“Centro Catalina is a great place to study! They really take into account their students’ varying ability levels, and were extremely accommodating and flexible in terms of course content. This is in keeping with the informal and friendly atmosphere in the school; the teachers and staff really make the effort to mingle with the students and it feels as if they have a genuine interest in making each student’s experience special, something which is all the more noticeable on the social program. The premises themselves are great, very central and with a gorgeous sun-trap courtyard. Highly recommend it! “

“I spent one of the greatest times of my life with Centro Catalina Spanish School. I arrived in Cartagena without a word of Spanish and stumbled upon Centro Catalina from the streets. I enrolled in a two-week course and ended up staying more than two months! Everything about the school is fantastic, from its location and amenities to its classes and excursions. And most of all, its people. Everything they do is professional, well planned, and done with genuine love for their students. I probably can’t say this about anywhere else. Also, Cartagena has to be one of the most enchanting cities in the world. I honestly could not have learned Spanish as efficiently, effectively, or while having so much fun, without Centro Catalina. Highly, highly recommended, and I’d be happy to answer any questions personally.”

“I was walking by and saw Centro Catalina, and the very friendly staff made me not even want to look at other schools. I'm a language school owner, teacher trainer and language teacher myself in Germany and have extremely high expectations of what makes a language school good, and what effective language teaching should be like. I was completely satisfied with Centro Catalina's teachers, staff and facilities I had two teachers for my private lessons, who clearly love Spanish and teaching. They were able to answer all my very many questions with great examples. They also adapted the class to my specific needs (getting around in Cartagena, shopping, ordering in restaurants, etc.). Personally, they were warm and friendly and made the time fly by. I would be very happy to have such teachers on my team back home. The office staff was also incredibly friendly and helpful, greeted me by name and helped me in English when I got stuck in Spanish. The rooms are air conditioned with nice whiteboards, and there were lots of free daily activities like dance classes, food tasting, movies, tours, etc. They also work with a local travel agency to arrange trips to nearby sights. I would highly recommend Centro Catalina on both a professional and personal level, and really regret that I have to leave and can't keep studying here.”