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Considered by many Latin America’s
most progressive country, Chile offers the student
modern amenities while still holding onto an important
colonial and indigenous past. The economic growth
of the past decades has given Chile first world health
and safety conditions, and so, foreigners have little
trouble adjusting. Chile is one of the world’s
outdoor sports capitals. People come from all over
the world for rafting, hiking, mountain climbing,
surfing, and skiing. The south contains the famous
lakes region and Patagonia, while the north has one
of the world’s driest deserts.
Santiago’s cosmopolitan area is home to 5 million
people and supports many cultural activities and nightlife
options - from theater to all night salsa clubs. Choose
from a wide variety of activities to supplement the
Spanish language classes and practice your Spanish
outside of the classroom.
Santiago is located in the geographical heart of Chile.
Beaches are only 100 km to the west, while the Andes
mountains begin to rise at the city’s eastern
edge. Comfortable long-distance buses provide convenient
access to the north’s deserts and the south’s
lakes.
Study Spanish on a quiet side street in a residential
neighborhood of Providencia. You’ll be close
to many restaurants, bars, and cafes, as well as major
bus routes and the Metro (Station: Manuel Montt).
Remember, winter is mid-June, July, August, early
September.
Instant E–mail inquiry: |
chile@eduvacations.com |
Minimum age: |
18 |
Getting there: |
Fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino
Benitez (Pudahuel) airport. To get to the city
there are buses (the metropuerto), pre-arranged
transfers and taxis (the latter two are usually
the most expensive). |
| Start dates:
Non-beginners may begin this
program on any Monday, however, students with
little or no Spanish background should start
on our official starts, i.e.:
2004: Jan 05, Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 08, Mar 29,
Apr 19, May 10, May 31, Jun 21, Jul 12,
Aug 02, Aug 23, Sep 13, Oct 04, Oct 25,
Nov 15, Dec 06
2005: Jan 03, Jan 24, Feb 14, Mar 07, Mar 28,
Apr 18, May 09, May 30, Jun 20, Jul
08, Aug 01, Aug 22, Sep 12, Oct 03, Oct 24,
Nov 14, Dec 05
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Special offer when booking at eduVacations:
If you register for 1-3 weeks, the registration
fee will be half price ($22.50). If you register for 4
weeks or more, there will be no registration fee ($45
savings).
What People are Saying
“For those who want to rapidly
accelerate their language proficiency while at the same
time having a wonderful vacation, I can’t imagine that
there is any better school in all of Latin America. The
teachers were fantastic, the staff was friendly, helpful
and always accommodating, and the many activities were
well organized, educational, enlightening, and fun. Chileans
are extraordinarily warm, kind, helpful and gregarious
people with a true affinity for visitors desiring to learn
their language.”
- Alan, USA
Cultural & Recreational Activities
Just outside of Santiago, enjoy the
beach and the Andes mountains, rafting, hiking, mountain
climbing, surfing, and skiing. In the city, from theater
to all night salsa clubs, there’s a wide variety
of activities to supplement the Spanish language classes.
Visit the famous lakes region and Patagonia; comfortable
long-distance buses provide convenient access to the north’s
deserts and the south’s lakes.
Accommodation
Choices
Home-stay with two meals (breakfast and dinner), shared
apartment, hotels.
| Accommodation |
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1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| Standard
Homestay
no meals
single bed,
shared bath
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US$ 090
per week
|
5% discount,
i.e., US$ 85.50
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 81
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 67.50
per week |
| Standard
Homestay
w/meals
single bed,
shared bath |
US$ 130
per week |
5% discount,
i.e., US$ 123.50
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 117
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 97.50
per week |
| Extra Day Homestay |
No meals = US$ 15 |
| 02 meals
= US$ 22 |
| VIP accommodation
(available in 2005) |
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1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| VIP
no meals
double bed, private bath, TV |
US$ 110
per week
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5% discount,
i.e., US$ 104.50
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 99
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 82.50
per week |
| VIP
w/meals
double bed, private bath, TV |
US$ 150
per week |
5% discount,
i.e., US$ 142.50
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 135
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 112.50
per week |
| VIP
Extra Day |
No meals = US$ 18 |
| 02 meals
= US$ 25 |
| Additional
Accommodation |
| Option |
Weekly Price |
| Aparthotel 3–star |
US$ 130 |
| Group Courses |
| 20 hrs/week, small group classes
(6 student maximum). Beginning levels will focus
on strengthening communication and comprehension
skills. At the Intermediate and advanced levels
you’ll also have workshops on Chilean History,
Culture, and Politics.
Minimum Stay: 1 week
Group Courses 2004 |
All prices are per person
and in United States dollars (US$)
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| 1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| US$ 170
per week
|
5% discount, i.e., US$ 161.50
per week |
10% discount, i.e., US$ 153
per week |
25% discount, i.e., US$ 127.50
per week |
| Deposit = 15% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8.
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| Private
Lessons |
If you’d like to have a
very intensive, fast paced program, then take one
on one lessons that will focus entirely on your
interests and needs.
