TEFL Barcelona | TEFL Spain

Our TEFL course in Barcelona offers comprehensive training in teaching English as a foreign language, with a focus on practical skills and real-world experience. The course fees include course-related lessons, materials, teaching practice, assessments, certificates, references, lifetime job assistance, and more, with no hidden costs or extra charges. We welcome applicants who are at least 18 years old and speak English fluently, and our convenient location in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona is easily accessible via public transportation.

Our training center in Barcelona is located in the popular Gracia neighborhood, with easy access to public transportation and a range of shopping and entertainment options. The school is equipped with free Wi-Fi, computers, and well-equipped classrooms, and provides access to a wide range of teaching resources and materials. While a laptop is not necessary for use in the classroom, we recommend bringing one for homework and lesson preparation outside of class.

Accommodation options for our TEFL course in Barcelona include private rooms in an apartment shared with other course participants or a home stay option with a Spanish-speaking host. All accommodation is within easy reach of the school, clean and comfortable, and adequately furnished with towels and sheets provided. A 150 euro accommodation deposit is required upon arrival, which is returned at the end of the course upon satisfactory inspection of the accommodation and equipment. Accommodation prices start at 500 euros for the duration of the course, and are available from the Saturday before the course start date until the Saturday after the end of the course.

4 weeks in-class course in Barcelona
special price on offer from

$ 1667

The School

Our TEFL course venue in Barcelona is superbly located in the famous Gracia part of Barcelona, right in the heart of the city. It is a very popular area with students and real Barcelona people, there are several famous plazas within five minutes’ walk which are great for letting your hair down at the end of the day once class is over.

The public transport system in Barcelona is efficient, cheap and safe so getting around the city is no problem. There is a Ferrocarril stop right outside the school and a Metro stop a five-minutes walk away, and the school is also on many bus routes which run all day and night.

The Barcelona TEFL training center is in a great area for shopping, with the main shopping street of Barcelona just a three-minute walk away and Plaza Catalunya, the official centre of town is an easy walk.

Accommodation

Accommodation for our TEFL course in Barcelona consists of either a private room in an apartment shared with other course participants or a home stay option where you will have your own private room with a Spanish and/or English speaking host. All of our accommodation is located within easy reach of the school with no more than 20 minutes travelling time required.

All our accommodation options are clean and comfortably furnished. You will have your own private room and share the general living quarters and facilities such as the kitchen, bathroom, washing machine etc. Towels and sheets are also provided.

Location of TEFL Course Accommodation

All accommodation is situated within easy reach of a range of bars, restaurants and other entertainment sites. Please note that a 150 euro accommodation deposit is required, which should be paid when you arrive. This is returned to you when you leave the accommodation at the end of the TEFL course (providing that the accommodation is left in an acceptable state and all equipment is in good working order).

There are sometimes a few small rooms available from 550€ but this very much depends on availability.

The accommodation is available from the Saturday before the course start date until the Saturday after the end of the course. If you decide to arrive a bit earlier or stay in Barcelona for a few extra days after completing your TEFL course, this can usually be arranged without any problem. The typical daily rate for extended stays is 20 euro per day.

Accommodation in a SHARED FLAT with SINGLE ROOM = 207€/week

Enjoy the experience of sharing a flat with other students of different nationalities or local people. You have the freedom of cooking what you want and when you like. You can book a single room or a double if you are travelling with a fellow student.

A school representative will greet you at the shared flat upon arrival. The price includes a weekly cleaning service with change of sheets and towels.

The shared flats are located in the city centre and only a 10-20 minute journey from the school.

Accommodation in HOMESTAY with SINGLE ROOM

All our host families have been carefully chosen by our accommodation officer according to clearly defined quality standards, and are regularly checked.

Students will have a single furnished room and can choose either half board (breakfast & dinner) or just bed & breakfast.

Other specific requirements, such as special diets, can be requested on the registration form.

Reservations for accommodation with a host family in Barcelona are usually made from the first Saturday before the course starts and to the Saturday after the end of the course (extra nights can be reserved if required).

