Centro Catalina Medellin, Colombia
Calle 7D, 43A - 106 - 50021 Medellin - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- School has its own garden where students can meet and have barbecues.
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.7
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Welcome dinner.
Location: Centro Catalina Medellin is located in the vibrant capital city of Colombia, Medellin. The school is housed in the trendy and hip Astorga area of the lively El Poblado neighbourhood of Medellin, an area known for its bars, eateries, street art and green spaces. Within walking distance of the school are the Parque de El Poblado and the Parque de la Bailarina.
Social and cultural: Centro Catalina Medellin promotes a range of social and cultural activities for students to enjoy. Such activities include trips to Barefoot Park, the Plaza de Mercado-Minorista, El Castillo Museum, the Mirador de las Palmas, afternoons of folkloric and Latin dancing and much more!
Course selection: In addition to General Spanish taught over various schedules and intensities, Centro Catalina Medellin also provides DELE Exam Preparation programmes and semi-private and private lessons. Private tuition is available in conjunction with or independently from any other course.
Accommodation: In addition to homestay accommodation within local families, Centro Catalina also offers a student residence for accommodation, subject to availability.
School facilities: The school is in the form of a renovated home, with a private garden for socialising and a kitchen available for students to use. There is also a library, cafeteria, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
All classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$239$228 / week More
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 239 228 | 458 436 | 677 644 | 876 833 | 1,075 1,022 | 1,274 1,211 | 1,473 1,400 | 1,672 1,589 | 1,871 1,778 | 2,070 1,967 | 2,468 2,345 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Centro Catalina
Mishel
"Good if you want to do afternoon activities since students that had more than the standard course could not usually attend. "
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Intensive Course
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$299$285 / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 299 285 | 578 550 | 857 815 | 1,116 1,061 | 1,375 1,307 | 1,634 1,553 | 1,893 1,799 | 2,152 2,045 | 2,411 2,291 | 2,670 2,537 | 3,188 3,029 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The intensive course has been created for students who really want to learn and improve Spanish in a more comprehensive way. The afternoon lessons focus on specific topics that deepen the knowledge of the structure of the language and more in-depth rules.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Centro Catalina
Monique
"I had a good time in my course and got a lot of opportunity to use my Spanish."
Marc
"Super cool, intense though."
Tobias
"It was challenging, but great. The 2 different teachers really added to the experience. I found that brilliant!"
Torvald
"They will make you study each small thing for two weeks, literally. You cannot fastener the process. It will lead to conflicts. Also they literally demand from you to already speak Spanish when you come. They won't give you new topics, new words how they do it in high school, but will expect you to speak about everything as if you already knew the language."
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Bildungsurlaub Program30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$409$389 / week More
Bildungsurlaub Program
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$409$389 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 409 389 | 818 778 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Standard Course + 1030 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$399$380 / week More
Standard Course + 10
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 399 380 | 778 740 | 1,157 1,100 | 1,576 1,498 | 1,875 1,782 | 2,234 2,123 | 2,593 2,464 | 2,952 2,805 | 3,311 3,146 | 3,670 3,487 | 4,388 4,169 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is perfect for students who want to address specific topics such as:
- Medical Spanish
- Business Spanish
- Regional Varieties of Spanish
- Latin American Literature
- Spanish for Work
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Standard Course + 525 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$319$304 / week More
Standard Course + 5
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$319$304 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 319 304 | 618 588 | 917 872 | 1,196 1,137 | 1,475 1,402 | 1,754 1,667 | 2,033 1,932 | 2,312 2,197 | 2,591 2,462 | 2,870 2,727 | 3,428 3,257 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is perfect for students who want to address specific topics such as:
- Medical Spanish
- Business Spanish
- Regional Varieties of Spanish
- Latin American Literature
- Spanish for Work
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course + 5" at Centro Catalina
Terri
"Perfect to get grounded in the group session and then specific instruction pertaining to my strengths and weaknesses in the private lession. "
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Spanish and Colombian Lifestyle20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$389$370 / week More
Spanish and Colombian Lifestyle
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 389 370 | 768 730 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Online
Online Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$139$133 / week More
