Everything you need for an amazing summer
Gain a teaching qualification, practice your Spanish, make friends from around the world and explore one of Europe's most exciting cities.
Trinity CertTESOL — 4 weeks
The gold-standard TEFL qualification, recognised worldwide. 160 contact hours including real classroom teaching practice. Timetable: 09:30–18:30.
Spanish Classes — 1 week
10 hours of Spanish classes per week at Iberia Language Academy. All levels from absolute beginner welcome. Native, experienced teachers.
Accommodation — 5 weeks
Your own room in a shared apartment with other students. Fully equipped, all bills included, within 30 minutes of school. Resident assistant in each flat.
Orientation Week
Survival Spanish lessons in the mornings, cultural activities in the afternoons. Meet your fellow students and learn to navigate the city.
2 Weekend Day-Trips
Organised excursions to destinations around Catalunya. From mountain villages to Mediterranean beaches, every weekend offers something new.
Airport Pickup
Our team meets you at Barcelona airport on arrival day and helps you settle into your accommodation. No stressful first day navigating alone.
Does not include flights or daily meals.
See what's waiting for you
Life here is simple: mornings in class, afternoons exploring the city, and evenings spent with friends from around the world!
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What does a typical week look like?
Your 5 weeks are structured to balance intensive learning with real Barcelona life. Here's how the program unfolds week by week.
Arrival & Orientation
You arrive on Sunday and our team picks you up from the airport. During the first week you'll take part in our orientation program — practical "survival Spanish" lessons in the mornings to help you navigate daily life, followed by cultural activities in the afternoons. You'll meet your fellow students and get to know the school and neighbourhood.
Trinity CertTESOL Course
Four intensive weeks of teacher training. The timetable runs 09:30–18:30 and combines workshops, lesson preparation, and supervised teaching practice with real English learners. You'll finish fully qualified and ready to teach.
- Expert instruction — methodology, grammar, classroom management
- Guided lesson preparation using textbooks and custom plans
- Real teaching practice with feedback from senior instructors
- External Trinity College London examiner
Weekends in Barcelona & Beyond
Two organised day-trips to destinations around Catalunya are included. The rest of your weekends are yours — explore the city, hit the beach, or travel independently with friends you've made on the program.
2026-2027 Summer Program dates
Choose the start date that works for you. All summer programs run for 5 weeks and include the same package.
A €500 deposit secures your place. Balance due 4 weeks before start. Apply now or contact us if you need a different start date — we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Who takes the Summer Program?
The Summer Program is designed for students aged 18–22 who want to spend a meaningful summer abroad — gaining a real qualification, building Spanish, and having the time of their life in Barcelona.
A note for parents
We understand that sending your son or daughter abroad — often for the first time — requires trust. TEFL Iberia has been running structured gap year programs in Barcelona since 2012. Every student arrives to a team that knows them by name.
What our students say
"Coming to Spain to do a gap year was one of the best decisions I ever made. The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming, and the classes were organised and super enjoyable. The location was also a great bonus — around a 5 minute walk to La Sagrada Família. I recommend this to anyone looking to spend time in Spain and learn Spanish."
"My experience taking part in the gap year program surpassed all expectations. The teachers were so knowledgeable and helpful. I particularly appreciated the focus on practical speaking skills and now I feel much more confident communicating in Spanish. This course has opened my eyes to what is out there."
Not sure this is the right program?
Here's how the Summer Program compares — all based in Barcelona, all including TEFL training and accommodation.
Common questions about the Summer Program
Ready to spend your summer in Barcelona?
Apply now to secure your place. A €500 deposit holds your spot.