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Transform your students' Spanish journey in Cartagena, where language, culture, and community unite.

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10+
Years with university groups
30+
Countries of origin
500+
Students each year
4.9★
Google rating
10+ YEARS WITH GROUPS
WHY ECOS

ECOS is not just a name.
It is a promise.

Beyond language. Beyond the Classroom.

At ECOS, we believe a language is learned by living it. That's why we design programs where the city, the people, and the culture become part of the classroom.

An international immersion center

ECOS is an international immersion center in Cartagena designed for universities, professors and academic groups seeking formative experiences with real impact.

We combine academic structure, constant interaction with the community, and authentic cultural experiences so students build confidence using Spanish from day one.

Explore
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Explore

Explore a new city, a new culture and a new version of yourself.

Connect
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Connect

Connect with people, stories and experiences that stay with you forever.

Open
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Open

Open your mind to a bilingual, diverse world full of possibilities.

Speak
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Speak

Speak with confidence from day one, inside and outside the classroom.

Real immersion Academic excellence Full support
At ECOS, every experience leaves a mark. And every student goes home transformed.
WELCOME TO

Cartagena,
Colombia

Language, culture and community in a vibrant city with over 450 years of history.

  • Historic neighborhoods full of color and life
  • Cultural immersion: local traditions, music and art
  • Real conversations that build confidence
  • Dance, cuisine and experiences that connect you with the real Colombia

Cartagena offers the ideal setting for language immersion thanks to its vibrant Caribbean culture, walkable historic center, welcoming atmosphere, and real opportunities to communicate in Spanish every day.

Here, students don’t just study Spanish — they live it.

Safe. Authentic. Transformative. That's the ECOS experience.

Explore the city
Walk through centuries of history and charm.
Live the culture
Immersive activities that bring Colombia to life.
Connect with people
Meaningful conversations that go beyond the classroom.
Experiences

Where the language
comes alive

Every activity is an authentic linguistic immersion. Language as a tool, not a subject.

Cultura caribeña — palenquera Cartagena
01 — Culture
Caribbean Culture & History
Cultural, historical and artistic activities that connect with our traditions. UNESCO heritage as an open classroom.
Estudiantes en monumentos históricos
02 — History
Academic groups
Guided exploration of colonial history and Cartagena's heritage.
Calles coloridas de Getsemaní
03 — City
Living Getsemaní
Street art, real community, streets full of colour and authentic history.
Gastronomía caribeña
04 — Gastronomy
Caribbean Flavours
Traditional recipes and culinary experiences. Spanish through cooking.
Grupo de estudiantes en Cartagena
05 — Community
Friends for life
Authentic connections with students from around the world and the local community.
💬Dynamic, communicative classes
🎭Guided cultural workshops
🏛️Visits to historic sites
🛒Markets and local life
🍽️Traditional cuisine
🏄Recreational activities
🤝Interaction with the community
❤️Volunteering (optional)
Exclusive experience · ECOS Original

Terraza Fusión

Where Spanish is lived — not studied. An experience that exists nowhere else in the world.

Terraza Fusión ECOS — vida localShared lunches
Encuentros comunitarios en Terraza FusiónCaribbean flavours
Encuentros con la comunidadReal community

It is not a tour.
It is living the neighbourhood.

One of ECOS's most special elements is its integration with Mami Oli's, creating Terraza Fusión: an authentic local meeting space where students live Spanish naturally.

It is the difference between learning a language and having a second home.

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Family lunchesTables shared with local neighbourhood residents.
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Real conversationSpontaneous exchanges in an authentic setting.
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Caribbean nightsMusic, dance and living culture several times a month.
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Host familiesDirect connection with Manga neighbourhood residents.
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Traditional gastronomyTraditional recipes prepared at home.
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Guided gatheringsSocial events coordinated by the ECOS team.
Program options

Spanish with real impact,
inside and outside the classroom

Explore our plans or customize a program tailored to your academic group.

Calles de Getsemaní — programa 1 semana
1semana
Intensive
High impact
Intensive experience with a communicative and cultural focus. Visible results from day one.
Up to 20 h/week of Spanish
Groups max 5 students
Cultural experiences included
EAQUALS certificate
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Turistas con palenquera — programa 2 semanas
2semanas
Immersive
Ideal balance
Linguistic depth and authentic community connection. The most popular programme.
Everything from 1 week, plus:
Greater linguistic depth
Optional community project
Transferable credits available
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Palenquera Cartagena — programa 3 semanas
3semanas
Transformative
Complete experience
Greater linguistic growth and lasting personal transformation. The complete ECOS experience.
Everything from 2 weeks, plus:
Total community immersion
Local volunteering included
Post-program follow-up
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Eaquals
Accredited
EAQUALS Accreditation — European quality standard
Institution accredited by EAQUALS. Our programs guarantee international quality standards, with certified teachers and continuous assessment methodology.
High quality programs Qualified teachers Continuous assessment International recognition Transferable credits
Faculty leads — grupos universitarios en Cartagena
For faculty leads

The difference your
group will notice.

