Standard Course plus 5

Centro Catalina Spanish School Medellín

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Standard Course plus 5

Our school proposes this course to the students who will like to improve rapidly the language and to put it in practice, but besides that, the student will like to learn about other cultural themes regarding Colombia and South America in general. This option will allow the student a full integrity of the different aspects of the language which transmits a very interesting sock-cultural legate.
The objective is to allow a real conversation about different themes like history, politic, traditions, gastronomy, literature, etc. This standard course plus 5 is composed of 20 Spanish lessons in a group in the morning from 09:00 am until 12:40 and in the afternoon an individual private lesson with a teacher that will be sheduled when you are here at school (5 lessons a week).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 04:50 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Medellín.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 8 reviews
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"Great educational experience in Medellin."

Janes Friedrichs, student from Germany

I “stopped by” for a week during my travels. I wanted to learn the basics of the spanish language in order to travel South America and got exactly what I wanted. The lessons are well structured and the teachers are doing a really great job. All people around the school are very friendly. The school is located in a quiet spot in El Poblado. There are daily afternoon activities to learn about Medellin or the colombian cuisine, which is pretty nice as well. The private lessons in the afternoon helped a lot.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
8 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very worthwhile"

James Wilde, student from USA

I had a very positive experience. Israel is, by far, the best teacher at the school. I really wish he was there all four weeks. The other students were terrific. There was a good mix of ages and nationalities. I had a positive experience with the Homestay which was arranged through the school.
I don’t know the numbers but I suspect that the Homestay families are paid a lot less than the fees the students pay to the school for the Homestay. In my opinion, the school should not keep more than 25% of what students pay the school to arrange the Homestay. Also, if the teachers were paid more, it would attract a more qualified and motivated staff.
I thought the school did a good job of matching students by their levels of proficiency. Also, smaller classes would be good. The finest two weeks with Israel were perfect with four students. The second two weeks with Anna had 6-7 students which wasn’t nearly as positive.
I would consider further study at the school. Thank you very much.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
13 Nov 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A great place to study Spanish"

Monika Klocke, student from Germany

t was a very nice time at school. The entire staff was very nice, the teachers were friendly, competent and patient. I particularly liked the small classes (we were 3 students) and the family atmosphere. The location of the school is very good, in a quiet and safe area.
The afternoon activities were varied, but I can't rate them because I still had classes and couldn't attend.

The only thing that I think can be improved is the provision of a book with various rules and explanations.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
24 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I Overall had a great time!"

Leon Nentwig, student from Germany

The classes were okay but the outside activities and the facilities were great!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
30 Jan 2023 - 3 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great teachers, great program!"

Misha Guderian, student from USA

I was placed in a class perfectly at my level after barely talking with the staff! The teachers were all amazing - great instruction, super patient, and everyone was very nice. There was an atmosphere of mutual respect and a partnership in learning. I wish I could have stayed longer and would love to come back again!

My home stay was amazing. I loved the couple I stayed with and hope to stay in contact with them. They were very kind and helpful, and gave me a very comfortable stay.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great place to study Spanish and Colombian life"

Deborah Hammond, student from USA

Small classes, enthusiastic teachers, instructional modules and teaching materials (handouts, videos) clear.

Pleasant facility in a great neighborhood.

Afternoon outings pleasant, and added to the learning experience

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great school in 2 weeks of class I learned a lot."

Maxime Fleury, student from Switzerland

Very good 2 week experience in school.
The school is located in a quiet area of Medellin.
Very good reception, the teacher was listening, the program was well adapted to my level, the themes of the courses were varied and interesting. I really think I’ve come a long way in a very short period of time.
The only thing that I think can be improved is the provision of a book with various rules and explanations, because there was no support.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Mar 2021 - 2 Apr 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great adjustment to my level"

Jeffrey, student from Netherlands

I took an intensive Spanish Course, our teacher adjusted very well to my beginners level. In the end we did even do 2 weeks in one. I learned a lot of grammar and vocabulary. Also evening activities are for free andfun. I would def advise you to book a Spanish course here.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
11 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Centro Catalina Medellín offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

S$ 287
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 287
Accommodation in a Colombian host family:

To stay with a host family is the best way to get a total immersion in the Spanish language and the Colombian culture. Centro Catalina helps you find an appropriate host family, where you will feel at home.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 302
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Medellín
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
S$ 302
Students’ residence are placed in a private, closed and calm neighborhood called “La Española” is a house where they have a full equipped facilities into a modern two floors house, they also may enjoy of sports fields, parks, gym, and markets just a few minutes from the accommodation. Only fan option.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Medellín based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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