El Ingles Loco
English expat in Colombia
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Speaks English, Spanish (very bad)
Registration: 25 June 2017
Schools for expat children in Bogota by expat.com
Hello to all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Bogotq. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Bogota for ...
Sorry I can't help with info on the Swiss school. I only have experience of the Colegio Anglo Colombiana, The Victoria School, and The English School, which are all to the north of the city. Maybe some others on the forum can help with schools ... Read More
Schools for expat children in Bogota by expat.com
Hello to all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Bogotq. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Bogota for ...
Are you sure you want to live in the dirt, traffic, pollution and noise of Chapinero, and bring your kids up breathing in all that sh1t? Yes, there are laws on exhaust emissions, but no-one polices it, or the whole transport network would be shut ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Philco is right. You can't work on a tourist stamp in your passport. You must have a work visa, but the problem is you have to find an employer to sponsor you BEFORE you arrive. I have known many folk who try to do it under the radar, but the ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Laura. Welcome to Bogota. This forum isn't used much. Try also registering with Internations.org. You'll find a whole community in Bogota, and all happy to help in any way they can. Read More
English speaking lawyer/accountants in Bogota by njf
Hi Can anyone recommend an English speaking lawyer/accountant in Bogota for tax advice for a retired person wanting to move to Colombia? Cheers
Osage A ... Yes, you are right that Bogota is reputed to be a little more "cold" in the interpersonal relationships, but I believe that is mostly between Colombians and other Colombians, and as you rightly suggest, is usually found in the ... Read More
English speaking lawyer/accountants in Bogota by njf
Hi Can anyone recommend an English speaking lawyer/accountant in Bogota for tax advice for a retired person wanting to move to Colombia? Cheers
CCC, whilst I always respect your consistently good advice, I have to disagree with your comments about Bogota. If you are coming from Europe, UK, or north America, where the climate can be pretty cold for long periods in the year, Bogota is like ... Read More
Hello, from La Sabana de Bogota? by gringalatina
Hi Everyone, I'm Jennifer. I'm from the U.S., and have been living in what (I believe) is called La Sabana (area outside Bogota including Chia, Cajica, & Zipaquira) for a couple of months now. I am actually 1/2 Colombian, and 1/2 ...
Hi Jennifer. Welcome to Colombia. I just sent you a message. Read More
My Road-Trip in Colombia - Organisational part by B猫r420
Hol脿! Bonjour! Hi everyone! First of all, I'm gonna write this in English, don't hesitate to ask me for translation rather in French or Spanish. There you go, my name is Anthony I've been born and raised in France next to Geneva, ...
The only way to do a road trip to the big river, is to drive down through Colombia, following close to the coast, into Ecuador, continue south into Peru, and keep heading south til you are about the latitude of Lima. Then head East and you'll ... Read More
Anyone here living in Buenaventura ? by expat42451
Hello to all on the forum. I am currently living in Ecuador, have been to Colombia a number of times and am thinking of moving there. I hear no one on this forum mention Buenaventura much and several Colombians tell me one needs to be really ...
Hi Expat 42451. Just Google chop houses Buenaventura. It will tell you all you need to know. Get on the wrong side of someone, and it could be your next home. The tourist industry is now trying to promote tourism, and new builds and hotels are ... Read More
Learning Spanish by fcaba89
Hello, I am not fluent in Spanish and would like some advise as to what would be the quickest way to get fluent in Spanish while living in Bogota, Colombia. Thank you!
I have found a couple of language exchange groups are also helpful. Whereas formal classes try to load too much information into your brain, with the result that you forget everything you just learned as soon as you leave the classroom, verbs, ... Read More
My family is supposed to move in to Bogota on in the ends of July by BeSimple
Hi.all. Colombia forum. My family is supposed to move in to Bogota on in the ends of July. I have contacted 3 international schools for my daughters(9th and 3rd in American school year system). CNG, Colegio Anglo, Gran Bretana. Is there anyone ...
Hi BeSimple. I can't compare as I have no experience with the CNG or the CGB. But my children go to the Colegio Anglo Colombiano, so I can tell you what I feel. Yes, its an International school, and a very good one. Academic standards are ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Marta. I'm in Bogota. I prefer a nice medium climate, and Bogota is like a typical British Spring day, all year round. I know many folk say its a bit cold for them, but I don't like too much heat. When I go down the mountains to the hot ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone. I just joined the Expat forum, although I have lived in Colombia for about 3 years now. (And my Spanish is still terrible .... but hey, poco a poco). I'm a single guy from England, and it would be good to make some new friends ... Read More
I have no idea where to live! by chubsworth
Hi there, I will be moving to Bogota in the next few months for my Year Abroad. I will be working in the Cuidad Saltire district of Bogota, and I am just wondering if anyone could give me any advice with where to live? Thanks! Charlie
Glen. Not everyone has the same tastes, same requirements, same likes and dislikes. We are all different. I myself love Bogota. The climate, the mix of cultures, the access to anything you could possibly want, and many more reasons. But more ... Read More
Concerned mother looking for best international school in Bogota by Candice82
I've been reading and Expat forum on international schools in Bogota for the last two hours and quite frankly do not know what to think! :o Some recommend the CNG and Anglo and others say they are snobby and soft when it comes to disciplining ...
My kids go to the Anglo, and it is literally the best. The values of the Anglo kids will make you ashamed of your own country. The older kids even take part in building homes for the poor as "social projects" giving them a sense of ... Read More
I have no idea where to live! by chubsworth
Hi there, I will be moving to Bogota in the next few months for my Year Abroad. I will be working in the Cuidad Saltire district of Bogota, and I am just wondering if anyone could give me any advice with where to live? Thanks! Charlie
Hi Charlie. Fellow Bristolian here, (Westbury on Trym, but mostly lived in Cornwall). Whilst I'm not too keen on Salitre area myself, Its often good to live close to where you'll be working, for travelling each day, morning and night can be awful, ... Read More