BABEL International Language InstituteCartagena, Colombia
Avenida Carlos Escallon, 8 – 85 edificio Banco Santander, 3rd floor, office 301 - 130001 Cartagena - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Great location, situated between the popular Plaza de la Trinidad and Calle de la Media Luna.
- Sunny rooftop terrace, with an excellent view of the wall, the Castillo de San Felipe, the Cerro de la Popa and church domes.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 60 of students are from Switzerland
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 20% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 5% |
Location: 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, after an attack in 1586 by Sir Frances Drake, the port was heavily protected by the construction of a wall around the city, which is still present in some areas today. Babel International Language Institute is found nestled within the historical wall in what is known as the old town. There is plenty to do and see in the old town with restaurants, bars and shops dotted around this brightly colored neighborhood.
Local attractions: The main attractions of the city are all within walking distance of the school including Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas fort and Iglesia de San Pedro Claver so students can learn more about the history of the city during their free time. The school is close to The square of the Trinity, which is used by locals as the real heart of the borough of Getsemaní. Students can really immerse themselves in local culture and experience firsthand the vibrancy of Getsemaní’s inhabitants, with trips and excursions planned by BABEL International Language Institute.
School facilities: The school has excellent facilities within the building for its students to make the most in the classroom as well as during their spare time. The classrooms are all equipped with air conditioning units and have ample natural light. BABEL International Language Institute has a cafeteria, a computer lab, a library, a copy machine, free wifi, free coffee and most noteworthy are the two terraces on the top floor of the building which provide excellent views over the old town and surrounding neighbourhoods. The staff have all obtained University degrees and are very experienced in teaching the Spanish language to foreign students. The class sizes are designed to hold a maximum of 8 students per class, allowing a real focus on the individual needs and language desires of each student
Course structure: The class options available are intensive courses, private classes or a combination of both. The school feels that to really immerse yourself and understand the cultural diversity within Colombia and Latin America as a whole, students need an intermediate level of Spanish and with the class structure designed at BABEL International Language Institute gives students the opportunity to meet this target.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish Course
20 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
202US$192US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 202192 | 382363 | 573545 | 720684 | 900855 | 10801026 | 12601197 | 12721209 | 15901511 | 19081813 | 159152 |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 202192 | 382363 | 573545 | 720684 | 900855 | 10801026 | 12601197 | 12721209 | 15901511 | 19081813 | 159152 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Student comments about "Intensive Spanish Course" at BABEL International Language Institute
Tatjana
"Great teacher, individual wishes were taken into account, homework, a lot of talking :)"
Brigitte
"Face to face with my teacher I have progressed a lot.
I highly recommend this formula. "
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Spanish Course + 10 Private Lessons
30 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
Offer!from
393US$374US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Price at schoolOur price | 393374 | 764726 | 11461089 | 14841410 | 18551763 | 22262115 | 25972468 | 28002660 | 35003325 | 42003990 | 350333 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 393374 | 764726 | 11461089 | 14841410 | 18551763 | 22262115 | 25972468 | 28002660 | 35003325 | 42003990 | 350333 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Spanish Course + 5 Private Lessons
25 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
Offer!from
297US$283US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 297283 | 572544 | 858816 | 11041049 | 13801311 | 16561574 | 19321836 | 20401938 | 25502423 | 30602907 | 255243 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 297283 | 572544 | 858816 | 11041049 | 13801311 | 16561574 | 19321836 | 20401938 | 25502423 | 30602907 | 255243 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
212US$202US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 212202 | 404384 | 606576 | 784745 | 980931 | 11761118 | 13721304 | 15281452 | 19101815 | 22922178 | 191182 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 212202 | 404384 | 606576 | 784745 | 980931 | 11761118 | 13721304 | 15281452 | 19101815 | 22922178 | 191182 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
424US$403US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 424403 | 806766 | 12091149 | 15721494 | 19651867 | 23582241 | 27512614 | 30562904 | 38203629 | 45844355 | 382363 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 424403 | 806766 | 12091149 | 15721494 | 19651867 | 23582241 | 27512614 | 30562904 | 38203629 | 45844355 | 382363 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Student comments about "Private Lessons 20" at BABEL International Language Institute
Bernd
"see remark"
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for BABEL International Language Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Student opinions about BABEL International Language Institute, Cartagena
4.5
Overall school rating of
BABEL International Language Institute, Cartagena
BABEL International Language Institute, Cartagena
22 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8
Facilities
4.1
Social activities
4.2
Organisation
4.2
Course
Quality of teaching
4.8
Value for money
4.5
Accommodation
Homestay
4.1
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (9 ratings)
5.0
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
3.9
Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.7
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Brigitte
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Only in Cartagena, I was lucky enough to find a very warm welcome and a great family and professional energy within the Babel team. My teacher Jerlis is a very patient, cheerful and dynamic person. I didn't speak Spanish and after two intensive weeks, I feel very comfortable and in constant progress thanks to her investment. She is passionate about history and we visited museums, city districts, it was great!
