Learn Spanish in Santiago de Chile.

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Santiago de Chile offers one of the safest study locations in a South American country. Santiago is the vibrant capital city where students will feel at home immediately.  

Chile is the a land of outdoor adventure. It is a country where you could ski/snowboard, go rafting, kayaking, hiking, rappelling,  etc. in the Andes Mountains or surf in the Pacific Ocean in one day . Chile has fantastic scenery and modern roads, which facilitates travelling the several different destinations.

Santiago is a magnificent city and occupies one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, it is very clean, has many parks where you can jog and rest, and also many cafes and restaurants. Transantiago, the modern transportation system will help you to get around easily.

Night Life: – You can find endless options to go out during the week as well as on the weekend. In Santiago, people usually go out at about 9:00pm to grab a beer and then go to one of the many clubs (18 years legal age) until 06:00am
People usually go dancing on the weekend but most bars are also open during the week.

Excursions & Activities School Calendar:
We make sure that you have a complete experience with your classmates (60 -140 people from all over the globe, 18+), each week you we will give you a least two organized activities and one excursion during the weekend.

Examples: Cooking classes, salsa classes, cultural events, futbol games, theater plays, city tours, Coast – Mountain Trips, outdoor sports, wineries, and parties.

Programs you can take in Chile
Spanish Programs: Summer, Winter, Semesters & flexible Spanish more...
Work Experience: Internship, Volunteering, Medical Shadowing
Accommodation: Family homestay & Share apartment options more...

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Facilities:
20 comfortable classrooms.
FREE WiFi
8 computers available for student use.
Large common areas,  patios and BBQ area
FREE snacks and coffee

Address:
Roman Diaz 297, Providencia   
Santiago, Chile
Phone: (56) 2-264-2659

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More about Chile.

Chile is probably best known for its wines, natural wonders, economic stability, Pablo Neruda, outdoor adventures, Viña del Mar and Santiago.

Chilean wines are arguably the best in South America and Santiago is right in the middle of the Central Valley that is home to the Vineyards. The Central Valley is to Chile that which Napa Valley is to the USA. While you hear a lot about the wines do not overlook the abundance of fresh seafood that Chile produces. The sushi is exquisite!

Chile's most famous and eccentric author is Pablo Neruda who won the Nobel Prize. He wrote the Heights of Macchu Pichu, Canto General, Passions and Memoirs. Gabriela Mistral also won the Nobel Prize. Even though she has not won a Nobel Prize, Isabel Allende is also world-renowned having written House of the Spirits, Of Love and Shadows and Eva Luna.

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Travel Tips

Getting Around:
Together with Santiago buses, the subway is an economic way to explore the city. There is a comprehensive bus and subway network connecting to metropolitan areas
Out of Santiago: the easiest means of transport are buses. They are cheap, comfortable and clean.

Chile is Famous For:
Wine: Enjoy the wineries around Santiago. Why not take wine lessons?
Out doors Sports: all year round options, skiing, surfing, kayaking, hiking, rafting, rappelling, horse back riding..
Great economy & Safety: Chile has one of the strongest economies in Latin America, which makes the country safe and comfortable.

The Chilean Cuisine:
Fish and seafood are some of our most popular ingredient.
You need to try: Caldillo de Congrio,  Pastel de Jaiva , Pastel de Choclo (our favorite).
The school will take you to the most traditional places.
About drinks... pisco sour is a excellent way to start the night.

climate:
Santiago boasts an ideal climate, which explains why 80% of the population lives here. The seasons are well defined, with hot summers (maximum 28ºC to 32ºC (82ºF to 90ºF) in Santiago, one of Chile's warmest cities; fall and spring with cool, pleasant breezes; and short winters with low temperatures, only occasionally dipping below 0ºC (32ºF).

Winter daytime temperatures may reach 18ºC (64ºF) but usually hover around 14ºC (57ºF). Rainfall, generally restricted to the winter months, increases towards the south. Humidity is low, reducing the disagreeable effects of heat and cold.

Money Exchange and atms:
The Currency is Chilean Pesos.
U$1 X CHI $535 (Jan 08)
Money Exchange: you can use banks, but the most convenient is official Casas de Cambio
ATM: All around the city
Chile is a convenient country compared to the prices in the US.

Health & Hospitals:
We strongly recommend you to purchase medical and emergency Insurance. Hospitals in Chile are very accesible.  A doctor visit will cost: U$40 –U$90

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