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6 Spanish Language Schools in Cartagena - Ranking 2023

Cartagena
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Best Spanish schools in Cartagena by category

TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
BABEL International Language Institute
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
TOP Rated by
Students 30-49 years
Centro Catalina
Students 30-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(7)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Centro Catalina
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
#1 Enforex
Enforex
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(6)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
#1 Enforex
Enforex
Quality of teaching
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(6)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
#1 Enforex
Enforex
Leisure programme
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(5)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
ECOS Spanish School
Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
#1 Enforex
Enforex
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)

Cartagena Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 6 schools

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Cartagena ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Cartagena

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Cartagena
43 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Cartagena
Nightlife
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Geographic setting
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Public transport
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Climate
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Cleanliness
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Affordability
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shopping
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Safety
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

What our students said about Cartagena

5.0

Rating: 5/5

One of the safest cities I had the chance to visit during 2 weeks (I travel alone in the world). Very beautiful and whose inhabitants are very very smiling and welcoming.

Brigitte
France
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Inside the city walls very beautiful, outside frighteningly dirty. The thousands of street vendors are extremely annoying.

Lars
France
5.0

Rating: 5/5

It is useful if you live close to the school, for example in the Manga district.

Florian
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Wonderful city, but perhaps not for everyone, as quite noisy and exhausting.

Nicolas
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

people will ask you 50 times/ day to buy something from them

Alexander
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

It is too difficult to comment i am working with Skype

Mary-Anne
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Anytime again, well maintained and safe

Gabriele
Switzerland

What school directors said about Cartagena

Cartagena is a dynanic city,with a great history which offers students the opportunity to discover life in Colombia on the Caribbean coast.

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cartagena

Centro Catalina

Great teachers. Very committed, really! The teachers are also very flexible, so if you want to take a break for a day, that's no problem.

30 May 2023
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 34 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
Christopher Centro Catalina
Centro Catalina

I had booked two weeks and the second week with Sebastian was really good. I also booked private lessons and got Lilli as a teacher. She responded straight away to my wish to use local topics for the lessons. I really enjoyed that. With one exception, the other staff members were very friendly and helpful.

24 April 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

Very nice and helpful staff, good school quality, they always ask if the level is right, I like to come back.

11 April 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

Esmeralda and the team were very helpful and accommodating.

23 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

Only in Cartagena, I was lucky enough to find a very warm welcome and a great family and professional energy within the Babel team. My teacher Jerlis is a very patient, cheerful and dynamic person. I didn't speak Spanish and after two intensive weeks, I feel very comfortable and in constant progress thanks to her investment. She is passionate about history and we visited museums, city districts, it was great! Esmeralda who organizes and welcomes the students is a very warm person, thanks to her for these good tips! Andres, my surfing teacher, is also very nice, we surfed but also visited the market of Cartagene and talked about photos. Thanks to my salsa teachers Ruben and Esteban who transmitted me their passion of this dance while having a lot of fun! A really great team in a great area near the flower market and in the heart of the historical center! I will miss you all very much!
Thanks a million!

2 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

Top location in the old town and very good teaching

22 August 2022
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 73 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

The whole team of staff is amazing. It's fun to be with them and learn Spanish at Centro Catalina. The location of the school in el centro is perfect and the class rooms are clean and with AC.

6 April 2022
Course: Standard Course - 9 weeks
Student age: 39 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
ECOS Spanish School

The teachers are very approachable and quite young, so the atmosphere is relaxed at all times. The offer also includes cooking and dance lessons as well as various excursions, which are also counted towards the educational leave.

18 November 2019
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 32 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 5 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

Tania, my teacher was great! I learned a lot from her, including about cartagena and life in Colombia.

11 November 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

Conversation, dealing with students, getting to know other students, afternoon / evening activities
Great, very well organized school with brilliant staff!

16 March 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

The atmosphere and teachers' quality.
Building to be renovated, we can't see BABEL's poster from the outside...

