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Optional Add-On · Semester & Double Semester

Earn US College Credit
on Your Gap Year

Make your time in Barcelona count twice. Alongside your TEFL training and Barcelona life, you can earn up to 9 transferable US college credits through a fully online, self-paced life skills course.

9 transferable credits Fully online & self-paced US-accredited Counts toward gen-ed requirements
9
US College Credits
Transferable · Accredited

3 graded credit units
100% online, self-paced
Official transcript provided
Runs alongside your program

Don't pause your degree — advance it

A gap year is one of the best decisions you can make. But we understand the question that parents and colleges often ask: what about your credits?

Our optional college credit add-on removes that concern entirely. The course is fully online and flexible, so you can complete it in your own time, whether in the evenings, at weekends, or whenever it suits you, without taking away from your experience in Barcelona.

The 9 credits you earn are transferable to most US colleges and universities and can often be applied toward general education requirements. You return home with a TEFL qualification, real-world experience, and college credits already completed.

9
Transferable US credits
3
Graded course units
100%
Online & self-paced
0
Classroom hours required

Three units, nine credits

The course is structured around three core units, each worth 3 credits. It focuses on practical, relevant content that builds real employability alongside academic credit.

Unit 1
Professional Development & Effective Communication
3 Credits

Everything you need to stand out in the job market — from your CV and interview technique to professional networking and workplace communication.

Resume creation & cover letters
Interview preparation
LinkedIn & professional networking
Workplace & social media etiquette
Customer service & conflict resolution
Teamwork & collaboration
Unit 2
Personal Development & Wellness
3 Credits

The skills that don't appear on a CV but define how you handle real life — mental health, time management, stress, motivation, and building genuine confidence.

Mental & emotional health
Time management & goal setting
Coping with stress
Developing empathy
Building confidence
Healthy lifestyle habits
Unit 3
Financial Literacy & Ethics
3 Credits

The financial knowledge that most people wish they'd had sooner — budgeting, saving, taxes, credit scores, debt management, and ethical decision-making.

Personal budgeting
Saving, investing & financial goals
How taxes & insurance work
Credit scores & debt management
Ethical financial behaviour
Real-world case studies

Built for life on a gap year

1

Add it to your program

Select the college credit option when you apply to the Semester or Double Semester program.

2

Access the online platform

You'll get login details for the learning platform before you arrive in Barcelona.

3

Study at your own pace

Video lectures, interactive content, and assignments — completed whenever suits you.

4

Receive your transcript

On completion, you receive an official academic transcript to transfer to your home institution.

Students studying online in Barcelona
Students collaborating on coursework Student working on laptop in Barcelona

Designed to fit around your gap year

The course is designed for people with busy lives. There are no fixed lecture times and no classroom attendance, just a structured programme you can complete whenever it suits you.

Self-paced & asynchronous

Access all content on your schedule. Study in the evenings, on weekends, or whenever your day allows. No fixed deadlines or live sessions to work around.

Fully online, any device

Video lectures, interactive content, discussion forums, and assignments — all accessible from your laptop, tablet, or phone. All you need is an internet connection.

Engaging & interactive

Gamified content, real-world case studies, and practical assignments make the material genuinely useful — not just something to get through for the grade.

Ready to make your gap year count?

The college credit option is available on the Semester and Double Semester programs. Ask us about adding it to your application.