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Intensive Spanish course with cooking classes

International House Bogotá
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Course description

Combina an Intensive Spanish course with hands on cooking classes where you will learn about Colombian gastronomy and culinary influences.

This course combines your intensive Spanish course (20 hours per week) with 4 hours per week of cooking lessons.

The intensive course has 12 different levels in which the students are placed. We follow a very communicative system, where students can practice reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Lessons are from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon with a 20 minute break, around 12.
We use a wide variety of materials, such as textbooks, newspapers, magazines, web pages, etc.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

IH Bogotá does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bogota.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 30 years old
(28 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Located in a modern, 5-story office building. the school has 4 spacious classrooms, a computer lab (mostly used for international exams such as IELTS) a large roof terrace where students can relax, and free internet access.

We offer Intensive Spanish courses, which consist of 4 hours’ tuition per day, from 9:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday, with a 20-minute break. The maximum number of students per class is 8. The average is more like 3-4.

Students can start any Monday of the year (except public holidays) irrespective of their level.

Students can also take additional classes such as Latin dancing, or Cooking courses.

We also offer online Spanish courses (with tutor support) as well as private Spanish classes that are tailored for the needs and interests of each student.

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
5

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International House Bogotá varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 28.

IH Bogotá teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
15%
Germany
12%
USA
12%
Other
61%

School holidays

IH Bogotá does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

International House Bogota is located in a smart, modern office building in Los Cedritos district, in the north of the city. This is one of the most attractive areas, with lots of shops, restaurants and bars within metres of the school building. There are also good transport links to the old city centre.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"Skilled teachers and practical training"

Ronny Ruud, student from Norway

I completed intensive courses with 20 hours a week plus homework and 1-2 weekly excursions.
The educational plan was well thought out and well executed. Systematic and thorough review of grammar.
We were a small group and had two teachers who took turns teaching. This worked well and provided variety in the teaching.
The excursions/excursions in the afternoon worked well as practical language training and also provided valuable cultural knowledge.
All in all, very satisfied with the course.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
30 Sep 2024 - 25 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Cool experience, but some details bored me a little bit"

Henrique de Araújo Silva, student from Brazil

It's clear that the school has affected by the COVID-19 PANDEMIC. People of International House are very kind. My teacher is very good, I liked my experience a lot. I guess the Salsa classes were not good, because In the most classes I the only one student, and my teacher of salsas was a man.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great teacher"

Rosamund Greiner, student from UK

Firstly, my teacher, Julian, was excellent. I had 1:1 classes so he tailored the content to my needs. The classes were interactive and engaging, and my confidence improved a great deal.

As for International House itself, when I arrived they didn't seem to be expecting me so there were some initial confusion. The placement test is not very comprehensive, but they also conduct an interview with the student to help establish their level.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Date of study
14 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

IH Bogotá offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 528
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bogota
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 528
Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your Spanish in a real life-setting and make new friends. At International House Bogota we have many Colombian families available to accommodate our students and help with the immersion program. It will be a life changing experience!

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 589
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bogota
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet and free internet
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 589
Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your Spanish in a real life-setting and make new friends. At International House Bogota we have many Colombian families available to accommodate our students and help with the immersion program. It will be a life changing experience!
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bogota based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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