Online Private Lessons 10
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 139 133 | 278 265 | 417 397 | 556 529 | 695 661 | 834 793 | 973 925 | 1,112 1,057 | 1,251 1,189 | 1,390 1,321 | 1,668 1,585 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Private
Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$279$266 / week More
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 279 266 | 558 531 | 837 796 | 1,116 1,061 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,674 1,591 | 1,953 1,856 | 2,232 2,121 | 2,511 2,386 | 2,790 2,651 | 3,348 3,181 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Private Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$359$342 / week More
Private Lessons 15
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 359 342 | 718 683 | 1,077 1,024 | 1,436 1,365 | 1,795 1,706 | 2,154 2,047 | 2,513 2,388 | 2,872 2,729 | 3,231 3,070 | 3,590 3,411 | 4,308 4,093 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$449$427 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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$449$427 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 449 427 | 898 854 | 1,347 1,280 | 1,796 1,707 | 2,245 2,133 | 2,694 2,560 | 3,143 2,986 | 3,592 3,413 | 4,041 3,839 | 4,490 4,266 | 5,388 5,119 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$449$427 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$449$427 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 449 427 | 898 854 | 1,347 1,280 | 1,796 1,707 | 2,245 2,133 | 2,694 2,560 | 3,143 2,986 | 3,592 3,413 | 4,041 3,839 | 4,490 4,266 | 5,388 5,119 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Private Lessons - DELE Exam Preparation 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$339$323 / week More
Private Lessons - DELE Exam Preparation 15
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 339 323 | 678 645 | 1,017 967 | 1,356 1,289 | 1,695 1,611 | 2,034 1,933 | 2,373 2,255 | 2,712 2,577 | 3,051 2,899 | 3,390 3,221 | 4,068 3,865 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Private Lessons - DELE Exam Preparation 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$429$408 / week More
Private Lessons - DELE Exam Preparation 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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$429$408 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 429 408 | 858 816 | 1,287 1,223 | 1,716 1,631 | 2,145 2,038 | 2,574 2,446 | 3,003 2,853 | 3,432 3,261 | 3,861 3,668 | 4,290 4,076 | 5,148 4,891 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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Our prices for Centro Catalina include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Centro Catalina school building1/16
Reception2/16
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classroom4/16
Students in the garden5/16
School garden6/16
Courtyard7/16
Party at the school8/16
Enjoying a meal together 9/16
Centro Catalina students10/16
Computer facilities 11/16
Classroom facilities 12/16
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School cafeteria14/16
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Student opinions about Centro Catalina, Medellin
4.4
Overall school rating of
Centro Catalina, Medellin
Centro Catalina, Medellin
18 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Monique
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff were very nice and really seemed to care about the students and how they were doing.”
“One of my teachers obviously had an affinity for one of the students in the class which sort of made me feel left out a few times, not overall, but I think it could have been nicer. The two of them just had a lot in common. I still thoroughly enjoyed the class.”
Insider tip: “Participate in everything, there’s a lot of fun to be had.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had a good time in my course and got a lot of opportunity to use my Spanish.Other comments: I really liked the staff. Everybody was so friendly and really seemed to care about how the other students and I were doing and whether I liked it. The classes were high-quality. We did have one morning where there was a little bit of drama when we got new students in our level, and we had an exercise that was not very straightforward even for the two of us who had been in the class previously. Everybody asked us for feedback, and everybody wanted to be proactive about doing something to make it better. It was great. They handled it well and the situation was much improved right away.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2025 by Monique Ammi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marc
26 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“A big family! A very good atmosphere in the school. Small groups and professionals”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super cool, intense though.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 24. Jun. 2025 by Marc Mommers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mishel
22 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It feels like a family, and the teachers become your friends. The schools had everything you needed to learn and made it very interactive.”
“Some teachers would multitask while teaching and did not give their full attention to the students.”
Insider tip: “Julio's restaurant is the best place to eat near the school for a good price.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good if you want to do afternoon activities since students that had more than the standard course could not usually attend.
Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 9. Jun. 2025 by Mishel Almaleh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Terri
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school worked with us to find the right level to start(A2… lots of head knowledge through Duolingo and Babbel but not much talking) and then continued to ask if we were happy with the progress and the instructors. We did group classes in the mornings and 1 hour of private classes in the afternoons. The group classes were not what I expected. I was thinking they would be more like high school Spanish, lots of grammar and words, memorizing, etc. They were run with a packet containing instructions and exercises in grammar followed by an exercise in reading, writing or listening about some aspect of Colombia or social issues. This got us talking and thinking in Spanish. Our goal was to improve our speaking so this exercise really pushed us! We came in as A2 and left as B2 after 6 weeks.
The activities offered by the school were awesome! It really promoted interaction and relationships between the students and the teacher running the activity. It facilitated getting to know Medellin and how to get around. I would highly recommend attending all the offered activities.”
The activities offered by the school were awesome! It really promoted interaction and relationships between the students and the teacher running the activity. It facilitated getting to know Medellin and how to get around. I would highly recommend attending all the offered activities.”
“Some of the packets had discussions that did not interest me but it seemed that we had to go through each question anyway. Not sure how you solve this as with maybe 4 students in a class, maybe others enjoyed the topic.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect to get grounded in the group session and then specific instruction pertaining to my strengths and weaknesses in the private lession.
Course: Standard Course + 5 - 6 weeks
Review date: 17. Feb. 2025 by Terri Herr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marcel
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I was always asked if I liked it or if I wanted to change something. My enquiries were responded to immediately. Great teachers, good classrooms, fun activities.”
Insider tip: “The excursions at the weekends”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2024 by Marcel Ruß
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anton
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and intelligent.
Good placement - close to Pablado, but not very noisy.
My teacher asked me what was very interesting to me and then we studied only for these topics.
Highly recommended!”
Good placement - close to Pablado, but not very noisy.
My teacher asked me what was very interesting to me and then we studied only for these topics.
Highly recommended!”
Details of the review
Course: DELE Exam Preparation - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Jun. 2024 by Anton Ignatenko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tobias
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are very patient and very friendly. This is actually a rare combination. The management (also teachers) make a lot of effort and also act very spontaneously if a teacher cancels spontaneously or something else comes up. In general, it seemed very organised.
The lessons are very varied. Not just dry vocabulary learning, but also practical references. At the same time, you also learn a lot about Colombia itself. The ladies at reception were also very nice and really helpful.
My course was very small, there were a maximum of 3 of us, although there were also larger courses. There was also a good mix of people (lots of Swiss, but also French, Americans...)
And of course the location is also great. Right in the centre of Poblado, max. 10 minutes' walk to the bars and restaurants and the metro is also within easy reach. I stayed at the school, so breakfast was included. It was very good and there were also other activities on offer in the evenings or afternoons (salsa classes, for example)... Thanks again to Ymer!
And also not to forget the great support from Cologne (Tanja), who was always available and was able to deal with problems and enquiries quickly and easily - ...and also asked questions from time to time.”
The lessons are very varied. Not just dry vocabulary learning, but also practical references. At the same time, you also learn a lot about Colombia itself. The ladies at reception were also very nice and really helpful.
My course was very small, there were a maximum of 3 of us, although there were also larger courses. There was also a good mix of people (lots of Swiss, but also French, Americans...)
And of course the location is also great. Right in the centre of Poblado, max. 10 minutes' walk to the bars and restaurants and the metro is also within easy reach. I stayed at the school, so breakfast was included. It was very good and there were also other activities on offer in the evenings or afternoons (salsa classes, for example)... Thanks again to Ymer!
And also not to forget the great support from Cologne (Tanja), who was always available and was able to deal with problems and enquiries quickly and easily - ...and also asked questions from time to time.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was challenging, but great. The 2 different teachers really added to the experience. I found that brilliant!Other comments: Very nice school, well organised.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Dec. 2023 by Tobias Ziethlow
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beth
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The people were friendly and welcoming. The school had fantastic facilities.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2023 by Beth Te Aika
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Torvald
36 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“You will definitely have the best time here if consider this place a hostel with amusing activities and a tiny bit of helping with your Spanish.”
