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Long-Term Intensive 20 in Barcelona - Spain
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Long-Term Intensive 20

Long-Term Intensive 20 is our Spanish long-term academic program. The Long-Term Intensive 20 Spanish Program is for those wanting a flexible program that provides language tuition while allowing the full experience of linguistic immersion with extra time to explore the city and culture.

This program consists of 20 group classes each week, which are held generally during the morning in small groups with a maximum of 8 students and an average of 6 students per class. Classes focus on oral expression and comprehension, as well as written communication and interaction; all of which are key components of learning and becoming fluent in a new language.

Following an oral and written placement test that you will complete on your first day at the school, you will be placed in classes that correspond to your correct Spanish level. Classes for every level start every Monday. At the end of the program you will receive a certificate documenting your progress, hours completed, and level of proficiency achieved.



Practical Information
  • Start dates: Any Monday, year round.
  • Lessons of 55 minutes per week: 20 group classes
  • Duration: from 12 to 53 weeks
  • Levels: All levels, from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Superior)
  • Maximum Students per Class: 8 students
  • Average Students per Class: 6 students
  • Hours of the Classes: Mornings (9:00-13:00) or afternoons (15:00-19:00)
  • Prices:
    12 weeks: 2.268 €
    16 weeks: 3.024 €
    20 weeks: 3.780 €
    24 weeks: 3.816 €
    28 weeks: 4.452 €
    32 weeks: 5.088 €
    36 weeks: 5.724 €
    40 weeks: 6.360 €
    44 weeks: 6.996 €
    48 weeks: 7.632 €
    extra week: 159 €
Levels that you can achieve with this course

It varies from person to person, but in general, students complete level A1 in 3 weeks of Intensive classes, A2: 4 weeks, B1: 6 weeks, B2: 8 weeks, C1: 10 weeks and C2: 12 weeks or more.

Long-term programs with holidays
Special packets of Intensive 20 classes + holidays

Price per packet
3 months 12 weeks Intensive 20 + 3 weeks holidays 2268 €
6 months 24 weeks Intensive 20 + 6 weeks holidays 3816 €
9 months 32 weeks Intensive 20 + 8 weeks holidays 5088 €
12 months 40 weeks Intensive 20 + 10 weeks holidays 6360 €

STUDENT VISAS: Before Entering Spain

STEP ONE: MAKE A VISA APPOINTMENT

Contact your local Spanish consulate and make a visa appointment. You can find the Spanish consulate that corresponds to you here.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • You must go to the Spanish consulate that corresponds to where you are a legal resident. In the U.S., for example, your consulate is assigned to you based on the state you live in.
  • Some consulates are busier than others. The first available appointment could be months away, or it could be within a few days. At your appointment you must present official documents provided by us, which we will email to you after sending the acceptance email.
  • The date of your visa appointment is important because once your visa is issued, you must enter the Schengen Area within 90 days. For example, if your visa is issued on October 1, you must enter a country in the Schengen Area before January 1. Often, an ideal time to get a visa appointment is in mid to late September, but it really depends on how long your consulate takes to process student visas. Processing times vary at each consulate and it can take anywhere from a week up to three months.

STEP TWO: GATHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Before your visa appointment you should get all the necessary documents together. You may need to have some documents translated into Spanish by an official translator, while some documents require an Apostille of the Hague. Check with your consulate for specific requirements. If you need documents translated into Spanish, here is a list of official sworn translators (the list is organized by the original language and where the translator is physically located).

The following documents are generally required to obtain a student visa, but you should check with your consulate for specific requirements:

  • Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one empty page for the visa.
  • Visa application form and passport-size photos.
  • An official visa letter certifying admission to our Intensive 20 programme or any of the special packets including Intensive 20 + holidays. (Provided by Cervantes Escuela Internacional after we have accepted your booking)
  • A medical insurance policy covering medical expenses and repatriation in the case of accident or sudden illness for the entire period of the stay in Spain.
  • A letter from a doctor stating that the applicant does not suffer an illness that poses a threat to public health in accordance with international health regulations. This should be on the doctor's or health center's letterhead and stamped.
  • Proof of financial means during your stay. For example, an official bank statement or a notarized letter from your parents accepting financial responsibility for you.
  • A criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of your country of origin or any country in which you have lived for six months or longer during the past five years.
Again, this is a general list of required documents. You should check with your consulate for specific requirements.
STEP THREE: GO TO YOUR VISA APPOINTMENT

Arrive to your appointment early with all your documents and copies prepared.

STEP FOUR: GET YOUR VISA

At your appointment you should ask how your passport and visa will be returned to you, as each consulate works differently.

The busiest time for consulates is the summer, when they process a high volume of visas for students coming to Spain in the fall, so this process could take up to six weeks or more.

Visa FAQ

HOW APPLYING TO THE STUDENT VISA FROM WITHIN SPAIN

If you’re applying from within Spain you have two options:

  1. Get a lawyer. Your lawyer will have an online portal in which they can submit all your documents online, keep up with your application and check for updates.
  2. Do it yourself. You will need to email your nearest Foreigner’s Office (Oficina de Extranjería) and get an appointment. Click here to find the Oficinas de Extranjeria in Barcelona phone and other contact details. Download, fill in and print out the Spain student visa application form (you can find the Modelo EX00 application form here in Spanish). Attend your appointment, hand in the application form and additional documents required. This includes the acceptance letter from an accredited Spanish educational institution (Provided by Cervantes Escuela Internacional after we have accepted your booking), confirmation of medical insurance, proof of financial means, medical certificate, criminal record certificate, passport photos and valid passport.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE FOR MY PROGRAM DUE TO VISA ISSUES?

When applying for visa, the course starting date is flexible, and you can move for visa requirements. You can send a provisional booking indicating the estimated starting date you would like for now, (remember you can start our classes any Monday year round) then, if necessary, after you can postpone the programme if your visa is delayed. 2 weeks notice is required.

CAN I ENTER SPAIN BEFORE THE DATE POSTED ON MY VISA?

Entering or leaving Spain a few days before/after your student visa is in effect won’t be a problem if you are from the countries listed below*. Just be sure that when you enter the Schengen Area, you get your passport stamped. If, for some reason, an immigrations officer doesn’t stamp your passport (this is rare, but does occasionally happen), please be sure to keep your boarding passes and the paid receipt for your flight. You would need them to get your Spanish student residency card. *These countries are: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, Honduras, Hong Kong and Macao (China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

CAN MY WIFE/HUSBAND AND CHILD/CHILDREN ACCOMPANY ME?

Yes, your immediate family members can accompany you during your studies in Spain. Each family member will have to apply for a separate visa; they should each apply for a Non Lucrative visa. Depending on the consulate that corresponds to you, each family member may need a separate appointment in order to present their visa application. We recommend checking with the consulate to see what their procedure is. Remember to bring a copy of your marriage certificate and/or birth certificates with you to Spain, because Spanish police will want to see them in order to issue your family members their own residency cards.

ONCE I GET TO SPAIN, HOW DO I GET MY STUDENT RESIDENCY CARD?

We will give you the document to apply for the NIE on our school office during your first week of classes.

DO YOU KNOW IF I WILL BE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK OR DO AN INTERNSHIP WITH A STUDENT VISA?

Your student visa permits you to work part-time in a job that does not conflict with your class schedule. It also permits you to work full-time for up to three months under the same conditions. However, the business that hires you must solicit permission from the government and many employers are reluctant to take this administrative step. Therefore, few foreign students receive legitimate job offers during their studies.