Centro Catalina Spanish School Medellín

Calle 7D n°43A-106 El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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NZ$ 429

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NZ$ 555

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NZ$ 699

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NZ$ 735

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NZ$ 2,838
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Reviews

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"A nice language and cultural experience!"

Nikolaj Moretti, student from Germany

I loved my accommodation with the host familiy (Juan Felipe). Even though they lived a little remote from the school (30 minutes by public transport), getting to the school by bus and metro was very easy and made me feel at home in Medellin. The school was good. I initially was put into a class that was too easy for me but could change after the first day. The teacher was good but sometimes lacked a clear and structured explanation. The school's facilities were good. Th estaff was lovely, they offered some interesting activities (loved the afternoon tasting tropical fruit) and organised a special cultural activity for the Colombian independence day.

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Date of study
15 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great educational experience in Medellin."

Janes Friedrichs, student from Germany

I “stopped by” for a week during my travels. I wanted to learn the basics of the spanish language in order to travel South America and got exactly what I wanted. The lessons are well structured and the teachers are doing a really great job. All people around the school are very friendly. The school is located in a quiet spot in El Poblado. There are daily afternoon activities to learn about Medellin or the colombian cuisine, which is pretty nice as well. The private lessons in the afternoon helped a lot.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
8 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very worthwhile"

James Wilde, student from USA

I had a very positive experience. Israel is, by far, the best teacher at the school. I really wish he was there all four weeks. The other students were terrific. There was a good mix of ages and nationalities. I had a positive experience with the Homestay which was arranged through the school.
I don’t know the numbers but I suspect that the Homestay families are paid a lot less than the fees the students pay to the school for the Homestay. In my opinion, the school should not keep more than 25% of what students pay the school to arrange the Homestay. Also, if the teachers were paid more, it would attract a more qualified and motivated staff.
I thought the school did a good job of matching students by their levels of proficiency. Also, smaller classes would be good. The finest two weeks with Israel were perfect with four students. The second two weeks with Anna had 6-7 students which wasn’t nearly as positive.
I would consider further study at the school. Thank you very much.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
13 Nov 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A great place to study Spanish"

Monika Klocke, student from Germany

t was a very nice time at school. The entire staff was very nice, the teachers were friendly, competent and patient. I particularly liked the small classes (we were 3 students) and the family atmosphere. The location of the school is very good, in a quiet and safe area.
The afternoon activities were varied, but I can't rate them because I still had classes and couldn't attend.

The only thing that I think can be improved is the provision of a book with various rules and explanations.

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Date of study
24 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
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Yes
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"I Overall had a great time!"

Leon Nentwig, student from Germany

The classes were okay but the outside activities and the facilities were great!

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Date of study
30 Jan 2023 - 3 Feb 2023
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Yes
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"Great teachers, great program!"

Misha Guderian, student from USA

I was placed in a class perfectly at my level after barely talking with the staff! The teachers were all amazing - great instruction, super patient, and everyone was very nice. There was an atmosphere of mutual respect and a partnership in learning. I wish I could have stayed longer and would love to come back again!

My home stay was amazing. I loved the couple I stayed with and hope to stay in contact with them. They were very kind and helpful, and gave me a very comfortable stay.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great place to study Spanish and Colombian life"

Deborah Hammond, student from USA

Small classes, enthusiastic teachers, instructional modules and teaching materials (handouts, videos) clear.

Pleasant facility in a great neighborhood.

Afternoon outings pleasant, and added to the learning experience

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
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Yes
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"Great school in 2 weeks of class I learned a lot."

Maxime Fleury, student from Switzerland

Very good 2 week experience in school.
The school is located in a quiet area of Medellin.
Very good reception, the teacher was listening, the program was well adapted to my level, the themes of the courses were varied and interesting. I really think I’ve come a long way in a very short period of time.
The only thing that I think can be improved is the provision of a book with various rules and explanations, because there was no support.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Mar 2021 - 2 Apr 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great adjustment to my level"

Jeffrey, student from Netherlands

I took an intensive Spanish Course, our teacher adjusted very well to my beginners level. In the end we did even do 2 weeks in one. I learned a lot of grammar and vocabulary. Also evening activities are for free andfun. I would def advise you to book a Spanish course here.