Esmeralda who organizes and welcomes the students is a very warm person, thanks to her for these good tips! Andres, my surfing teacher, is also very nice, we surfed but also visited the market of Cartagene and talked about photos. Thanks to my salsa teachers Ruben and Esteban who transmitted me their passion of this dance while having a lot of fun!
A really great team in a great area near the flower market and in the heart of the historical center! I will miss you all very much!”
Insider tip: “Salsa! Surfing that ends in Spanish lessons on the beach ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Face to face with my teacher I have progressed a lot.
I highly recommend this formula.
Other comments Thanks a million!
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2023 by Brigitte Belbeoch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pauline
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I had a really great time in Cartagena and at the school. My teacher was great and my Spanish improved a lot thanks to her. The salsa classes that you can attend as a student were also really great and a good way to combine learning Spanish and salsa. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I felt very comfortable. My host family was really great and I can only recommend living with a host family during your language lessons. This allows you to practise what you have learnt every day and get to know Colombian culture better.”
“One or two additional activities per week would be desirable, but not a must :)”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2023 by Pauline Sattler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Bernd
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The team I worked with (Esmeralda, Andrés, Yamil, Yerlis, Melissa, Maria) was extremely friendly. My wish to work with a different teacher every week (lenguage inclusiva) was fulfilled without any problems. Lessons outside the school, e.g. in cafés, museums or on a walk through Getsemaní, were also possible without any problems, and one of the planned outdoor activities, a visit to street food vendors, helped me to have the best chorizo of my life.”
“The entrance test, in which I filled in several pages, was not analysed afterwards and was therefore rather pointless. Thanks to its flexibility, the school is ideal for students who already know exactly what they are missing and how the lessons should be organised, but without their own input, the courses tend to follow standard frontal teaching with copied excerpts from (text)books (my experience in the first week). However, this is a problem that can be easily solved with today's technical means.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: see remark
Other comments none
Course: Private Lessons 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2024 by Bernd Neumann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nicolas
27 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I can wholeheartedly recommend Babel to anyone who wants to improve their Spanish
in a personal environment with a relaxed atmosphere. I really learned an amazing amount in just 2 weeks and had fun throughout because all the staff on site are so incredibly nice!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish Course + Private Lessons 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jan. 2023 by Nicolas Limmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefan
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Quality teacher - had one-to-one lessons, my wishes regarding topics and learning content was very well addressed. Location of the school - very central; relaxed, casual atmosphere. I felt very well taken care of”
Review details
Other comments City: very nice and interesting, location very central
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jana
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers and organizers were very nice and helpful. The mood was very good. People were even asked about their personal wishes and the topics were taken up accordingly.”
Insider tip: “The Spanish yoga lesson”
Review details
Other comments We had not received any information about the location and starting time. But we could have asked. So, everything is great!
Course: Intensive Spanish + private lesssons (20 + 5) - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Jana Cornelius
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paul
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small classes, relaxed time scedules, a few minutes longer classes, when there were still open questions that moment. Very friendly and competent teachers.”
“I would have liked some more introduction into the school week. Also I would have liked the teacher to ask at the first day, why and what we'd like to learn in his class, this way the topics would have been more on spot to what we needed.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish Course [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 6. May. 2024 by Paul Seib
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tatjana
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small class size, individual wishes when learning Spanish, extremely nice people, free salsa courses and occasional afternoon activities.”
“There was only one other student with me at school.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teacher, individual wishes were taken into account, homework, a lot of talking :)
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023 by Tatjana Gessner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lisa Charlotte
26 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Tania, my teacher was great! I learned a lot from her, including about cartagena and life in Colombia.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Bauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lenz
27 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher was very nice and we had fun and laughed a lot (in addition to learning, of course;) )”
Review details
Other comments Especially for Cartagena. A sign at the entrance would be very helpful for the first day to find the school
Course: Intensive Spanish [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Dec. 2018 by Lenz Kuhnle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefanie
27 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Few students, that's why we had practically private lessons. Very good teacher.”
Insider tip: “Crazy Salsa”
Review details
Other comments Note the school location, near the Torre del Reloj, not in Gethsemane
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Dec. 2017 by Stefanie Meile
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sylvie
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Esmeralda and the team were very helpful and accommodating.”
