Homestay families are intended for any immersion student, no matter the age or experience! Hereby my some words about my homestay.My homestay in Santiago was really great. I stayed with a nice family; dad, mom and 2 kids, who made me feel like a part of the family. They really made sure that I had […]
Te Presentamos: Nadia Mazlaum
Estudiante: William Sears (England)
Estudiante Binho (Brasil)
Santiago’s Top 4 Mountain Hikes
Getting out of the city and enjoying the scenery around Ecela Santiago is muy fácil! The nearby Andes mountains hold many aventuras and finding such adventure can be as simple as taking one of the many hikes. Here we have highlighted four favorites, each with a unique glimpse into the life found en las Montanas […]
Paso A Paso: Authentic Argentine Beef Empanadas That Will Make You Babear!
One of our most popular after-school activities in every location is our clases de cocina – cooking classes! Students learn to make and sample a wide variety of traditional South American fare, complete with socialization and a glass of wine or pisco! Unfortunately, we can’t come to your home for a hands-on tutorial, so we’re sharing the […]
Te Presentamos: Kenneth Hipp
Student spotlight: A Hawaiian retiree shares his top tip for a spectacular varation Kenneth found the adventure he sought while speaking to the local gente en español After retiring, I decided to try and learn Spanish. I researched the available programs in Central and South America and found that Ecela was uniformly rated as excellent.I […]
Te Presentamos: Andrew Newell
A foreign language teacher sees the impossible in action Andrew Newell, United Kingdom, on a weekend excursion to Iguazzu Falls Newly arrived in a big city, from a diverse range of countries, ages, backgrounds, staying for varying periods of time to gel and get along? Most people would find this a nearly impossible task but […]
Te Presentamos: Anne-Sophie
Five months ago, I had a lot of questions. Should I go to Buenos Aires? Or Spain? And which school should I attend? At some point I decided: I’m going to Buenos Aires, to Ecela! And that was one of the best decisions of my life. I arrived in Buenos Aires on Sunday, November 20, […]
Te Presentamos: Wayne Thompkins
I’ve been a student at Ecela twice (2006-07 and 2011-12), and I can say that their teachers and classes are excellent. I never thought I’d be able to communicate so well in another language. Now, I can converse with people in their own language in so many countries. Beyond the classes, the school’s activities are […]