Barcelona is located in the Catalunya region on the east coast of Spain. Barcelona is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has something for everyone. It has great weather, four beautiful sandy beaches, world-renowned museums, interesting architecture, including Gaudi's distinctive buildings and an endless variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. It is close by car or rail from a number of other cities, including Madrid, which is only six hours away by car and Valencia, which is only four hours away.

International TEFL Academy's partner school is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with a metro stop conveniently located nearby, as well as a bus service in the area. The area, like most of Barcelona, is both commercial and residential. There are a number of apartment buildings, shops, bars and restaurants that are conveniently located close to the school.