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#1
Centro Catalina

Bolivar

Rating: 4.8

4.89 reviews

Rating: 4.7

4.7		Quality of teaching

Rating: 3.9

3.9		Leisure program
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by IALC (International Association of Language Centres) School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration)

The school is conveniently located in the heart of the city, within its magnificent walls. It occupies a large and comfortable house that has everything necessary for classes. Learning... More

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Standard Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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518US$ 496US$
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#2
Enforex

Barrio Getsemaní

Rating: 4.8

4.86 reviews

Rating: 4.8

4.8		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.8

4.8		Leisure program
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This partner school to Enforex is situated in an inspiring location, close to the fascinating old town in Cartagena, Colombia. The building is a colonial house with a Caribbean atmosphere... More

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Intensive 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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415US$ 397US$
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#3
BABEL International Language Institute

Among the Top 20% most popular Spanish schools in Colombia in the last 12 months
Centro Histórico

Rating: 4.3

4.311 reviews

Rating: 4.9

4.9		Quality of teaching

Rating: 3.8

3.8		Leisure program
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Cartagena is a city on the edge of the Carribean Sea, in the North of Colombia. It was the first Latin American city to be colonised by the Spanish and in order to avoid future invasion,... More

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Intensive Spanish Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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382US$ 363US$
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ECOS Spanish School

Manga

Rating: 5.0

5.0		Quality of teaching

Rating: 5.0

5.0		Leisure program
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ECOS Spanish School is located in "Jewel of the Indies", Cartagena, Colombia. Housed in a modernised building in the Manga quarter of the city, students are within walking distance of... More

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Intensive Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 5
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440US$ 420US$
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BABEL International Language InstituteBABEL International Language Institute

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 11 reviews

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

Michel
Canada
BABEL International Language InstituteBABEL International Language Institute

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 11 reviews

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

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

Anke
Netherlands
EnforexEnforex

Rating: 4.8

4.8 | 6 reviews

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

Alison
United States
BABEL International Language InstituteBABEL International Language Institute

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 11 reviews

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

Lenz
Germany
BABEL International Language InstituteBABEL International Language Institute

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 11 reviews

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

Stephanie
Germany
Centro CatalinaCentro Catalina

Rating: 4.8

4.8 | 9 reviews

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

Peter
Canada
EnforexEnforex

Rating: 4.8

4.8 | 6 reviews

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

Paul
Australia
BABEL International Language InstituteBABEL International Language Institute

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 11 reviews

My teacher Luis, who was very good and knowledgeable!

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

Linda
Sweden

Key Facts about Cartagena

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.

Population: 953,000

Time zone: +5h. (GMT -5)

Region: Bolívar,

Currency: COP (1 COP = 0.0003 USD)

Cartagena quality of life rating:

Rating: 4.6

4.6 (27 reviews by our former students)

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.

High season: February

Low season: May

Average course price per week: 228 US$

Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Colombia average):14,168.92 COP (36% cheaper than in USA)
    Mains electricity:
    • Plug Type A
    • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 110 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

    Arrival Airport

    Aeropuerto Internacional de Crespo (CTG) - 4 km. from Cartagena city center

    Public transportation to city center:

    Taxi: 20125 COP, 10 minutes drive to city center of Cartagena

    Weather in Cartagena

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    Events in CartagenaBest time to take a language course in Cartagena

    November
    Independence Day
    Independence Day

    16 November 2020What's the best way to celebrate the Independence of Colombia? By showcasing the pride of Colombia: the beauty of Colombian women! A unique combination, Independence Day in Cartagena is also the day of the National Beauty Pageant.

    January
    Storyland Music Festival
    Storyland Music Festival

    January 2021This festival is the biggest rave in Colombia. Each year, it attracts thousand of people from all around the world. Famous DJ's play day and night in one of the best concerts ever! Unlike most other raves, this one is held outside under the sun and palm trees.

    International Music Festival
    International Music Festival

    January 2021Some of the greatest pieces of classical music ever composed are interpreted in the most beautiful theatres of the city, the castle of San Felipe, the Gethsemane auditorium.

    Hay Festival
    Hay Festival

    January 2021Every year, in the last week of January, you can attend the Hay Festival, a literature festival featuring writers of novels, poems and other artists. There are numerous literary events including poetry readings, exhibitions and meetings with the some of the continent's most famous writers.

    March
    International Film Festival
    International Film Festival

    March 2021A film festival dedicated to Latin American and Iberian cinema where narrative fiction and documentaries are projected in the city's theatres so everyone can discover the richness of Latino cinema.

    What to do in Cartagena

    San Felipe de Barajas Castle
    San Felipe de Barajas Castle

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      FAQ about schools in Cartagena

    • Students rated Cartagena with 4.5 stars out of 5.
    • In Cartagena electricity is 110 Volt and 60 Hz. Plug type A, B.
    • Best airport to arrive to in Cartagena is Aeropuerto Internacional de Crespo (4.7 km from city center). See information about all arrivals and airport information for Cartagena.
    • In Cartagena the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Spanish for Doctors.
    • 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 & Cooking, Spanish & Dancing, Spanish & Yoga, Spanish & Sports.
    • See the climate table of Cartagena and the event calendar of Cartagena with events such as Independence Day, Storyland Music Festival, International Music Festival.
    • 363US$ for 2 weeks is the lowest price for a Spanish course in Cartagena. The average cost of a language course in Cartagena is 241US$ per week.
    • Students rated the activity program at Enforex as the best.
    • ECOS Spanish School 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.

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