Description

Our is School is located on a main street, in the center of Barcelona in "El Barrio Gothico" beside the Cathedral and only a 5 minute walk from the well known "Las Ramblas" district a wonderful, vibrant part of the city where street vendors and performers vie for your attention.

The "Las Ramblas" district: is a tree-lined pedestrian thoroughfare which runs from Plaza Catalunya to Barcelona's port district and is a major attraction.

It's called Las Ramblas because it consists of five different Ramblas or boulevards one after the other. A casual walk down Las Ramblas is a must for all tourists. It's a wonderful, vibrant part of the city where street vendors and performers vie for your attention.

On a typical stroll you might encounter spray paint artists doing spacey works or Flamenco dancers performing or a lone guitarist busking. On Las Ramblas there are many kiosks selling magazines, maps guidebooks, as well as an open pet market with exotic birds, lizards, and other animals.

Highlights

Barcelona is located in the Northeast of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula. A city of 2 million people, Barcelona is Spain's second largest city.

It is also the Capital of the Catalonian Region where two official languages are spoken: Catalan and Spanish.

The city offers a wide variety of colorful and intricate architecture created by the world famous Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, and the pedestrian street "Las Ramblas" make this city a traveler and art lover's paradise.

Its history is beautifully reflected in the famous "Barrio Gótico", the old town district known as the Gothic Quarter for the treasures house of Gothic monuments found there. It is the site of both historic monuments and modern institutions.

It is also the Mecca of Spain for modern art and theatre lovers. Students can admire the work of Picasso, Miró and visit the famous "Sagrada Familia".

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2 weeks from 1,130

Program Fees Include:

Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
or
Intensive: 6 Lessons daily (30 lessons per week)

* Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course.
* Teaching materials and instructional documents.
* Choice of accommodation and meals
* Maximum class size: 10 students.
* Cultural and social activities
* Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Approx. 3 -5 Business Days

Languages Abroad's Mission Statement

We offer language immersion in many different cities and countries. Each year over 35,000 students of all ages travel with us and our various specialized divisions. Our programs are designed to give students from around the world the unique experience of LIVING and LEARNING a language in a foreign country. We offer undergraduate academic credit, teen summer camps, add on adventures, programs for mature adults and much more.