Half-board room (breakfast + one other meal) = 224€/week
Half-board room + private facilities = 246€/week
Only breakfast = 189€/week
Only breakfast + private facilities = 211€/week

The total fee for the accommodation needs to be paid fully minimum 2 weeks before your arrival. For later enrolments the fees needs to be paid immediately.

Course dates

2025

13 January - 14 February 2025

2 June - 27 June 2025

7 July - 1 August 2025

1 September - 26 September 2025

1 October - 26 October 2025

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee should be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer. Full payment needs to be made direct to the centre in Barcelona one month before the course begins.

Deposit
USD 600

to be paid in advance

Balance
EUR 980

to be paid on arrival

Accommodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.

starting from
EUR 750 for 4 weeks

(to be paid on arrival)

4 weeks in-class course in Barcelona
special price on offer from

$ 1667

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my payment options?
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Course deposits must be paid to our administrative center. Credit/debit card payments are the fastest and cheapest way to pay, but we also accept payments via Western Union, Pay Pal and bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for a deposit, courses can fill up quickly and your seat will only be reserved after the deposit has been paid.

Once you make your deposit, you will receive an email with an informational packet that provides detailed information about the course and Barcelona itself.

The balance of course fees are payable on the first day of class and can be made with a credit/debit card, cash or travelers’ check.

Course fees are all-inclusive so you won’t be asked to pay additional costs for course related materials or services. This also includes course moderation, accreditation fees and lifetime job assistance.
What are my accommodation options?
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Barcelona student accommodation consists of either a room in an apartment shared with your fellow trainees or an apartment shared with a Spanish or English speaking host. In both cases you will have your own private room and share all the communal facilities including the kitchen, washing machine for laundry and bathroom. All rooms are clean, comfortable, adequately furnished and are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. The cost of utilities is included. Sheets are also provided, however, you will need to bring a towel. All rooms are located within easy reach of various restaurants, bars and entertainment sites.
What travel documents will I need for spain?
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This information is specific to your country of origin. For the most accurate and current information regarding travel documents for Spain, please contact your nearest Spanish Embassy. There is also a very good chance that all the information you require (application documents, application fees, duration of processing documents), is available on the embassy’s webpage.
What is the course schedule?
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From Monday to Friday, there are input sessions every morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. when trainees learn classroom management, grammar, language and culture and other practical aspects of the course. Lunch is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. trainees prepare their lessons with the assistance of the instructors and then from either 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. they teach their lessons to Spanish students. These lessons are followed by immediate feedback from the instructors. You will not be teaching every afternoon, we aim to provide six to eight hours of observed teaching practice over the 4-week course. These lessons are taught from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, trainees are free after 12:30 p.m. and the weekend is also free. You are, however, encouraged to take your books with you to the beach so you can study over the weekend! In addition to these hours, there is also time that must be spent preparing materials and completing various assignments.
What can I expect during teaching practice?
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We use local Spanish students for the trainees’ teaching practice. Spanish students are very keen and enthusiastic and classes are usually a very positive experience.
Who usually attends the course?
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On average we have around ten to fifteen trainees enrolled on each course, although this does vary throughout the year. Most of the participants are American, British, Canadian or Australian, although we do accept non-native speakers of English who have a high proficiency in the language.
Is there a dress code?
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During trainees’ lessons, casual attire is allowed. During teaching practice, you will need to dress in trousers/skirts and closed-toe shoes. Men need collared shirts, while women need to wear conservative tops that will cover their shoulders. Men also need to shave or keep facial hair neatly trimmed. No visible tattoos or facial piercings are allowed while teaching local students.
What should I bring for course studies?
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Please be sure to arrive on the first day of the course with a notebook and a pen. We also encourage you to bring a laptop as we have Wi-Fi at the training center. We will provide all course materials for you so there is no need to bring anything else for the course itself.
What documents do I need for finding employment after the course?
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Of course, you need your passport. When you secure work you may also be asked to provide notarized copies of your birth certificate and college degrees. You might also consider obtaining an international driving permit if you intend to drive while in the country.

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