Information for term Summer Language + Culture
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSpend your summer experiencing Barcelona's countless cultural wonders, all while earning college credit! Designed for students from various academic backgrounds, this Language + Culture program provides the perfect opportunity to live and learn in Spain's vibrant beach city.
When class is in session at CIEE Barcelona, you'll enroll in your choice of classes, all delivered in English, across subjects including history, religion, literature, linguistics, marketing, journalism, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish language at CIEE's partner school, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
Outside the classroom, you'll have time to enjoy Barcelona's impressive architecture, mouth-watering cuisine, and rich history!
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Live with a host family
at their Barcelona home and upgrade your Spanish language skills as you learn about local customs.
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FAST-FORWARD YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS
or explore Spanish art, history, politics, or urban culture with classes taught in English and Spanish.
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Experience life
in a cosmopolitan city rooted in ancient tradition and reaching toward the future.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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beaches
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metro lines
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own distinctive history, culture, and language. Exploring the city, you will observe Roman remains contrasting with the ultramodern buildings, reflecting the city’s commercial and industrial successes. CIEE’s Summer Language + Culture program allows you to discover this rich, new culture and gain a critical global perspective.
CIEE Barcelona is conveniently located in a historical pedestrian passageway in the heart of the city. In it, students will find staff offices, classrooms, and open-air terraces. It is close to the host universities and to the city’s main attractions.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Barcelona.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- One of our popular day trips takes you to Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalunya. Not only is its history of significant religious importance but the surrounding natural beauty is nothing short of breathtaking. There you can visit the monastery to see La Moreneta (the black Madonna), listen to the world-renowned Boys’ Choir (whose history dates back to the 14th century), and trek any of the numerous mountain trails where you’ll take in incredible countryside views and see the most unusual rock formations in all of Catalonia. Are you ready? Let’s go!
- Discover the Gràcia neighborhood, famous for its bohemian and artistic style and streets filled with color and culture.
- Visit the oldest preserved garden, reflecting both Neoclassical and Romantic styles – and try your luck in the park’s labyrinth maze!
- Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos.
- See a flamenco show!
- Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
All housing is within a 30-minute commute to CIEE.
Homestays: Live with a Spanish family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s language and culture. Each student has an individual room.
Apartments: Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including kitchen and bathroom.
Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students, and local and international students. If local health and safety regulations permit, students live in single, double, or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas.
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MEALS
Homestay students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Meals are not included at residence halls or apartments.
Barcelona, Spain Where You'll Study
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CIEE BARCELONA
Near Barcelona’s main square, Plaza Catalunya.
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CIEE Study Center to CIEE Barcelona
Students use public transportation to get from their lodgings to the CIEE Study Center – no more than a 30-minute ride.
Academics
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This summer program is designed for students to learn about Spain and Spanish culture and/or take their Spanish language skills to the next level, with a choice of one, two, or three four-week sessions. Options include an advanced language course and content courses in art, history, branding and urban culture taught in English and Spanish.
The Advanced Spanish course is taught by experienced professors who specialize in teaching Spanish as a second language. CIEE courses are taught by university faculty members.
CIEE Barcelona is located near Barcelona’s main square, Plaça de Catalunya.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
Students need 4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) to take courses taught in Spanish.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
- Students enroll in one 3-credit course per session
- Optional: Communicative Spanish course (1 credit)
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours per session
- CIEE Communicative Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Students studying with CIEE for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Spanish once.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Class Format
Classes are open only to CIEE students and meet Monday through Friday. Language classes are small, typically with up to 15 students per class, and emphasize communication and work in small groups. Content courses typically have no more than 20 students.
Grading
Students are graded based on class participation, class activities, homework assignments, exams, papers, and oral presentations. Grades are assigned on a 100-point scale.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English and Spanish
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Students studying with CIEE for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Spanish once.
Summer 2023 CIEE Courses
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Summer Session II
Summer Session III
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
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Start Date |
End Date |
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| Summer Session I 2023 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
$4,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $4,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $292 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $21 ††† Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $122 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $0 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $1,315Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
| Summer Session I and II 2023 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
$8,010
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,313 ** Housing = $2,200 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $8,010Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $876 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $64 ††† Books & Supplies = $80 Personal expenses = $266 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $150 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $2,286Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $300 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2023 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
$11,570
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $7,773 ** Housing = $3,300 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $11,570Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,752 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $107 ††† Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $433 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $450 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $3,742Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $450 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
| Summer Session II 2023 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
$4,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $4,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $292 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $21 ††† Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $122 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $0 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $1,315Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
| Summer Session II and III 2023 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
$8,010
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,313 ** Housing = $2,200 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $8,010Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $876 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $64 ††† Books & Supplies = $80 Personal expenses = $266 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $150 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $2,286Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $300 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-jove (3 months) = 40€ ($43) / Local transportation: 2 t-usual (1 month) = 40€ ($43) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
| Summer Session III 2023 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
$4,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,100 *** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $4,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $292 † International Airfare = $850 †† Local Transportation = $21 ††† Books & Supplies = $30 Personal expenses = $122 †††† Round trip airfare between locations = $0 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $1,315Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the Residencia option † Homestay includes two meals daily; no meals are included for students in the Residencia and Shared apartments options. Homestay students should budget $150 for meals not included in fees. †† Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Local transportation: t-usual (1 month) = 20€ ($21) †††† Personal expenses: $100 emergency fund and cell phone expense + estimated cost of toiletries for one month |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Andrés Tabárez
Center Director
Andrés Tabárez is Center Director at CIEE Barcelona. Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
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José Luis Espinosa
Academic Director
José Luis holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages and Gender Studies from the University of Salamanca (USAL).
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Fernando Janeiro
Senior Program Manager
Nando holds a Master's Degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and is certified as a Spanish as a Second Language instructor (International House/ Universitat de Barcelona).
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