Catalan A1 and A2 Courses Sell Out on First Day of Enrolment
High demand from foreign residents eager for residence permits caused introductory in-person Catalan classes to fill up rapidly. Higher levels and online options remain open, with classes starting September 9.
Key Points
- Places in government's Aprèn Català in-person A1/A2 courses sold out Wednesday morning after 9am opening.
- Foreign residents fuel demand due to residence permit renewal requirements: A1 for first, A2 for second.
- B1+ in-person courses, conversation groups, and virtual options still available until September 4.
- Waitlisted learners or no-spots can turn to Catalan language centres with growing demand.
Places in the government's Aprèn Català programme's in-person A1 and A2 Catalan courses sold out on the first day of enrolment, Wednesday morning.
Registrations opened at 9am, with available spots in these introductory levels disappearing progressively through the morning. The high demand reflects strong public interest in the official language, which various sectors in the country work to preserve, promote and disseminate.
Foreign residents drive much of the rush for A1 and A2, as these levels are required for residence permit renewals: A1 or a 30-hour course for the first renewal, and A2 for the second.
In-person courses at B1 and above, plus conversation groups, still have openings. Virtual courses under the programme also offer vacancies. Enrolment for remaining places continues until 4 September, with classes set to begin on 9 September.
Those missing out on A1 or A2 spots will go on a waiting list. Enrollees who fail to attend in the first 15 days will lose their place, which will then go to the next person in line.
People without a spot can alternatively pursue guided learning at Catalan language centres, an option seeing rising demand for official training.
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