Centro Catalina Medellin, Colombia
- School has its own garden where students can meet and have barbecues.
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5.0
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.7
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Welcome dinner.
- Average age of students is a bit higher than at most schools. Great for students 25 years or older.
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
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from239US$228US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 239 228 | 458 436 | 687 653 | 916 871 | 1145 1088 | 1314 1249 | 1533 1457 | 1752 1665 | 1971 1873 | 2190 2081 | 2628 2497 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Intensive Course
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from299US$285US$ / week More


Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 299 285 | 578 550 | 867 824 | 1156 1099 | 1445 1373 | 1674 1591 | 1953 1856 | 2232 2121 | 2511 2386 | 2790 2651 | 3348 3181 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Bildungsurlaub Program30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from409US$389US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 409 389 | 818 778 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Standard Course + 1030 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from399US$380US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 399 380 | 778 740 | 1167 1109 | 1556 1479 | 1945 1848 | 2274 2161 | 2653 2521 | 3032 2881 | 3411 3241 | 3790 3601 | 4548 4321 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Standard Course + 525 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from319US$304US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 319 304 | 618 588 | 927 881 | 1236 1175 | 1545 1468 | 1794 1705 | 2093 1989 | 2392 2273 | 2691 2557 | 2990 2841 | 3588 3409 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Spanish and Colombian Lifestyle20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from389US$370US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 389 370 | 778 740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Online Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from140US$133US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 140 133 | 280 266 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1120 1064 | 1260 1197 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 |
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from280US$266US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2520 2394 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 |
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Private Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from390US$371US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1560 1482 | 1950 1853 | 2340 2223 | 2730 2594 | 3120 2964 | 3510 3335 | 3900 3705 | 4680 4446 |
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from490US$466US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2450 2328 | 2940 2793 | 3430 3259 | 3920 3724 | 4410 4190 | 4900 4655 | 5880 5586 |
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Private Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from610US$580US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 610 580 | 1220 1159 | 1830 1739 | 2440 2318 | 3050 2898 | 3660 3477 | 4270 4057 | 4880 4636 | 5490 5216 | 6100 5795 | 7320 6954 |
Private lessons are tailored to your needs.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Semi-Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from180US$171US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 900 855 | 1080 1026 | 1260 1197 | 1440 1368 | 1620 1539 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 |
This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Semi-Private Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from240US$228US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 |
This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Semi-Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from285US$271US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 1995 1896 | 2280 2166 | 2565 2437 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 |
This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Semi-Private Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from380US$361US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 | 2660 2527 | 3040 2888 | 3420 3249 | 3800 3610 | 4560 4332 |
This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
DELE Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from360US$342US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 1440 1368 | -- | 1920 1824 | -- | 2240 2128 | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the DELE exam.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:40
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
Student opinions about Centro Catalina, Medellin
Centro Catalina, Medellin
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Centro Catalina
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
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Switzerland | 25% |
USA | 15% |
Germany | 10% |
Netherlands | 10% |
Brazil | 7% |
England | 7% |
Other nationalities | 26% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 9% |
18-24 years | 35% |
25-34 years | 33% |
35-50 years | 18% |
>50 years | 5% |
Information for all courses offered by Centro Catalina
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Student Residence
In high demand!
3 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
199 US$/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 199 | 398 | 597 | 796 | 995 | 1194 | 1393 | 1592 | 1990 | 2388 | 199 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay 3 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
209 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 209 | 418 | 627 | 836 | 1045 | 1254 | 1463 | 1672 | 2090 | 2508 | 209 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay 3 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
219 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 219 | 438 | 657 | 876 | 1095 | 1314 | 1533 | 1752 | 2190 | 2628 | 219 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay 3 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
269 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 269 | 538 | 807 | 1076 | 1345 | 1614 | 1883 | 2152 | 2590 | 3228 | 269 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Additional night during high season: USD 55 per night.
Homestay 3 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
169 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 169 | 338 | 507 | 676 | 845 | 1014 | 1183 | 1352 | 1690 | 2028 | 169 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Additional night during high season: USD 35 per night.
Student Residence 3 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
279 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1395 | 1674 | 1953 | 2232 | 2790 | 3348 | 279 | 40 |
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.
Questions and answers about Centro Catalina
Does the student residence in Centro Catalina, Medellín offer the possibility to lock up your valuables?
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?
Can I combine the school's locations in Cartagena and Medellín during my language study trip?
Can I join the language course at the age of 18?
Is the accommodation also bookable from Sunday to Sunday?
Can the school arrange a transfer for me from the airport to the accommodation?
What is the average age and maximum age of your foreign students?
FAQ about Centro Catalina, Medellin
What school would you recommend to have a homestay option in Medellin, while discovering the local culture?
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?
What is the number of students per class at Centro Catalina?
Which countries are students of Centro Catalina from?
Centro Catalina offers courses for which ages?
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The standard course will allow you to practice new communication skills daily. Speaking and listening are the main skills students work on during this course.