Medellin ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Medellin
What our students said about Medellin
I really liked Medellin. Above all, Poblado is a very nice neighbourhood for going out or simply meeting up with someone. If you take the metro into the centre, it's a different story, but still doable. And a trip to Guatape is of course also worthwhile. The weather is great, always spring-like warm, not too cold at night - and if it rains, then for a maximum of 1 hour. I would definitely like to go back to Medellin.
Germany
It's a rich choice for mature people who are disciplined and will keep secure. Careless ones can be robbed, most naive can end their life path here.
Russia
Boring in the sense of good for living but uninteresting for travelling. There isn't anything interesting to do besides eating, drinking, clubbing.
Colombia
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Medellin
New Zealand
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Medellin
I found the size of the classes very good, 5-6 people. "Being thrown in at the deep end ;-)
Helpfulness, flexibility
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18 December 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
The teachers are very patient and very friendly. This is actually a rare combination. The management (also teachers) make a lot of effort and also act very spontaneously if a teacher cancels spontaneously or something else comes up. In general, it seemed very organised.
The lessons are very varied. Not just dry vocabulary learning, but also practical references. At the same time, you also learn a lot about Colombia itself. The ladies at reception were also very nice and really helpful.
My course was very small, there were a maximum of 3 of us, although there were also larger courses. There was also a good mix of people (lots of Swiss, but also French, Americans...)
And of course the location is also great. Right in the centre of Poblado, max. 10 minutes' walk to the bars and restaurants and the metro is also within easy reach. I stayed at the school, so breakfast was included. It was very good and there were also other activities on offer in the evenings or afternoons (salsa classes, for example)... Thanks again to Ymer!
And also not to forget the great support from Cologne (Tanja), who was always available and was able to deal with problems and enquiries quickly and easily - ...and also asked questions from time to time.
Very nice school, well organised.
8 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 31 years
The people were friendly and welcoming. The school had fantastic facilities.
27 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 29 years
You will definitely have the best time here if consider this place a hostel with amusing activities and a tiny bit of helping with your Spanish.
They have accountability of a child 3 y.o. they will never accept their guilt, will never punish a teacher for wasting your money or not caring, they will rather give you the rest of your money back than adjust to your needs.
6 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 years
Small Classes, super nice people (staff), very flexible on what they teach according to your wishes
3 March 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 21 years
Information about Medellin
Key Facts about Medellin
- Price index excluding rent: 36* (64% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 24* (76% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:31* (69% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Colombia average):
13,708.12 COP (32% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 110 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Q&A - Questions and answers about Medellin
- Can I do two weeks in Medellin and then after a couple of weeks two weeks in Cartagena? Do I have to pay one registration for each location?“The registration fee is charged one time per year. You will be waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Centro Catalina.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2022
FAQ about schools in Medellin
- Do you have an opportunity to talk with the homestay hosts before you start your stay?“Yes, you can contact the family a few days before the course starts. The contact details are typically sent a week before the check-in.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Colombia such as Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Ibague or see our list of all schools in Colombia. You may also want to consult options outside Colombia for learning Spanish.