Accommodation
If the thought of moving to another city and negotiating with foreign landlords sounds stressful, don’t worry! We can find you a comfortable room in one of our shared flats, within easy reach of the school, so you can focus on your course.
Our accommodation service is optional and open to anyone aged 18 or over. Just tick the box on your application form, or email us at accommodation@tefl-iberia.com.
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What Is The Accommodation Like?
You’ll have your own private room in a shared flat, with all the facilities you’d expect from a modern home. You share the kitchen, bathroom and living room with your flatmates. Meals aren’t included, so you’ll be cooking for yourself.
A Room In One Of Our Flats
We run two flats of our own in Barcelona and rent the rooms to our trainees. We normally house you with other trainees, ex-trainees or students from our Spanish school, which is great for first-hand advice on living and working in Barcelona. As we manage the flats ourselves, we look after them and we know who is living there.
- Your room
- A private single room, so you’ll never share a bedroom.
- Flatmates
- Usually 2-3 other people
- Minimum stay
- 4 weeks
- Price
- €850 for 4 weeks, or €950 from July to September. All bills included.
- Getting to school
- Within 30 minutes by public transport
If our flats are full for your dates, we’ll place you with one of our trusted hosts at the same price. We’ll always let you know before you pay.
What’s Included?
We check every room before we offer it, so you can count on the basics.
- Your roomA private bedroom with space for your things, heating in winter and a fan or air conditioning in summer.
- Study spaceA desk and chair with good light, in your room or in a shared area. You’ll need it for lesson planning!
- BeddingClean bedding and towels will be ready when you arrive. You’ll change your own sheets during your stay.
- Shared spacesUse of the kitchen, bathroom and living room, and wifi throughout the flat.
- BillsElectricity, gas, water and wifi are all included. Please use them sensibly: if a flat goes well over a normal monthly amount, the extra is shared between the people living there. Leaving the air conditioning on all night is the usual culprit!
- CleaningThe shared areas are cleaned twice a month, and you look after your own room.
- Not includedFood, meals and public transport.
- PhotosTake a look at photos of our flats. You might not be placed in this exact flat, but yours will be of a similar standard.
How Much Will It Cost?
All our prices include bills, and there are no extra fees. The price depends on the month you move in.
Paying For Your Stay
Accommodation is paid in full along with your course fees, and we confirm your room once your payment has arrived. Please book at least 4 weeks before you arrive. If you leave it later we’ll do our best, but we can’t guarantee a room.
Do I Have To Pay A Security Deposit?
Yes. The deposit is €200 and it’s refundable. You can pay it by card or bank transfer before you arrive, or in cash when you arrive. If you’re staying with one of our hosts, you’ll usually pay it to them in cash. It’s returned when you leave, as long as there’s no damage and no excessive use of water or electricity. Lost keys cost €20 to replace.
How Does Booking Work?
Here’s what happens from your application to your first night in Barcelona.
- 1
Book your room
Tick accommodation on your application form, or email accommodation@tefl-iberia.com with your dates.
- 2
Tell us about yourself
In your trainee portal you’ll fill in a short form with your arrival date, any allergies, whether you smoke and anything else we should know. This helps us find you the right flatmates.
- 3
We confirm your room
Once your payment has arrived, we’ll find you a room and send you the address and your contact details.
- 4
Sign before you travel
You’ll sign your accommodation agreement in the portal, send us a copy of your passport and accept the house rules.
- 5
Move in on Sunday
We organise all check-ins for the Sunday before your course starts. Our accommodation coordinator will meet you and show you around. If you’d like us to pick you up from the airport, just add it for €70.
- 6
Move out on Saturday
Check-out is the Saturday after you finish, by 11am. Please leave your room tidy, put your sheets in the wash and hand back your keys.
What If Something Isn’t Right?
You’re not on your own once you have your keys. Our accommodation coordinator is here to help from the day you book to the day you leave.
- Reporting a problemScan the QR code in the flat or email our accommodation coordinator. Please let us know within 24 hours so we can fix it quickly.
- Changing roomsIf there’s a problem with your flatmates, our coordinator will help sort it out and, if needed, move you. Just bear in mind that flats in Barcelona are often older and smaller than you might be used to, so we can’t move you for personal preference.
- Staying longerIt might be possible to extend your stay once your course finishes, depending on availability. Extra nights are €35. Just ask us before your end date.
- Student visa traineesComing on our student visa programme? We’ll house you during the CertTESOL and help you find a longer-term room for the rest of your year.
House Rules
The same rules apply in all our flats, and you’ll agree to them before you arrive. They help everyone live, study and sleep comfortably.
- No parties.
- No guests or overnight visitors.
- Please keep the noise down after 10pm.
- No smoking inside the flat.
- No pets.
- Keep your room and the shared spaces clean and tidy.
- Switch off the lights and air conditioning when you go out.
- Let us know about any problems within 24 hours.
- Lost keys cost €20 to replace.
- We aren’t responsible for lost or stolen belongings, so we recommend travel insurance.
If the rules are broken, we may keep some or all of your deposit. If someone’s behaviour affects the other people in the flat, we can ask them to leave without a refund.
What If I Need To Cancel?
€100 of the accommodation fee is non-refundable. Apart from that, how much you get back depends on how much notice you give us. Please let us know by email.
The same applies if you change your dates, including because of a visa delay, so please tell us as early as you can. You can find all the details in our terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Ready To Start Your TEFL Adventure In Barcelona?
You can book your course and your room on the same form, and our team will take care of the rest.
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