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    Student Visa    ·    Spanish & Catalan    ·    Collab with UNED

    Student Visa · CSpanish & Catalan · Collab with UNED

    UNIVERSITY ACCESS —

    Your acces to

    Spanish public university.

    Spanish/Catalan B2+ plus course combining 20h of language with university preparation (PCE) for access to Spanish public universities.

    DATES

    start sep-oct
    end may-jul

    9 or 12 months

    INTENSITY

    20h
    per week

    Lesson: 55 min

    SOUNDS GREAT

    DIFFERENT PATHS —

    Three paths

    to university.

    Three entry points based on your Spanish or Catalan level. All end with preparation for the PCE/UNEDasiss exams to access Spanish public universities.

    + plus

    The “plus” means 2 PCE online subjects included in the programme (1.5h each). This is the university preparation you need to access Spanish public universities via UNEDasiss.

    STARTING FROM ZERO

    Foundation Track

    SPANISH/CATALAN B2+ PLUS

    9 OR 12 MONTHS · A1 → UNIV.

    PHASE 1 · LANGUAGE

    20h/week of Spanish or Catalan A1 → A2 → B1 including academic vocabulary.

    PHASE 2 · B2+ PLUS

    20h/week of B2+ including History, Literature and SIELE/DELE.

    Aside: 2 PCE online + mock exams.

    YOU ALREADY HAVE B2

    Foundation Track

    SPANISH/CATALAN B2+ PLUS

    9 OR 12 MONTHS · B2 → UNIV.

    PHASE 1 · 1ST SEMESTER

    20h/week of B2+ including core workshops and SIELE/DELE. Aside: 1 PCE online · Mathematics.

    PHASE 2 · 2ND SEMESTER

    Continues B2+ plus.

    Aside: 2 PCE online to choose + mock exams.

    LONG PROGRAMME FROM ZERO

    Bridge Track

    FULL PATHWAY

    20 OR 22 MONTHS · A1 → UNIV.

    PHASE 1 · LANGUAGE

    20h/week of Spanish or Catalan up to B1.

    PHASE 2 · ADVANCED

    B2+ plus including workshops.

    Aside: 1 PCE · Mathematics.

    PHASE 2 · UNIVERSITY

    Aside: 2 PCE online to choose + mock exams.

    WHAT YOU STUDY —

    Inside the

    programme.

    • 20h/week in-person language classes
    • PCE online subjects included
    • Mock exams and exam strategy
    • Registration fee included
    • Arrive at the exam date with time to spare
    • Extra language reinforcement and core subjects
    • 2 academic consultations and university guidance
    • Materials and official certificate on completion

    Foundation Track

    SPANISH/CATALAN B2+ PLUS

    LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
    SPANISH HISTORY
    SIELE / DELE
    ACADEMIC WRITING

    PCE subjects

    ONLINE · TO CHOOSE

    MATHS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
    MATHEMATICS
    BIOLOGY
    CHEMISTRY
    PHYSICS

    ALSO ONLINE —

    Start from

    your country.

    Not ready to move yet? You can begin the programme online or prepare the language before arriving so you can join a more advanced track from day one.
    VISA-SECURED BOOKING

    Sí o sí

    Start online from your country while your visa is being processed. Initial payment to secure your place, rest on arrival.

    100% ONLINE · SELECTIVIDAD

    UP Online

    Take the full university preparation programme remotely. Same academic quality, live classes, official certificate included.

    LANGUAGE ONLINE · A1 → B1

    Spanish Pathway

    Arrive in Barcelona at a higher level. Connect live to classes with a group and teacher. Progress from your country and join the Advance Track sooner.

    BCNLIP UP —

    University pathways

    programs.

    BCNLIP UP prepares international students to access public universities in Spain through a complete academic pathway designed for success. With the support of an expert teaching team, students prepare the subjects they need for university entrance exams while receiving personalized guidance throughout the entire process.
    Studying at a public university in Spain is a unique opportunity: students can access high-quality higher education in one of Europe’s most attractive academic destinations, with tuition fees that are much more affordable than in many other countries.

    At BCNLIP UP, we do more than prepare students for exams. We guide them step by step, from academic planning and subject selection to degree recognition, university applications and administrative support. Our goal is to help each student build a clear, realistic and successful path toward university studies in Spain.

    ADDITIONAL SERVICES —

    Everything else

    sorted.

    BCNLIP Apartments

    Our own apartments 5 minutes from the school. Single or double rooms, recently refurbished. The easiest way to land in Barcelona.

    • WiFi and utilities included
    • Cleaning of common areas
    • Sheets and basic equipment
    • Balcony in exterior rooms
    • 5 minutes from school

    Visa, insurance & more

    Legal support throughout the visa process and health insurance for your stay. Years of experience handling paperwork for international students.

    • Health insurance for Spain
    • Visa process guidance
    • Administrative management
    • Documentation in 48h
    • Experience with 50+ nationalities

    WHO WE ARE —

    Your trusted school in

    Barcelona

    20h

    FLEXIBLE

    A 20-hour weekly language program that can be expanded with additional subjects or extended according to each student’s academic goals.

    B2+

    LANGUAGE LEVEL

    Included. Not optional extras. Beaches, rooftops, coast trips, neighbourhoods.

    GUIDANCE

    The mix of people is part of the experience. You’ll make friends from everywhere.

    SPECIALISTS

    Experienced teachers and preparation specialists for university access in Spain.

    EXAM PREP

    Students prepare the subjects they need and take mock exams to build confidence before university access exams.

    UNED

    OFFICIAL PARTNER

    In collaboration with UNED. Official PCE centre for exam registration and preparation.

    ALSO AT BCN LIP —

    Other

    options

    Same school, same quality. Come for a week or a few months, and if you fall in love with Barcelona, you know where to find us.

    General Spanish (A1–C2)​

    4h or 8h/week. Morning, midday or evening. Flexible start dates all year.

    Short stays

    Summer programme. Courses available from 1 to 8 months.

    Language programs

    9 or 12 months. Full immersion with student visa stay.

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