Study Abroad in Barcelona: Academics

4-week Program

Spanish is not required. Four options are available for students on the 4-week program: (i) Spanish language for 60 hours (4 credits); (ii) Spanish language for 60 hours (4 credits) with an optional conversation class for 30 hours (2 credits); (iii) Spanish language for 60 hours (4 credits) with an optional content class taught in English or Spanish for 45 hours (3 credits) or (iv) Two content classes taught in English or Spanish totalling 90 hours (6 credits). Please note that for options (ii) and (iii) students pay a $450 supplement for each optional class, and for option (iv), students pay a $450 supplement for the second content class. This supplement is payable in the U.S. in advance.

6-week Program

Spanish language classes are mandatory and are taught for 90 hours (6 credits). During the first 4 weeks students may also choose an optional content course for 3 credits, or a conversation class for 2 credits. There are no content or conversation classes during the final 2 weeks. Please note students pay a $450 supplement for each optional class selected during the first 4 weeks as indicated in the 4-week program above.

A minimum of 10 students is required to confirm a course. Recommended credits are shown in parentheses.

Grades No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.