The accommodation service is an essential component of our Spanish school. We carefully select host families as well as other guest options. The accommodations we offer include host families and guest houses. They provide a single room and breakfast only. Students must share the bathroom with other family members, and some options allow students to use the kitchen. Before arriving in Bogotá, each student receives a short description of the accommodation type. If it is a host family, the description includes details of the family members’ various interests and information about the house and its location. We suggest that students complete all accommodation arrangements several weeks before arriving.
Host Families
Practice Spanish daily and experience Colombian culture with carefully selected 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 VL’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
Viva Languages 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 directly to their accommodation.
