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Private Spanish Intensive

BABEL International Language Institute Cartagena
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Course description

Private classes with BABEL permit you to individually design your Spanish classes. Being face to face with a teacher exclusively for you ensures optimized efficiency of your leaning efforts and the opportunity to focus on selected topics according to your wishes. Private classes can be scheduled any time at your convenience.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-10 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Afternoon session
01:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 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 Cartagena de Indias.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 12 years old and older
Average 28 years old

Certificate

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

BABEL International Language Institute Cartagena offers you a perfect location in the heart of the old town – surrounded by the colonial city wall, just next to the oldest neighborhood of Getsemaní. The school is located between the beautiful and bustling Square of the Trinity (Plaza de la Trinidad) and the vibrating street “Media Luna”.

Around the school, one can experience the very core of local life, in particular of the “Getsemanicenses” (residents of Gestsemaní). The square of the Trinity is the star each day, being the meeting point for locals and visitors alike, where the social and cultural life is celebrated. Together with the narrow streets of the neighborhood, its inhabitants and much more, this makes Getsemaní such a unique place in the world – and always worth a visit.

The school provides the students with an ample social area with access to free wifi, computers, a library, refreshments, and coffee. On the top floor BABEL has the two terraces “San Felipe” and “Espritu Santo” with outstanding views of several of the landmarks of the city: the colonial wall, the fortress San Felipe (Castillo de San Felipe), the Hill of the Monastery (Cerro de la Popa) and the colorful rooftops and steeples of the old town.
From August 2016 the students that buy Spanish course will have for free Salsa group lessons in our school Crazy Salsa

In school, you can find plenty of information about cultural activities, sightseeing, and adventure trips. Free advice on the different activities in the city and around is provided.

Soon you will also be offered to take your Spanish classes directly at the Rosary Islands, where a new branch of our school is about to be launched. There you will be able to combine your language course with submarine adventures and enjoy our daily fresh choice of seafood – just having been caught for you!

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

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 BABEL International Language Institute Cartagena varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 28.

Babel School teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
34%
USA
20%
Germany
18%
France
13%
Australia
5%
Sweden
4%
UK
4%
Japan
2%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

BABEL International Language Institute Cartagena offers you a perfect location in the heart of the old town – surrounded by the colonial city wall, just next to the oldest neighborhood of Getsemaní. The school is located between the beautiful and bustling Square of the Trinity (Plaza de la Trinidad) and the vibrating street “Media Luna”.

Around the school, one can experience the very core of local life, in particular of the “Getsemanicenses” (residents of Gestsemaní). The square of the Trinity is the star each day, being the meeting point for locals and visitors alike, where the social and cultural life is celebrated. Together with the narrow streets of the neighborhood, its inhabitants and much more, this makes Getsemaní such a unique place in the world – and always worth a visit.

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"Cartagena is a great place to stay!"

Bettina Dürrenberger, student from Switzerland

I stayed with a very nice home stay family a bit further away but they took good care of me and therefore I liked it. You have to be a bit careful at night. But apart from that Cartagena is a lovely town to stay at. There were several restaurants, bars and clubs and you can easily go to and very nice beaches that you can visit over the weekends i.e. to play a blanca.
The school is located at the city center. The teachers were good. The only downside is that there were too many Swiss people. For me as Swiss, this is not what I want when I'm abroad. However, apart from that I have no complaints. Try the salsa lessons if you have the opportunity. They were great!

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Date of study
9 May 2016 - 13 May 2016
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Housing

Babel School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 403
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: crespo, manga, torices, marbella, pie de la popa
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 01:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 403
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture they are 10min by public transport from the city center, tranquil and secure residential area, 200m to the beach, 100m to shops. We know the families and can reassure you that they will be highly attentive to you needs and open to share their life with you.
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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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $35 when you register.

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 Cartagena de Indias 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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