BridgeChile offers our students clean, modern and comfortable facilities. The three-story school building has 17 classrooms with TVs and DVD players, central heat and air-conditioning, computers with free Internet and an outdoor terrace where you can study, socialize, or just relax. You'll find our center staff welcoming and professional, and always ready to help you with whatever you may need during your time with us. Modern Methodology BridgeChile offers a practical, communicative approach to language learning that will have you speaking Spanish from the first day. Small Classes With a maximum of six students per group, you'll get plenty of opportunity to practice your Spanish. Outstanding Teachers All teachers are native Spanish speakers, have university degrees, and have been extensively trained in the school's effective methodology. Exceptional Courses We have a variety of flexible Spanish courses and special programs that are designed to suit everyone, from business executives to college students. Friendly Atmosphere We offer a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel at home from the moment you arrive. Satisfaction Guaranteed! We’re so sure you’ll enjoy your BridgeChile Spanish program that we guarantee it! If you’re not happy with our services or if you have to cancel your course for any reason, we’ll promptly refund the unused portion of your program. Classrooms: 17 School Buildings: 1 Address: Los Leones 439 651 2989, Santiago Chile Web site: www.bridgechile.com Telephone: 1-866-574-8606   + School Location At the heart of it all is the nation’s capital, Santiago. Nestled in a valley at the foot of the picturesque Andes, the bustling metropolis is an interesting blend of contrasts: colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers, lively street scenes and quiet parks, elegant shopping and local street markets. In Santiago, you will find the charm and culture of Latin America with all the amenities of the first world. The city is clean, safe and efficient, and its six million residents are very friendly and hospitable to foreigners. In addition, the city is ideally located in the center of the country. This makes it a nearly perfect base from which to visit northern and southern Chile, as well as to see the sights of the central region. In less than an hour and a half in either direction, you can be strolling on the coast of the Pacific Ocean or skiing in the snowcapped Andes. With plenty of recreational options, striking natural beauty, and the conveniences of a modern capital city, Santiago makes a great location to study Spanish abroad. BridgeChile is located in the neighborhood of Providencia, a combination of modern, high-rise buildings and quiet, tree-lined residential streets. It is just a few blocks from the main avenue 11 de Septiembre, where you will find many sidewalk cafes, plenty of shopping opportunities, as well as the metro stop "Los Leones." Just a five-minute walk from the school is one of the city's most popular night spots, Suecia, where there are some 50 restaurants and nightclubs located within a five-square-block area.   + Courses - Standard Spanish Courses - Private Tuition - Spanish & Culture - Spanish & Skiing - Spanish & Wine - Spanish for Lawyers - Spanish & TEFL - Spanish & Volunteer   + Accommodation - Host Families - Apart-Hotels - Hotels   + Practical information Transfer: Airport pickup is $25 per student. Activities: Excursions are a great way to practice your Spanish outside of class while getting to know the country and culture around you. Two afternoons a week, you and your classmates will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Santiago with a Bridge Spanish teacher as your guide. Excursions are included in the cost of all programs; however, students are expected to pay for their own public transportation costs and entrance fees (if applicable).   + Accreditation Local accreditations: Bureau Veritas Certified International accreditations: Member of ALTO and WYSE   + Downloads Sorry, no downloads available for this school.

ECELA Santiago is a large, comfortable, colonial-style buiding with a spacious patio. We have 15 classrooms and several common areas with free Internet access where our students can enjoy breaks. ECELA is a group of five Spanish schools located in Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires and Bariloche, Argentina and Lima and Cusco, Peru. We offer twelve levels of Spanish, from beginner to advanced, for students of all ages, interests and nationalities. Over the years we have hosted students from all over the world, and we have created a quality program that helps speakers of all languages learn Spanish in an accelerated but cohesive manner. Classrooms: 15 School Buildings: 1 Address: Roman Diaz 297 Providencia, Santiago Chile Web site: www.ecela.com Telephone: +56 2 367 96 06   + School Location Santiago is the safest and the most prosperous city in South America! And that’s not all; it also has the highest standard of living in the region. It is a central starting point for many sports such as rafting, hiking, mountaineering (climbing) and skiing. The town is situated in the center of Chile and consequently an attractive place to begin your travels, as other parts of the country and the region are easily accessible from here. Santiago has about 6 million inhabitants. With its theaters, bars, salsa and dance clubs it offers countless cultural attractions and endless entertainment. ECELA Santiago is located in the neighborhood of Providencia, one of the best in Santiago. It is the ideal location for your Spanish immersion, close to many restaurants, bars, cafes, attractive parks, museums, cinemas and shops. Providencia is an upper-middle class neighbourhood and is safe at all hours. It is just a few minutes away from the subway, buses and our accommodations.   + Courses - Intensive - Super Intensive - Private Tuition - DELE exam preparation - Multy location course - Spanish & Ski - Medical Spanish - Internship - Volunteer   + Accommodation - Host family - Shared apartment   + Practical information Transfer: Airport pick up cost $20 (one way) Activities: During the week Santiago has a thriving social atmosphere; everyone likes to meet after work, meet new friends, enjoy live music, a play or dancing. On the weekend you can do outdoor activities or take a trip outside the city. We invite you to participate in our weekly activities: city tours, salsa and merengue lessons, museum tours, vineyard tours, and social evenings are all part of our program! On the weekend we take trips to Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, La Serena or other varied destinations to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. For adventure lovers we organize horseback trekking, rafting and trekking!   + Accreditation Local accreditations: n/a International accreditations: Bildungsurlaub, Instituto Cervantes, WYSE   + Downloads Sorry, no downloads available for this school.

