So..."When can I start?", "How long should I study?" and "How much does it cost?"

Start Dates

All six of our schools in Argentina, Chile, and Peru are open 52 weeks per year with start dates every Monday.

However, we have several busy seasons where spots fill up fast and advice you to begin planning early.

You can make a "soft reservation" (no payment info or commitment) here.​

Course Length

A typical program is 4-6 weeks, however many study for several months and others just come for a "trial week" to get some momentum.

Going from "No Spanish" to "Conversational Fluency" is about 16-24 weeks​, depending on many factors such as how much you practice outside of class and whether or not you've mastered a foreign language before.

Program Cost

The weekly cost is $225 when paid in advance (or $350 for pay-as-you-go). 

Complete details on how to book a course are in the box below.​

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:
Ecela's locations of Spanish schools in South America
  • 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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