Learn Spanish in Chile

Santiago and/or Viña del Mar

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

"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.

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 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 Viña del Mar 4 Poniente 499 View larger map

Who learns Spanish at Ecela...

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 Your trip around Chile and/or South America and you want much richer experiences than 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.

collage very satisfied ecela spanish students

Ecela students vary greatly in ages, nationalities and interests.

Ecela Fluency Acceleration System

Our Spanish course, the Ecela Fluency Acceleration System, 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.

An Ecela instructor reviews the basics.

Dates & Fees

Start Dates

We are open every week of the year, however spots can fill up fast and you are urged to check availability early.

Class Fees

You will get free refreshments and snacks between classes.

Housing

(Optional) accommodation options include:

Host With Meals Experience the Chilean culture firsthand by staying with a local host. Includes breakfast and dinner. $250/week
Shared Apartment Live in a flat with other students. $205/week

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...

"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

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."

"The brilliant thing about coming here is that you have fantastic professional teachers."

"I have learned a phenomenal amount of Spanish and made so many great, new friends."

Testimonial Swiss-German

"I really loved it and I'm looking forward to coming back soon."

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 Yevseyev
Michigan

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 Frei
Switzerland

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 Amundsen
Norway

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 Thompkins
Florida

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 Maeder
Switzerland

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

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Premium

A more individualized program.

Fundamentals 10 hours (private)

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Conversation 10 hours (max 4 students / class)

$500 / week

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Standard

Chosen by 90% of our students.

Fundamentals 10 hours (max 8 students / class)