“The teaching methods were not diversified… I think the classes would benefit from using videos, newspaper articles, etc rather than simply presentations from the teacher.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2023 by Sylvie Rocheleau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anke
33 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“My teacher was Louis, he is excellent in his teaching.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jan. 2019 by Anke Wiggers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Linda
35 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“My teacher Luis, who was very good and knowledgeable!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish [Spanska] - 1 week
Review date: 14. Feb. 2018 by Linda Thorngren
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
David
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff was very accommodating and supportive”
Review details
Course: Private Lessons 10 - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jan. 2023 by David Olenick
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Michel
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere and teachers' quality.”
Review details
Other comments Building to be renovated, we can't see BABEL's poster from the outside...
Course: Intensive Spanish [Espagnol] du 25 février 1 semaine - 1 week
Review date: 9. Mar. 2019 by Michel Pelletier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stephanie
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teacher, methodology”
Review details
Other comments Lessons on the 1st day were lost due to a bank holiday! Unfortunately no leisure activities were offered - too bad!
Course: Intensive Spanish [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Stephanie Dickes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Shui Kay Kiki
33 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“The teachers”
Insider tip: “Students should be informed with the location of the homestay before arrival and actual location of the school. Also, the homestay environment and room is questionable.”
Review details
Other comments The heart of David, the organizer, is not in his job. Poor management, terrible communication, and does not have the package skills of a organizer. To still have his job is beyond me.
Course: Private lessons 10 [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 6. Mar. 2018 by Shui Kay Kiki Tse
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of BABEL International Language Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Colombia
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BABEL International Language Institute
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BABEL International Language Institute and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2010
Legal name/parent company
Cultura Caribe S. A. S. | Tax registration ID: 900612173-7
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 15
Throughout the year: 18
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60% |
| Germany | 20% |
| USA | 17% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| China | 1% |
Information for all courses offered by BABEL International Language Institute
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
The school is associated with Crazy Salsa dance academy so every Babel student has unlimited group classes of salsa, bachata, and champeta.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 22 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 23 Mar 2024, 09 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 May 2024, 15 Jun 2024, 22 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 20 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 17 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 02 Nov 2024, 16 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 23 Mar 2024, 09 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 May 2024, 15 Jun 2024, 22 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 20 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 17 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 02 Nov 2024, 16 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 23 Mar 2025, 09 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 May 2025, 15 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 07 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 23 Mar 2025, 09 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 May 2025, 15 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 07 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Rafael Nunez International Airport:
35 US$ one way
More details about airports near Cartagena and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cartagena page. For flight comparisons to Cartagena, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
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.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Baseball | | 4 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | 3 km |
| Dancing | | 0.2 km |
| Diving | | 10 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 3 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 5 km |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Volleyball | | 5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered
Adults - Paid activities
- Dive (dives and PADI certifications)
- Surf
- Kite surf
- Wind surf
- Paddle surf
- City tour
- Tour in tram
- Tour in bike
- Night on the Island
- Totumo mud volcano
- Gastronomic tour
- Surf
- Kite surf
- Wind surf
- Paddle surf
- City tour
- Tour in tram
- Tour in bike
- Night on the Island
- Totumo mud volcano
- Gastronomic tour
Video about leisure activities at BABEL International Language Institute Cartagena
Accommodation
Homestay ![Most Popular Accommodation]()
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
7 ratings
from
260 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 8:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 100US$
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Student comments about Homestay
Tatjana
"100000% recommended! :)"
Pauline
"The family was very kind and made me feel very welcome. They were very accommodating, helpful and friendly."
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 ratings
from
430 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 430 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 3010 | 3440 | 4300 | 5160 | 430 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 430 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 3010 | 3440 | 4300 | 5160 | 430 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 8:00 or later
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Student comments about Homestay
Sylvie
"Very nice room with private bathroom. Carmen prepared various fruits/ generous plates for breakfasts."
Questions and answers about BABEL International Language Institute
- I am 50 years old and I would like to book a Spanish programme in Cartagena. Can I start on any Monday?“Yes, it's possible to start the course on any Monday. Teachers have plenty of experience in having students of all ages and adapting the content and rhythm of the class to students regardless of their age.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
FAQ about BABEL International Language Institute, Cartagena
- As my level of Spanish is very low, do the teachers at BABEL International Language Institute sometimes speak any French or English?
“Don't worry, if you can't make yourself understood, the staff at BABEL International Language Institute speak fluent English. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 05, 2023 - What is the most popular accommodation offered by Babel?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Babel
- Is airport pickup offered by BABEL International Language Institute?Yes. The school offers pickup from Rafael Nunez International Airport (35 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Babel?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Babel varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 8 students (Intensive Spanish Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at BABEL International Language Institute?100% of teachers at BABEL International Language Institute hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of BABEL International Language Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at BABEL International Language Institute comes from Switzerland with a 60% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and USA (17%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- BABEL International Language Institute offers courses for which ages?BABEL International Language Institute offers courses from 10 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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