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Barcelona

The School
The City
Things to do
Weather
Food and Drink
Visas, Work Permits and Insurance
Getting to Barcelona

Our school in Barcelona

Atmosphere and Facilities
The College is proud of its reputation as a friendly and dynamic place to learn with enthusiastic and professional teachers and trainers, who along with our English speaking reception and administration staff form a dedicated team providing you with all the support you need on the course..

As well as Cert. TESOL and Trinity Diploma courses, Oxford Tefl, Barcelona runs General English courses throughout the year (there are typically some 200 students enrolled on average) and provides in-company language training to a range of clients in and around Barcelona (around 500 students in total). There is a lively social program in the school, which includes our monthly "intercambio " night and film club, providing opportunities for trainee teachers to meet up with their students and students from other classes, as well as their fellow teachers and tutors.

The college occupies one floor of a typical 100 year old Barcelona apartment block with high ceilings and a bright , spacious feel. The 320 square meters contain seven classrooms, a large study area and a social area with coffee and cold drinks machines. There is a "chill out" room with sofas for relaxing. The study area contains a photocopier and computers (with internet connection) for trainees use. The study room is well stocked with EFL course books, resource material and magazines for creating your own materials. Overhead projector, video and cassette players are available for your use.

The college is open from 9 am to 9.30 pm Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 9 am to 2pm.

Location of the school and Contact details
The school is centrally located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with the Passeig de Gracia a 5 minute walk away. To see exactly where we are, view the map. The area, like most of Barcelona, is commercial and residential. You will find no shortage of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a metro stop right next to the school and numerous buses stop outside.

Oxford Tefl
Avenida Diagonal 402
08037 Barcelona

Tel: 93 458 0111
Fax: 93 458 6638
email: tesol@oxfordhousecollege.com

Metro: Verdaguer (Line 5 and Line 4)

The City

"If you only visit one city in Spain, it probably should be Barcelona. It is sophisticated, elegant and romantic, but has the energy and raffishness of a port city."
...Lonely Planet.

Barcelona has everything you would want from a city. It's a buzzing city with four beaches, world-renowned architecture and Gaudí's distinctive buildings, an endless variety of bars and restaurants, and good weather.

It is in Catalunya, a fiercely independent region on the east coast of Spain. The Pyrenees are only three hours away by car, Madrid is six, and Valencia four.

Things to do

If you arrive just before the course starts and leave almost immediately after, most of your time in Barcelona will be spent working hard and preparing lessons. However, depending on how effectively you manage your work, there may be some time to play. Oxford Tefl is a sociable place that wants you to spend time getting to know your colleagues and relaxing from the pressures of the course.

There are several bars and cafés in close vicinity to the college where you can go during the breaks and for a drink at the end of a long day.

One of the most famous buildings in the world is a 15-minute walk from Oxford Tefl - La Sagrada Familia. It's an impressive Gaudí building that has taken over 100 years to build and it is still only half finished! It's one of those buildings that you either love or hate and it looks best at night when it is lit up on the east side.

Opposite La Sagrada Familia is the "Michael Collins" Irish pub, a favourite haunt for both the tutors and teachers at Oxford Tefl.

Plaça del Sol is a small square in Gracia, in the north of the city about a 20 minute walk from Oxford Tefl where many an evening is spent sitting outside one of the many bars discussing the merits of EFL teaching!

La Font Magica, the Magic Fountain in Plaça Espanya, is a great atmospheric place to go to unwind after a busy week. From Thursday to Monday evenings it is lit up with coloured lights and appears to dance in time to classical music. It's free to watch and is normally crowded with tourists sitting on the nearby steps or grass verges gazing in wonder.

The locals are football crazy and soccer is huge here. Last League champions in 1999, FC Barcelona is one of the most successful football teams in Spain. Barça´s stadium is the impressive Camp Nou, which now seats 98,000 in the north west of the city and is well worth a visit.

Oxford Tefl normally organises an end of course celebration after the moderations have finished to give everyone the chance to let their hair down and party the night away!

Weather

Winters are mild and mostly sunny, but with jacket and gloves. However some December days are t-shirt days! Spring comes early and leads gently enough into summer to acclimatize to the high temperatures of July and August, which at times can reach over 30 degrees Centigrade. Humidity is high in Barcelona, but not so much in Madrid. High summer temperatures usually end by September, which can be quite wet. Autumn is generally warm time of year and jacket free.

