Spanish courses for the over 50s
Learn and practise Spanish on a fun course with people of similar needs and interests to your own...
About the course
If you are a mature student, you are of course always welcome to join any of our Spanish courses.
However, if you prefer to study and socialise with people of your own age, and are over the age of 50, we have Spanish courses specially designed for you.
Course details
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Timetable | Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00 |
| Number of hours | 3 hours a day |
| Class size | Average 7-8, maximum 10 |
| Levels | All levels |
| Start dates | March 12, 2012 May 7, 2012 September 25, 2012 |
Price
2-week course: €445
What's included
The price of the course includes the pre-course level test, all course materials, a special programme of social and cultural activities (transport, entrance fees and guide included); our student card (and the discounts it entitles you to); and access to all the school's facilities, including free Internet usage.
The school's facilities include free access to our online Spanish courses for the duration of your stay.
Note that there is no registration fee for our courses or any other hidden extras.
What will it all cost?
Calculate the total cost of your course plus accommodation and any extras you want with our price calculator...
Social programme
The course also includes a special programme of visits to places of interest inside the city, a full-day excursion to the Costa Brava, Figueras and the Dalí Museum, and a meal in a typical Barcelona restaurant
A typical social program for an Over-50s course is as follows:
Week 1
- Monday: Welcome cocktail and introductory city tour
- Tuesday: Guided tour of the Gothic Quarter
- Wednesday: Visit to the City of Barcelona Museum
- Thursday: Visit to Gaudí's Sagrada Familia
- Friday: Evening visit to a flamenco show
- Saturday: Full-day excursion to the Costa Brava and Dalí museum
- Sunday: Free day
Week 2
- Monday: Guided tour of Montjuïc and the Miró Foundation
- Tuesday: Visit to Gaudí's Park Güell
- Wednesday: Visit to the Picasso Museum
- Thursday: Evening visit to the theatre or cinema
- Friday: Lunch at a local restaurant
Creative Arts Workshops
As an optional extra, you can take arts workshops with us.
4 workshops are scheduled to take place over the two weeks of your course, with two workshops per week, each lasting 1.5 hours. All materials are provided and you are welcome to take home any work you produce.
Painting Ceramics workshop
This workshop consists of decorating a porcelain dragon figure (designed by Gaudi) which has previously been fired at 1200º C. The decorative mosaic technique often used by Gaudi is also explained in detail.
Glass-fusing workshop
Students will study the many marvellous possibilities of working with molten glass. Each participant will produce a plate or bowl and decorate it according to their own preferences.
Pottery workshop
Following a demonstration of the art of 'throwing' a pot on a wheel, each participant will be given the opportunity to produce a bowl, plate or jug of their own.
Sculpture workshop
This workshop focuses on how to make sculptures appear well balanced and less static than is often the case. Each participant will be then be given the opportunity to make a Picasso-style Spanish bull.
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Timetable | Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00, plus workshops |
| Number of hours | 3 hours a day, with an additional four 1.5 hour workshops |
| Start dates | As above |
Price
2-week Spanish course plus workshops: €640
What will it all cost?
Calculate the total cost of your course plus accommodation and any extras you want with our price calculator...
Holidays
The school will be closed for public holidays on the dates given below. Classes lost are not made up at other times.
2012 January 1, 6; April 6, 9; May 1, 28; June 24; August 15; September 11, 24; October 12; November 1; December 6, 8, 25, 26.
