- HOUSING
- ARGENTINA
- CHILE
- PERU
Homestay w/ Breakfast & Dinner: $260/week
Shared Apartment (no meals): $165/week
Planning Guide - Homestays
An overview of an optional, but highly recommended, component of our Spanish Fluency Pathway - the family homestay
Accommodation is a very important service for us and as such, we dedicate a lot of time to finding, visiting and caring for our families.
These are our “Ecela moms” who treat our students like a child of their own on a daily basis.
Am I too old for a homestay?
Absolutely not.
It is not at all unusual for the student to be older than the host mother.
They take care of them and prepare their meals. They take the time to teach them about the culture and heritage of their country.
Ecela moms are extremely committed to their positions within the school.In order to be selected, families must first pass certain assessments which include house visits.
"Ecela Moms" are very committed to your Spanish success.
First we filter all of the families who are interested in receiving foreign students. Then we program visits with the aim of getting to know each home and the people that live there.
Above all, they should be friendly and easy to get on with and enjoy opening their homes to other people.
Following these inspections, families are welcomed into Ecela. We invite them to see the school and to share in some of the activities so as to immerse themselves in the Ecela environment. After this, they are ready to receive their first student as a new family member.
Above all host families need to be friendly and must enjoy opening their homes to new guests.
This assessment is ongoing and another stage begins to ensure that the excellent ratings of our families are upheld. They all receive evaluations from each student at the end of the program.
As well as this, our staff carry out routine visits and inspections to keep in regular contact with each family.
To ensure that our families feel supported and continue to enjoy receiving students, we also invite them to participate in various events organized by the school.
Note: You do not need to decide whether or not a homestay is for you at this time.
Our recommendation is to reserve your class first, then add on the housing as a future step.
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Ecela Cinco Estrella Garantía
Our five-star guarantee promises you an exceptional educational experience every week of your program, or you get TWO extra weeks absolutely free.
We guarantee…
- Your right to change schools If you feel a change of scenery would be beneficial, simply let us know a few days in advance and you can switch - at no extra cost.
- Significant Spanish improvement You will make substantial advancements in your Spanish each week, by YOUR standards.
- Thorough course enjoyment You will look forward to class each day and to spending more time with your instructors, your classmates, and the Ecela staff.
- Comfortable environment Your will find our school facilities comfortable, clean, and inviting – more like a home than a language institute.
- Friendly treatment by staff As a welcome guest of ours, we don’t consider you just another language student. You will be treated like part of the Ecela family by all of us.
“Our goal is to help you have one of your best experiences ever, but...
"We are real people and, as a consequence, we DO make mistakes, we DO have bad days, and we DO sometimes fail to give your our best.
"If you feel that we failed at any of the above 5 points, at any time during your program, just let me know and we will give you two extra weeks of classes, to be used at any of our schools, absolutely free – no questions asked.” - Cecilia Quezada
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"I love it here...it's so cool and the class sizes are perfect...I wish I could stay forever."
"I'm so glad I came. My speaking and listening skills have improved so much. It was a great cultural experience."
"Before classes I read the newspaper to be informed of the local economic and social issues."
"The teachers are really understanding and very helpful."
(testimonial in Polish)
"This is my second time at Ecela and I've had such great experiences at both."
"When I came here four weeks ago I didn't know much Spanish but I've learned A LOT."
"I met so many people...new friends from Switzerland, Germany, Australia."
testimonial in German
How To Book Your Spanish Course
Making a reservation is easy. You only need to know your start date (Monday of your first week).
Weekly price of $290* includes:
- 10 Lessons Spanish Fundamentals (max 8 students) Build a solid foundation so you write and speak in an educated manner.
- 10 Lessons of Spanish Conversation (max 4 students) We cut the class size in half so you get lots of "reps" for fast advancement. This is "where fluency is made."
- Materials Your weekly fee includes all course materials (value: $10/week).
- Free Wifi Use our free high-speed internet to connect with folks back home during your break.
- Refreshments Free snacks and beverages during the 20 minute coffee break between class sessions.
*Price notes:
(1) Price does not include (optional) housing, which varies by country. Ecela housing is only available while you are enrolled in our Spanish course.
(2) There is a one-time administrative fee of $100 for first-time Ecela students.
(3) Holidays are factored into the pricing and classes are not rescheduled.
(4) $290 is the prepaid price - you could also pay $350 (space permitting) to "pay-as-you-go."
(5) All of your classes are protected by our Cinco Estrella Garantia.
(6) We have several high demand seasons and urge you to reserve well ahead of time.
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