International Summer School

International Summer School gives students an introduction to business studies while allowing them to enjoy their summer break in Barcelona and make friends from all over the world.

The program takes place in July and August at EU Business School (EU) and is specifically designed for high school students aged 16 to 18 who are considering studying business for their bachelor’s degree. For three weeks, students get a taste of business studies at the university level, as the academic content has been adapted from EU’s first-year bachelor’s curriculum, and covers some of the main functional areas of business with a focus on entrepreneurship and soft skills development. The program culminates with the creation of a startup business plan which students will develop and present in groups. The program's emphases align with EU’s commitment to creating future global business leaders.

Classes are delivered in the morning and are followed by soft skills development workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Additionally, sports, social, and cultural activities are organized on Monday and Thursday afternoons and on the weekends to provide students with a truly enriching experience. From sports to sightseeing tours to day trips to the coast, these exciting outings help students learn more about Spanish culture and build a network of lifelong international friendships.

• Business Management
• Leadership and Team-Building
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship: A Startup Incubator
• Negotiation
• Public Speaking
• Career Seminars

• Make lifelong friends from across the world 
• Get to know other cultures and learn how to communicate in a multicultural environment 
• Explore Barcelona, the most exciting city on the Mediterranean coast 
• Experience student life in an international business school setting 
• Develop business and entrepreneurial skills 
• Receive an introduction to some of the core subjects of a bachelor’s degree in business 
• Obtain a scholarship for the degree programs taught on any EU campus*

Who is it for?
Current high school students aged 16-18 with a minimum English level of B2 certified by a minimum TOEFL score of 80; IELTS of 6.0; CAE of 169 or equivalent.

Where?
EU Barcelona's campus located in the central business district.

When?
July and August.

What is the duration?
Three weeks.

Timetable

Classes: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Workshops: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sports, cultural and social activities: Monday and Thursday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday.

How much does it cost?

• €3,400
• *Early-bird price reduction: a €200 price reduction applies if an advance payment of €800 has been received by March 31, 2022.

Scholarship

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for a scholarship for all subsequent degree programs at EU. Conditions apply.

What's included:

• Welcome pack
• Welcome and farewell parties
• Tuition and study materials
• Beginners’ Spanish classes
• Accommodation in twin rooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Medical insurance
• Social and sports activities
• Company visits
• EU Business School certificate of completion
• 24-hour support from program coordinator

What is not included:

• Travel to Barcelona and back
• Airport transfers
• Guardianship*

*Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. EU can assist in arranging a guardianship for the duration of the program. The guardianship fee is €500.

Sports and social activities

• Welcome and farewell parties
• Sightseeing city tour by bus
• Guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter
• Guided walking tour of Park Guell
• Guided tour of the Picasso Museum
• Guided tour of Sagrada Familia
• Day trip to Girona & Costa Brava
• Day trip to Montserrat and Sitges
• Beach volleyball
• Catamaran sailing 

Barcelona is a center of innovation and cutting-edge business. The second-largest city in Spain, Barcelona is home to a buzzing startup scene and top international companies, including Desigual and eDreams. It attracts entrepreneurs and investment from all over the world and hosts the World Mobile Congress and large international trade fairs, making this tech-focused city the ideal location for a business school experience.