Closed Dates: During 2008: Jan 1 / Mar 21 / May 1 / May 21 / May 22 / Jun 29 / Aug 15 / Sep 11 / Sep 18 / Sep 19 / Nov 1 / Dec 8 / Dec 25.
Ages: + 18 for Regular Spanish Courses. + 12 for Private courses.
Nationalities: American 12%, Brazilian 10%, German 9%, British 7%, Dutch 5%, Canadian 4%, Australian 4%, Swiss 4%, Irish 4%, Italian 2%, Japan 2%, French 1%, Indian 1%, others 35%.
Santiago is situated in the central valley of the country. It is also an important cultural, commercial, industrial and political hub. Santiago de Chile is a big and modern metropolis with a shiny face and one of Latin America’s most dynamic economies.
Cultural and modern, Santiago de Chile is a typical Latin American city with quite an active nightlife. There are lots of tourist attractions and adventure sports.
Although Santiago can get expensive at times, the city (home of university students) is well-equipped with services and fun options for those with a student budget. Santiago is a city of 5 million people, yet it is safe and easy-to-get-around. It is close to parks, vineyards and the ocean. The fun nightlife and active culture has made Santiago the city of students. Chileans are known to be warm and open people.
Santiago de Chile Spanish School
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The Spanish School in Santiago de Chile is in a very nice neighborhood called Providencia; set in a wellpreserved ancient building, with typical whitewashed walls and red-tile roofs. The Spanish school has a very friendly atmosphere, so students can feel at home.
There are two main subway stations just some meters away from the Spanish school as well as bus stops; so the school building is very easy to reach.
The school has 6 classrooms, a multimedia room with flat T.V., home theater, DVD and Audio System; a kitchen with microwave to heat your food, a hot & cold water dispenser; a meeting room; a cyber room with free Internet access for students and a front and backyard to spend your class breaks in a sunny environment.
Our active staff organizes weekly activities such as visits to vineyards and wine tasting; the house of Pablo Neruda and "Palacio Cousiño", talks with indigenous groups, green organizations, visits to social projects and Memorial of the dictatorship victims.
Airport Transfer Service: Available form Santiago International Airport at an extra cost.
La Moneda in Santiago
Provindencia Neighborhood
Overview of Santiago
Courses Available in Santiago de Chile
Intensive (20 lessons/Wk)
The Intensive Spanish course is made up of 20 group weekly lessons. Classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The super intensive program is designed for students wishing to deepen their learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency in Spanish in a shorter time.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The Spanish & Culture course aims at introducing students to the vast wealth of culture, history, literature and art in Latin America. The program is organized into 20 group lessons on general Spanish in the morning plus 8 culture lessons in the afternoon every week. This course is held in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santiago and Antigua.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The lessons aim at developing the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening, and the use of language in context and social appropriateness. The daily extra-curricular activities help the students become completely immersed into the culture, thus enhancing the acquisition process.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
Spanish and Ski (16 + 2 lessons/wk + 3 days of ski/wk)
The Spanish & Ski course consists of lessons that aim at developing the communicative competence in speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture. This course also includes 16 group lessons + 2 private lessons + transfer in/out to the ski center + 3 days of ski per week (2 passes included, one during the week and one during weekend). This course is held in Mendoza, Bariloche and Santiago.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The super intensive Spanish course is designed for students wishing to deepen their learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency in Spanish in a shorter time. Lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The Spanish & Salsa course is suitable for all levels of Spanish and dance, one of the features of this program is the opportunity to learn Spanish, practice different salsa techniques, shines and turns while spending a fun time with classmates and friends. It includes 20 group lessons + 8 salsa classes per week. This program is held in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Bariloche, Mendoza, Santiago and Antigua.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The immersion course consists of lessons that aim at developing the language skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening and the use of language in real contexts of use, taking into account aspects such as social appropriateness. The Immersion course combines 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
The Spanish for DELE Certificate is a preparatory course for the DELE exam, the official qualification certifying levels of competence in the Spanish language, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. This course includes 20 group lessons + 8 private lessons per week. This course is held in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santiago and Antigua.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class.
An alternative holiday for participants who want to sample the language, the culture, the tourist attractions and the social reality of a Latin American country. It includes 3 weeks of group lessons, accommodation, 2 to 4 afternoons of volunteering per week and 2 excursions package. This course is held in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santiago and Antigua.
Minimum week requirement: 3 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 to 7 students per classs.
The Study Trip is specially designed for people who want to combine intensive training in Spanish with a complete touristic and cultural program. It includes a minimum of one week of group lessons in the morning, recreational/cultural activities in the afternoon and free weekends + one whole week trip to the most picturesque regions of our locations. Possibility to combine trips and courses in different locations.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class
The Group Program is for participants of all ages traveling in groups who share the same needs, expectations and interests and require a customized program. The price is subject to the specific requirements of the group and the program can include different locations, countries combinations, special accommodation, variety of activities, and specific academic requirements such as university credits.