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11 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Centro Catalina Medellín offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 357
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 357
Accommodation in a Colombian host family:

To stay with a host family is the best way to get a total immersion in the Spanish language and the Colombian culture. Centro Catalina helps you find an appropriate host family, where you will feel at home.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 375
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
NZ$ 375
Students’ residence are placed in a private, closed and calm neighborhood called “La Española” is a house where they have a full equipped facilities into a modern two floors house, they also may enjoy of sports fields, parks, gym, and markets just a few minutes from the accommodation. Only fan option.
apartment

Shared apartment - single rooms

NZ$ 395
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Avenida Santander, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 0000, Colombia
Location: Outside the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 395
Accommodation in apartments:
The Catalina Team can help you find an apartment, in a good and secure neighborhood. You can share the apartment with other students or rent it on your own.

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 683
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Avenida Santander, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 0000, Colombia
Location: Outside the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 683
Accommodation in apartments:
The Catalina Team can help you find an apartment, in a good and secure neighborhood. You can share the apartment with other students or rent it on your own.
hotel

Hostel - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 575
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Calle de la Tripita y Media, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 0000, Colombia
Location: In the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Telephone, computers, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 575
Accommodation in a Hostel:

For a less expensive accommodation we suggest you stay in a hostel. The majority of the hostel in Cartagena are situated a 5 minutes walk away from the old town.
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 Medellín 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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Calle 7D n°43A-106 El Poblado
Medellín
Antioquia
Colombia

School location

Our Spanish school in Medellín
Now you can travel to the two most beautiful cities of Colombia, following your academic program with the same quality and organization we offer in Centro Catalina Cartagena.
Our new school in Medellín is located in the renowned and very nice neighborhood El Poblado, just 5 minutes walk from Parque Lleras and Poblado Park. We are located on a quiet street, which allows being calm and concentrated when studying, surrounded by beautiful green areas and parks. At the same time, just two blocks away, you will be in Poblado Avenue, close to the best restaurants, hotels, bars and points of interest of the city.

Facilities
Centro Catalina Medellín is located in a beautiful typical house, about 720 square meters, 6 classrooms, a courtyard, an outdoor garden where we can meet, do barbecues, and have a good time together. We also have a library of free use and free WiFi access. The back of the house is suitable for our student residence, an excellent option to stay, to be with the other students and stay in the best area of the city. 
Our cafeteria offers the best coffee in the region, tropical juices of all kinds and delicious snacks to accompany your drink.

Don’t change your lessons program!
The courses we offer in Medellín are identical to that of Cartagena (group courses, private, DELE, combined, etc.), therefore, you can continue with exactly the same program, the same material and the same methodology, without having to re-do the level test and without repeating topics you have already seen. 

Our teams in Cartagena and Medellín are in constant contact thus ensuring the perfect continuation of your curriculum. Once enrolled in Centro Catalina Cartagena, you won’t have to pay any enrollment to continue your studies in Medellín.

Students’ residence
In addition to the host families, hotels and apartments, Centro Catalina in Medellín now offers our new option of accommodation: our students’ residence. You will enjoy all the amenities: large rooms, equipped kitchen available for cooking with your friends, garden with BBQ, fireplace for cool nights, free WiFi. You will be a 5-minute walk from Parque Lleras, so when you decide to go out at night, it won’t be a problem to go back home. Enjoy the delicious breakfasts included in the price. Standard room (single bed): 209 USD. Superior room (double bed with private bathroom): 259 USD.

Who we are
The founders of Centro Catalina are Swiss-Colombian nationals wishing to promote language exchange in Colombia.
The Swiss-Colombian founders of Centro Catalina, impressed with the riches and beauty of Colombia, decided to open a Spanish school in Cartagena to promote language exchange in this wonderful country, which is still badly known.
The founders are graduates in foreign languages from the University of Geneva. They are seriously committed to offering high-quality teaching with the best study methods and materials for ELE (Español Como Lengua Extranjera).

The Team
Our Spanish teachers are all from Colombia and very dynamic, motivated, and professional.
The Centro Catalina team is well prepared to offer students a high-quality service and Spanish educational program. The teachers are very qualified, motivated, and experienced. We choose our Spanish teachers not only on the basis of their university studies but also on the basis of their personality. There are often meetings between founders and teachers to share experiences and optimize our methodology. This way we offer our students the maximum of our knowledge during classes.

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