Study Abroad Fall 2019

As a Semester Abroad students you will likely take an Intensive Spanish Course along with three or four electives, for a total of between 12 and 15 credits per semester. All courses, whether electives or language intensives, are taught by highly experienced local and international professors holding PhDs in their fields of expertise or Masters Degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. They are experts in their respective fields and serve as excellent sources of information for our international students.

Summer 2019 Term I and II

Summer Abroad at Barcelona International College

SUMMER ABROAD DATES & TUITION:

If you are thinking about participating in our exciting Summer Abroad program at Barcelona International College, you can choose between two one-month terms, or combine them and stay for the whole summer! The Barcelona International College summer program offers students from around the world the opportunity to become members of our student body, earn college credits for courses taught in English, participate in all sorts of activities and excursions and, last but certainly not least, improve their Spanish by leaps and bounds with our Intensive Spanish Language Courses. Plus, you get to spend the summer in a city right on the Mediterranean!

As a Summer Abroad students you will likely take 6 credits' worth of courses organized in one of the following manners:

All courses, whether electives or language intensives, are taught by highly experienced local and international professors holding PhDs in their fields of expertise or Masters Degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. They are experts in their respective fields and serve as excellent sources of information for our international students.

Our Intensive Spanish Course is available at several levels, ranging from Beginner (A1) to Proficient (C2). They use a communicative approach and employ a wide range of materials and techniques while covering all of the essentials: grammar and vocabulary, reading and writing, speaking and listening, etc. These courses are taught in Spanish. Our electives, however, are mostly taught in English and cover a range of topics, including Culture, International Business, History, Art and more.

SUMMER ABROAD ORIENTATION:

When you arrive in Barcelona for your summer abroad at BIC, you will first enjoy a comprehensive, two-day orientation that covers a variety of helpful, useful and interesting topics, such as:

·         Introduction to the city, complete with advice and walking tours

·         How to use Barcelona's public transportation (metro, buses, etc.)

·         Health and safety

·         Key cultural information

·         Tips on how to stay within your budget

·         Travel advice for when you are traveling on your own

·         Academic advising

·         etc.

SUMMER ABROAD COURSE OPTIONS:

SUMMER ABROAD REQUIREMENTS:

·         You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.

·         We do not require any previous Spanish language knowledge.

SUMMER ABROAD COLLEGE CREDITS:

Most of our summer abroad students will be enrolled in an intensive Spanish course as well as one elective, but there are 3 summer options:

1.    Intensive Spanish classes (6 credits)

2.    Intensive Spanish classes (3 credits) + 1 elective (3 credits)

3.    2 electives (3 credits each)

INCLUDED IN THE SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM:

·         Tuition costs

·         Accredited university transcript in collaboration with Jacksonville University (Florida, USA)

·         Airport pick-up

·         Housing for the duration of the program

·         Weekend excursion(s) with the group outside Barcelona

·         Pre-departure preparation and information

·         Day-trips to exciting destinations near Barcelona

·         Weekly cultural activities

·         24h support services

·         Medical and accident insurance

·         Full-time, English speaking staff

Course Descriptions

Housing & Student Life

Housing for International Students

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Travel Documents

PASSPORTS

All locations for our programs require that students have a passport. To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of 7,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver's license.

•   Passport issuance and application info

VISAS

While each country has its own specific requirements, issuance of a student visa generally requires verification of enrollment in a foreign institution of learning, a financial statement guaranteeing the student will have access to adequate funds during their stay, and other forms or documents required by the consulate.

In accordance with Spanish law all students studying in Spain for MORE than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa. It is no longer necessary for US students studying for LESS than 90 days to obtain a visa. Our office will guide students through this process and direct them to the appropriate consular office. However, it is the responsibility of each individual student to obtain necessary visas. 

Obtaining a student visa may be a timely process therefore the application should be started as early as possible. Upon acceptance into the programs, each student should immediately print the Student Visa Application Guidelines and the Consulate Visa Application. Study Abroad Europe cannot intervene for students who do not acquire appropriate passports or visas

Non US Citizens and students not residing in the US should contact their nearest Italian Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa. Students may request the necessary documents from our office.

For visa information relating to your specific study abroad location, please refer to the required readings in your Study Abroad Europe account (you must have started an application)

OTHER INFORMATION

Getting the proper documents for travelling abroad is essential. Below are links from the US State Department website:

•   Country Specific Information
•   Registration with Embassies

Fees & Deadlines

Barcelona International College Tuition

Application Fee $ 95.00  Pay Now

TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMS

The dates, duration, course load, student housing and other details of your Tailor-Made Program are up to you and your fellow group members. Tuition will depend on all of these factors. Contact us for more information!

INCLUDED IN THE BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE TUITION:

·         Tuition costs

·         Accredited university transcript in collaboration with Jacksonville University (Florida, USA)

·         Airport pick-up

·         Housing for the duration of the program

·         Weekend excursion(s) with the group outside Barcelona

·         Pre-departure preparation and information

·         Day-trips to exciting destinations near Barcelona

·         Weekly cultural activities

·         24h support services

·         Medical and accident insurance

·         Full-time, English speaking staff

CONTACT US for more information!

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Questions & Answers

What's Included?

• Tuition for  full semester programs or 3,4 or 5 weeks for the summer programs
• Choice of double and single housing arrangement
• Coordinator assistance on site from the host school
• 24-hour emergency support overseas and in the US
• Full and comprehensive insurance
• Supporting documents for visa application
• Material to prepare you for your study abroad experience
• Study abroad orientation 

What’s Not Included ?

• International and local airfares
• Visa application fees
• School fees (text books, lab fees lunch, etc.)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, incidentals
• Transportation to and from school
• Phone cards, cell phones

How Does It Work ?

• First, review the program materials on our website.
• Choose your desired program and confirm that you meet any pre-requisites.
• Complete the online application for your program of choice.
• Print out and complete all required forms
• Send the completed application with your application fee to our office for review.

Then What ?

• Once your application packet has been reviewed, you will receive an acceptance letter.
• You have to make deposit to hold your space or make the full payment for your program.
• You will receive your enrollment letter to present to the embassy for your visa.
• Make travel arrangements and apply for visa.  

Application Deadlines

• November 15 - Spring Semester
• April 1- Summer Session
• July 1 – Fall Semester

Deposits, Cancellations & Refunds

• $500 deposit - with completed application
• Full program fee balance due upon notice of acceptance. Payment by check or wire transfer only.
• $300 housing deposit refundable in the end of the term.
• If you cancel between 60 and 30 days prior to when the term starts*, the students will be liable for 20% of tuition.
• If you cancel between 30 days to First week prior to when the term starts*, the student will be liable for 50% of tuition.  
• If you cancel Any cancellation notice receivedduring the First week period prior to when the term starts* will result in the student’s liability for 100% of tuition and under no circumstances will a refund be made. Failure to attend does not constitute official cancellation.

                * A term starts on the date students are required to arrive