English: exam preparation, live online courses
Preparation courses for Levels B1, B2 and C1 exam of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Strong points
- Innovative methodology
- Flipped classroom
- Specific preparation for Language Service exams
- High percentage of students who then pass the exams
- Online tutors
- Teaching materials created by the Language Service
Accreditation
- Attendance certificate awarded for a minimum of 75% class attendance.
- These courses include the level accreditation exam.
Description
Characteristics
Preparatory courses for the B1, B2 and C1 Language Service level exams. These courses involve a significant amount of autonomous learning: 20 hours’ face-to-face class, and 30 hours’ independent work. There are certain options in which face-to-face classes are on-site (please consult English: exam preparation, on-site).
Levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Credit recognition
Recognition for up to 12 ECTS credits.
Documents
Prepare for B1.
Prepare for B2.
Prepare for C1.
Access requirements
Certificate demonstrating a pass in the previous level (or results of a level test). It is recommended to have already effectively acquired certain aspects of course content, which will be approached in a revision-based manner and as preparation for the exam
Age over 18.
It is not necessary to be a member of the UAB community.
Price
English exam preparation course live online 20 hours | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 573,00 € | 613,00 € |
Associated University Community | 585,00 € | 625,00 € |
Others | 688,00 € | 728,00 € |
* The total amount is the price of the course plus administrative management fees (€40).
- The second enrolments and subsequent registrations have a bonus of €40
- 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:
- UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), academic staff and administrative and service staff of UAB centres.
- Associated 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., UPC Affiliated Schools.
Enrolment
Enrollment open in person at the administration office starting July 1.
(Throughout July, enjoy a 10% discount on tuition fees for enrollments in the 2025-2026 courses.)
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 Fridya, 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
Prepare for B1
First semester |
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Previous week: 13.10.2025 to 17.10.2025 Course: Tuesdays from 21.10.2025 to 13.1.2026 Wednesdays from 22.10.2025 to 14.1.2026 (No class on 7.1.2026) |
Days and hours: a) Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.(on-site sessions) b) Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.(online sessions) |
Second semester |
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Pevious week: 9.2.2026 to 13.2.2026 Cours: Tuesday from 17.2.2026 to 5.5.2026. (No class on 14.4.2026) Wednesdays from 18.2.2026 to 6.5.2026. (No class on 15.4.2026) |
Days and hours: a) Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.(on-site sessions) b) Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.(online sessions) |
Prepare for B2
First semester |
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Previous week: 13.10.2025 to 17.10.2025 Cours: 21.10.2025 to 13.1.2026 (Tuesdays), 22.10.2025 to 14.1.2026 (Wednesdays) (No class on 7.1.2026) 21.10.2025 to 13.1.2026 (Thursdays) |
Days and Hours a) Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (on-site sessions) b) Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.(online sessions) c) Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (online sessions) |
Second semester |
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Previous week: 9.2.2026 ato13.2.2026 Cours: 17.2.2026 to 5.5.2026. (Tuesdays) (No class on 14.4.2026) 18.2.2026 a 6.5.2026. (Wednesdays) (No class on 15.4.2026 ) 19.2.2026 a 7.5.2026.(Thursdays) (No class on 16.4.2026) |
Days and Hours a) Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (on-site sessions) b) Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.(online sessions) c) Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (online sessions) |
Prepare for C1
First semester |
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Previous week: 13.10.2025 a 17.10.2025 Cours: 21.10.2025 to 13.1.2026 (Tuesdays) 3.10.2025 to 15.1.2026 (Thursdays) (No class on 8.1.2026) |
Days and Hours a) Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. b) Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Second semester |
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Previous week: 9.2.2026 to 13.2.2026 Cours: 7.2.2026 to 5.5.2026. (Tuesdays) (No class on 14.4.2026 ) 19.2.2026 to7.5.2026. (Thursdays) (No class on16.4.2026) |
Days and Hours a) Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. b) Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
- Levels
- Start: 13/10/2025
- End: 06/05/2026
- Mode: Classroom-based
- Place: Campus