Food and Drink

You should reset your clock when living in Barcelona. Lunch is the main meal of the day, and is eaten between 1.30 and 4 pm. The evening meal is lighter and is served between 10 and 11 pm. Lunch can be eaten in one of the many tapas bars around the college and city. Almost all bars offer a three course "menú del día" for around 6 - 9 . This usually also includes a drink. Paella is a Catalan dish and can be found in the majority of the restaurants in Barcelona. Calamares a la Romana (calamari rings) is also very popular, as is tortilla de patatas (spanish omelette with potato). Menu prices include service charges and it's up to you if you leave a tip. Most people leave some small change if they're satisfied and 5% is usually plenty. It's common to leave small change at bar and café tables. Una caña (small beer) costs between 1.5 - 2.5 depending on whether you're drinking it in the bar or outside on the terraza. Una jara (500ml of beer) will cost approximately 3 . Spirits are more expensive, although the measures are large. You should expect to pay up to 5 , especially in a late night bar. Sangría is served in 1.5l jugs and costs around 3

Visas/Work permits/Health insurance

Visas/Work Permits:
EU citizens are not required to have a visa or work permit. Non EU citizens can stay up to 3 months as tourists. We can provide advice and information for those wishing to secure work and residence permits after course completion. EU citizens seeking work in Spain will not require a working visa. Non EU citizens can apply for a working visa once a job is secured, but this is a lengthy process and most work for cash in hand ( technically illegal, but common practice)

Health insurance
EU citizens are covered and do not need separate medical insurance for up to three months. US citizens will need to be insured. You have several options. First, check with any insurance policy you already have and see if they have an overseas provision, or rider that you can purchase. Your family might also have a general policy that provides this. There are also companies that specialize in overseas policies, for both short-term and longer stays. The rates are reasonable and the service might actually be better than an add-on to an existing policy. You can find these on the web under "overseas insurance" or "travelers insurance." We are told that Patriot is a popular company to use.

Citizens of other countries may need a visa to enter the country. Please consult your local Spanish consulate.

Getting to Barcelona

By plane try:

EasyJet.com - cheap flights from London Luton and Liverpool to Barcelona
British Midland - scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona
Iberia - Spain's scheduled airline
ebookers.com - flight search service for flights in Europe
Yahoo! travel - roundtrip flight search
Discount airfare.com - specialising in discounted travel between North America and Europe
Budgettravel.com - budget travel to Europe

By rail or road:

RENFE - Rail travel in Spain
Eurotrip.com - budget travelling in Europe, including Spain
Mappy.co.uk - calculation of road itineraries and travels in Europe

