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Destination

Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city, with a population of about 4 million people, and is located on the world famous Mediterranean coast. It is located in the heart of the autonomous region of Cataluña, which is one of the richest and most modern in Spain. Always a city of cutting edge fashion and architecture, Barcelona will continually amaze you are you discover new streets and cafés.

Barcelona successfully combines antiquity with modern style. The city is full of famous places of interest such as the "El Barrio Gótico", "Las Ramblas", "La Plaza de Catalunya", "The Olympic port", "Picasso Museum" and the "Miró Foundation". Through living in Barcelona, you will discover and admire the work of the world-famous architect, Antonio Gaudi, who created stunning buildings, such as Park Güell’s "La Pedrera" or "La Sagrada Família". Visitors also enjoy the white beaches, great scenery, culture and nightlife, making Barcelona one of the most popular cities in Spain.

This endlessly moving city surprises with each visit: the image of its landmark, forever unfinished, Sagrada Família. The capital of Catalonia, with an attractive coastline, has preserved the rich heritage of its magnificent Gothic and modernist symbol of the glorious past Catalan. Just as when it was the capital of a vast Mediterranean empire, Barcelona is once again the great attraction of southern Europe. Architecture, art, design and fashion, all areas where image is a cultural treasure, as evidenced by the slogan posted everywhere since 1990: Barcelona, posa’t guapa! ("Barcelona, make yourself beautiful!").

School

Enforex Barcelona is located only a 5 minute walk from "Las Ramblas", one of the most emblematic boulevards of Spain. There are also 7 bus lines that travel to the school from the most important areas of the city.

The school is located in a magnificent, ancient building more than 100 years old, which has been fully restored to meet the needs of a modern institution. We offer a large common room with refreshments and coffee machine, a study hall equipped with Internet access, as well as a reading room and a well-equipped literature library and video library. Classrooms are also equipped with audio-visual equipment.

Activities and Excursions

In addition to the events offered by the city and its surroundings, the school organises a variety of activities such as:

• Afternoon Excursions & Activities
  Picasso Museum, Modernistic Way, La Sagrada Familia, "El Barrio Gotico", Antoni Gaudi’s Artistic Legacy, Montjuic Castle, Park Güell, Cathedral, Olympic area, Pueblo Español, "El Tibidabo", Museum of Modern Art, City Tour, Water parks, Miro’ Foundation
• Full-Day and Weekend Trips
  Sitges, Dalí Museum of Figueras, Poblet, Vic, Tarragona, Montserrat Mountain, Núria Valley, Tortosa, Girona, Sant Cugat

Courses

Class sizes are small, generally with a maximum of 9 participants and an average of 6. We accept students of every ability level, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. Courses begin every Monday. Our programmes combine different teaching techniques, centreed on a communicative approach in order to reach every kind of learner.

We offer three basic programmes in our catalog:

• Semi-intensive, Intensive or Extra-intensive Spanish courses
  Semi-intensive courses consist of 20 Spanish lessons (of 55 minutes each).
  Intensive courses are composed of one Semi-intensive course plus 5 Spanish culture and civilization workshops (see below).
  Extra-intensive courses consist of 25 Spanish lessons plus 5 Spanish culture and civilization workshops (see below).
  
• DELE Exam Preparation
  The DELE (Diploma for Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the only official certificate for foreign students recognized by the Instituto Cervantes. This certificate is an invaluable asset for students who wish to study at a Spanish university or would like to work in a Spanish-speaking country.
  
  This course is designed to prepare you to pass the DELE exam at any of its 3 levels.
  
• One-on-One Spanish
  This option, which we offer only in conjunction with our other courses, is designed to allow students to work privately with a teacher on their own specific weakness and strengths. This is without a doubt the fastest way to learn Spanish.
  
  

Each lesson is 55 minutes in length.

Cultural Workshops

We believe that learning Spanish involves more than grammar or conversation lessons and that a strong understanding of Spanish culture is essential to communication in the language. Our afternoon cultural workshops are not only intended to serve as opportunities for students to practice their Spanish, but also as ways to learn the basics of Spanish history, art, and mass communication. The four workshops we offer are:

• Spanish Radio: In this workshop, students produce their own radio programme based on national and international newscasts. The class requires students to listen to, collect and summarize information from Spanish broadcast media.
• Press Workshop: In this workshop, students produce their own newspaper/magazine based on news, cultural events, popular traditions. The class requires students to conduct research in Spanish print media, as well as interview locals.
• Drama Workshop: Here, students learn and perform extracts from well-known Spanish plays. In addition to the obvious cultural education that this workshop provides, it also aids students in learning to express themselves quickly in idiomatic terms
• History, Literature, and Art: In this workshop, students learn to analyze some of Spain’s most famous writers and artists reflecting Spanish history. Students will also discover Spanish customs, gastronomy and popular events.

Accommodation

We offer accommodation in:

• Host Family:
  Probably one of the most effective ways to practice your language skills outside of class is to stay with a host family. Host families also offer an opportunity to experience Spanish culture firsthand and really get to know the country. Our host families provide bed linens, blankets and either half or full-board (2 or 3 meals a day) depending on student’s request. Students share a room with one other person.

• Student Residence:
  Student residences offer dormitory-style living for students who wish to have a more independent lifestyle. Private rooms or rooms shared with up to 2 people are available and half or full-board (2 or 3 meals a day) is provided depending on the student’s request.

• Shared Apartment:
  Apartments are made up of 3 to 6 rooms and include all comforts to ensure a pleasant stay: well-equipped kitchen, TV, washing machine, bathroom etc. Linens are provided and amenities (water, heat, electricity) are included. It is possible to request a private bathroom at an elevated price. A deposit of 100 € will be required (cash or credit card) to obtain the keys. Apartments are located in close proximity to shops and restaurants.

Accommodation is available the Sunday before the start of classes until after the end of class the following Saturday.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Courses begin on Mondays and end Sundays, year-round.

The DELE exam preparation courses begin:

• 4 weeks from 30/04, 30/07, 15/10.
• DELE exams 25/05, 24/08, 9/11.

Holidays: 01/01, 06/01, 7/03, 06/04, 25/04, 1/05, 13/06, 24/06, 15/08, 24/09, 12/10, 1/11, 6/12, 8/12, 25/12, 26/12.

These dates can be subject to modifications. Please contact us for more information.

Course prices can be found in the table above. Our prices include accommodation and are detailed for each type of accommodation (host family, residence, apartment).
Prices include:

• The chosen course programme
  
• The chosen accommodation with or without meals as chosen
  
• All administrative and enrolment fees
  
  

Prices do not include:

• Transportation to the destination
• Academic materials (to be paid at the destination)
• Exam fees (120-200€)
• Public transport

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival airport: Barcelona (BCN)
  

An (optional) transfer is available between airport and accommodation - see price table.

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. This must be made clear at the moment of enrolment.

If you intend to book your own flight, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the Saturday following its end.

Visa Information

EU residents do not normally need a Visa to enter Spain.

Citizens of other countries, such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, etc, can stay in Spain without a Visa for up to 3 months.

If you intend to stay for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (type D) before arriving.

Students coming from such countries must acquaint themselves with the visa application procedures involved at their local Spanish Embassy or Consulate.