Catalan: general, live online
Courses of the level B1, C1 and C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Strong points
- Communicative approach
- Small groups
- Participative classes
- Works on all communicative skills
- Specially aimed at university level students
- Language preparation for access to public sector employment
Accreditation
- Certificate of achievement with grades for Inicial, Bàsic Elemental and Intermedi levels.
- To obtain the certificate for Bàsic (A2), Elemental (B1) and Intermedi (B2) recognised by the Government of Catalonia you can enrol for our accreditation exams.
- Certificate for Suficiència (C1) and Superior (C2) recognised by the Government of Catalonia.
Description
Characteristics
Courses in which all face-to-face sessions are distance-based, via videoconference. Course hours vary according to level. Independent-distance-work hours are very high (semi-online mode).
- Elementary Semi-online (B1): 24 hours (and autonomous learning).
- Prepare for C1 Exam: 12 hours (and 138 hours of autonomous learning)
- Prepare for C2 Exam: 12 hours (and 48 hours of autonomous learning)
Elementary Semi-online (B1), Prepare for C1 Exam and Prepare for C2 Exam courses have the support of an online teacher, and includes CIFALC exam.
Levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Credit recognition
UAB Students: information.
Other Students: information.
Documentation
Course syllabuses.
Access requirements
Certificate demonstrating a pass in the previous level (or results of a level test).
Age over 18.
It is not necessary to be a member of the UAB community.
Price
Preparació per a l'examen de C1 -150 hours (12 h on-site) | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 204,75 € | 230,75 € |
Mobility students | 220,50 € | 248,50 € |
Associated University Community | 329,00 € | 369,00 € |
Others | 387,00 € | 427,00 € |
Preparació per a l'examen de C2 - 60 hours (12 h on-site) | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 312,75 € | 342,75 € |
Mobility students | 312,75 € | 342,75 € |
Associated University Community | 436,00 € | 476,00 € |
Others | 513,00 € | 553,00 € |
* The total amount is the price of the course plus administrative management fees (€40).
- Courses A2 to C2 include the official exam CIFALC (Inter-University Commission for Language Training and Accreditation of Catalonia).
- Catalan courses are 100% or partially subsidised for the UAB university community, depending on the level and group: students, teaching and research staff, PTGAS. The prices published on this page are those to be paid by the person enrolling, once the subsidy has been applied.
- The subsidised price can only be used once per level, i.e. if a person re-enrols in the same level they must pay the price of the course without the subsidy.
- The second enrolments and subsequent registrations have a bonus of €40
- The PDI of the UAB has a subsidy of 100% of the amount of all the courses of Catalan.
- Associated University Community has a 15% disccount on external prices.
- Returned receipts and refunds incur a handling fee payable by the bank account holder. The amount of this handling fee is € 2.50.
Collectives:
- Mobility students: Students who come to the UAB as part of a mobility programme (Erasmus, Seneca...)..
- UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), academic staff and administrative and service staff of UAB centres.
- Associtet University Community: Amics UAB; Esfera UAB; Parc de Recerca; Alumni UAB; Students, Teaching Staff and PAS of Affiliated Schools, Alumni Servei de Llengües, Fundació Autònoma, etc., and UPC Affiliated Schools.
Enrolment
Enrolment open on-site
To enrol on a language-level course at UAB Idiomes Campus you need to show a certificate to confirm you have passed the previous level or else take a level test.
Opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays, 9 to 14 and 15 to 20 h
Phone times (93 581 13 25):
Mondays to Fridays, 9.30 to 12.30 and 15 to 18 h.
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Please note:
- Your enrolment will be finalised when we have confirmed that the entry requirements have been met.
- The number of places on our courses is limited, so we deal with enrolment requests in the order they arrive.
- When you have enrolled, we will contact you to confirm this and give you the payment instructions, where appropriate.
UAB Idiomes reserves the right to cancel a group if a minimum number of students has not enrolled.
Promotions
UAB Idiomes offers you the following facilities and discounts for enrolment:
UAB Idiomes Campus
15% discount on the less/least expensive course fee if you study more than one language.
15% discount for single-parent families.
15 % discount for victims of gender-based violence or terrorism.
15% discount for officially recognised “large families” (currently, three or more children).
15% discount for those who have presented accreditation of their economic situation with a view to paying fees as a grant holder and who fulfil the requirements.
Attention important:
1. The discounts are non-cumulative.
2. The proof of the discount requested must be provided at the time of enrollment or within 10 calendar days after the enrollment.
Scholarships
Call for applications for UAB grants and other support to meet the university community's needs regarding languages. You can find specific information on each call on the links below.
For students
UAB students can also apply for PARLA3 grants from the Catalan Government (Generalitat).
For teaching staff and administration and services staff
Level, dates and schedules
Elemental (B1) Semi-Online
Calendar | Days and hours |
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11.3.2025 to 27.5.2025 | Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 2.30pm (and Friday 21st March) (cancelled) |
Prepare for the Exam Level C1
Calendar | Days and hours |
17, 31.10; 14, 28.11; 12.12.2024; 16.1.2025 | Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
6, 20.3; 3, 24.4; 8, 22.5.2025 | Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Prepare for the Exam Level C2
Calendar | Days and hours |
10, 24.10; 7, 21.11.2024; 5.12.2024; 23.1.2025 | Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
15, 29.10; 12, 26.11; 10.12.2024; 14.1.2025 | Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.de 15 a 17 h |
13, 27.3; 10, 24.4; 15, 29.5.2025 | Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
SUMMER COURSE
Group 1: 1.7.2025 to 17.7.2025, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm.
Group 2: 30.6.2025 to 16.7.2025, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 7pm.