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TESOL and Trinity Diploma courses, Oxford Tefl, Barcelona runs General English courses throughout the year (there are typically some 200 students enrolled on average) and provides in-company language training to a range of clients in and around Barcelona (around 500 students in total). There is a lively social program in the school, which includes our monthly "intercambio " night and film club, providing opportunities for trainee teachers to meet up with their students and students from other classes, as well as their fellow teachers and tutors. The college occupies one floor of a typical 100 year old Barcelona apartment block with high ceilings and a bright , spacious feel. The 320 square meters contain seven classrooms, a large study area and a social area with coffee and cold drinks machines. There is a "chill out" room with sofas for relaxing. The study area contains a photocopier and computers (with internet connection) for trainees use. The study room is well stocked with EFL course books, resource material and magazines for creating your own materials. Overhead projector, video and cassette players are available for your use. The college is open from 9 am to 9.30 pm Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 9 am to 2pm. Location of the school and Contact details The school is centrally located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with the Passeig de Gracia a 5 minute walk away. To see exactly where we are, view the map. The area, like most of Barcelona, is commercial and residential. You will find no shortage of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a metro stop right next to the school and numerous buses stop outside. Oxford Tefl Avenida Diagonal 402 08037 Barcelona Tel: 93 458 0111 Fax: 93 458 6638 email: tesol@oxfordhousecollege.com Metro: Verdaguer (Line 5 and Line 4) Back to top of page The City "If you only visit one city in Spain, it probably should be Barcelona. It is sophisticated, elegant and romantic, but has the energy and raffishness of a port city." ...Lonely Planet. Barcelona has everything you would want from a city. It's a buzzing city with four beaches, world-renowned architecture and Gaudí's distinctive buildings, an endless variety of bars and restaurants, and good weather. It is in Catalunya, a fiercely independent region on the east coast of Spain. The Pyrenees are only three hours away by car, Madrid is six, and Valencia four. Back to top of page Things to do If you arrive just before the course starts and leave almost immediately after, most of your time in Barcelona will be spent working hard and preparing lessons. However, depending on how effectively you manage your work, there may be some time to play. Oxford Tefl is a sociable place that wants you to spend time getting to know your colleagues and relaxing from the pressures of the course. Here are some suggestions: There are several bars and cafés in close vicinity to the college where you can go during the breaks and for a drink at the end of a long day. One of the most famous buildings in the world is a 15-minute walk from Oxford Tefl - La Sagrada Familia. It's an impressive Gaudí building that has taken over 100 years to build and it is still only half finished! It's one of those buildings that you either love or hate and it looks best at night when it is lit up on the east side. Opposite La Sagrada Familia is the "Michael Collins" Irish pub, a favourite haunt for both the tutors and teachers at Oxford Tefl. Plaça del Sol is a small square in Gracia, in the north of the city about a 20 minute walk from Oxford Tefl where many an evening is spent sitting outside one of the many bars discussing the merits of EFL teaching! La Font Magica, the Magic Fountain in Plaça Espanya, is a great atmospheric place to go to unwind after a busy week. From Thursday to Monday evenings it is lit up with coloured lights and appears to dance in time to classical music. It's free to watch and is normally crowded with tourists sitting on the nearby steps or grass verges gazing in wonder. The locals are football crazy and soccer is huge here. Last League champions in 1999, FC Barcelona is one of the most successful football teams in Spain. Barça´s stadium is the impressive Camp Nou, which now seats 98,000 in the north west of the city and is well worth a visit. Oxford Tefl normally organises an end of course celebration after the moderations have finished to give everyone the chance to let their hair down and party the night away! Back to top of the page Weather Winters are mild and mostly sunny, but with jacket and gloves. However some December days are t-shirt days! Spring comes early and leads gently enough into summer to acclimatize to the high temperatures of July and August, which at times can reach over 30 degrees Centigrade. Humidity is high in Barcelona, but not so much in Madrid. High summer temperatures usually end by September, which can be quite wet. Autumn is generally warm time of year and jacket free. Food and Drink You should reset your clock when living in Barcelona. Lunch is the main meal of the day, and is eaten between 1.30 and 4 pm. The evening meal is lighter and is served between 10 and 11 pm. Lunch can be eaten in one of the many tapas bars around the college and city. Almost all bars offer a three course "menú del día" for around 6 - 9 . This usually also includes a drink. Paella is a Catalan dish and can be found in the majority of the restaurants in Barcelona. Calamares a la Romana (calamari rings) is also very popular, as is tortilla de patatas (spanish omelette with potato). Menu prices include service charges and it's up to you if you leave a tip. Most people leave some small change if they're satisfied and 5% is usually plenty. It's common to leave small change at bar and café tables. Una caña (small beer) costs between 1.5 - 2.5 depending on whether you're drinking it in the bar or outside on the terraza. Una jara (500ml of beer) will cost approximately 3 . Spirits are more expensive, although the measures are large. You should expect to pay up to 5 , especially in a late night bar. Sangría is served in 1.5l jugs and costs around 3 Back to top ot the page Visas/Work permits/Health insurance Visas/Work Permits: EU citizens are not required to have a visa or work permit. Non EU citizens can stay up to 3 months as tourists. We can provide advice and information for those wishing to secure work and residence permits after course completion. EU citizens seeking work in Spain will not require a working visa. Non EU citizens can apply for a working visa once a job is secured, but this is a lengthy process and most work for cash in hand ( technically illegal, but common practice) Health insurance EU citizens are covered and do not need separate medical insurance for up to three months. US citizens will need to be insured. You have several options. First, check with any insurance policy you already have and see if they have an overseas provision, or rider that you can purchase. Your family might also have a general policy that provides this. There are also companies that specialize in overseas policies, for both short-term and longer stays. The rates are reasonable and the service might actually be better than an add-on to an existing policy. You can find these on the web under "overseas insurance" or "travelers insurance." We are told that Patriot is a popular company to use. Citizens of other countries may need a visa to enter the country. Please consult your local Spanish consulate. Back to top of the page Getting to Barcelona By plane try: EasyJet.com - cheap flights from London Luton and Liverpool to Barcelona British Midland - scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona Iberia - Spain's scheduled airline ebookers.com - flight search service for flights in Europe Yahoo! travel - roundtrip flight search Discount airfare.com - specialising in discounted travel between North America and Europe Budgettravel.com - budget travel to Europe By rail or road: RENFE - Rail travel in Spain Eurotrip.com - budget travelling in Europe, including Spain Mappy.co.uk - calculation of road itineraries and travels in Europe Back to top of the page	End of course "What I liked most about the course were the hands on activities, peer teaching, debates and of course the pub quizzes.... There was a good balance between theory and practice, and we were encouraged to draw from our own experience and to become more self-critical in the classroom. The Diploma has definitely opened new doors for me professionally, leading on to teacher training, materials writing and a senior position in a language academy. " read more Nicola Rigby Course Director - Duncan Foord Course Tutor - Lindsay Clandfield
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