Spanish-Language-School in Santiago de Chile offering personalized attention! Small groups, afternoon field-trips, one-on-one immersion, weekend excursions, Tandem language exchange service, Internships, home stays and other lodgings. Warm atmosphere in the colorful Bellavista quarter next to the center! Through last 5 years honored with the "Excellence Award 2003-2007" by the agency "Languagecourse.net" due to the outstanding customer satisfaction expressed by their clients. Student Capacity: 80 Classrooms: 11 School Buildings: 3 Address: Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 362-A Recoleta , Santiago de Chile Chile Web site: www.tandemsantiago.cl Telephone: +56-2-7358211   + School Location Santiago has a population of 5.5 million people and is located in the Central Valley at the foot of the Andes. It is a safe and modern city with good public transportation and a warm Mediterranean climate with average summer daytime temperatures of 80-85 degrees F. In the evening it cools off comfortably. Within a days travel of Santiago you can visit Chile best Ski-resorts, Mount Aconcagua- the highest mountain in the America- the vineyards, the beach or the picturesque harbour city of Valparaíso. The variety of cultural offerings is some of the best in all of South America. The School is at the base of San Cristobal Hill, the biggest park in Santiago. We are located in the heart of the colorful bohemian district of Bellavista, in the Center of Santiago. For the past fifteen years a profusion of restaurants, pubs and small theaters have sprung up. The neighbourhood is a magnet for students, artist and craftsmen. "Violeta Parra" was founded in 1992 and has been a member of the international TANDEM net since 1996. We offer full immersion language courses, lodging with families or in pensions, assuring individual service in a friendly atmosphere.   + Courses - Standard Group Courses - Private Tuition - DELE Exam Preparation - Spanish and Wine - Spanish and Skiing - Commercial Spanish - Spanish for lawyers - Medical Spanish   + Accommodation - Homestay - Student Residence - Shared Apartment - Private Apartment - Hotel   + Practical information Transfer: Transfer price is included in the fee of the lodging if booked through the school. How to reach the destination: Chile is reached by major Airports What happens on the first day of school: Every Monday we welcome the new students with empanadas and vino. At one afternoon we offer a chat or meeting with organizations dealing with different subjects such as human rights, ecology, poverty, and ethnic minorities, or we visit the house of Pablo Neruda or a winery. Activities: With our field-trip program and our excursions, we want to give our Spanish students a deeper insight to the Chilean society. We offer a number of activities, at least one per week. Additionally, we have a welcome reception with empanadas and wine every Monday after the morning classes, and outings on Thursday night. How to get to the school the first day: Get to Baquedano Undergroung station and walk heading the San cristonbal Hill crossing the Mapocho river at Pio Nono Street. 3 blocks after the bridge turn left at Sta Filomena and right into Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue. At 362 in the middle of the block on your left hand you will see a the red school building. Visa information: For traveling to Chile US, Australian, and Canadian citizens have to pay a so called “reciprocity fee” and ask for visa. EU citizens just enter with a valid passport and get a 90 days tourist visa, which gets renewed every time the leave and enter Chile again What is included?: Course, Course Material, Certificate of Attendance, Some Activities   + Accreditation Local accreditations: Courses for university credits certificated by Universidad Autónoma Bolivariana International accreditations: Member of the international TANDEM Network since 1996. Bildungsurlaub in SWH, HH, Hessen, Brandenburg, Berlin,   + Downloads Sorry, no downloads available for this school.

