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Homestay w/ Breakfast & Dinner: $260/week
Shared Apartment (no meals): $165/week
Learn Spanish in Chile
Choose Santiago or Viña del Mar (or both).
Let us get you fluent in Spanish once and for all
Ecela student shows off her progress.
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Reach a level of Spanish you can be proud of
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The world's leading language travel specialists choose Ecela for Spanish immersion in Argentina, Chile, or Peru:
Learn Spanish through real conversations immersed in the culture of these two fantastic cities.
Experience diversity when you study Spanish in Chile
- Live the passions and romance of the Chilean culture
- Study at top-rated schools in in Santiago or Viña del Mar - or both
- Speak Spanish naturally with ease and confidence
- Explore your love and fascination with Latin American culture
- Open up whole new worlds both professionally and personally
- Build relationships with people around the globe
- Converse fluently, interact with locals & explore the Chile you love
Where are the schools?
Option 1 Ecela Santiago
Located in the heart of Providencia, an upscale residential and commercial district.
You will have easy access to the modern metro system while also enjoying the safety and activity that comes with the desirable neighborhood.
The school occupies a restored mansion and includes a large outdoor patio area.
Chile’s capital is a dynamic, modern city where colonial mansions sit among soaring skyscrapers, folk art becomes fashion and Latin and European cultures intertwine.
The city is reinventing itself, with arts, nightlife, and restaurant scenes that have never been better, making this thriving and sophisticated metropolis into the civic, cultural, and historical nucleus of the country. (Frommer's)
Ecela in Santiago:
Ecela Santiago: Antonio Varas 514 (Providencia) View larger map
Option 2 Ecela Viña del Mar
Only a few blocks from the ocean at one of South America's top beach resorts.
With a clear blue ocean horizon in one direction and residential hills in the other, it is easy to stay oriented.
In this posh area of Viña you have may choices of sidewalk cafes, boutique stores, and nightspots.
Viña del Mar (Viña for short) is popularly known as the Ciudad Jardín (Garden City) for its manicured subtropical boulevards lined with palm trees and beautiful expansive parks.
Visitors are greeted with the colorful, blooming Av Marina’s Reloj de Flores (Clock of Flowers) - Lonely Planet
Ecela in Viña del Mar:
Ecela Viña del Mar 4 Poniente 499 View larger map
"Can I study at both?"
Yes. Ecela Santiago and Ecela Viña del Mar share the same schedule and content so you can experience both without hurting your progress.
However, there are several busy seasons throughout the year so check availability well ahead of time.
Who learns Spanish at Ecela...
Ecela students vary greatly in ages, nationalities and interests.
People come to us for many reasons, including:
Social and family communications You want to expand your social circles or to have better bonds with family members.
Travel Enhancement You plan a trip around Chile and/or South America and want much richer experiences that require being able to speak the language.
Retiring or relocating to Latin America You plan to live in a Spanish-speaking area and want to be able to participate in the community.
Work or Volunteer Your career or volunteer positions will be enhanced when you are able to communicate fluently in Spanish.
Intellectual Enjoyment You enjoy the challenging but rewarding process of learning Spanish and want to get to the next level.
Ecela Fluency Development System
An Ecela teacher reviews the fundamentals.
Our Spanish course is carefully designed to get you fluent yet without the headaches and frustrations of standard language education:
- Fundamentals (2 hours per day, max 8 students per class) This is the traditional instruction you may have received in college or high school, with a heavy focus on grammar and proper structure. Here you will develop a solid foundation to speak and write in an educated manner.
- Conversation (2 hours per day, max 4 students per class) "Where fluency is made" This crucial aera is usually ignored in traditional education and, unfortunately, in most language schools. Here you will practice speaking in a supportive, comfortable environment with the helpful feedback of a patient instructor.
- Real-World Interactions Your daily communication about town, in your homestay, at the stores, in restaurants, etc. This gives you (1) an idea of how much you are really progressing and (2) an incentive to stay focused in class. Independent.
Academic coordinator, Rodrigo Lizana, tells you the course objectives.
Did you know?
Fun facts about Chile:
- It is the world's longest country (north-south) at 4600 km, yet averages only 150 km wide.
- The Atacama desert, in the north, is considered the world's driest spot and went 40 years without rain.
- Chile has one of the world's lowest divorce rates.
- The main indegenous group, the Mapuche, represent 5% of the population.
- There are over 1300 volcanoes, including many that are still active.
- Located 3,700 km west of the mainland, Isla de Pasqua (Easter Island) is the world's most isolated island.
What our students say...
"I love it here...it's so cool and the class sizes are perfect...I wish I could stay forever."
"Before classes I read the newspaper to be informed of the local economic and social issues."
testimonial in German
"The family was so welcoming and so nice that I felt like I was at home."
"It's an excellently organized school...Santiago is a wonderful place."
"I particularly liked that there are students of all ages and from all over the world."
"There's a lot of things you can do here to practice your Spanish."
"I really felt like I could finally converse in Spanish."
"I met my host family yesterday. They have a son that's 10 - my new "little brother"
Testimonial Swiss-German
"I really loved it and I'm looking forward to coming back soon."
Save Your Spot
Reach a level of Spanish you can be proud of
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I spent one month in ECELA and could not have been more pleased with my progress in Spanish, and happy with my experience in general. Thank you for making me feel that I was more than just a language student."
Heather YevseyevMichigan
ECELA’s schools are more than just language schools, they are learning communities that support the sometimes challenging process of learning another language."
Rich Hance United States
I enjoyed my time so much that I spontaneously decided to stay 2 weeks longer than originally planned and I wouldn’t hesitate one second to come back if I had the chance."
Mara FreiSwitzerland
I’m a little sad because I don’t like saying goodbye. I’ve learned a lot of Spanish, and made many new friends."
Inger Söderqvist Sweden
The 4 weeks I have spent here has been very enriching, both linguistically and socially! I have learned a lot of Spanish, and met a lot of new people."
Vidar Lien AmundsenNorway
The school is very good, and the staff is very friendly, kind, and professional. I really liked all of the school trips, meet-ups, and parties that I went to while I was there."
Brenda Melo Brazil
At this school they realize that each student learns at his own pace – there’s no pressure or stress. Learning a language is a challenge, but there’s no reason why it can’t be fun."
Wayne ThompkinsFlorida
The teachers at ECELA are trained in linguistics and how to teach language. I’m just blown away by how good all of the teachers are."
Gerald Lucas New Jersey
I was able to communicate in Spanish whatever was needed on my trip. Many thanks to all my teachers and the whole staff for their patience.
Priska MaederSwitzerland
Now, Spanish is like a second native language to me, thanks to ECELA and the instructors. The months I spent at the school have been some of the best months of my life!!"
Susanne Meier Germany
Need more student feedback? Official Facebook Review Page
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 $225* 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 $75 for first-time Ecela students.
(3) Holidays are factored into the pricing and classes are not rescheduled.
(4) $225 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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Mailing Address
Ecela Oficina Central
Antonio Varas 514
Providencia
Santiago, Reg Met
CP 7500627
Chile
