Catalan: general, on-site (A1-C2)
Courses from Level A1 to Level 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
- Course certificate for Inicial, Bàsic, and Elemental levels.
- To obtain a Bàsic (A2) or Elemental (B1) level certificate recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya, you can register for our accreditation exams.
- Intermedi (B2), Suficiència (C1), and Superior (C2) level certificate recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Description
Characteristics
On-site courses, some of them involve a significant amount of autonomous learning; these hours vary by level.*
- Beginner and Basic (A2): 30 hours.
- Elementary (B1), Intermediate (B2), Sufficiency (C1) and Advanced (C2): 60 hours.
- Elementary Semi-online (B1) and Intermediate Semi-online (B2): 24 hours (and autonomous learning).*
- Prepare for C1 Exam and Prepare for C2 Exam: 12 hours (and autonomous learning).*
Additional information
Elementary Semi-online (B1), Intermediate Semi-online (B2), Prepare for C1 Exam and Prepare for C2 Exam courses have the support of an online teacher.
All courses include CIFALC exam.
Levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Credit recognition
UAB Students: information.
Other Students: Beginner and Basic courses are considered to be equivalent to 3 ECTS credit each one.
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
Inicial / Bàsic (A2) - each course 30 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB, Mobility students | 100 % Subsidized | |
Associated University Community | 411,00 € | 451,00 € |
Others | 484,00 € | 524,00 € |
Elemental on-site (B1) 60 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB, Mobility students | 100 % Subsidized | |
Associated University Community | 581,00 € | 621,00 € |
Others | 683,00 € | 723,00 € |
The platform www.parla.cat is used. The course is 50% subsidised for students who complete their studies at the UAB and for UAB staff, and 40% for mobility students. The price of the course does include the CIFALC** exam. |
Elemental semi-online (B1) 24 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB, Mobility students | 100 % Subsidized | |
Associated University Community | 395,00 € | 435,00 € |
Others | 465,00 € | 505,00 € |
Intermedi on-sitei (B2) 60 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 328,80 € | 352,80 € |
Mobility students | 353,20 € | 382,20 € |
Associated University Community | 581,00 € | 621,00 € |
Others | 683,00 € | 723,00 € |
Intermedi semi-onlinen (B2) 24 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 223,80 € | 256,80 € |
Mobility students | 252,20 € | 278,20 € |
Associated University Community | 395,00 € | 435,00 € |
Others | 465,00 € | 505,00 € |
Suficiència Presencial (C1) 60 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 356,20 € | 382,20 € |
Associated University Community | 581,00 € | 621,00 € |
Others | 683,00 € | 723,00 € |
Superior Presencial (C2) 60 h | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 411,00 € | 441,00 € |
Associated University Community | 581,00 € | 621,00 € |
Others | 682,00 € | 723,00 € |
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 | 210,60 € | 236,60 € |
Mobility students | 226,80 € | 254,80 € |
Associated University Community | 338,00 € | 378,00 € |
Others | 398,00 € | 438,00 € |
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, Mobility students | 321,75 € | 351,75 € |
Associated University Community | 448,00 € | 488,00 € |
Others | 527,00 € | 567,00 € |
* 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
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 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
Beginner
Calendar | Days and hours | |
15.9.2025 to 5.11.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. | |
15.9.2025 to 5.11.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
15.9.2025 to 5.11.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
15.9.2025 to 5.11.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
16.9.2025 to 6.11.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | |
16.9.2025 to 6.11.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
16.9.2025 to 6.11.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
16.9.2025 to 6.11.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
15.10.2025 to 3.12.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
15.10.2025 to 3.12.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
12.11.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
12.11.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
12.11.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
12.11.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. | |
18.11.2025 to 29.1.2026* | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
18.11.2025 to 29.1.2026* | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
16.2.2026 to 15.4.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. | |
16.2.2026 to 15.4.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
16.2.2026 to 15.4.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
16.2.2026 to 15.4.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
17.2.2026 to 16.4.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | |
17.2.2026 to 16.4.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
17.2.2026 to 16.4.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
17.2.2026 to 16.4.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | |
8.4.2026 to 1.6.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | |
20.4.2026 to 10.6.2026 |
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*There are no classes for this course on any day during the week of 15-19 December 2025. |
Bàsic (A2)
Calendar | Days and hours |
15.9.2025 to 5.11.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
12.11.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
18.11.2025 to 29.1.2026* | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
18.11.2025 to 29.1.2026* | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
17.2.2026 to 16.4.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
16.2.2026 to 15.4.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
8.4.2026 to 1.6.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
21.4.2026 to 9.6.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
21.4.2026 to 9.6.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
21.4.2026 to 9.6.2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
*There are no classes for this course on any day during the week of 15-19 December 2025.
Elemental (B1)
Calendar | Days and hours |
17.9.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
17.2.2026 to 9.6.2026 | Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
*There is no class for this course on any day during the week of 15-19 December 2025.
Elemental (B1) Semi-Online
Calendar | Days and hours | |
16.10.2025 to 22.1.2026* | Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
26.2.2026 to 21.5.2026 |
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Intermedi (B2)
Calendar | Days and hours | |
17.9.2025 to 28.1.2026* | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
16.2.2026 to 10.6.2026 |
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* There is no class for this course any day of the week from December 15-19 2025.
Intermedi (B2) Semi-Online
Calendar | Days and hours |
15.10.2025 to 21.1.2026* | Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
23.2.2026 to 1.6.2026 | Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Suficiència (C1)
Calendar | Days and hours |
17.9.2025 to 28.1.2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
16.2.2026 to 10.6.2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
* There is no class for this course any day of the week from December 15-19 2025.
Prepare for the Exam Level C1
Calendar | Days and hours |
4, 18.3; 8, 22.4; 6 and 20.5.2026 | Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
Superior (C2)
Calendar | Days and hours |
17.9.2025 to 28.1.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
16.2.2026 to 10.6.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
* There is no class for this course any day of the week from December 15-19 2025
Prepare for the Exam Level C2
Calendar | Days and hours |
20.10; 3, 17.11; 1.12.2025; 12, 26.1.2026 | Mondays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
8, 22.10; 5, 19.11; 10.12.2025; 14.1.2026 | Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
11, 25.3; 15, 29.4; 13, 27.5.2026 | Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
11, 25.3; 15, 29.4; 13, 27.5.2026 | Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |