Plan to arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) between 8am and 4pm on the official arrival date. Please make sure to complete the Travel Itinerary Form by the stated deadline to provide our staff with your itinerary. Your plane most likely will arrive at Terminal 1. After collecting your luggage, exit the Baggage Claim area to the right and there will be IES Abroad staff members there to greet you next to a mechanical ramp that says "Taxi," holding an IES Abroad Barcelona sign and wearing IES Abroad shirts. If you arrive in Terminal 2 please look for the Inter-Terminal connection (Green...

The program begins with an orientation period that introduces you to many aspects of life in Barcelona and includes intensive conversational Spanish classes. In addition to orientation sessions, IES Abroad also organizes optional activities during orientation to help you get to know the staff, your fellow students and the city of Barcelona. You will find out the finalized orientation schedule once you've arrived in Barcelona and spoken with the IES Abroad Barcelona staff. Study Journey The IES Abroad Barcelona orientation includes a required, two-day study journey to Tarragona. The study...

A seaport on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the capital of Barcelona Province and of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Catalonia is 31,930 square kilometers with more than six million inhabitants. It has a long historical tradition, interesting cities and towns, a great architectural heritage, a wide range of services, and a strong personality of its own. For more information about Catalonia, visit the Generalitat de Catalunya website. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of approximately 1.6 million, and it is the principal industrial and commercial center of...

We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...