. And with consistent, dedicated Spanish language study, you'll achieve fluency fast. You also have the option to prepare for Spanish exams and get official qualifications for your professional or academic goals.

All of our programs meet the 20-hour-per-week requirement for the student visa and offer a variety of schedules and learning formats. Whether you're looking for accelerated progress, a balanced schedule, a later start, or maximum flexibility, we have an option to match your lifestyle and goals. See below a comparison of our four long-term programs.

Accelerated Spanish 20h Long-Term Course

Morning Schedule · Fastest Progress · Flexible Holidays

If you're looking to learn as much Spanish as possible during your time in Spain, this is the course for you. Our most intensive and popular program, the Accelerated 20h Long-Term Course offers rapid progress through structured morning group classes.

You’ll complete a level every two weeks and can cover up to six levels of the CASA program over the course of the year.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 13:00

• Two teaching blocks with a short break in between

Program length: 24 to 52 weeks
Holidays: Flexible — choose your own weeks off
DELE preparation: Included with bookings of 36+ weeks

What’s included:

• 20h/week intensive Spanish classes

• DELE exam preparation (36+ weeks)

• Flexible holiday weeks (based on course length)

• All books and registration fee

• Visa application documents

Immersive Spanish 20h Long-Term Course

Balanced Pace · Reinforcement Workshops· Flexible Holidays

The Immersive 20h Long-Term Course offers a structured learning path with extra support through daily Spanish reinforcement workshops. It’s perfect for students who want a more balanced schedule and time to deepen their understanding through practical activities.

Schedule:

• Spanish Classes: Monday to Friday, 13:30 – 15:30

• Spanish Reinforcement Workshops: Monday to Friday, 15:30 – 17:30

Workshops cover real-life language topics such as pronunciation, daily vocabulary, and cultural immersion. After the first 12 weeks (A1 to A2), the focus shifts to Conversation and Culture sessions from level B1 onward.

Program length: 24 to 52 weeks
Holidays: Flexible — choose your own weeks off

What’s included:

• 10h/week Spanish classes

• 10h/week Spanish reinforcement workshops

• Flexible holiday weeks (based on course length)

• All books and registration fee

• Visa application documents

Afternoon Immersive Spanish 20h Long-Term Course

Afternoon Schedule · 1-Year Fixed Program · Excellent Value

This program offers the same immersive format as our midday course, but with a later schedule and fixed calendar. It’s a smart choice for students who are committed to a full year and prefer a structured yet relaxed afternoon rhythm.

Schedule:

• Spanish Reinforcement Workshops: Monday to Friday, 15:30 – 17:30

• Spanish Classes: Monday to Friday, 17:30 – 19:30

Workshops cover topics like pronunciation, vocabulary, listening through media, and practical grammar. From level B1 onward, they shift to Conversation and Culture sessions.

Program length: 52 weeks (fixed)
Holidays: Set by the school in August and December

What’s included:

• 10h/week Spanish classes

• 10h/week Spanish reinforcement workshops

• All books and registration fee

• Visa application documents

Evening Spanish 20h Long-Term Course

Evening Schedule · 1-Year Fixed Program · Relaxed pace

Designed for students with daytime commitments like work or university, the Evening 20h Long-Term Spanish Course offers evening classes paired with engaging support sessions throughout the week. It’s our most economical long-term program and provides a flexible path to immersion.

Schedule:

• Evening Spanish Classes: 2 days/week (Mon & Wed or Tue & Thu), 18:00 – 20:00

• Spanish Reinforcement Workshops: Monday to Friday, 15:30 – 17:30

• Ludoteca: Monday to Friday, 14:30 – 15:30

Ludoteca is a playful, teacher-guided session that uses games and media to build vocabulary, fluency, and confidence in a relaxed group setting.

Spanish reinforcement workshops cover rotating topics such as pronunciation, daily vocabulary, listening skills, and practical grammar, offering additional practice beyond the structured class time.

Program length: 52 weeks (fixed)
Holidays: Set by the school in August and December

What’s included:

• 4h/week evening Spanish classes

• 10h/week Spanish reinforcement workshops

• 5h/week Ludoteca sessions

• All books and registration fee

• Visa application documents

All Long-Term Courses Include:

• A 20h/week visa-eligible course structure

• Official documentation for your Spanish student visa

• All course books and learning materials

• Access to social and cultural activities

• Ongoing support from our student services team

Why take a long-term Spanish course in Barcelona with Speakeasy BCN?

Speakeasy BCN is focused on creating the perfect environment for you to master Spanish. 

Our Spanish classes are small (maximum 8-13 students) so you never feel left behind. We’re also the only school to introduce  ‘mini levels’ between each stage of the CEFR framework, and we assess your Spanish and place you among students of the same ability.

Each long-term Spanish course has a ‘rolling admissions’ policy, so you can start learning from the week you arrive. 

We believe in the philosophy of learning Spanish through immersion. This is why our school is in the heart of Barcelona, on the edge of the world-famous Gothic Quarter. We’re the only Spanish language school in Barcelona with dedicated activity coordinators to help you explore the city every week and practice what you’re studying.