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Centro Catalina
Medellin, Colombia

Calle 7D, 43A - 106 - 50021 Medellin - see on map
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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 accommodation
    5.0
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.7
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Welcome dinner.
What we dislike about the school
  • 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

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

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.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Intensive Course" at Centro Catalina
Tobias 5.0
"It was challenging, but great. The 2 different teachers really added to the experience. I found that brilliant!"
Torvald 2.0
"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."
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Standard Course + 5" at Centro Catalina
Terri 5.0
"Perfect to get grounded in the group session and then specific instruction pertaining to my strengths and weaknesses in the private lession. "
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
50 min
Online
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

Private lessons are tailored to your needs.

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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for 2 students with the same language level that would like to study together. Price per person.

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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
50 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for the DELE exam.

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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:40
Possible course durations
4, 6, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Lesson duration
50 min

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

Photos

  • Centro Catalina school building
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  • Reception
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  • Social event
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  • classroom
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  • Students in the garden
    Students in the garden5/16
  • School garden
    School garden6/16
  • Courtyard
    Courtyard7/16
  • Party at the school
    Party at the school8/16
  • Enjoying a meal together
    Enjoying a meal together 9/16
  • Centro Catalina students
    Centro Catalina students10/16
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 11/16
  • Classroom facilities
    Classroom facilities 12/16
  • Group lesson
    Group lesson13/16
  • School cafeteria
    School cafeteria14/16
  • lesson
    lesson15/16
  • School classroom
    School classroom16/16

Student opinions about Centro Catalina, Medellin

4.4
Overall school rating of
Centro Catalina, Medellin
15 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
4.2 
Organisation
4.7 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 
Value for money
3.9 
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.7 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
4.8 
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
4.0 
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
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.
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.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
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.
Disliked
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.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
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!
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.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
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.
Overall rating
2.0
Liked
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.
Disliked
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.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Small Classes, super nice people (staff), very flexible on what they teach according to your wishes
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2023 by Eva Ammann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Good organisation (however with many outdated info). Good quality of teaching and DELE prep.
Disliked
No community experience, no shared activities. Everything old-school with paper. Too much English in the neighbourhood. place is not good.
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course + 10 [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022 by Carl Hollenstein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The people were friendly and welcoming. The school had fantastic facilities.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2023 by Beth Te Aika
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Small groups, intensive groups, individual design possible.
Disliked
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.

Ratings of Centro Catalina compared to ratings of all schools in Colombia

 Centro Catalina MedellinAverage of all other schools in Colombia
Overall school rating4.44.5
Location of the school4.64.7
Facilities4.24.2
Social activities4.24.1
Organisation4.74.4
Quality of teaching4.34.5
Value for money3.94.4
Homestay4.84.5
Shared flat4.84.5

Centro Catalina

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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: 50
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Information for all courses offered by Centro Catalina

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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
activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Swimming
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

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$.
Price extra night
40 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 40US$
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Student comments about Student Residence
Tobias
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"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
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Accomodations were within the school building. We just had to come downstairs to breakfast and our classroom"
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

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$.
Price extra night
40 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 30US$
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
Student comments about Homestay
Torvald
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"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."
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

Additional night during high season: USD 35 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$.
Price extra night
40 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 30US$
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 10 US$
Student comments about Homestay
Terri
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Our assigned Host family exceeded expectations. They didn’t speak English which was GREAT. It was not a problem because they have had many students over the years and spoke slowly using basic words. They talked with us but not to the point of being interfering. The house was a 35 min walk to the school so was perfect for us to feel a part of the community. "
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

Additional night during high season: USD 55 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$.
Price extra night
50 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 30US$
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 US$
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

Additional night during high season: USD 35 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$.
Price extra night
30 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 30US$
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 10 US$
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

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$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 70US$
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 2025 - 28 Feb 2025, 05 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 70 US$

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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 students (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.

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First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
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Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
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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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