We have compiled answers to the most common questions we are asked before enrollment. Didn't find the answer to yours? Contact us and we'll go over everything in detail.
Beginner groups start at the beginning of each month. The dates can be found on the calendar page.
If you already have some knowledge of Spanish, we ask you to take a test to determine your level. Once the test has been taken, we will contact you with a schedule of groups appropriate to your level. We offer classes in the morning (9:10 to 13:00) and afternoon/evening (14:10 to 18:00).
Student visas can be obtained from the Consulate of the country of origin or residence permit or directly in Spain on a tourist visa. All information about visa types, deadlines and required documents can be found here. There are nuances for each individual country, so please contact us if you still have questions.
No! Attendance is one of the prerequisites for studying at Freeda.
No. A Spanish language course is suitable for a student visa in Spain, in case the school is located in Catalonia as Freeda, you can choose Catalan. The intensity of the course is 20 hours per week. You can see the prices here.
Spanish. We work according to the communicative method, from the first lesson we communicate in Spanish. Our teachers are specially trained in this approach, which allows us to achieve good results and understand the context from the first days of the course. In addition, we have students from different countries who speak different languages, which makes it impossible to teach Spanish in another language, but at the same time allows you to communicate with your classmates and teacher in basic Spanish.
A student visa for language courses does not entitle you to work in Spain. But you can get an internship or additionally obtain a work permit.
You can pay by card on our website or at the school, by bank transfer or cash.
If you intend to obtain a student visa, you must pay the full course fee.
The registration fee includes all textbooks of the annual course, certificates, diplomas and documents from the school.
We have a student apartment in the city center, but it is often booked months in advance. However, we work with several student hostels in the city. You can read about rental options in Barcelona here.
In case we cannot offer a suitable option, students look for accommodation on their own.
Before May 20, 2025:
You can apply for a student visa at the Spanish Consulate in your home country or directly from Spain, provided you are already in the country on a tourist visa with more than 30 days of stay remaining.
After May 20, 2025:
You can only apply for a student visa based on a language course at the Spanish Consulate in your home country or country of permanent residence.
It will no longer be possible to apply for a visa from within Spain for language courses.
Tip: If you prefer to apply from within Spain, plan your trip before April/May 2025.
Before May 20, 2025:
You can renew your student visa based on language courses multiple times by simply presenting proof of course completion from your language school (certificado de aprovechamiento)
After May 20, 2025:
You will only be able to renew your visa based on a language course once.
In addition to the proof of course completion, you must present one of the following:
• DELE Certificate (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language).
• Proof of DELE exam registration.
• SIELE Certificate.
Tip: If you plan to stay in Spain long-term after renewing your visa with a language course, consider enrolling in professional training or higher education programs, as these offer easier visa renewals.
Before May 20, 2025:
It’s possible to modify your visa to a work residence permit.
After May 20, 2025:
It will no longer be possible to convert a language course student visa into a work residence permit.
To qualify for a work residence permit, you must first complete professional training course, a university degree, or a master's program.
Tip: If your goal is to work in Spain after learning Spanish, plan to enroll in professional education program after your language course.
New Rules from May 20, 2025:
To renew your visa with a professional training program, you must present a recognized university diploma or High school/ secondary school diploma (un diploma o título escolar homologado)
Visa renewal applications must be submitted in Spain, up to two months before your current visa expires and up to 90 days after it expires.
After completing professional training, you can apply to change your visa to a work residence permit.
Tip: If you want to stay in Spain after learning Spanish, enrolling in a professional training program before your visa expires is a smart move.
Your Options Under the New Law:
If this is your first student visa, you can renew it one more time with a language course.
1. If you have already renewed your visa one or more times and your current visa expires before the 5th of July 2025, you can still renew it with a language course one more time, but you need to submit your application before May 20, 2025 (preferably before May 5th).
2. If you have already renewed your visa one or more times and your current visa expires after the 5th of July 2025, you can enroll in a university or professional training program (applications should be submitted two months before your residence permit (TIE) expires and before the course starts).
3. If you have already renewed your visa one or more times and your current visa expires after the 5th of July 2025, you can also submit an initial application before May 20, 2025. This will cancel any previous renewals. Beware that you will need to submit a no-criminal record certificate. This process is similar to applying for a student visa for the first time.
If you apply before May 20, 2025, you can do so from Spain and renew your visa without the new restrictions.
If you apply after May 20, 2025, you must do so from your home country and can only renew your visa once for a language course.
If you want to stay in Spain longer after learning Spanish, consider enrolling in professional training, a university degree, or a master’s program.
Important: Don’t wait until the last minute! If you’re planning to study in Spain in 2025, start your visa process as soon as possible.
