Accommodation
Host Families
The students have the opportunity to live with Colombian host families, where they can not only practice the Spanish language in a real context but also experience Colombian culture. Additionally, students will be provided with breakfast. This is a valuable opportunity to practice speaking Spanish.
Guest Houses
This type of self-catering accommodation involves sharing a house and amenities with other people. Some of the rooms are single but there is the possibility to share a room.
The philosophy of the house is that the habitants live together, cook together, do activities together, go out together, etc. Like this the students will get to know each other and will have a great time in Colombia.
All the rooms are furnished and have:
Bed + bed linen
Desk + chair
Night table
Closet Window + curtains
The students also share the following spaces:
The kitchen (fully equipped and with oven)
Dining room (with a large table for 10 people)
TV room (with a large sofa for 10 people) A study room (with 6 working places)
Washing room (with large washing machine and large dryer)
Terrace with BBQ Covered bicycle parking.
Welfare
All students have an orientation meeting on arrival, when they are given the SWI’s Handbook, which contains a listing of services available through the School, as well as information about accommodation and all aspects of life in Bogota.
The Accommodation and Welfare Officer provides counseling and assistance and is always available for students to discuss any problems that may arise.
Airport Transfers
Spanish World Institute has its own transfer service for students arriving at Bogota airport (El Dorado). Students are welcomed by one of the School’s drivers who take them direcdy to their accommodation.
