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Students 18-30 years

Cartagena Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 6 schools
Cartagena ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Cartagena
What our students said about Cartagena
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.
France
Inside the city walls very beautiful, outside frighteningly dirty. The thousands of street vendors are extremely annoying.
France
It is useful if you live close to the school, for example in the Manga district.
Germany
Wonderful city, but perhaps not for everyone, as quite noisy and exhausting.
Germany
people will ask you 50 times/ day to buy something from them
Germany
It is too difficult to comment i am working with Skype
England UK
Anytime again, well maintained and safe
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

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

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

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

Esmeralda and the team were very helpful and accommodating.
23 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

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

Top location in the old town and very good teaching
22 August 2022
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 73 years

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

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

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

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

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

My teacher was Louis, he is excellent in his teaching.
23 January 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 33 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

My teacher Luis, who was very good and knowledgeable!
14 February 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 35 years

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
Information about Cartagena
Key Facts about Cartagena
- Big Mac price (Colombia average):
15,282.09 COP (32% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 110 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in Cartagena
What to do in Cartagena

Arrival airport
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
- Can the host accommodate vegans? That means absolutely no animal products, ie no animals [cows, pigs, sheep, etc], poultry [ chickens, turkeys, etc] fish including shellfish, gelatine, butter, fat, eggs, milk, cream, animal sauces eg oyster/ fish sauce and honey.“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, 2023I am a beginner in Spanish. Are there any courses suitable for me?“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
- What is the best language school for adults in Cartagena?Enforex has received the best overall rating in Cartagena.Which Spanish school in Cartagena has the best location?Enforex, located in Callejon Ancho Calle 28 # 10B – 52, Barrio Getsemaní has been voted as the school with the best location in Cartagena.What type of business Spanish courses are offered in Cartagena?In Cartagena the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Medical Spanish.Do schools in Cartagena offer courses to prepare for Spanish exams? Which exams?Schools in Cartagena offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: DELE.Do schools in Cartagena offer adult Spanish courses combined with courses in sports or other activities?In Cartagena there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: Spanish & Dancing.
Other destinations that were popular to combine with courses in Cartagena
Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See other 9 different Spanish course types in Cartagena.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Colombia such as Bogota, Cali, Medellin or see our list of all schools in Colombia. You may also want to consult options outside Colombia for learning Spanish.