University Pathway Programs
University entry exam preparation programs for international students
To access a University in Spain as an international student can be challenging. Your Spanish language skills might not yet be at the required level and/or you need to take a special entry exam to access the study of your choice.
Our university pathway course will help you access a Bachelor study at a university in Spain. Linguaschools will be your guide, giving both academic and administrative support along the way. First we help you get your Spanish study visa and NIE/TIE. Then we help you get your Spanish language skills to the desired level, get the highest grade possible for the required University entry exam and finally we help you to apply for the study and/or university of your choice. Read more how to access a university in Spain as an international student.
If you either want to use the maximum time to improve your Spanish and fully prepare yourself for the entry exam or if you want the most intensive course in the shortest time possible, we have a university access preparation course that will satisfy your needs.
The Spanish university pathway programs consist of:
General Spanish course
The intensive Spanish course is the general intensive 20 Spanish language course where you have 4 lessons per day, Monday to Friday, getting your Spanish language level up to the recommended level of minimum B1-B2 before starting the classes that help you to prepare for the University entry exam.
If your student visa aproval is delayed and you cannot get to Spain in time to start the program, you can switch to an online intensive course without any extra charge.
University entry exam preparation (PCE exams)
In order to access a Bachelor’s degree at a university in Spain, most of the international students need to take the PCE exams, which are the equivalent of the PAU/EBAU/Selectividad exams (you can find the different terms explained here). Generally, the PCE exams take place every year in May. The exam results, together with the grades on your secondary school certificate, will determine the probability to access the study of your choice.
The requirements may vary per study and per university. Before starting the course to prepare you for the university entry exam, you will have a private interview with one of our tutors to design a personal study plan to help you achieve your personal goals. The actual exam fee is not included unless specifically stated.
School cultural activity program
During the program you can join everything our local cultural activity program has to offer. This is a great way to not only experience the Spanish culture, but also to get to know other students. Many activities are free or have a small fee, depending on the activity or excursion.
Accommodation
In addition to the University Pathway Program, you can choose from a variety of accommodation options: from host families to shared apartments. We ensure all accommodations are secure and provide an optimum learning environment.
Year Pathway
Level: All levelsThis year-long program reduces the duration of the Spanish course and the EBAU/PCE preparation course. This means you will have to study more intensively outside the course hours.
Barcelona
Duration: 12 months
Start: September
Price: € 5950
Course curriculum (pdf)
For the University Pathway courses in Barcelona, we have teamed up with one of the most respected EBAU/PCE preparation academies in Barcelona. You start with an intensive Spanish course of 7 months at Linguaschools. This will give you a good base level to start with the EBAU/PCE preparation course.
After that you will take the full EBAU/PCE preparation program right up to the second exam in September. You will have the 4 compulsory subjects and 2 voluntary subjects (or more, if you would like) each morning, Monday to Friday.
IMPORTANT: Please mind that the students taking the EBAU/PCE test in May have preference over the students taking the exam in September. So take that into account when taking the Year Pathway course in Barcelona.
Granada
Duration: 12 months
Start: September
Price: € 5600
Course curriculum (pdf)
For the University Pathway courses in Granada, we collaborate with one of the best EBAU/PCE preparation academies in Granada. You start with an intensive Spanish course of 4 months at Linguaschools. This will give you the minimum level to start with the EBAU/PCE preparation course.
After that you will take the full EBAU/PCE preparation program right up to the exam in May. You prepare for the 4 compulsory subjects and 2 voluntary subjects (or more, if you would like) every morning, Monday to Friday.
In June and July you will have time for the application for the university of your choice and you will continue your Spanish with an intensive Spanish course at Linguaschools (total 160 hours) until the end of August, to fully prepare you for your first year at a Spanish university.
Valencia
Duration: 12 months
Start: August
Price: € 5660
Course curriculum (pdf)
The Spanish course will help you to achieve the right level to start the EBAU/PCE preparation course. Depending on your level of Spanish you either start in October with the EBAU/PCE preparation lessons or you continue with the Spanish lessons a little longer before starting EBAU/PCE preparation (not later than in January).
During the EBAU/PCE preparation course you will have the 4 compulsory subjects in ‘physical’ classes while the voluntary additional 2 subjects may be taught in online modules.
In June and July, the program includes the time to help you with the paperwork to apply to the University of your choice and you will receive specific preparation for your first year at a Spanish University.
الأسئلة المتكررة الأسئلة المتكررة
لا يحتاج الطلاب من جميع دول الاتحاد الأوروبي إلى تأشيرة لدراسة الإسبانية في إسبانيا.
يمكن للطلاب الحاصلين على جوازات سفر من عدة دول البقاء في إسبانيا لمدة تصل إلى ثلاثة أشهر بدون تأشيرة، يشمل ذلك مواطني الولايات المتحدة وكندا والبرازيل واليابان وكوريا. إذا كنت تخطط للدراسة لأكثر من ثلاثة أشهر، يجب الحصول على تأشيرة طالب (نوع D) قبل الوصول إلى إسبانيا.
يجب على الطلاب من دول أخرى الإتصال بأقرب سفارة أو قنصلية إسبانية للتحقق من متطلبات التأشيرة. يمكن لـ Linguaschools تقديم خطاب قبول رسمي لدعم الطلاب الذين يحتاجون إلى تأشيرة.
قبل إرسال خطاب القبول، نطلب دفع كامل قيمة البرنامج بما في ذلك الدورة ومكان الإقامة. نقدم خطاب القبول مجانًا. يمكننا إرسال نسخة رقمية عبر البريد الإلكتروني، والتي قد تكون كافية في بعض الحالات. إذا كنت بحاجة إلى الحصول على النسخة الأصلية عبر البريد العادي أو البريد السريع، سنقوم فقط بفرض تكلفة خدمة البريد.
يجب أن تخبرنا في أقرب وقت ممكن بإرسال نسخة من خطاب الرفض الرسمي عبر البريد الإلكتروني. في بعض الحالات قد نتمكن من استئناف القرار أو مساعدتك في الحصول على التأشيرة. في حالة رفض التأشيرة بشكل نهائي و اضطررت لإلغاء الحجز، ستسترد كامل المبلغ باستثناء رسوم إدارية. تحقق من الشروط والأحكام الخاصة بنا لمزيد من المعلومات.
Are you sure you need a student visa? Then the minimum course intensity is 20 lessons per week. All course which have 20 lessons per week or more are eligible for the student visa, however, the most chosen course is the Intensive 20 Spanish course or one of the University Pathway Programs.