Improve your English this summer with the British Council

Our intensive summer courses in Barcelona are designed to help you make rapid progress in your English, whether you need it for your career, studies or travel. Enjoy dynamic, practical classes with expert teachers in an international and inspiring environment.

Explore our range of courses and timetables below:

Oral Communication Skills

Summer is a great time to boost your speaking skills.

If your pronunciation and listening need a push, our intensive Oral Communication Skills course is the perfect choice. It's also ideal for those who want to expand their vocabulary and overall fluency. This course focuses on B2 and C1 levels. 

Oral Communication Skills courses (10 hours)

LEVEL TIMETABLE START DATE END DATE
B2

Monday to Thursday

12:00 - 14:45

30/06/2025

07/07/2025

14/07/2025

21/07/2025

03/07/2025

10/07/2025

17/07/2025

24/07/2025

B2

Monday and Wednesday

18:00 - 20:45

30/06/2025

14/07/2025

09/07/2025

23/07/2025

C1

Monday to Thursday

12:00 - 14:45

30/06/2025

07/07/2025

14/07/2025

21/07/2025

03/07/2025

10/07/2025

17/07/2025

24/07/2025

C2

Tuesday and Thursday

18:00 - 20:45

01/07/2025

15/07/2025

10/07/2025

24/07/2025

General English

Need to improve your English? This is the ideal intensive course for you.
Our General English course will help you boost your level in record time. This intensive programme focuses on developing all four skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening.

General English courses (20 hours)

LEVEL TIMETABLE START DATE END DATE
B1

Monday to Thursday

09:00 - 11:45

30/06/2025

14/07/2025

03/07/2025

24/07/2025

B1

Monday to Thursday

18:00 - 20:45

30/06/2025

10/07/2025

B2

Monday to Thursday

09:00 - 11:45

30/06/2025

14/07/2025

10/07/2025

24/07/2025

C1

Monday to Friday

09:00 - 13:20

30/06/2025

07/07/2025

14/07/2025

21/07/2025

04/07/2025

11/07/2025

18/07/2025

25/07/2025

Destino Cambridge

Maybe you're thinking about taking a Cambridge exam, but you haven’t reached the level of English you need to certify yet. Don’t worry!
With our Destination Cambridge summer intensive course, you’ll be able to reach your goals.

 

Destination Cambridge course (20 hou

LEVEL TIMETABLE START DATE END DATE
B2

Monday to Thursday

18:00 - 20:45

30/06/2025

14/07/2025

10/07/2025

24/07/2025

C1

Monday to Friday

09:00 - 13:20

30/06/2025

07/07/2025

14/07/2025

21/07/2025

04/07/2025

11/07/2025

18/07/2025

25/07/2025

C1

Monday to Thursday

18:00 - 20:45

30/06/2025

14/07/2025

10/07/2025

24/07/2025

Cambridge Preparation

Is your Cambridge exam just around the corner?
Make the most of your summer with our intensive Cambridge Preparation course for adults. You'll get to know each part of the exam in detail, learn how to achieve the best score and practise effectively. This course will give you the tools you need to approach the exam with confidence and aim for a top result.

Cambridge Preparation courses (20 hours)

LEVEL TIMETABLE START DATE END DATE
C2 (Proficiency)

Monday to Thrusday

18:00 - 20:45

30/06/2025

10/07/2025

Prices

The prices are: 

  • 10 hours courses: 195€
  • 20 hours courses: 360€

Payment methods, terms and conditions

    • Credit or debit card (Visa / Mastercard / 4B / Maestro): Payment can be made in person at your centre or online via a link sent to your email (please check with your centre).
    • Bank transfer
    • Each class will have a maximum of 12 students per group, although this may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances. In newly created courses, group sizes may be smaller to ensure distancing and student safety.
    • Additional information regarding specific enrolment conditions, reasons, formalities and consequences of contract termination, withdrawal rights and discount policies is available in the enrolment form.
    • Please note the following:
    • Centre identity: This centre operates under the Spanish Delegation of the British Council Foundation, registered in the State Registry of Foundations under the Ministry of Justice with registration number 847CUL-EXT. Address: Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 31 (28010 Madrid), Tax ID (CIF): W0061076F.
    • The courses offered do not lead to an official qualification.
    • The minimum qualification required of our teachers is Level 4 of the NQF, as defined by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in the UK or equivalent. Many of our teachers also hold the CELTA certificate from the University of Cambridge or the TESOL certificate from Trinity College London, and/or have extensive experience teaching English as a foreign language.

 

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