“It's not like a real school. The teachers are mostly students and they make mistakes in their own language all the time. But the worst and unacceptable is that they don't listen to students, to their needs. They may ask you but won't change anything. They have their own methods for teaching and if it doesn't help you at all they will say that they have a problem with you. Also they will say that their boss has decided so and you only can accept that.”
Insider tip: “To get the best from the school you have to learn many words in Spanish on your own before coming and then pay for 2 it 3 weeks of individual course, where you can actually direct your teacher into things you need the most.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: They will make you study each small thing for two weeks, literally. You cannot fastener the process. It will lead to conflicts. Also they literally demand from you to already speak Spanish when you come. They won't give you new topics, new words how they do it in high school, but will expect you to speak about everything as if you already knew the language.Other comments: They have accountability of a child 3 y.o. they will never accept their guilt, will never punish a teacher for wasting your money or not caring, they will rather give you the rest of your money back than adjust to your needs.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Jun. 2023 by Torvald Olafsen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Eva
21 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Small Classes, super nice people (staff), very flexible on what they teach according to your wishes”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2023 by Eva Ammann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christoph
36 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“Somewhat unstructured approach, would have liked a book or workbook.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jan. 2023 by Christoph Sobotta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Carl
43 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good organisation (however with many outdated info).
Good quality of teaching and DELE prep.”
Good quality of teaching and DELE prep.”
“No community experience, no shared activities.
Everything old-school with paper.
Too much English in the neighbourhood. place is not good.”
Everything old-school with paper.
Too much English in the neighbourhood. place is not good.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022 by Carl Hollenstein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Armin
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small groups, intensive groups, individual design possible.”
“Nothing, all great”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. May. 2022 by Armin Haupt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lucas
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Lucas Menke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sebastian
39 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023 by Sebastian Wadlinger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Vicki
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Dec. 2023 by Vicki Lugo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Luisa
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2022 by Luisa Klakow
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Charlotte
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Nov. 2021 by Charlotte Oestreicher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Centro Catalina compared to ratings of all schools in Colombia
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Centro Catalina
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 45% male / 55% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro Catalina and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 25% |
| USA | 15% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| England | 7% |
| Other nationalities | 26% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 9% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 33% |
| 35-50 years | 18% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 50Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 28 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro Catalina
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $60
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
No registration fee for course of 4+ weeks
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 07 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Tasting Fruits in Cartagena
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Walking City Tour in Cartagena
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Free weekly activities organized by the school, visits to museums, markets, beaches etc.
Adults - Paid activities
- Most activities carry a small charge for food and entrances to places.
- Video about leisure activities at Centro Catalina Medellin
Accommodation
Student Residence
In high demand!
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
$199/ week Show more
Student Residence
In high demand!
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$199/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 199 | 398 | 597 | 796 | 995 | 1194 | 1393 | 1592 | 1990 | 2388 | 199 | 40 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Private bathroom supplement includes AC.
Additional night during high season: USD 45 per night.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40US$.
- Price extra night
- $40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 30US$
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026, 05 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Student reviews about Student Residence
Tobias
"I was given a guest room right on the school grounds. I actually thought I would be sharing the room with someone, but it ended up being a single room. Which of course made me very happy. So I was there straight away in the morning.
Beth
"Accomodations were within the school building. We just had to come downstairs to breakfast and our classroom
Homestay
5 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$229/ week Show more
Homestay
5 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$229/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 229 | 458 | 687 | 916 | 1145 | 1374 | 1603 | 1832 | 2290 | 2748 | 229 | 40 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Available at extra cost:
- Air Conditioner: USD 20 per week.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40US$.
- Price extra night
- $40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 30US$
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026, 05 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 US$
Student reviews about Homestay
Torvald
"The family where I lived has been marvelous. They really helped me to practice my verbal skills. I only speak Spanish thanks to them, not to the teachers in the school.