At Escuela Fronteras, we believe that learning Spanish is an important life-skill that can also be a lot of fun. Our programs give priority to interaction with locals and experiencing native culture; turning the immersion process into a life-changing experience. The combination of language classes, housing with local families and varied activities help students achieve the gift of communication. We care for the well-being and comfort of our students; therefore we offer the following services as part of our immersion program: - Orientation Lunch and city tour - Computer lab access: Computers and WIFI - At least one free activity at the school per week - Graduation lunch every Friday - Library and media center - Weekly help sessions - Authentic course books and CDs - 5-minute arrival call worldwide (to tell your loved ones you arrived safely) Student Capacity: 80 Classrooms: 10 School Buildings: 1 Address: Pérez Valenzuela 1503 Providencia , Santiago Chile Web site: www.efronteras.com Telephone: +56 02 9189950   + School Location Approximately two decades of uninterrupted economic growth have transformed Santiago into one of Latin America's most metropolitan areas with extensive suburban development, world class shopping and nightlife and impressive high-rise architecture. The city has some of Latin America's most modern transportation infrastructure, including the Santiago Metro and the new Costanera Norte Highway. Santiago has emerged as one of the most recommended cities for tourism and for conventions and business trips in South America. However, it has retained its Latin charm and the people are the friendliest, most hospitable and welcoming you will ever meet. The heart of Santiago is Cerro San Cristobal. Even though the statue of the Virgin Mary and the Zoo are the most popular attractions, San Cristobal also offers miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas and amazing views that make you forget you are in the middle of a modern capital city. We are conveniently located a block from the Chilean Chamber of Tourism, many restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, stores, two metro stations, bus routes and parks. It will only take you 10-20 minutes to get to the center of the city and you can find everything you need within a couple of blocks.   + Courses - Standard Spanish - Private Tuition - Business Spanish - Group + Private Course - Spanish and Skiing - Spanish and Salsa/Merengue - Spanish and Wine - Chilean History and Culture - Latin American Literature - Medical Spanish   + Accommodation - Host Family with breakfast and dinner - Host family with breakfast only - Hostel - Hotel   + Practical information Transfer: Transfer from Santiago airport, one-way: USD 15 Cell phone rental: $5 per week How to reach the destination: LAN airlines and all other major airlines fly into Santiago everyday. What happens on the first day of school: All students must arrive at 8 AM to take the placement test, which has a written part and an oral interview. After classes, the new students participate in an orientation lunch, where all the school information is given and questions are answered. Then our tour guide takes the students on a city tour for the students to get a transportation card, learn how to use the public transportation system and where to go and where not to go among other useful tips. Activities: We offer two types of activities: Extra-curricular activities and weekend trips. Our extra-curricular activities focus on helping our students learn and practice Spanish in a more informal and fun way. They are part of the program we offer and complete the process by giving the students an opportunity to practice the language learned in class in real situations. All activities are organized by our coordinator with the help of the academic department and are an affordable addition to our students’ schedule.The most popular activities we offer in the school are: dancing and cooking class, city tours, historical tours, conversation club, movies, dinners, visits to political sites, etc. The weekend trips we offer enable our students to explore all the wonderful areas outside of the city. They are organized by experienced travel companies and are guided by a member of our staff to make sure students are provided with the best service and are able to take full advantage of the opportunity. Our students prefer the following weekend activities the most: Trekking, Horse riding, Rafting, visits to vineyards, trips to the beach and interesting cities near Santiago, skiing, etc. How to get to the school the first day: Take the subway to Manuel Montt Metro station (line 1). Get off on the north side. Walk up Providencia Ave. 2 blocks and turn left onto Cirujano Guzman. Turn right when you get to Perez Valenzuela and you will see our big blue building Visa information: European Union nationals do not need a visa to enter Chile as a tourist neither they have to pay a visa fee. They receive automatically a 90-day tourist visa. What is included?: Welcome lunch and city tour 3 free activities per week Farewell lunch and diploma 5-minute phone call worldwide upon arrival in the school Internet, computers and WiFi Snacks and beverages during breaks extra class tutorials with our Academic Director 24/7 emergency assistance   + Accreditation Local accreditations: AMCHAM CHILE International accreditations: NAFSA   + Downloads Sorry, no downloads available for this school.

"Learning languages is better among friends!" Why study Spanish in Bellavista? - We are certified professionals At Escuela Bellavista all of our professors are certified and specialize in teaching Spanish as a foreign language! Lidia, Boris, Yuri, Vanesa, Cathy, Catalina, Natalia, Carolina, Sebastián, Cristina, Fernando and jarka have worked together for more than 21 years. - You are part of our Family At Escuela Bellavista we want you to feel like you are part of the family. We strive to create a warm and friendly environment in every classroom. We are known for our small group classes of no more than 6 people per group. This allows us to offer personalized attention to each student ensuring their understanding and success in the language. - Our personalized teaching method Our classes are adapted to the student's level and his interests. We prepare our own lessons so that we can bring additional personalized materials to our students. Our teaching concept incorporates both written and oral exercises to help the student understand and learn more efficiently. - Free Activities to practice your Spanish If you are practicing, you are learning. Our courses include weekly extracurricular activities that are free of charge for all of our students. We offer salsa classes, excursions to different points of interest in Santiago, and after school grammar courses all designed to provide the student with opportunities to connect what they have learned in the classroom to real life situations in Chile. - Spanish conversation policy The classes are in Spanish and Spanish only. Students are encouraged to practice their conversational skills by speaking only in Spanish to each other and to their teachers. The extra curricular activities and the mid-day break are oriented to practice Spanish in everyday situations. This policy has been proven to be an excellent method. - Free Books, movies, and internet The school provides free internet access, VHS and DVD videos, various books, magazines, and music. It is our sincere hope that each student will benefit from what we have to offer, not only in learning Spanish but also in increasing the knowledge of Chile and the rest of Latin America. We warmly recommend our students to participate in a “total immersion program", combining Spanish courses with extracurricular activities, weekend excursions, volunteer work, professional internships, or living with Chilean families, including those of our very own professors! Let us be a part of your Chile experience! Address: Calle del Arzobispo 0609 Providencia, Santiago Chile Web site: www.escuelabellavista.cl Telephone: +56(2) 732 34 43