Business & Culture Barcelona - Summer Abroad

Business & Culture Barcelona - Summer Abroad

4.67 · 6 reviews
Location
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
Term
Summer
Subject Areas
Business Global Studies International Business Language Studies Marketing Media Relations Tourism

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
High School Diploma
Housing
Apartment Dormitory Host Family

Pricing

Price Details
6 weeks for 6 credits of engaging courses in Barcelona. Price variations reflect the housing you choose.

Program Inclusions:
University Credit
Housing
Weekly Activities
Excursion to Girona & Costa Brava
Airport Pickup Service
Welcome & Farewell Dinner
Welcome Tour & Cooking Class

Rolling Admissions
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare
Mar 18, 2026
Sep 27, 2025
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About Program

Spend your summer in Barcelona with Expanish’s 6-week Business & Culture program, designed for university students seeking academic credit and cultural immersion. Choose two engaging courses taught in English, such as Branding, Entrepreneurship, or Mediterranean Food & Culture, and earn up to 6 U.S. semester credits.

Outside the classroom, experience Spain through weekly cultural activities like a flamenco class, city tour, cooking workshop, and a full-day trip to Girona. Optional evening Spanish lessons are available for added immersion.

Program includes housing, airport pickup, university credit, and full on-site support. No Spanish required. Open to students 18+ with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be enrolled in a U.S University.

Program Highlights

  • 6 credits in 6 weeks!
  • Day trips, Excursions, and Cultural Activities!
  • Classes run Monday-Thursday = LONG WEEKENDS
  • Study in the heart of Barcelona
  • Our study center has a cafe, coworking area, outdoor patio, and students from around the world.

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Program Reviews

4.67 Rating
based on 6 reviews
  • 5 rating 66.67%
  • 4 rating 33.33%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.5
  • Support 4.5
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 4.85
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
Jake
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish - Barcelona

Genuinely the best experience and was more than I could've ever imagined. In three months Expanish got me from an A2 level to a B2. The teachers teach in such a effective way and I can not thank the school enough for everything! The ONLY problem I had was with the student housing. There is no communication when someone new will arrive to your flat and I felt the school had brushed off multiple complaints many of my flatmates and I had sent in about a few things. Overall, an amazing and unforgettable experience that you will not regret at all!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go to as many as the weekly activities and tours as you can. Every Monday morning they provide free coffee and snacks, first come first serve. Also attendance is very important, missing a day WILL set you back.
Pros
  • Amazing public transport
  • Great friendships and connections
  • Pure joy
Cons
  • Leaving
  • Student housing - shared flat
73 people found this review helpful.
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our courses and teachers, and that you progressed from A2 to B2 in just three months — that’s an amazing achievement!
We’re sorry to hear that your student housing experience wasn’t as smooth as it could have been. We understand how important communication and comfort are when settling in, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve this part of our service.
We’re so glad that overall your time with Expanish was unforgettable, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

Sofía
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish

My experience with Expanish was great! I stayed two weeks at the school and I learned a lot! I really enjoyed all the afternoon activities that Isa was in charge of. She is a very open and kind person and creates an environment where you feel safe and can have fun! <3 I also really liked the different programs that were offered!

I would definitely recommend the school and especially participating in the activities to anyone! It was really a very memorable experience, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

66 people found this review helpful.
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your two weeks at Expanish were so rewarding and that you enjoyed both the classes and our activity program. Isa will be so happy to know her dedication made you feel welcome, safe, and inspired to have fun while practicing your Spanish.

It’s also wonderful to hear that you found our variety of programs enriching and that the activities helped make your stay even more memorable. Knowing you’d do it all again in a heartbeat means the world to us!

We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back at Expanish soon for more learning and adventures. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Catharina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish

Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß bei Expanish um Spanisch zu lernen. Allerdings hatte ich das inklusivpaket gebucht mit Spanish in de City und fande dies ein wenig unnötig, da ich dort nicht mehr wirklich viel dazu gelernt habe. Außerdem hatte ich in der 3. Woche die Lehrerin Monica.

Mit ihr war der ganze Kurs nicht so zufrieden da sie uns nicht wirklich viel neues beigebracht hat und an 3 Tagen über Klamotten geredet hat. Als Beispiel. Aber alles in einem würde ich es sofort wieder buchen. Vielen Dank!!

In English:
I had a lot of fun learning Spanish at Expanish. However, I booked the inclusive package with Spanish in the City and found it a bit unnecessary, as I didn't really learn much there. Also, I had a teacher named Monica in the third week.

I wasn't very happy with the whole course because she didn't really teach us much new and spent three days talking about clothes, for example. But all in all, I would book it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!!

69 people found this review helpful.
Response from Expanish

Dear Catharina: Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Expanish with us. It's very important for us to know how you feel because it helps us improve and do everything possible to ensure your experience at the school is the best it can be.

Spanish in the City classes are seen as classes outside the classroom. While you get to know the city and its aspects, you also practice communicating in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, etc. This is a complement to in-class classes, and the goal is to continue learning but from a more communicative and interactive perspective. Unit four of the book aims to introduce and practice communication skills related to shopping, asking prices, and discussing preferences, in addition to learning the necessary grammatical structures and vocabulary related to clothing and colors. Each unit typically lasts two to three days, depending on the pace of the group, etc. We wanted to explain this so you can better understand the dynamics and objectives of our classes, so you can understand their structure and development. Even so, we greatly appreciate the feedback, and we'll take it into account for future classes and see if we need to spend less time on this content. Thank you very much for choosing Expanish to study Spanish, and we hope to see you again in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

Kathleen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I really liked this school

I was in the 30+ program, and it really made a positive difference. My classmates were friendly, and we were all at the same level. I didn't feel like I had to compete (maybe that's just me). Unfortunately, the barrio of Barcelona where I was staying was having its summer week long celebration, so for one whole week there was loud music right outside my window. I slept through it for the most part. On the other hand, at 1:45 one morning, I was awoken by some female singer with an amazing voice! I wish I could have found out who she was.

I would like to return to this school again.

What was your funniest moment?
Some of the mistakes I made in class were very funny to the other students. I enjoyed making them laugh.
Pros
  • Friendly staff, very good teachers.
  • Interesting architecture of the building where the classes are held.
  • We actually finished the book, and I was only there two weeks.
Cons
  • Can't think of any.
72 people found this review helpful.
Aleah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great teachers, fun atmosphere

I am really enjoying my time at Expanish so far! My teacher has been fantastic, not only with grammar but also because he incorporates local customs and slang into our lessons each day. For example, for the past week we have all been drinking mate all morning during class. The staff here are friendly and helpful with planning trips outside of BA and there are all kinds of activities to do after class. The location of the school is central and it is so much fun learning Spanish alongside students from all over the world. Come study here!

What would you improve about this program?
Smaller class sizes
245 people found this review helpful.
Response from Expanish

Thank you very much for your comments, Aleah! We are glad that you've enjoyed your classes and our activities! Hope you are still practicing your Spanish after all this time and that we get to see you again in the future! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

Rory
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

10 weeks went so quickly!

From the first day i started at the school there was a great atmosphere. The teachere was so welcoming, and the class was great. It was so nice being able to meet other foreigners heree and learning about their experiences as well as finding people to edplore the city with. My classes continued at an extremely high standard, and even when I had to change teachers, my learning continued smoothly without any poblems. 10 weeks went by so quickly, and i cant believe how much I've learnt! Thank you!

150 people found this review helpful.

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