We have worked with university professors from the US, Europe and Asia for more than a decade. We know what a faculty lead needs: academic rigour, impeccable logistics and an experience that transforms students — not just entertains them.

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EAQUALS Accreditation
European quality standard. Documentary guarantee for your institution and internationally transferable credits.
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Tailored programs
We design each itinerary according to academic objectives, group level and duration. No generic templates.
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Dedicated coordination
An exclusive local coordinator for your group throughout the stay. Direct communication, quick decisions.
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24/7 Security
Complete protocol, permanent emergency contact and 10+ year local network. Total peace of mind for you and families.
Criterion
Typical schools
ECOS
International accreditation
Not always
EAQUALS — European standard
Group size
15 – 25 students
Maximum 5 per class
Group coordinator
Shared
Dedicated and exclusive
Real cultural immersion
Tourist tours
Families, community and neighborhood
Academic report
Basic certificate
Detailed report per student
💬 Real testimonials

What our
students say

More than 500 reviews · 4.9 / 5 stars

Daniel · Switzerland
I found my way to Cartagena and experienced a true cultural immersion.

Daniel came to Cartagena for 4 weeks to improve his Spanish, connect with local culture, and experience the city beyond the classroom. An experience that changed the way he sees the language and the world.

4 weeks Cultural immersion Spanish in real life
Beat, Toño & Shajan · Switzerland / Germany
We didn't just come back to learn Spanish — we came back for the whole experience.

Beat, Toño and Shajan returned to ECOS for their third time. What started as Spanish lessons became a real connection with Cartagena's people, culture, and rhythm.

3rd time back Community Real connection
Your story could be next.
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Years of experience
Panoramic view of Cartagena de Indias, home of ECOS Spanish School
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We respond in less than 24 hours with a personalized proposal based on your group's goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

We answer the most common questions about our programs for groups and universities.

The program
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Communicative classes
Up to 20 hrs/week with EAQUALS methodology and certified ELE teachers.
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Small groups
Maximum 5 students per class. Personalised attention and measurable progress from day one.
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Cultural visits
Walled city, Getsemaní and UNESCO heritage sites with local guides.
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Caribbean cuisine
Lunches at Terraza Fusión, local markets and culinary experiences.
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Local community
Real interactions with families and neighbours. Optional volunteering included.
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EAQUALS certificate
Individual academic report with European quality standard.
  • Certificate of participation with documented hours (up to 60 hrs)
  • ECTS equivalence for European universities
  • Transferable credits to US and Latin American institutions
  • Official certificate signed and stamped by ECOS
  • EAQUALS validation — internationally recognised European standard
  • Direct coordination with your institution if needed
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Initial level test
We assess your level to personalise learning from day one.
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Certified ELE teachers
Expert teachers with EAQUALS methodology and a communicative approach.
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Continuous assessment
Constant tracking according to the Common European Framework (A1–C2).
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Tutorial sessions
Individual support to reinforce your progress.
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Final academic report
Detailed performance report and completion certification.
  • Walking tours of the walled city and Getsemaní with local guides
  • Visits to museums and UNESCO heritage sites
  • Caribbean and Colombian cooking workshops
  • Cultural nights — music, dance and Caribbean folklore
  • Local markets and interaction with artisans
  • Community activities and optional volunteering
Logistics & support
  • Pre-trip orientation with all the necessary documentation
  • Coordinated transfers from Rafael Núñez airport
  • Dedicated local coordinator for the group — available 24/7
  • Complete emergency protocol and permanent contact
  • 10+ years of local contacts and network in Cartagena
  • Host families — full immersion with neighbourhood residents
  • Shared apartments — independence and student atmosphere
  • Hotel upon request from the group or institution
  • Safe and central area in all cases
  • Institution preferences coordinated at no extra cost
For professors and institutions
  • Personalised attention from the first contact — we are not a generic provider
  • Authentic immersion with the local community, not language tourism
  • Flexible programs adaptable to each institution and academic goal
  • EAQUALS-certified quality with complete documentation for accreditation
  • Over a decade working with faculty leads from the US, Europe and Asia
  • Terraza Fusión ECOS & Mami Oli's — lunches with families from the Manga neighbourhood
  • Activities with real local communities, not tourist groups
  • Optional volunteering integrated into the academic program
  • Caribbean nights — music, dance and living Colombian Caribbean culture
  • Experiences that don't exist on any conventional tourist tour
⭐ Eaquals
EAQUALS Accreditation — European quality standard

Institution accredited by EAQUALS. Our programs guarantee international quality standards, with certified teachers and continuous assessment methodology.

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