Courses taught at the CEA Barcelona Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). UNH also approves faculty appointments. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA Barcelona Center, students will receive credit for their work from UNH.
The CEA Barcelona Center was founded in 2005 in order to provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education, enhanced by the Center’s location in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to both improve your language skills and further your academic pursuits in a variety of subjects with Barcelona as your classroom.
Courses bring the diverse history, politics, culture, economics, and art of Spain to life, incorporating components that expose you to different elements of the city, from monuments and museums to businesses, local food markets, and government agencies. You’ll be encouraged to explore on your own and draw connections between the subjects you study and the observations you make outside of the classroom. Not only will you get to know your host city, you’ll also gain insight into how Spain fits into the larger European context.
CEA Barcelona Center curriculum provides the tools and direction you need to both learn about Spain, and to reflect on your own country and culture. Expect to actively participate in classes, as faculty will facilitate your intellectual, cultural, and emotional growth through lively discussions.
Professors at the CEA Barcelona Center carefully evaluate student's work and progress throughout their academic session. When calculating final grades, instructors consider written and oral exercises, homework assignments, attendance, classroom participation, and exam performance.
The following grading system is in use at the CEA Barcelona Center:
CEA Grading Scale (Effective Spring 2017) |
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Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade Low Range |
Numerical Grade High Range |
Percentage Range |
Quality Points |
A+ |
9.70 |
10.00 |
97.0 - 100% |
4.00 |
A |
9.40 |
9.69 |
94.0 - 96.9% |
4.00 |
A- |
9.00 |
9.39 |
90.0 – 93.9% |
3.70 |
B+ |
8.70 |
8.99 |
87.0 – 89.9% |
3.30 |
B |
8.40 |
8.69 |
84.0 – 86.9% |
3.00 |
B- |
8.00 |
8.39 |
80.0 – 83.9% |
2.70 |
C+ |
7.70 |
7.99 |
77.0 – 79.9% |
2.30 |
C |
7.40 |
7.69 |
74.0 – 76.9% |
2.00 |
C- |
7.00 |
7.39 |
70.0- 73.9% |
1.70 |
D |
6.00 |
6.99 |
60.0 – 69.9% |
1.00 |
F |
0.00 |
5.99 |
0 - 59.9% |
0.00 |
W |
Withdrawal |
|
|
0.00 |
INC |
Incomplete |
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|
0.00 |
Completion of a course is defined as a receipt of a letter grade (A+ to F) as opposed to Withdrawal or Incomplete.
In order to determine a quality point ratio, each letter grade from a completed course is assigned a quality point value. The quality point value for each grade earned during a semester is multiplied by the number of semester hours assigned to that course. The sum of these points is the total number of quality points earned during the semester. It is divided by the number of semester hours completed to obtain the quality point ratio (QPR).
The Spanish grading system is based on a scale of 10, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, grading varies from subject to subject. For example, in mathematics, a student may receive a 10 for completing all the problems correctly, whereas in the humanities, a 7 on an essay is considered very acceptable. Grading in Spain can be severe, and grades of 9 and 10 are rare. Transcripts from Spanish universities list both numerical and verbal grades.
Per Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, interpretation of the Spanish grading scale is as follows:
Elective Courses |
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Spanish Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Grade |
Spanish Verbal Grade |
10 – 9 |
A+ |
Excelente o Matricula de Honor |
8,9 – 8,5 |
A |
Notable |
8,4 – 8,0 |
A- |
Notable |
7,9 – 7,5 |
B+ |
Notable |
7,4 – 7 |
B |
Notable |
6,9 – 6,5 |
B |
Aprobado |
6,4 – 6,0 |
B- |
Aprobado |
5,9 – 5,5 |
C+ |
Aprobado |
5,4 – 5,0 |
C |
Aprobado |
4,9 –3 |
D |
Suspenso |
2,9 – 0,0 |
F |
Suspenso |
NP |
NP* |
No Presentado |
Spanish Language Courses |
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Spanish Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Grade |
Spanish Verbal Grade |
10 – 9 |
A+ |
Excelente o Matricula de Honor |
8,9 – 8,5 |
A |
Notable |
8,4 – 8,0 |
A- |
Notable |
7,9 –7,5 |
B+ |
Notable |
7,4 – 7,0 |
B |
Notable |
6,9 – 6,5 |
C |
Aprobado |
6,4 – 5,0 |
D |
Aprobado |
4,9 – 3,0 |
D- |
Suspenso |
2,9 – 0 |
F |
Suspenso |
NP |
NP* |
No Presentado |
*NP = Not Present/Exam Not Taken
Please note that this grading scale is recommended by CEA and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by your home school.
The Spanish grading system is based on a scale of 10, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, grading varies from subject to subject. For example, in mathematics, a student may receive a 10 for completing all the problems correctly, whereas in the humanities, a 7 on an essay is considered very acceptable. Grading in Spain can be severe, and grades of 9 and 10 are rare. Transcripts from Spanish universities list both numerical and verbal grades.
We have found verbal grades to be more universal and reliable when determining U.S. grade equivalents. Therefore, even though a numeric grade is listed, we rely primarily on the verbal grade, since the verbal grading scale is consistent across Spanish universities.