9 March 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 56 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

My teacher was Louis, he is excellent in his teaching.

23 January 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 33 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

Thanks to the low number of students, I got private lessons in the afternoon at no extra cost

7 January 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 30 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
Enforex

The knowledge and implementations of teaching methods was very thoughtful. Clearly they take great pride in what they do, think carefully about who they are teaching and tailor the instruction to them. The conversation class was especially good. The teacher was excellent at choosing engaging topics and including everyone in the conversation. I have 32 years experience in teaching foreign languages and even I learned, in addition to improving my Spanish, some insight as to what I may implement into my own classes.
The company is extremely helpful and their support and help doesn't stop when you leave. They check in while you are there to make sure things are going well

31 December 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 6 reviews
AlisonEnforex
BABEL International Language Institute

The teacher was very nice and we had fun and laughed a lot (in addition to learning, of course;) )
Especially for Cartagena. A sign at the entrance would be very helpful for the first day to find the school

4 December 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 27 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

Teacher, methodology
Lessons on the 1st day were lost due to a bank holiday! Unfortunately no leisure activities were offered - too bad!

28 November 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
Centro Catalina

Friendly staff, professional teacher, various activities.
The credit card machine did not work so that should fixed.

29 October 2018
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 16 reviews
Enforex

The teaching staff - all excellent and supportive
Not Enforex, but Neuva Lengua; very strong on verbs and verb structures; I found they were weak on vocabulary. Seemed to be an assumption that we all knew the vocab we would need, but that is not the case for many students

24 August 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 63 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 6 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

My teacher Luis, who was very good and knowledgeable!

14 February 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 35 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews
BABEL International Language Institute

Few students, that's why we had practically private lessons. Very good teacher.
Note the school location, near the Torre del Reloj, not in Gethsemane

18 December 2017
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 16 reviews

Information about Cartagena

Why Cartagena? Cartagena is a gorgeous fishing village on Colombia's Caribbean coast. The Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage site where you can find superbly preserved beauty in the century-old cobblestoned alleys, colonial stoned walls and churches. If you get tired of exploring the beautiful corners and alleyways you can take a break in one of the many leafy plazas and get to know the locals. With excellent beaches and being one of the safest parts of the country its no wonder its a popular port of call for cruise ships.

Key Facts about Cartagena

Population:   915,000
Time zone: +5h. (GMT -5)
Region: Bolívar, Cartagena
Currency: COP (1 COP = 0.0002 USD)
Visa: 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.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Colombia in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Colombia on the official website - .
High season: February
Low season: May
Average course price per week: 229 US$
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Colombia average): 15,282.09 COP
    (32% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type A
  • Plug Type B
  • Residential voltage: 110 V
  • Frequency: 60 Hz

Weather in Cartagena

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What to do in Cartagena

San Felipe de Barajas Castle
San Felipe de Barajas Castle

Arrival airport

Rafael Núñez International (CTG) - 4 km. from Cartagena city center

Public transportation to city center:

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Cartagena

Public transportation in Cartagena

Q&A - Questions and answers about Cartagena

  • In Colombia, vegan products are very scarce and very expensive, so it's difficult for families to commit to this. As an alternative, a single room in a shared apartment with access to the kitchen can be organized for you. This way you can prepare your own meals.
    María Quintana Mestre, Student´s and Sales Coordinator from Centro Catalina - Apr 12, 2023
  • Yes, our partner schools in Cartagena offer Spanish courses for students of all levels. Let us know what your preferred dates are and we will be happy to recommend the best option for you.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023

FAQ about courses in Cartagena

  • Enforex has received the best overall rating in Cartagena.
  • Enforex, located in Callejon Ancho Calle 28 # 10B – 52, Barrio Getsemaní has been voted as the school with the best location in Cartagena.
  • In Cartagena the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Medical Spanish.
  • Schools in Cartagena offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: DELE.
  • In Cartagena there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: Spanish & Dancing.

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