Homestay
5 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$314/ week Show more
Homestay
5 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$314/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 314 | 628 | 942 | 1256 | 1570 | 1884 | 2198 | 2512 | 3140 | 3768 | 314 | 40 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Available at extra cost:
- Air Conditioner: USD 20 per week.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40US$.
- Price extra night
- $50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 30US$
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026, 05 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 US$
Student reviews about Homestay
Monique
"Yasineth and Jimmy and their kids were very, very nice, and I really liked hanging around with them. Yaci and Jimmy were going to a party in preparation for the upcoming Feria de las Flores. They asked me if I would like to buy a ticket and go with them and I did and it was amazing. I got to ride in a Chiva with all the people, and it was a unique experience.
Mishel
"I had the best homestay out of all the students. The family was wonderful, we did activities together, and they gave me really good food.
Student Residence
4 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$279/ week Show more
Student Residence
4 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$279/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1395 | 1674 | 1953 | 2232 | 2790 | 3348 | 279 | 40 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Private bathroom supplement includes AC.
Additional night during high season: USD 90 per night.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40US$.
- Price extra night
- $60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 30US$
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026, 05 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 70 US$
Questions and answers about Centro Catalina
Does the student residence in Centro Catalina, Medellín offer the possibility to lock up your valuables?
“Yes, each room in the student residence has a safe.”
Cinzia, Administration from Centro Catalina, Medellín - Oct 10, 2023
We will be skiing in Argentina and Chile before going to Colombia. Can you provide an airport transfer that carries 3 large bags and a ski bag?
“Yes, can organize the transfer in a mini-van. Just let us know what your flight details are and we can send you more information.”
María Quintana Mestre, Student´s and Sales Coordinator from Centro Catalina Spanish School - Jun 08, 2023
Can I combine the school's locations in Cartagena and Medellín during my language study trip?
“Yes, it's totally possible to combine the 2 cities. We would divide the price for the registration fee for each city. ”
María, Administration from Centro Catalina, Medellin - Apr 17, 2023
Can I join the language course at the age of 18?
“Yes, this is in general possible. Depending on availability and level. The minimum age at the school is 18.”
Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Apr 06, 2023
Is the accommodation also bookable from Sunday to Sunday?
“Yes, depending on availability, the accommodation can also be booked from Sunday to Sunday on request. Please enquire beforehand.”
María, Administration from Centro Catalina, Medellin - Mar 27, 2023
Can the school arrange a transfer for me from the airport to the accommodation?
“Yes, this is possible. The school can organise the transfer service at an extra charge.”
María, Administration from Centro Catalina, Medellin - Mar 27, 2023
What is the average age and maximum age of your foreign students?
“The average age of the students throughout the year is 28 years old.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 24, 2022
FAQ about Centro Catalina, Medellin
What school would you recommend to have a homestay option in Medellin, while discovering the local culture?
“We strongly recommmend you Centro Catalina, in Medellin. They currently (2024) offer homestay accommodations in single or twin rooms, and you can combine the accommodation to their "Spanish and Colombian Lifestyle" course. The essential purpose of this programme is to gain insight into the culture. You will leave the classroom and go to the streets, the squares, the markets. You will visit vulnerable communities and put social work at their service.”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 17, 2024
I would like to book an intensive course and get ready for the DELE C1 level. Do you offer the exam preparation for the C1 level?
“Yes, we can offer private lessons tailored to your needs. The DELE preparation course is designed to be taught in private classes. It is a personalized course where the teacher focuses entirely on the student's needs. ”
María Quintana Mestre, Student & Sales Coordinator from Centro Catalina - Oct 26, 2021
What is the number of students per class at Centro Catalina?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Catalina varies from 1 (Online Private Lessons 10) to 8 students (Standard Course)”
Which countries are students of Centro Catalina from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Catalina comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from USA (15%) and Germany (10%).”
Centro Catalina offers courses for which ages?
“Centro Catalina offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Centro Catalina
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- SL SARL | Tax registration ID: RUC1144337-1-570302DV40
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 US$
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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