Situated on Spain's northeastern coast, overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and just 100 miles south of the Pyrenees, Barcelona is Spain's most cosmopolitan and visited destination. For all the people that visit each year, it is something different: a busy port, a hedonistic summer destination, an architectural delight, an artistic wonder, a shopping paradise, a sporting mecca, a gourmet sensation. Whether you choose to study here for a week or a year, you won’t run out of things to do; exploring Gaudi’s inimitable style, enjoying dish after dish of delectable tapas and washing it all down with local cava are just for starters.
Indeed, Barcelona is capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia, and as such has a distinct history and identity which are reinforced by its two official languages of Catalan and Spanish. Although Catalan is spoken and seen on signs across the city, those coming to learn Spanish in Barcelona should note that 'Castilian', or Spanish, is understood everywhere, and they will be taught Spanish as they would in any other Spanish-speaking location. More about Catalan in Barcelona.
Cactus works with several Spanish schools in Barcelona, in areas including L'Eixample and Plaza Catalunya, to cater to different needs, ages, budgets and interests. We offer Spanish courses for juniors and adults, business Spanish courses, academic year courses and exam preparation courses in Spanish. We also offer Spanish courses combined with culture or salsa classes to add an extra dimension to your stay in this celebrated city.
