Colombia country rating by our language course clients:
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Most Popular Cities for Spanish Courses in Colombia
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Best Spanish schools in Colombia by category - age group, leisure/fun
12 language schools in Colombia from $214 for a 1 week Spanish course
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Spanish course types in Colombia
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General Spanish courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the Spanish language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Standard Spanish Courses for Adults - Colombia (28)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Colombia (17)
- Spanish & Culture - Colombia (5)
- Travelling Classroom (2) - Only offered by Nueva Lengua
- Conversation/Communication (1) - Only offered by ECOS Spanish School
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Private Spanish courses
One-to-one classes in Spanish are available in bundles which can be added to general Spanish courses or as a stand alone course. -
Spanish plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning Spanish.- Spanish & Dancing - Colombia (9)
- Spanish & Diving (2) - Only offered by Nueva Lengua
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Spanish.- Junior (<18 years) (7) - Only offered by ECOS Spanish School
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Business Spanish courses
Business Spanish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Spanish used within this field. -
Spanish exam preparation courses
Spanish exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their Spanish level for University entry, employment or immigration. -
Work & Study Spanish programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's Spanish level and provide real life work experience in Spanish to enhance their CV and stand out from competition. -
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Information about Colombia
After a long period of internal conflicts, it is now safe to visit Colombia. The capital, Bogota, is a metropolitan city, where shanty neighbourhoods and futuristic architecture sit side-by-side. The majority of the population lives in Bogota or in other “alpine” cities. As is typical in South America, Colombians share a passion for Caribbean dances. One of the most well-known exponents of this art-form is the famous singer/dancer, Shakira.
Key facts about Colombia
Population: 49,649,000
Capital: Bogota
Telephone country code: +57
Largest cities in Colombia:
- 1. Bogota: 7,700,000
- 2. Santiago de Cali: 2,400,000
- 3. Medellin: 2,000,000
- 4. Barranquilla: 1,400,000
- 5. Cartagena: 950,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short-term Spanish courses up to 180 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information, please consult with the embassy or consulate of Colombia in your country.
Largest international airport in Colombia:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG): 13 km. from Bogota city center
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Colombia
What is the best city to learn Spanish, Medellín or Ibagué?
“Ibagué is a smaller city with far fewer tourists and English speakers, so this "forces" you to speak Spanish. Bogota is a big city, and there is a higher percentage of English speakers, especially in the tourist areas.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 16, 2025
I want to study language in Cali, Colombia, can you help me?
“At the moment (2024) we do not collaborate with any Spanish school in Cali, but we do collaborate in other destinations in Colombia, for example in Bogotá, Cartagena and Medellín. You can find all the information on our website.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 07, 2024
We are looking for online Spanish courses in Colombia. Do you have any in offer?
“Online courses are not our speciality, but we do have these on offer, check them out under 'Course types > live online courses'. Let us know if you find any interesting there.
Our speciality is on-site language travels to schools.
What is the time zone you want lessons in? Because that's important to coordinate properly. ”
Our speciality is on-site language travels to schools.
What is the time zone you want lessons in? Because that's important to coordinate properly. ”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 29, 2024
Is it easy to obtain a student Visa to study Spanish in Colombia?
“It's relatively easy to get a student visa in Colombia. In fact, it's much easier than a work visa. And, unlike a tourist visa, you can stay longer than six months in Colombia if you enroll in a course that's longer than six months.”
Huilin Dai, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 09, 2024
I would like to take a conversation-only course in Cali.
“Currently, at the time of writing this, we do not work with any schools in Cali, but we do work with schools in other cities in Colombia such as Medellin or Bogota.
There are no group courses for conversation only, so the best option in your case is to book private classes.”
There are no group courses for conversation only, so the best option in your case is to book private classes.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2022
I am looking for a Spanish school, a cultural experience for myself, my husband, and our three kids ages 15, and 13 (twins). We would like to have experiences or other classes as well such as cooking. What would you recommend?
“The school Babel International Language Institute in Cartagena can organize a family programme for you. Spanish lessons can be organized in groups or on an individual basis - depending on your current Spanish level. For the extra activities, it's possible to organize Salsa lessons, a day at the beach, a fruit tasting, a street food tour, etc.
It's also possible to organize Island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a day tour to a mountain town 2 hours from Cartagena.”
It's also possible to organize Island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a day tour to a mountain town 2 hours from Cartagena.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2022
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Spanish courses in Colombia
Do I need prior knowledge of the language before enrolling?
“It depends on what you're signing up for! If you're talking about a language course or programme, most schools or programmes will say if you need to know the language already or not. Lots of language programmes have beginner levels that don't need you to have already learned the language.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 21, 2025
I plan to be in Cuba for two weeks. So I need to buy a flight ticket from Bogota-Havana.
But do you think I might have problems entering Colombia if I don't have a return ticket from the country?
But do you think I might have problems entering Colombia if I don't have a return ticket from the country?
“Unfortunately, I can't advise you on this. I could ask the school for some advice from past students, but the best would be to contact the embassy for a more accurate answer on this. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 20, 2025
I don't actually know Colombia! My main desire is to dance, which is a new passion.
What do you recommend?
What do you recommend?
“Colombia is a country with great cultural, natural and historical diversity. It's an ideal destination for a language study holiday if you want to learn Spanish and discover the richness of this country. What's more, Colombia offers plenty of opportunities to practise the language with the locals, who are renowned for their warm welcome and joie de vivre.
Colombia is also a country that exudes dance, with a variety of lively rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia and vallenato. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you'll easily find dance lessons to suit your level and your desires. You can also take advantage of the many festivals and celebrations that enliven the country throughout the year, such as the Barranquilla carnival, the Cali feria and the salsa festival.
Our partner schools offer different dance + Spanish course packages. You can choose from a variety of dances: salsa, merengue, vallenato, cumbia, tango and others.
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Colombia is also a country that exudes dance, with a variety of lively rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia and vallenato. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you'll easily find dance lessons to suit your level and your desires. You can also take advantage of the many festivals and celebrations that enliven the country throughout the year, such as the Barranquilla carnival, the Cali feria and the salsa festival.
Our partner schools offer different dance + Spanish course packages. You can choose from a variety of dances: salsa, merengue, vallenato, cumbia, tango and others.
”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 30, 2024
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