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Our TEFL school in Barcelona (ITA Barcelona) has developed special packages offered to those who want to obtain a student visa in Barcelona, Spain. The two packages are distinguished by whether you've already completed a TEFL course, or you're just starting down the road to becoming TEFL certified.
Student visas provide a legal right for English teachers to live, travel and teach in Barcelona legally for up to 20 hours per week while they are concurrently enrolled in classes at an approved school.
The student visa is valid for the time periods indicated below with the option to renew for another 12 months.
Read More: Teach English in Spain Country Profile
Founded in 2010, International TEFL Academy (ITA) is a world leader in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad and teaching English online. ITA offers accredited TEFL certification classes online and in 20+ locations worldwide and has received multiple awards and widespread recognition as one of the best TEFL schools in the world. ITA provides all students and graduates with lifetime job search guidance and has certified more than 40,000 English teachers. Our graduates are currently teaching in 80 countries worldwide.
You should apply for this at least 3 months before you want to be in Barcelona.
The student visa process through the Spanish government can be lengthy so you want to be sure to give yourself enough time (anticipate an extra month during summer months).
Read More: How to Apply for a Student Visa in Spain
Please review the options below to decide which fits your profile. Also, your ITA admissions advisor can discuss options with you.
Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below to get in touch!
A Student Visa includes a legal right to teach English in Barcelona, Spain. Options are based on which TEFL Course you take. Check out the two options available to you below.
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Designed for those who have successfully completed an International TEFL Academy course in-person or online & who want a student visa to live & teach English legally in Barcelona, Spain.
7-12 months of language classes (15-20 hours per week are required) - Language classes will be held at BCN Language Immersion Program Language School (BCNLIP). BCNLIP is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, which is the highest accreditation a Spanish language school can obtain in Spain.
Orientation & Induction - BCNLIP will provide you with assistance and guidance with apartment hunting, opening a bank account, getting a NIE, form-filling in Spanish, etc.
Job Guidance - ITA Barcelona will provide you with assistance and guidance in finding an English-teaching job in Barcelona.
Professional Development (Optional) - Students can elect to spend 5-hours per week fine tuning their professional English teaching skills. The other 15-hours will be dedicated to language learning.
Students must take at least 15 hours of Spanish or Catalan in order to qualify for a student visa. Students may still add up to 5 hours of the other languages that they have listed, but it can no longer be the primary course of study.
*Please note, all USD$ conversions are approximate. Refer to xe.com for the exact market rate.
Language Study Only [Option A] - Visa Length |
Deposit to ITA | Balance Due to ITA Barcelona (Includes 300€ Course Registration Fee) | Total Tuition for Language Study Only [Option A] |
7 Months | $200 USD | 1910€ ($2,020 USD) |
2100€ ($2,220 USD) |
8 Months | $200 USD | 2145€ ($2,265 USD) |
2335€ ($2,465 USD) |
9 Months | $200 USD | 2385€ ($2,520 USD) |
2575€ ($2,720 USD) |
10 Months | $200 USD | 2585€ ($2,730 USD) |
2775€ ($2,930 USD) |
11 Months | $200 USD | 2785€ ($2,940 USD) |
2975€ ($3,140 USD) |
12 Months | $200 USD | 2975€ ($3,140 USD) |
3165€ ($3,340 USD) |
*The $200 deposit to ITA and the 300€ course administration fees are non-refundable. This includes the first book, DHL EXPRESS service if consulate requires original documents, preparation of documents, consulting, etc.
Other fees and costs: All housing, travel, textbooks, and Spain Student Visa Fees are extra.
Student Visa Processing: Tuition for the language classes is due ASAP to start the student visa process. All visa fees must be paid by the student to the Spain consulate directly when applying. Visa fee for Americans is approximately $160. Students applying for a Spain Student Visa can apply at the consulate in their home country at their assigned regional office OR once in Barcelona (see "Processing a Student Visa for Spain in Barcelona" at end of post).
Start dates are flexible. Students should plan to begin the application process with ITA Barcelona at least three months before their intended start date (do not wait until the last moment).
