ASB EXPERIENCE
Learn English the ASB way
Not a language academy. Not a summer camp. An immersive English experience on the campus of Bilbao's international school - for children, teenagers, and young adults, ages 4 to 18.
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Not a language academy. Not a summer camp. An immersive English experience on the campus of Bilbao's international school - for children, teenagers, and young adults, ages 4 to 18.
See programs ↓Pick the one that fits your child. Switch or combine as they grow.
What makes our English programs unique
English through sport, art, cooking, and games - with structured language learning built into every activity.
From the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, and South Africa - our teaching team brings native-level fluency and international experience.
Your child learns on the campus of an IB World School - alongside families from across Europe and beyond.
Families have trusted ASB with their children's English education since the 1980s.
Summer, Winter, Accelerator, Cambridge - pick your path, switch, or combine as your child grows.
From Cambridge certification to full school enrollment - ASB Experience can be the start of something bigger.
Two to eight weeks of full immersion in English - not in a classroom, but through sport, art, cooking, outdoor activities, games, and real conversations. Your child learns English by living it, on the ASB campus in Berango, with native-level teachers and children from around the world.
Choose your own combination. Minimum 2 consecutive weeks (July only).
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks (fortnight) | €523 |
| 3 weeks | from €608 |
| 4 weeks (full month) | €945 |
3-week pricing varies slightly depending on which weeks are combined; €608 is the minimum. Final quote on registration.
Returning students and siblings receive priority registration.
Know someone who'd love ASB Experience? Recommend a friend and receive a 10% discount on your monthly fee for each new student who enrolls through your recommendation. Terms apply.
Keep the momentum going during the school year. Saturday sessions or Tuesday & Thursday classes maintain your child's English level with the same immersive approach and the same teachers they know from summer.
| Program | Annual Fee | Monthly Option |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Program | €1,636 | €207/month (Oct–May) |
| Tuesday & Thursday Program | €1,550 | €196/month (Oct–May) |
Exam fees not included for students preparing Cambridge certificates.
Not a camp. An intensive Cambridge preparation course for teenagers who already have an upper-intermediate or advanced level and want to certify it in a few weeks - not a full school year. The Accelerator runs alongside our Summer Experience in July - same campus, same immersion, but with an intensive exam focus.
Younger students may be accepted based on English level.
Take the level testThree to four weeks of focused, structured class time on the ASB campus. Cambridge-certified examiners. Continuous feedback. An official Cambridge exam at the end. And the certificate that opens doors to universities worldwide.
From May 2026. Confirms whether the candidate is ready for B2 or C1.
Full month in July, on the ASB campus. Pure class, no camp activities.
Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced, taken in July.
Globally recognized. Opens doors to universities and careers worldwide.
Exam fee is the official Cambridge fee. Students may choose to sit the exam elsewhere if they prefer - the course prepares them either way.
Cambridge exam preparation typically follows a two-year path. In Year 1, students join a Pre-FCE (for B2 First) or Pre-CAE (for C1 Advanced) class to build their foundation. In Year 2, they move to the exam preparation class and sit the official Cambridge exam. Students who already hold a certificate - for example, FCE - can skip ahead to the next level. The Accelerator is designed for students who are already at the target level and ready to certify in one intensive month.
For teenagers and young adults who want to prepare for a Cambridge English certificate over the course of a full academic year. Weekly classes with ASB's international teachers, a structured preparation path, and an official exam at the end.
Levels: B2 First (FCE) · C1 Advanced (CAE) · C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Two preparation formats are available: a full academic year course (October to May) for thorough preparation, or an intensive three-month course (October to December) for students ready to sit the exam in the winter session.
Most students follow a two-year preparation path: Pre-FCE then FCE, or Pre-CAE then CAE. Students with an existing certificate can advance directly to the next level.
Want to certify faster? Our Accelerator program prepares B2 First or C1 Advanced in a full month intensive in July. Learn about Accelerator →
ASB Experience isn't just for children. We offer English courses for adults at our Berango campus on Saturday mornings. Contact us for details on current availability and schedules.
Contact us for adult course detailsBoth prepare for the same Cambridge exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced), but they suit different students. The Accelerator is a full-month intensive in July for teenagers who already have the level and want to certify quickly. The year-round Cambridge course runs from October to May (or October to December for the intensive format) and follows a structured two-year preparation path: Year 1 in a Pre-FCE or Pre-CAE class, Year 2 in the exam class. Students who already hold a certificate can skip ahead.
If your teenager already has a strong intermediate level or above, the Accelerator may be the right fit - a full month of intensive prep and an official Cambridge exam in July. Cambridge preparation typically takes two years (Pre-FCE then FCE, or Pre-CAE then CAE), but the Accelerator is for students who are already at the target level. If your teenager wants a summer experience with English, activities, and international friends - and isn't focused on passing an exam - then Summer Experience (Middle and Upper School group) is the better choice.
No. Children of all levels are welcome in Summer Experience and Winter programs - a brief orientation assessment is done on the first day to help teachers understand each student's level, but it's not a barrier to entry. For the Accelerator and year-round Cambridge Exams courses, a formal level test is required before enrollment to confirm readiness for B2 or C1 preparation.
Our teaching team consists of native-level English speakers with international teaching experience, from the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia, and South Africa. They are recruited specifically for our ASB Experience programs and are fully dedicated to the English immersion experience.
Summer, Accelerator, and Winter programs are held on the ASB campus in Berango. The year-round Cambridge course is held at the ASB Exam Center in Indautxu, central Bilbao.
Yes. Returning students and their siblings receive priority registration. Places are limited and programs fill early - especially summer.
Many ASB families started with an ASB Experience program. If you're interested in learning more about the school, our Admissions Team is happy to arrange a visit and walk you through the process. There's no pressure - but the door is always open.
Registration opens each year for summer and winter programs. Complete the online form or contact us directly. A level test will be arranged before the program starts.
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