Official Language School of the Americas (OLSA) Certified Spanish University Program is an accelerated course that holds certification from the Secretary of Education of Medellin, Colombia and is eligible for a Colombian student visa. It stands as an excellent choice for individuals seeking rapid Spanish proficiency in a fully immersive setting, including gap-year participants, university students, and professionals.

At OLSA, we go exceed the minimum required 10 weekly hours of instruction. Our Certified Spanish courses include 12 hours of instruction delivered through two classes - one grammar and one conversational. Our primary focus lies in cultivating conversational Spanish skills, not just Spanish theory. Through our optional daily language exchanges, social gatherings, excursions, and diverse activities, students not only learn the language but also immerse themselves in Spanish and Latin culture.

OLSA International - More than a Spanish academy, it's a Colombian experience.

ABOUT OLSA

+ Top-rated certified Spanish Language Academy in all of Colombia - according to Google Reviews

+ Certified by the Secretary of Education of Medellin

+ Only Spanish academy with certified foundation - The OLSA Foundation

+ Language exchanges on Wednesdays / Friday nights

+ Heavy focus on SPEAKING Spanish

LONG TERM / STUDENT VISAS

+ Certified Spanish courses qualify for the Colombian student visa. 6 levels A1, A2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1 and B2.2 - 9 weeks each level

SHORT TERM

+ Conversational Spanish

+ Private Spanish classes (in-person & virtual)

+ Spanish Immersion packets including Conversational + Private Spanish classes + day excursion + food credit at our restaurant

FREE WORKSHOP

+ The Introduction to Medellin workshop is a MUST for any foreigner coming to Medellin. This 90-minute interactive workshop is packed with local history, geography, to do's, not to do's, experiences, scams, etc.