Beautiful Location on the Mexican Pacific Coast

La Catalina Natural Language School is located on the beautiful Pacific coast of Jalisco, Mexico. At only 45 minutes north of the international Manzanillo airport (ZLO) and 3 1/2 hours south of Puerto Vallarta's airport (PVR),  students can easily travel to the school.  The popular beach resort towns of Melaque and Barra the Navidad are only 20 minutes away.

Spanish Intensive

Study Abroad Programs

We offer one to four week Spanish courses for beginning to advanced level students, as well as extended studies.  Students learn Spanish in a short duration of time through our natural language approach & cultural immersion programs. 

Teen Summer Program and High School Study Abroad

Our Spanish school also hosts  teen programs for students ages 14 -17.  Year round high school study abroad programs are also available.

Kids Spanish Camps

For families interested in Spanish for their children, we offer "Camp Catalina", a Spanish camp for kids ages 5 -12. 

A Full Immersion Experience

to Improve Your Spanish

In addition to daily classes, La Catalina provides many opportunities to learn Spanish outside of the classroom through activities with the local people such as volunteer work, homestays with Mexican families and cultural events. 

We can also arrange guided excursions to local areas of interest, including Barra de Navidad, Manzanillo and Colima.  In their free time, students enjoy the sunny weather, beaches and tropical ambience.

Friendly Staff & Host Families

Our excellent, well-trained and friendly teachers use a powerful and effective methodology that will allow learning a second language to be an easy and natural process for you.  Also, our warm and caring Mexican host  families will truly make you

feel like part of the family, offering an unforgettable living experience while helping you improve your Spanish skills.

Unique Natural Methodology

for Enjoyable Learning

Unlike many Spanish schools, the emphasis is not on grammar, but rather on improving your fluency level through natural and meaningful familiarization of the Spanish language through exposure, usage and right practice. 

For more advanced students we use a "practical" grammar approach, allowing students to sharpen their Spanish through focused usage, vs. the traditional "conceptual" grammar approach.