About our Spanish School
Spanish in Colombia: A cultural immersion without equal
Centro Catalina is more than a Spanish school, it is an immersion centre.
We accompany you and give you all the tools to make your stay in Colombia a unique cultural experience: accommodation with native speakers, Spanish courses, cultural workshops, outings and interaction with locals.
With more than 10 years of experience, our Centre has been dedicated to accompanying hundreds of participants of all ages and nationalities to learn Spanish and discover a new culture.
We are the only Spanish language school in Colombia to have been accredited by IALC (International Association of Language Centres).
Our Spanish school maintains high quality standards, reflecting the management of its Swiss-Colombian founders.
~ Centro Catalina Spanish School is:
Experience
Experience
Having satisfied clients has made us the most visited Spanish school in Colombia and has allowed us to share with more than 3000 students since our inception in 2010.
Commitment
Commitment
Quality
Quality
"The linguistic immersion that we offer goes beyond the Spanish classes in the classroom."
Why study Spanish with Centro Catalina?
At Centro Catalina Spanish School we invite you to "live Colombia" in its most authentic form.
We teach you the language, the customs and we take you to share with native speakers who transmit their way of life.
The linguistic immersion we offer you goes beyond the Spanish classes in the classroom. Learning is experienced in the streets, parks and squares. It is lived through every exchange that is born in a genuine way with “real life” Colombians.
What do we do at Centro Catalina ?
Who is Catalina?
Also known as the "India Lingua", Catalina is described as the exemplary example of the beginning of the mixing of cultures and languages at the time of the conquest. Considered as a "translator" between Spaniards and indigenous populations, Catalina still has an important image in the Colombian Caribbean population, where a monument in her honour stands. Our Centre is inspired by her name, because like her, we want to be a bridge between foreigners and natives. Our purpose is to allow a "cultural mixing" respectful of differences, rescuing the best of each tradition and learning from them, in order to enrich oneself as a person.
Our Spanish Schools in Colombia
Located in two of the most beautiful cities of Colombia, both schools enjoy a privileged location.
Old town, Cartagena
In Cartagena, we are located in the beautiful colonial streets of the historic centre. Surrounded by the sea and the city walls, the San Diego sector has the privilege of hosting both tourist and local life: shops, squares and markets, all in the middle of a magical and enchanting setting.
With 6 classrooms, a small cafeteria and a colourful courtyard, our school in Cartagena enchants with its family atmosphere.
El Poblado, Medellín
Medellin, a modern city surrounded by the Andean mountain, offers a wide range of activities. The city of the "eternal spring" is appreciated for its climate and enjoys pleasant temperatures of around 25°C all year round. Nightlife, gastronomy, ecotourism and many other facets allow this beautiful city to be qualified as one of the best in the whole country.
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