Many Spaniards vacation throughout the month of August. Teachers should expect work at private language schools and even private tutoring to greatly decrease or even disappear during August, making it an ideal time for teachers themselves to also travel and vacation.
Designed for those who plan to complete an accredited International TEFL Academy TEFL course in Barcelona and receive a student visa to live and teach English legally in Barcelona, Spain.
4-week TEFL Certification Course - Classes to be held at ITA Barcelona. This is fulltime, Monday-Friday and you cannot take your language classes during this month.
7-11 months of language classes (15-20 hours per week) - Language classes will be held at BCN Language Immersion Program Language School (BCNLIP). BCNLIP is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, which is the highest accreditation a Spanish language school can obtain in Spain.
Orientation & Induction - BCNLIP will provide you with assistance and guidance with apartment hunting, opening a bank account, getting a NIE, form-filling in Spanish, etc.
Job Search Guidance - ITA Barcelona will provide you with assistance and guidance in finding an English-teaching job in Barcelona.
Professional Development (Optional) - Students can elect to spend 5-hours per week fine tuning their professional English teaching skills. The other 15-hours will be dedicated to language learning.
15 of your required 20 weekly hours will come from general language classes. You may choose among available classes in Spanish, Catalán, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, and Hebrew.
Housing & living costs, textbooks are not included.
*Please note, all USD$ conversions are approximate. Refer to xe.com for the exact market rate.
* The class textbook will have to be purchased before the class begins. The PDF version is $45 and the paperback version is $67.95.
Visa Length (TEFL Course + Language Classes) |
Deposit to ITA | Remaining Balance | Total Tuition (TEFL Course + Language Classes) |
8 Months | $750 USD | 3235€ ($3,420 USD) |
3947€ ($4,170 USD) |
9 Months | $750 USD | 3475€ ($3,670 USD) |
4183€ ($4,420 USD) |
10 Months | $750 USD | 3675€ ($3,885 USD) |
4386€ ($4,635 USD) |
11 Months | $750 USD | 3875€ ($4,095 USD) |
4858€ ($4,845 USD) |
12 Months | $750 USD | 4065€ ($4,295 USD) |
4774€ ($5,045 USD) |
*The 300€ course administration fees are non-refundable. This includes the first book, DHL EXPRESS service if consulate requires original documents, preparation of documents, consulting, etc.
Pricing Breakdown
Language study tuition is paid in full to ITA Barcelona to start the student visa paperwork. This can be paid as soon as you have made the decision to take the language study in Barcelona.
NOTE: The 300€ of the language study tuition are non-refundable course administration fees.
A $750 USD up-front deposit is paid to ITA to hold your spot in a Barcelona TEFL class. Tuition for the language classes is due ASAP to start the student visa process.
Check out the list of the Barcelona TEFL Class start dates.
** You should plan to begin the application process with ITA Barcelona at least three months before your start date.
Many Spaniards vacation throughout the month of August. Teachers should expect work at private language schools and even private tutoring to greatly decrease or even disappear during August, making it an ideal time for teachers themselves to also travel and vacation.
Other fees and costs: All housing, travel and Spain Student Visa Fees are extra.
Student Visa Processing: All visa fees must be paid by the student to the Spain consulate directly when applying. Visa fee for Americans is approximately $160. Students applying for a Spain Student Visa can apply at the consulate in their home country at their assigned regional office OR once in Barcelona (see below).
Each of these 2 options include Spanish Classes: While you do not need Spanish to teach English, learning Spanish will allow you to actively participate in the social and cultural life. This is not only interesting and exciting but also allows you to grow on a personal level. These part-time Spanish Language courses provide great training and allow students the flexibility to fully immerse themselves in Spanish culture.
Got questions or want to sign up? Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below.
IMPORTANT! Before enrolling for any International TEFL Academy TEFL course or offering, it is imperative that you speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Your advisor will answer your questions and assist you with matters such as your eligibility & enrollment; course costs & logistics (such as housing); and your options for employment as an English teacher once you complete your TEFL Course.
To speak with an advisor, please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form.
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