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Learn Spanish in Santiago de Chile

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Why Study Spanish in Chile?

Great Outdoor sports! Chile is one of the world's outdoor sports capitals.  People come from all over the world for rafting, hiking, mountain climbing, surfing, and skiing. The south contains the famous lakes region and Patagonia while the north has one of the world's driest deserts.

High Standard of Living & Safety

Chile has Latin America's highest standard of living.  The water is safe to drink, the streets are clean, and the police are honest - all rarities in Latin America.   In fact, Chileans warn visitors NOT to attempt to bribe the police.

Culture and Nightlife

Santiago's cosmopolitan area is home to 5 million people and supports many cultural and nocturnal opportunities - from theater to all night salsa clubs.  A wide variety of activities to supplement the Spanish language school.

Central Location

Santiago is located in the geographical heart of Chile.  Beaches are only 100 km to the west, while the Andes Mountains begin to rise at the city's eastern edge.  Comfortable long-distance buses provide convenient access to the north's deserts and the south's lake

The School

The building of our school is situated only five blocks from the city centre in a quiet neighbourhood. Nevertheless, shops, bars and restaurants are close and only a short walk away. The building further contains a Patio area for school lunches and parties. There are many housing options in the direct neighbourhood.

- Located in the best area of Santiago - Well equipped building - Well equipped building Class rooms - Spacious Common areas - BBQ area - Front and back yard patios - Free wireless Internet - Free 6 PC for students - Free beberage and snacks - Free tutorial assistant

Roman Diaz 297 (Metro: Manuel Montt) Providencia Santiago, Chile Phone: (56) 2-264-2659 / 235 5557/ 235 3006

Spanish courses in Chile

Activities & Climate (free time)

Studying a language abroad means more than attaining fluency. We also want to ensure that your time in Latin America will be the experience of a lifetime.  To help you gain new Latin perspectives and to best understand the local culture, we take on the responsibility to coordinate optional social events. Santiago de Chile is a historically rich and modern city with plenty of things to explore. A typical student week involves activities such as salsa lessons and shows, rafting and trekking tours, city and vineyard tours, happy hours and local festivals. Overnight weekend excursions include mountain trips, visits to surrounding villages such as the resort community of Vina del Mar or the port town Valparaiso, as well as outdoor adventures.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Spanish and Ski

Santiago, Chile, and Bariloche, Argentina, have easy access to Andes ski resorts. Flexible class schedules will allow you to learn Spanish with frequent escapes to the slopes.
Included: weekly lift tickets. One ticket during the week and another on the weekend. Students may select which days go skiing based on weather conditions.

Combination Buenos Aires - Santiago

The most popular option is to combine your course with our schools in Bariloche and Santiago, Chile. The schools all have the same curriculum so that you can continue your course at another school without any problems. It is the best opportunity to enjoy several cities, to learn about different cultures and accents and all with the same program!

The airfare and the transfer between the different schools are included in the price of the program and you can start in the city you would like to.

COMBINATION Bariloche

ECELA offers you not only the opportunity to explore the Argentinean and Chilean capital but also invite you to explore the tourist capital of Patagonia, Bariloche.
The city offers you a calm ambiance and beautiful landscapes. The rivers and the mountains are the ideal environment to combine your Spanish course with fantastic trips and a rich regional culture.
There are direct flights from Buenos Aires and Santiago to Bariloche, so that you can combine your Spanish course in a big city with a stopover in Bariloche. You can also divide your Spanish program to three schools, for having a maximum experience of culture!
The airfare and the transfer between the different schools are included in the price of the program and you can start in the city you would like to.

HOUSING

During your stay you have several housing options. You can either have us arrange you a room in a student apartment or organize a home stay with an Chilean upper-middle class family. Of course, it is also possible to arrange a room yourself.

Shared Apartment: Our most popular housing option is the shared apartment, where you will live with other students. No meal plan is available with the shared apartments, however you have kitchen access to prepare your own meals. Furthermore, cooperation with other students is necessary as the common areas are maintained only once per week. The student apartment is the best option for everyone who wants to combine the Spanish experience with meeting new friends. All apartments are fully furnished and equipped.
You may have a private or shared room, with a same-sex roommate selected by our staff.

Family Stay: To make your immersion program complete, you may have us arrange a home stay with a local family. We strongly recommend this option as it allows you to practice and to improve your Spanish in a natural environment while also exposing you to the local culture. All families are carefully selected and provide the student with a private room, kitchen access, and comfortable surroundings. You may have a private or shared room, with a same-sex roommate selected by our staff.

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