Semester Abroad in Barcelona with BIC
Location
Spain: Barcelona
Description
The BIC semester program offers students worldwide the chance to become members of our student body, earn college credits for courses taught in English, participate in all sorts of activities and excursions and, last but certainly not least, improve their Spanish by leaps and bounds with our Intensive Spanish Language Courses.
As a Semester Abroad students you will likely take an Intensive Spanish Course along with three or four electives, for a total of between 12 and 15 credits per semester. All courses, whether electives or language intensives, are taught by highly experienced local and international professors holding PhDs in their fields of expertise or Masters Degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. They are experts in their respective fields and serve as excellent sources of information for our international students.
Our Intensive Spanish Course is available at several levels, ranging from Beginner (A1) to Proficient (C2). They use a communicative approach and employ a wide range of materials and techniques while covering all of the essentials: grammar and vocabulary, reading and writing, speaking and listening, etc. These courses are taught in Spanish. Our electives, however, are mostly taught in English and cover a range of topics, including Culture, International Business, History, Art and more.
Highlights
* Superior quality classses taught in English by the very best professors Barcelona has to offer
* Intensive Spanish language classes at all levels
* International campus where students from around the world come together to learn
* A variety of cultural activities within the city
* Weekend excursions to destinations outside of Barcelona
* Common areas for studying or hanging out
* Terraces and cafes on campus where international students socialize, read or simply enjoy the sunshine, including a roof terrace
* Computer access and Wi-Fi throughout the school
* 24-hour student support services