Live the Spanish Language. Live Barcelona.
Immersive summer programs in Barcelona, designed for American teens who want to go beyond the classroom -and actually experience Spain.
Why Barcelona? Why now?
Your Barcelona Base:
best of both worlds.
Students stay in one of Barcelona's safest, most desirable residential towns — just 10 minutes from the city. All the Barcelona experience, none of the tourist crowds. Your teen will live with real locals in a peaceful, authentic neighborhood, then head into the heart of the city for adventures.
Real Host Families
Not a dormitory or a camp. Your teen stays with a carefully selected Barcelona family, truly immersing in a Spanish life.
Your Barcelona Base:
best of both worlds.
More than a classroom
Yes, there are Spanish classes. But the real learning happens at the dinner table, in the market, living a real Barcelona day.
Safe & Fully Managed
From the group flights to 24/7 on-the-ground supervision -everything is handled. You just pack their bags.
Two Programs.
One unforgettable summer
Whether your teen in 14 or 18, we have a program designed exactly for their age, maturity, and independence level. Both programs are set in Barcelona, run by local experts, and built around real host-family immersion.
THE GAUDI PROGRAMME
AGES 14-16
$ 5,800
4 weeks | July & August 2026
3-week option available -ask us
THE PICASSO PROGRAMME
AGES 16-18
$ 5,800
4 weeks | July & August 2026
3-week option available -ask us
What's included?
Host family accommodation
Group flights from London
All meals, every day
Spanish language classes
Cultural activities & workshops
Excursions
24/7 supervision & support
Program insurance
Certificate of completion
Private group transport
Program material
Unforgettable memories!
A typical day in Barcelona
Morning
Spanish language & culture classes -hands on, fun, and taught by native speakers who make it feel effortless.
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Afternoon
Activities, workshops , and time with your host family and friends. From cooking classes to art, water sports to flamenco -everyday is different (3 days a week).
Noon
After morning classes, students head home for a proper Spanish lunch — the main meal of the day. Time to enjoy with your family, cool off by the pool, and recharge before the afternoon's adventures.
Evening
Dinner with your host family. This is where the real immersion happens -real conversations, real culture, real life.
Weekends
One full day of group adventure (Montserrat, Costa Brava or the best of Barcelona...). The other day is yours with your host family.
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Not your typical Summer Program
Plenty of companies send teens to Spain for the summer.
What makes Vivid Spanish different?
We don't just teach Spanish.
We make you live it!
This is not mass educational tourism.
A PROGRAM THAT FITS -REALLY
Every programme is carefully tailored to each group.
We take the time to understand:
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each student's profile
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their needs
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their goals
We even get to know them before they even arrive, so we can:
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match them with the right host family
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design an experience that truly fits
DESIGNED WITH CARE. DELIVERED WITH HEART
Small, personal groups.
An exclusive residential neighbourhood just outside Barcelona
(one of the safest and most desirable in the region)
Carefully selected host families. Not a dormitory. Not a hotel.
A real family and a real window to Spanish life.
Local experts who know the city deeply.
-and that means your teen gets the best of it-.
And a level of personal care and attention that let you relax as a parent.
Regular updates & clear communication.
Flights & Departures
Relax — we've got the flights handled. We organize group departures so all the students travel together from the U.S. to Barcelona. It's safer, easier, and way less stressful for everyone.
Our main hubs are New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR), but we regularly arrange flights from Philadelphia, Miami, San Francisco, and other cities too.
Wherever you are, just get in touch and we'll make it work.
Real stories from real families
“This experience really helped our daughter grow personally as well as academically"
---Susan S., parent of a 16-year-old, New York
“The teachers were great and the program was fun!”
---Georgia W., 15, New Jersey
Your teen.
Our responsibility.
We know that sending your child abroad is a big decision. Here's exactly what we do to make sure they're safe, supported, and having the time of their life -every single day.
✓ 24/7 Supervision by trained, experienced staff
✓ Comprehensive program insurance (medical & travel)
✓ Carefully vetted host families -selected for warmth, safety and cultural fit
✓ Regular check-ins and parent updates throughout the program
✓ Emergency protocols in place and practised
✓ All activities planned and supervised by local professionals