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    Brown Experiential Education (BEE)

    by Brown Pre-College Programs

    BEE connects Spanish language, architecture and biotechnology study with real-world exploration, helping students link academic ideas to their surroundings.

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    Brown Experiential Education at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completing grades 10–12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-18

    Location / Region

    Barcelona, Spain; Oxford, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    $8,270

    Duration

    12 days

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    ArchitectureHistoryBiologyArtificial IntelligenceMedicineTechnology
    Accommodation: Barcelona singles; Oxford doubles
    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
    Certificate / Outcome: Digital certificate; Course Performance Report
    Cohort size: Approximately 24 per track
    Residential support: Live-in staff; 24-hour support

    Brown Experiential Education summary

    BEE connects academic learning with the surroundings that give it meaning. Barcelona explores Spanish language and architectural history; Oxford follows biotechnology from scientific foundations to research and innovation.

    Expect lessons, site visits, discussion and evening activities within a closely supported community. It suits students who want active subject exploration and are comfortable following a full group itinerary.

    What is Brown Experiential Education (BEE)?

    Brown Experiential Education (BEE) is Brown University's academic immersion program connecting course content with real places, communities and research environments. Its Barcelona track combines Spanish language learning with architectural history, while Oxford focuses on biotechnology and scientific innovation.

    Students learn through lessons, discussion and site visits rather than spending all their time in a conventional classroom. Residential life and cultural activities build a shared community, and the learning emphasizes exploration without formal grades.

    Why Succeed highlights Brown Experiential Education

    • The Barcelona curriculum makes language practice and architectural history part of the same lived experience.

    • Oxford connects biotechnology concepts with the journey from laboratory discovery to companies and clinical care.

    • Approximately 24 students per track creates a defined cohort for shared learning and activities.

    • A completion certificate and instructor report provide tangible records of engagement.

    Who is Brown Experiential Education for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy connecting academic ideas with places, people and practical examples, and want either Spanish immersion or biotechnology exploration.

    Not ideal if

    You need a flexible daily schedule, plan to take another course alongside BEE, or want college credit.

    Is Brown Experiential Education worth it?

    BEE can be worthwhile when its particular curriculum matches an interest you want to test through direct experience. Barcelona offers sustained language practice and cultural interpretation, while Oxford makes biotechnology more concrete through research and innovation visits.

    The value depends on how much you learn and reflect, alongside the substantial family expense and travel commitment. Study is non-credit, and Brown explicitly says Pre-College is not a prospecting program for undergraduate admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $8,270; includes Course instruction., Residential housing and meals., Program activities and excursions., Group airport transfers within designated travel windows., International SOS medical and travel assistance coverage., Digital completion certificate after successful completion., Course Performance Report..

    Accommodation

    Barcelona singles; Oxford doubles

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    12 days; Barcelona, Spain; Oxford, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Brown Experiential Education need?

    Effort level

    High, with academic activities and substantial daily walking.

    Best started

    Allow six to eight weeks before a future registration cutoff for documents, English testing, funding and travel planning.

    Main challenge

    Maintaining energy and focus across a full group itinerary.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose the track whose curriculum matches your interests and confirm any prerequisites.

    • Gather grades and draft the application essay independently, allowing time for a recommended reference.

    • Complete Canvas orientation and pre-work during the two weeks before the session.

    • Plan travel only after program confirmation and coordinate medical, dietary and communication needs with your family.

    Useful if

    You want to test whether immersive subject study suits you.

    What do students do on Brown Experiential Education?

    You connect course ideas with the places and communities around you through lessons, site visits and group discussion. Your track determines whether that means Spanish communication and architectural interpretation or biotechnology and scientific innovation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete the required pre-departure orientation and Canvas pre-work.

    2. 2

      Join your residential cohort and follow the program itinerary.

    3. 3

      Attend Spanish and architectural history courses in Barcelona, or biotechnology study in Oxford.

    4. 4

      Use site visits to connect academic concepts with cultural or scientific examples.

    5. 5

      Participate in evening workshops and community activities.

    6. 6

      Complete course work and an end-of-course evaluation.

    Brown Experiential Education dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    8 May 2026

    Off-campus registration cutoff; admission and separate course enrollment are required.

    Reference date

    BEE: Oxford

    6-17 July 2026

    Residential biotechnology study with Oxford and London visits.

    Reference date

    BEE: Barcelona

    6-17 July 2026

    Residential Spanish immersion and architectural history.

    Reference date

    Applications open

    14 January 2026

    Brown Pre-College application opening for the reference cycle.

    Reference date

    Barcelona orientation

    12 April 2026

    Required family session, noon–1 p.m. ET; recording provided for conflicts.

    Reference date

    Oxford orientation

    12 April 2026

    Required family session, 1–2 p.m. ET; recording provided for conflicts.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completing grades 10–12.

    • Ages 16–18 by 14 June 2026.

    • Strong English language proficiency.

    • Barcelona: at least three years of Spanish.

    • Barcelona: proficient written and spoken Spanish.

    • Brown Pre-College admission and separate course enrollment.

    • Required attendance at lessons, site visits and evening workshops.

    How much does Brown Experiential Education cost?

