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Expanish 30+Barcelona, Spain

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

6 students - overall rating
Passatge de Méndez Vigo, 8 - 08009 Barcelona - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free walking tours.
  • Free after-school activities.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Learning progress guarantee.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 27.777777777778%
35-50 years 44.444444444444%
>50 years 27.777777777778%

Location: Expanish 30+ Barcelona is located in the bustling and artistically vibrant Catalan city of Barcelona, Spain. The school is housed in the trendy Eixample area, a short distance from many eateries, shops, cinemas, bars, restaurants and several of the city's attractions. There are multiple links to public transport nearby, ensuring the city and its wonders are easily accessible to students. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include Antoni Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, the commercial shopping of Passeig de Gracia, the Gracia neighbourhood, Plaza Catalunya and much more.

Getting around: The school is within walking distance of the city centre and has several modes and lines of transportation, ensuring the beaches, shops, and attractions of the city are all within easy reach. The school has many bus, metro and train routes close by, with attractions such as Las Ramblas and el Mercat de la Boqueria, Plaça de Catalunya, El Raval, El Borne, the Cathedral of Barcelona and the Picasso Museum Barcelona all within walking distance. Barceloneta Beach and the coastline are around a 25-minute journey from the school via the metro.

Social and Cultural: The school offers a weekly activities programme tailored to the 30+ age group, with two free activities arranged for students every week. Such activities can include wine tastings, architecture tours, Spanish history workshops and more. Barcelona is ripe with the culture and art of many disciplines. The school is happy to assist students in finding the activities best suited to their preferences.

School Chain: Expanish started supplying Spanish courses in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The school group has since expanded to add locations in Barcelona and Madrid. Expanish has given thousands of students valuable tuition and study abroad experiences and regularly gains recognition for this via such awards as the Study Travel Awards.

Course selection: Expanish 30+ provides Spanish language courses for students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish, which is available over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation programmes (DELE, SIELE), combination courses of group and private lessons, and programmes of Private tuition.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Expanish 30+ include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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  • New building
    New building6/15
  • Students chatting
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  • Classroom
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  • Expanish 30+ lounge
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  • New building
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  • Lounge area
    Lounge area13/15
  • Reception and snacks
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Student opinions about Expanish 30+, Barcelona

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
Expanish 30+, Barcelona
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
2.8 

Rating: 2.8/5.0

Social activities
2.8 

Rating: 2.8/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The participants' wishes are very well catered for. The new location is well situated, combining both schools in one building.
Disliked
The acoustics in the rooms should be improved through sound insulation.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect for focused and individualised grammar practice and for gaining even more insight into culture and language through conversation.
Course: Combined Course 20 + 4 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Jörg Brösamle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Especially the lessons with Natalja! Super teacher, super structured, effective and still fun
Disliked
Some classrooms are cramped and, above all, have no windows
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023 by Ursula Kapp
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers, all very kind and helpful
Disliked
Kleine Räume aber der Umzug steht ja an daher wird es ja schon verändert.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Jun. 2024 by Sandra Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Expanish 30+ compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Expanish 30+ BarcelonaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities2.8

Rating: 2.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.8

Rating: 2.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Expanish 30+

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCSistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Expanish 30+ and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2022
Legal name/parent company
Programs Abroad LLC | Tax registration ID: 32-0667901

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
30 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 20%
Brazil 14%
France 8%
USA 8%
Italy 6%
Netherlands 5%
England 4%
Other nationalities 35%

Information for all courses offered by Expanish 30+

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 32 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Private tuition: minimum 2 lessons.
Optional student insurance: from EUR 20 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 11 Sep 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Sep 2025, 24 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
65 € one way
120 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Barcelona and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Barcelona page. For flight comparisons to Barcelona, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Spain and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
95 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking5 km
Dancing5 km
Diving20 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf50 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Sailing10 km
Skiing200 km
Squash5 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Expanish Barcelona organises a minimum of 4 free activities per week.

Example activities include: visits to important landmarks or neighbourhoods in the city; workshops on Spanish History/Theater/Phonetics/Film/Specialised Vocabulary/Art; Yoga, Cooking, and Flamenco classes - in Spanish; Catalan class; Scavenger Hunt; Wine tasting; Tapas night; Beach volleyball; Open Air Cinema; Pub Quiz... etc.

Note that some school organised activities may require students to pay for their own drinks/food or entrance fee, etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Expanish Barcelona organises day excursions outside Barcelona most weekends. Example destinations include:
Girona, Montserrat, Sitges, visit to the Cavas Freixenet winery
Costs can range anywhere from 50 to 300€

Accommodation

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FAQ about Expanish 30+, Barcelona

  • Spanish courses at Expanish 30+ start at 196 € for Long-Term Program course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Comfort Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Expanish 30+
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (65 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Expanish 30+ varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Classes 10) to 16 students (Intensive Spanish 30)
  • 100% of teachers at Expanish 30+ hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Expanish 30+ comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Brazil (14%) and France (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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