WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program Bogota is one of the most modern and metropolitan cities of South/Central America. Our school is located on a university campus with excellent facilities and you will be studying along side local Colombian students, a great way to may friends and practice your Spanish.

Enjoy a Spanish language course in Colombia at our language school in the city of Bogotá.

Bogotá is a city of contrasts. From its founding in 1538 until today it has been growing steadily and shaping its identity. Bogotá was a typical colonial city in the beginning, but around the turn of the 20th century, other European tendencies began to replace the dominant Spanish influence.

With a population of about 8 million people, Bogota sits approximately 8,660 feet (2640 meters) above the sea level in the Andean Highlands. Orientation is relatively easy, as the mountains to the east are generally visible from most parts of the city.

Bogota is a city with many layers. From internationally recognized universities to regional offices for multinational companies, Bogota is Colombia's capital for official business dealings. It is a city that caters to a population that has been exposed to European and North American influences, which ensures that anything from traditional dishes (Ajiaco) to sushi or fast food restaurants can be found.

It's one of the most modern and metropolitan cities of South and Central America. Bogota is divided by 4 sections: The south which is mainly the poorer section of the city , El Centro where the main financial headquarters are established, El Occidente which is where Bogota's main middle and some upper class lives, and The North which is where most of the affluent live and where you will find many upscale boutiques, cafes, nightclubs, and many new multinational headquarters.

SCHOOL FACILITIES University campus with over 12 spacious classrooms, computer lab with over a 100 computers offering free Internet access, café, ATM, library, common/social rooms, computer language lab, sport facilities, cafeteria, university restaurants, lake with beautiful gardens etc. The University is wheelchair friendly, but transport to the University is not easy unless it is arranged in advance by paying a fee.

Our school is located in one of the top Universities in Columbia and Latin America, located only 25 minutes from "Los Heroes" and Bogota. The university has close to 7.000 students so there are more than 300 rooms.

Our modern school is located in beautiful campus grounds which include a beautiful small lake, fountains, gardens, out door social areas, restaurants, pedestrian pathways, excellent sport facilities with soccer fields.

Surrounding the campus grounds and less than a 5 minute walk you will find nice shops & boutiques, local restaurants, cinemas etc. Each day you will be transported to/from the school by the shuttle bus which run to/from University Campus throughout the day.

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting 08:30am each day - min age 18 - Max. 8 students per class - unlimited course length, each class lasts 60 minutes.

Standard: 22 hours per week. 15 hours of Spanish lessons, 2 hours of "Colombian problems” seminar with native University students. Cultural activities: Twice a week-5 hours beginning at 9am. Seminar: 2 hours once a week.

Intensive: 27 hours per week. 20 hours of Spanish lessons, 2 hours of Colombian problems seminar with native University students. Cultural activities: Twice a week-5 hours beginning at 9am.

Business: 27 hours per week. 15 hours of Spanish lessons, 2 hours of Colombian problems seminar with native University students. Cultural activities-5 hours in the afternoon. Lessons: 5 hours per day beginning at 9am and also at 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Cultural activities- Twice a week in the afternoon.

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. Spanish programs designed for all levels of the language and a lot emphasis is placed upon the speaking ability of the student. In addition to the normal classes, audio and video equipment, songs and local Spanish newspapers are used to promote the many different ways the language can be used.

After classes are over for the day our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life (costs between $5 - $15).

The University provides extracurricular activities like tropical dance, photography, guitar classes and tennis lessons at no extra cost for students enrolled in the Spanish program. These classes are scheduled from February 10th to May 15th, from June 10th to July 10th and from August 1st to December 15th.

Examples of some popular cultural opportunities:
>>Visit to the enchanted Guatavita Lake: This beautiful lake is located in the Andes, just thirty minutes away from the school. In this lake, ritual ceremonies of worship to the sun used to take place and were preformed by the native original inhabitants. The famous legend of El Dorado originated there.

>>Visit to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. This is one of the wonders that you will enjoy visiting in our school of the Andes, the underground Salt Cathedral. This place is a giant work of architecture carved in a mountain. It was built by the workers of a salt mine.

>>Tour around the Candelaria neighborhood (old Bogotá) including going to the top of Monserrate mountain, visit the Gold museum or theater.

Weekend excursions could include: a trip to Ráquira a small town located in the Andes known for it's beautiful handicrafts and beautiful landscape is beautiful. Visit Girardot a town of eternal summer close to Bogota, Ride an old fashioned train to the coffee region in Cachipa or Rafting in Tobia.

Host Family: (private room) 1 or 2 meals daily.
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country.

All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 30 minutes.

Student residence: (private room) no meals.
The residence is an independent student house for local University students from various universities of Bogota looking for cheap accommodation for long term study. The residence is clean but basic and students will prepare meals in the community kitchen and clean their own rooms. The residence has 15 rooms and 4 bathrooms. This alternative is available for students enrolled for at least 8 weeks or more.

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad. Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

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The city is served by El Dorado International Airport (~20 minutes from downtown in a taxi), that receives several flights daily from New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, Barcelona, Havana, Curacao, Fort Lauderdale, Madrid, Mexico City, and other South and Central American cities. National flights from Avianca are served from the Puente Aereo, next to El Dorado, and features WiFi access to the Internet from almost every location. Taxis are regulated, reasonably priced and safe from the airport. A taxi ride from the airport to the center takes approximately 20 minutes.