    Program fee

    $8,270 — 2026 residential total for either track.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $80 — Non-refundable; qualifying applicants may request a waiver.
    • Enrollment deposit: $500 — Non-refundable deposit required before course enrollment.
    • Sibley Scholarship: Need-based assistance — Separate application; eligible U.S. statuses only, with variable awards and limited funds.

    What's included

    Course instruction., Residential housing and meals., Program activities and excursions., Group airport transfers within designated travel windows., International SOS medical and travel assistance coverage., Digital completion certificate after successful completion., Course Performance Report.

    How to apply to Brown Experiential Education

    1. 1

      Create one applicant account through Brown's official student portal.

    2. 2

      Complete the application form and submit an original 250–500-word essay.

    3. 3

      Upload current and previous academic-year grades in English.

    4. 4

      Pay the $80 application fee or request a qualifying waiver.

    5. 5

      Consider the strongly recommended BEE reference and submit English test results if required.

    6. 6

      Monitor your portal for missing-material requests and the admission decision.

    7. 7

      After admission, confirm your preferred track, pay the deposit and separately enroll.

    8. 8

      Complete family forms, pre-departure orientation and Canvas pre-work.

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    What does Brown Experiential Education cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Immersive Intermediate Spanish

    Barcelona students develop vocabulary, fluency and confidence through communication, cultural discussion and community-connected projects.

    Barcelona in Ten Buildings

    Students interpret Barcelona's social, economic and political history through iconic buildings and their neighborhoods.

    Basics in Biotech: From Genes to Innovation

    Oxford students study DNA, proteins, cells, CRISPR, cancer immunotherapy, AI/ML and brain–computer interfaces.

    Oxford research and innovation visits

    Interactive visits connect biotechnology concepts with research institutes, companies and clinical care.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Brown Experiential Education?

    A typical day during the program.

    Morning learning

    Site visit or lesson following breakfast from 8–9 a.m.

    Afternoon learning

    Site visit, lab or lesson after lunch and free time from noon–2 p.m.

    Evening activities

    Activities follow free time or dinner preparation from 5–6 p.m. and dinner from 6–7 p.m.

    Evening check in

    Free time from 9–10 p.m. ends with required residential check-in.

    Who teaches on Brown Experiential Education?

    Dr. Adam Crego is named for Oxford's Basics in Biotech course, and Toni Luna for Barcelona in Ten Buildings. Rosario Navarro, Assistant Dean for Pre-College Experiential and Language Programs, directs both tracks.

    On-Site Directors, Coordinators and Student Life Managers live with students and support residential life.

    Where do students stay on Brown Experiential Education?

    Residential plan

    • Barcelona residence: Beyoo Marina provides air-conditioned single rooms, wireless internet, bedding and towels.
    • Oxford college housing: St. Edmund Hall provides double rooms, wireless internet, bedding and towels.
    • Meals and activities: Meals, program activities and excursions are included, with some meals at local eateries.
    • Pastoral support: Live-in staff provide 24-hour support and require nightly check-in at 10 p.m.

    Barcelona rooms have private bathrooms; Oxford students share bathrooms.

    What happens after Brown Experiential Education?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn a digital Certificate of Completion after successful completion.

    Receive a Course Performance Report on your engagement.

    Barcelona: develop Spanish fluency and cultural understanding.

    Oxford: build scientific literacy and biotechnology analysis.

    Use your learning and reflection to demonstrate subject interest.

    BEE is non-credit and does not guarantee undergraduate admission to Brown.

    Where does Brown Experiential Education take place?

    Barcelona uses the city's neighborhoods and architecture as a setting for language and cultural study, with students based at Beyoo Marina. Oxford students stay at St. Edmund Hall and visit research and innovation settings in Oxford and London.

    Airport support uses Barcelona–El Prat or London Heathrow within designated travel windows; wait for program confirmation before booking.

    Brown Experiential Education FAQs

    Barcelona combines Spanish immersion with architectural history through Barcelona in Ten Buildings. Oxford offers Basics in Biotech: From Genes to Innovation, connecting biotechnology study with research and innovation visits in Oxford and London.

    Barcelona requires at least three years of Spanish and proficient written and spoken communication. This prerequisite applies to the Barcelona track.

    BEE is non-credit and emphasizes learning without formal grades. Successful completion earns a digital Certificate of Completion, and both tracks advertise a Course Performance Report.

    Brown says additional coursework is not feasible. Free time is limited to one or two unpredictable hours dispersed throughout each day.

    Staff live with students and provide support 24 hours a day. Students stay with the group, follow procedures for separating and check in with residential staff at 10 p.m.

    Dietary accommodation requests are considered, although insufficient notice can limit what is possible. Students submit the BEE Dietary Support Form and Medical Authorization and Health History Form.

    Admission to Brown Pre-College does not guarantee enrollment in a specific program. Students separately enroll after admission and should confirm their preferred course before paying the non-refundable deposit.

    Brown states that Pre-College is not a prospecting program for undergraduate admissions. Completion can demonstrate subject interest, but it should not be treated as an admissions guarantee.

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    • Handbook of Pre-College Policies | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Oxford | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Experiential Education (BEE): Barcelona | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Program Dates and Costs | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Experiential Education: Oxford | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Experiential Education: Barcelona | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Financial Policies and Payment Information | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Fee Waivers | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Admissions Decisions | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Checklist | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Apply | Pre-College Program | Brown University
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