Per the University of Barcelona, interpretation of the Spanish grading scale is as follows:
Spanish Verbal Grade |
US Verbal Equivalent |
Spanish Number Grade |
U.S. Letter Equivalent |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
8.6-10 |
A |
Notable |
Outstanding |
6.6-8.5 |
B |
Aprobado |
Pass |
5-6.5 |
C |
Suspenso |
Fail |
0-4.9 |
F |
The Spanish grading system is based on a scale of 10, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, grading varies from subject to subject. For example, in mathematics, a student may receive a 10 for completing all the problems correctly, whereas in the humanities, a 7 on an essay is considered very acceptable. Grading in Spain can be severe, and grades of 9 and 10 are rare. Transcripts from Spanish universities list both numerical and verbal grades.
Interpretation of the Spanish verbal grading scale is as follows:
Spanish Verbal Grade |
US Verbal Equivalent |
Spanish Number Grade |
US Letter Equivalent |
Matricula de honor |
With Honors (awarded to 5% of enrolled students) |
10 |
A |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
9 - 10 |
A |
Notable |
Very Good |
7 - 8.9 |
B |
Aprobado |
Adequate/Pass |
5 - 6.9 |
C |
Suspenso |
Insufficient/Fail |
0 - 4.9 |
F |
No presentado |
Incomplete or Exam not taken |
N/A |
N/A |
The Spanish grading system is based on a scale of 10, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, grading varies from subject to subject. For example, in mathematics, a student may receive a 10 for completing all the problems correctly, whereas in the humanities, a 7 on an essay is considered very acceptable. Grading in Spain can be severe, and grades of 9 and 10 are rare. Transcripts from Spanish universities list both numerical and verbal grades.
Per University of Vic, interpretation of the Spanish grading scale is as follows:
UVic - UCC Courses |
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Spanish Number Grade | Recommended U.S. Letter Grade Equivalent |
9 - 10 | A |
8.5 - 8.9 | A- |
8.0 - 8.4 | B+ |
7.5 - 7.9 | B |
7.0 - 7.4 | B- |
6.5 - 6.9 | C+ |
5.5 - 6.4 | C |
5.0 - 5.4 | C- |
0 - 4.9 | F |
*NP = Not Present/Exam Not Taken
Please note that this grading scale is recommended by CEA and University of Vic, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student’s home university.
The ESADE Business School is accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association for MBA programs).
ESADE professors carefully evaluate their students’ work and progress. Reading, written, and oral exercises; homework assignments; attendance; classroom participation; and exam performance are taken into account when calculating the final grade. Grades at ESADE are based on a 10-point scale. Below is a table used by all faculty at ESADE and represent the grades you will see on your transcripts:
Numeric Value |
Spanish Term |
Abbreviation |
English Term |
9.0 – 10 |
Excelente |
SB |
Excellent |
7.0 – 8.9 |
Notable |
NT |
Good |
5.0 – 6.9 |
Aprobado |
AP |
Pass |
0 – 4.9 |
Suspenso |
SS |
Fail |
NP |
No presentado |
NP |
Not Attended |
CETT – University of Barcelona (CETT-UB) is an affiliated center of the University of Barcelona, dedicated to the education, research, and knowledge transfer in the fields of tourism, hotel management, and gastronomy. CETT-UB is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning.
CETT-University of Barcelona (CETT-UB) is the University of Barcelona’s School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy. Over the past 50 years, CETT-UB has become the international gold-standard for academic excellence in the fields of tourism studies, hospitality management, and gastronomy. The school is very closely linked to the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy industries on national and international levels, through projects, research, professors, and partnerships. All CETT-UB professors have been or are currently active in the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy industries, bringing real world experiences and knowledge to the classroom. CETT-UB actively participates in the sustainable development of the industry through education, research, innovation, and expert knowledge.
CETT-UB offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, professional training, and continuing education for active professionals through its own educational model recognized by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Programs are delivered in close collaboration with professors from the University of Barcelona and professional experts from the industry.
Students enjoy access to state-of-the-art classroom facilities, demonstration and training kitchens, and student-run onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
Classes are taken at the CETT-UB Campus located 25 minutes by metro from the CEA Barcelona Center.
The Spanish grading system is based on a scale of 10, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, grading varies from subject to subject. For example, in mathematics, a student may receive a 10 for completing all the problems correctly, whereas in the humanities, a 7 on an essay is considered very acceptable. Grading in Spain can be severe, and grades of 9 and 10 are rare. Transcripts from Spanish universities list both numerical and verbal grades.
We have found verbal grades to be more universal and reliable when determining U.S. grade equivalents. Therefore, even though a numeric grade is listed, we rely primarily on the verbal grade, since the verbal grading scale is consistent across Spanish universities.
Per the CETT - University of Barcelona, interpretation of the Spanish grading scale is as follows:
Qualificació nacional National Grade |
Definició Definition |
Descripció Description |
NP |
No Presentat Not Attended |
- |
0 - 4.9 |
Suspens Fail |
Treball insuficient per a assolir els crèdits de l’assignatura. More work required before the credit can be awarded. |
5 - 6.9 |
Aprovat Average |
El rendiment assoleix els criteris mínims. Performance meets the minimum criteria. |
7 - 8.9 |
Notable Above average |
Per sobre de la mitjana, malgrat alguns errors. Above the average standard but with some errors. |
9 - 10 |
Excel·lent Excellent
|
Rendiment excellent. Outstanding performance. |
Matrícula d’Honor Graduate with Honors |
As a Spanish Language Coordinator & Senior Academic Advisor, Sonia manages the Spanish language courses to ensure high academic standards and course quality, as well as students’ registration in Spanish courses at CEA and our partner universities. She also manages the tutoring program, and organizes and supervises cultural activities designed to enhance language acquisition. In addition, Sonia teaches several Spanish language courses.
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