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Bogota Colombia


TEFL IN COLOMBIA




BOGOTA

Bogota, Colombia's capital is located in the center of the country, exactly the “cundiboyacense” plain of the eastern cordillera of the Andes, 2,640 meters above sea level. It is one of the great cities of Latin America, with an average temperature of 14 ° C, which can range between 9 and 22 º C. It is a city with eight million people from every corner of Colombia, as diverse as the entire country.  Over the years it has become to be a big city, so those who visit say that is the Athens of South America, through its large public spaces, a good transportation system, which has the largest network of bike paths in Latin America, with lovely places recognized for their architectural contrasts.






FOOD

Different recipes bind the city to the indigenous and Spanish, to the mixture and the different influences that have marked the palate as in the case of indigenous origin drink: “chicha”.

Places to visit

As one of the best preserved sites in Latin America, cultural sites also make history as more related to language such as: The Plaza de Bolivar, Chorro de Quevedo, churches where you learn not only of faith but of culture and history without forgetting the majestic hill of Monserrate "Mount in the shape of teeth." The diversity of internationally renowned museums including the Botero Museum, La Casa de la Moneda, La Casa Museo Quinta de Bolívar, among others. Theatre of great importance as the Teatro Colon which is the second in South America and the Teatro la Media Torta second outdoor theater and the first in South America, the best nights of bohemian living in the old Spanish designer bars of the Candelaria.

Various entertainment sites that a tourist should not miss as the Torre Colpatria the highest in Latin America, several museums known worldwide as the Gold Museum exhibiting objects from pre-Columbian civilizations, the Planetarium District, the Botanical Garden, Maloka, T Zone, the Zona Rosa, El Parque de la 93 and many others.
There are many places to stay in Bogota: Families in the area for exchange students, and apartments, nice places that should not be forgotten while in Bogota; Places of study and practice:

the Luis Angel Arango Library is one of the largest in Latin America has the best sound system in Latin America and the second most visited in the world above New York, Beijing, Moscow and Paris according to the Dinners Magazine.

Lower costs

Bogota- Colombia, besides being a good place to study the costs are more economical to visit than anywhere else in Latin America.

According to the NY Times, “the entire world now looks to Colombia as a place for vacation, conventions, adventure, culture, history”, says Luis Guillermo Plata, Colombia´s minister of tourism.

Bogota City´s striving spirit is on full display Friday afternoons, when the city shuts down Carrera Septima (Seventh Avenue), in the central business district, for its weekly pedestrian- only Septimazo. The streets are filled with handicrafts, jugglers, men who make their living polishing leather jackets and businessmen holding briefcases and eating ice cream. The flashy Club de Billares Londres, with its chrome stairway and brass lanterns hanging over its pool tables, is empty as it prepares for another fashion shoot and film party. 

OUR SCHOOL

Our training center is located in a typical house with Spanish architecture, just 2 blocks from the famous stadium:  El Campin,   in the famous neighborhood: Galerias.

The center has a special room for teachers, high-speed Internet connections with WIFI access, where you can prepare classes and study; a staffed cafeteria where teachers can always enjoy a hot cup of Colombian coffee and safe place where you can have your laptop.

The classrooms are equipped with comfortable tables and chairs that promote interactive learning.

Field trips are very important for us; students receive classes not just in the Center, but they also enjoy the shopping malls, the parks and the open classrooms, where they live the language and learn in a natural way.

Accommodation packages

We have negotiated some great rates for you with reputable local accommodation and other service providers.

Organised social activities

  • FREE Welcome reception
  • City tour
  • Salsa, Merengue, Vallenato and Spanish lesson
  • FREE Graduation party

Other packages

Starting from $400/4 weeks containing all or some of the following:

  • Private room in a shared apartment $400/4 weeks
  • Single room in a hotel apartment $30/day (reduces to $25/day after 7 days)
  • Stay with a selected local family with daily breakfast and dinner $350/4 weeks

Optional

  • Airport pickup: $50
  • Airport drop-off: $50

Course Guidelines:
The course runs for 4 weeks and requires:
  • 10 hours of pre-course work.
  • 100 hours of physical attendance for classroom work.
  • 8 hours teaching practice.
  • And 32 hours for homework.
    TOTAL: 150 HOUR  
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