English: Fast Track language courses (intesive)

Fast Track courses represent a unique possibility only available at UPF. These intensive courses are designed to give you the opportunity to complete and certify 2 levels of the CEFR in the same academic year. It is the perfect option if you need to move quickly in English to stay abroad, apply for a place in a master's degree or make a difference before finishing your studies. You will complete an entire level between November and February, and a second full level between February and June: two levels in one year!

These courses combine direct teaching, either face-to-face or by videoconference, with autonomous work online following a learning itinerary. They have a teacher and a specific schedule, but with enormous flexibility, thanks to which all UPF students will be able to combine this training with the schedules of their classes; Likewise, people who work or have other obligations will be able to train in English with a very close follow-up of the teacher. The planning of the classes, the materials and the videos with explanations of the teacher are published punctually in the Global Classroom of the course to allow the optimum follow-up to all the participants.

The orientation of the intensive courses is communicative, both in the objectives and in the methodology used. This means that in addition to rigorous grammar training, these courses provide students with the resources they need to communicate correctly and appropriately in English in different areas. Thanks to the formation of small groups and virtual classrooms, participants will intensively practice oral expression as well as written expression.

Train in English with native teachers, university-level quality and accreditation! Our courses are open to everyone.

Courses details

October-February

• Recipients: These courses are open to the UPF community and the external public from the age of 16.
• Duration and modality: 45 hours of face-to-face or live virtual classes by videoconference + 30 hours of autonomous work online (more details on the modality). Together with the autonomous work at home, it amounts to a total of 100 hours of teaching-learning.
• Students per group: Minimum 15 - maximum 20.
• Calendar: October-February / February-June.
• Start of classes:
  • October-February courses: 26 October 2026.
  • February-June courses: 22 February 2027.
• Last day of enrolment:
  • October-February courses: 30 October 2026.
  • February-June courses: 1 March 2027.
• UPF student credits: On successful completion of the course, 6 ECTS RAC credits for the course and 6 credits for the Minor in Plurilingualism.
• UPF certificate: if you pass the course, approximately two weeks after the end of the course you will receive a UPF certificate indicating the CEFR level achieved by email.
• Recommended level: You can enrol directly in your desired level. However, we recommend that you certify your current level (with an official certificate you can send to [email protected] or by taking a free online placement test) before the course starts. This will help ensure that you are placed in the group that best matches your actual level.

2026-2027 Schedule for English fast-track courses

October-February

• Level B2.1
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30 pm
  • Online: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm

• Level B2.2
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30 pm
  • Online: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 pm 
  • If you want to obtain the Cambridge B2 First certificate, you can also enrol on our preparation courses.

• Level C1.1
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30 pm
  • Online: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 pm 

• Level C1.2
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30 pm
  • Online: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 pm
  • If you want to obtain the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate (CAE), you can also enrol on our preparation courses.

February-June

• Level B2.1
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30 pm
• Level B2.2
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30 pm
  • If you want to obtain the Cambridge B2 First certificate, you can also enrol on our preparation courses.
• Level C1.1
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30 pm
• Level C1.2
  • Face-to-face: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30 pm
  • If you want to obtain the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate (CAE), you can also enrol on our preparation courses.

Fee

Fee per course/level (you can take two English courses in one academic year): €540

Fee with 5% discount for early registration: € 513

• October-February courses: discount available until 28 September 2026.
• February-June courses: discount available until 25 January 2027.

5% additional discount: discount available for large families, single parents or students with a minimum degree of disability of 33% (amount refundable once tuition is paid and the discount is justified with the supporting document. Applications must be sent to [email protected].

• October-February courses: discount available until 20 November 2026.
• February-June courses: discount available until 8 March 2027.

Conditions

• The price of the course includes the teaching, the material and resources available in the Global Classroom of the course, and the UPF certificate of the course.
• The price does not include the course book.
• Idiomes UPF reserves the right to cancel any course that does not reach the minimum number of students required (15). In this case, the full amount of the course will be refunded.

PARLA3 Grants: €350 for undergraduate students / €600 for undergraduate students with a general grant

	If you are an undergraduate student, you can take a course (all levels) and obtain a refund of up to € 350 for each course passed (more information)
	If you are an grant-holder undergraduate student at a Catalan university, you do not have to pay the price for the course thanks to the PARLA3 grant for grant holders (more information)

How can I enrol on the course?

To enrol on the course, you must select the code [1390 - Cursos ANGLÈS], add the course you want to take to your registration, apply the discount “early enrolment” (within the established deadlines) and make the online payment by card following the instructions below.

If you are a grant holder and you want to enrol on this course, remember to apply the Ajut Parla3 - curs intensiu - Descompte 100% discount (more information on the PARLA3 grants for grant holders).

If you have any doubts, contact us