Bildungsurlaub

Bildungsurlaub · Spanien

A week of Spanish that counts as Bildungsurlaub

Thirty hours in one week: Spanish lessons plus a political and cultural programme in Barcelona. You live in your own studio in the same building as your classroom, from Sunday to Sunday.

  • 30 hof teaching in one week
  • Sun–Sunstudio in the same building
  • €1,085course, studio and fees, from
Blau students in front of Barcelona Cathedral during a city walk

Your week

Thirty hours, one address

The programme is built to meet the 30 hours a week that most German states ask for. Twenty-five hours are Spanish lessons; five are the political and cultural modules that make it a Bildungsurlaub course.

  1. SundayArrive and settle in

    Check in from 16:00, pick up your keys and your course materials, and move into your studio.

  2. Monday to Friday · 25 hSpanish lessons

    Face-to-face classes in small groups at your level, from complete beginner to advanced, on level −1 of the building.

  3. Monday to Friday · 5 hPolitical and cultural programme

    Afternoon modules on Spanish society, politics and culture in Barcelona. Optional for other students, required for Bildungsurlaub.

  4. End of the weekCertificate, then home

    You receive an attendance certificate with your hours for your employer. Check out by 12:00 on Sunday.

Three Blau students in the Gothic Quarter
Part of the programmeCity walks count towards the cultural modules.

Recognition

Recognised as Bildungsurlaub in

  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Hessen
  • Niedersachsen

Recognition is granted state by state, and your right depends on the state where you work, not where you live. If your state is not on the list, write to Admissions before booking and we will tell you where things stand.

How to apply: ask Admissions for the recognition documents for your state, hand them to your employer within your state’s deadline, and book once your employer has said yes.

Price

One week, everything in one price

The Bildungsurlaub course is booked together with a studio in the building: it is what lets you walk downstairs to class and stay for the afternoon modules. Choose a bigger studio if you like; the course price stays the same.

Want to stay longer? Add holiday days before or after, or another week on one of the regular programmes.

Your first week, from

Bildungsurlaub course30 hours
€550
Private studioBudget category, one week
€350
Registrationonce per booking
€150
Final cleaningonce per booking
€35
Total, VAT included€1,085

From 1 January to 31 May a peak-season supplement of €50 a week applies. A refundable deposit of €300 is paid separately.

FAQ

Bildungsurlaub, answered

The questions people ask before they talk to their employer.

How many days of Bildungsurlaub do I have?

In most states it is five working days a year, which is exactly one week of this course. The rules are set by each state, so check yours before you apply.

Which state’s rules apply to me?

The state where your workplace is, not where you live. If you live in one state and work in another, use the rules of the state where you work.

Do I need to speak Spanish already?

No. Groups go from complete beginner to advanced. You take a short placement test online before you travel, so you start in the right group on Monday.

Can I book the course without the studio?

No. The Bildungsurlaub course is offered only together with a studio in the building.

Can I stay longer than a week?

Yes. Add holiday days before or after, or continue with another week on one of the regular programmes. Admissions can quote both together.

What do I get for my employer?

Before you book: the recognition documents for your state and the programme. After the course: an attendance certificate with the hours you completed.

Ready to talk to your employer?

Write to Admissions with your state and the week you have in mind. We send you the recognition documents and the programme, and answer any question about dates or studios.