Course overview
Our Long-term Spanish courses are a great option if you want to learn Spanish and enjoy living in Barcelona for a longer period of time. These courses meet the requirements to apply for a student visa in Spain.
In our Long-term Accelerated Spanish program, you’ll study 20 hours of Spanish each week and cover up to 6 levels of the CASA program. Classes are 4 hours each day, Monday through Friday, from 9h – 13h. Class is divided into two blocks, one teacher for each half, with a small break in the middle. This gives you time to cover all aspects of Spanish language learning each day: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. You’ll also have the option to include the DELE exam preparation course in packages from 36 weeks and more.
This program is intended for those who would like to take advantage of their time in Barcelona and fully commit to learning as much Spanish as possible. No other program delivers the same results or will increase your level or Spanish faster than the Accelerated Spanish program at Speakeasy.
What is included in this course?
- 20hr per week Intensive Spanish Course
- DELE exam preparation course (36 weeks or more)
- Some weeks of holidays (depending on the length of your course, see below for details)
- Documents required for student visa application
- All books required throughout course
- Registration fee
Holiday weeks per course package
- 24 weeks – 22 weeks of class, 2 weeks of holidays
- 30 weeks – 26 weeks of class, 4 weeks of holidays
- 36 weeks – 30 weeks of class, 6 weeks of holidays
- 42 weeks – 36 weeks of class, 6 weeks of holidays
- 48 weeks – 40 weeks of class, 8 weeks of holidays
Course start dates
If you already have some basic knowledge of Spanish or have a more advanced level, you can start any Monday. If you are a complete beginner, new courses start every other Monday throughout the year.
Upcoming start dates (next 3 months) for this course:
- 19 June 2023
- 3 July 2023
- 17 July 2023
- 31 July 2023
- 14 August 2023
- 28 August 2023
Course and pricing options
The following are the pricing options currently available for this course.
- 24 weeks €2940
- 30 weeks €3465
- 36 weeks €3990
- 42 weeks €4725
- 48 weeks €5198
Registration and materials
All costs are included in the course costs — there are no additional costs for this course.
Course progression
We know you want to make progress as quickly as possible! The table below will show you how long it takes to pass each level when you are studying this course.
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.1 | A2.2 | B1.1 | B1.2 | B1.3 | B2.1 | B2.2 | C1.1 | C1.2 | C2.1 | C2.2 | |
| 20h/weekIntensive | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks |
Visa
If you will be applying for a student visa application with your course at Speakeasy we will help you with the entire visa application process. All long-term course packages include all necessary application documents that you will need from the school. We have years of experience helping non-EU citizens to obtain their long-term student visas. We know it can be quite daunting and complex but you can take comfort in the fact that we will be there for you each step of the way.
Accommodation
Speakeasy is happy to offer you a selection of accommodation types if you need help finding a home away from home during your stay in Barcelona. Options include a room in a shared private apartment, host family, full private apartment or a room in a student residence. Most of our apartments, families and residences are located within 20 minutes from the school and the city center by public transport.
Insurance
In addition to the comfort of knowing that you will be fully covered throughout your stay in Spain, many student visas require students to be covered with comprehensive medical insurance. If you plan to stay in Spain for more than 180 days and you need a long-term student visa (type D), you must have insurance with full coverage of medical services in Spain.
Reviews
The whole experience at Speakeasy is great. My booking with Kenny was very easy and he did great with providing me the courses that I need to improve my level in Spanish. The reception in general is very friendly and helpful, same as the whole staff. I had various courses at Speakeasy (Intensive course, conversation class and business class) and every class I attended was fun and improved my Spanish. The teachers I had are very experienced, take care of each student and lead the classes in a fun way with a focus on a good atmosphere for learning. I would like to highlight the activities organized by Lina. They were my absolute favorites no matter what. We had great nights discovering famous bars or playing volleyball on the beach. The activities were really great to meet new people from all over the world while improving your Spanish. I would like to return to Speakeasy next year for more courses and would recommend Speakeasy in every way possible!
FAQs
- Does living with a host family include meals?
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You have the option to choose a stay with no meals, with breakfast only or with half board (breakfast and dinner).
- Do I have to pay for the course fee upfront in full?
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Yes, the payment for the course must be in full and in paid in advance.This way your spot for the duration of the whole course will be reserved. It is also a requirement by the embassy if you are applying for a student visa.
- Can I do a trial class?
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We do not offer trial classes due to class planning and organization. You can, however, enrol in one week of class to see if it is the right fit for you and then prolong your booking if you choose to do so. If the level or type of course doesn’t suit you, we are always happy to switch you to a higher or lower level or different timetable.