Minimum Stay: 1 week
Private
Lessons 2004 |
All prices are per person
in United States dollars (US$) |
1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| US$ 280
per week
|
5% discount,
i.e., US$ 266
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 252
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 210
per week |
Private
Lessons 2005 |
All prices are per person
in United States dollars (US$) |
• Private
“Standard” lessons in 2005:
Less than 20 hours per week = $US 25/hr. After
20 hours add US$ 18/hr.
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• Private “Customized”
lessons in 2005:
Add 25% to the “Standard” price.
If you’d like to have a very intensive,
fast paced program, then take one-on-one lessons
that will focus entirely on your interests
and needs.
20 hours = $US 350 / week |
| Deposit = 15% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 15. |
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| Group
& Private Combination |
| 20 hrs/week, small group classes
(6 student maximum) plus 10 hours/week of private
lessons. Beginning level group classes will focus
on strengthening communication and comprehension
skills. At the Intermediate levels and advanced
you’ll also have workshops on Chilean History,
Culture, and Politics. The additional private lessons
will allow you to focus on developing your skills
further at your own pace.
Minimum Stay: 1 week
Group
& 10 hours weekly of Private Lessons
2004 |
All prices are per person
in United States dollars (US$) |
1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| US$ 280
per week
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5% discount,
i.e., US$ 266
per week |
10% discount,
i.e., US$ 252
per week |
25% discount,
i.e., US$ 210
per week |
Group
& 10 hours weekly of Private Lessons
2005 |
All prices are per person
in United States dollars (US$) |
• add 4 hours
weekly of private “Standard” lessons
to a group course = $US 60/wk |
• add 6 hours
weekly of private “Standard” lessons
to a group course = $US 80/wk |
• add 10 hours
weekly of private “Standard” lessons
to a group course = $US 110/wk |
• For private
“Customized” lessons add 25%.
Select Private “Standard” (Spanish,
composition, literature, DELE) —or—
“Customized” (business, medical,
law, etc.) |
| Deposit = 15% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 15. |
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| Spanish & Ski |
With Santiago sitting at the
foot of the Andes, the capital city provides great
access for local skiing and snowboarding opportunities
(just 1 hour from Santiago). Nearby peaks rise to
over 5,000 meters (19,000 feet), giving the city
a remarkable backdrop. Choose any of the above three
course options and add on skiing. The Spanish &
Ski package includes two weekly lift tickets plus
transportation (door-to-mountain); one ticket during
the week and another for the weekend. You may select
which days you go based on weather conditions. The
Chilean ski season runs from late June through September.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Spanish & Ski 2004 |
All prices are per person
and in United States dollars (US$)
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No Housing |
Homestay
w/ 2 Meals
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| Group
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US$ 270 |
US$ 400 |
Private |
US$ 370
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US$ 480
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Spanish
& Ski 2005 |
All prices are per person
in United States dollars (US$) |
Add
$US 100 per week for any Spanish program
of your choice. |
| Deposit = 10% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 15. |
| Deposit = 10% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8. |
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| Chile & Argentina |
| This program allows you to share
your Spanish immersion course between Buenos Aires
and Santiago. It is a great way to not only experience
distinct cultures and accents, but to re-invigorate
your studies with a change of surrounding. Airfare
and ground transfers are included between Buenos
Aires and Santiago. You may start your immersion
program in either country. You can choose from Group,
Private, or Group and Private Combination as described
above.
Minimum Stay: 4 weeks
| Chile & Argentina |
| All prices are per
person and in United States dollars (US$) |
Stay |
No Housing |
Homestay
w/2 meals |
04 weeks |
US$ 0860 |
US$ 1380 |
08 weeks |
US$ 1490 |
US$ 2480 |
12 weeks |
US$ 2060 |
US$ 3480 |
16 weeks |
US$ 2540 |
US$ 4190 |
| Deposit = 10% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8. |
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| Chile
& Argentina & Ecuador |
| Designed for the student wishing
to experience distinct cultures, varied accents,
and multiple countries, this program provides a
stay in Buenos Aires, Santiago and Quito. While
each school presents its own unique flavor and style,
the student-oriented values and standards are constant
from Buenos Aires to Santiago to Quito. You’ll
attend Group classes (maximum 6) in Buenos Aires
and Santiago, and one-to-one in Quito.
All airport transfers and air travel are provided
between schools.
Minimum Stay: 6 weeks
| Chile & Argentina
& Ecuador |
| All prices are per
person and in United States dollars (US$) |
Stay |
No Housing |
Homestay
w/2 meals |
06 weeks |
US$ 1620 |
US$ 2340 |
09 weeks |
US$ 2050 |
US$ 3090 |
12 weeks |
US$ 2480 |
US$ 3880 |
| Deposit = 10% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8. |
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| DELE Course |
| Prep for your DELE exam in Chile
and/or Argentina; the exam must be taken at the
exam center in Chile. Apart from gaining Spanish
language certification, the exam preparation course
is an excellent way to arrive at a balanced level
of proficiency. The course is taken as a private
course, either full-time or as the private component
of “group + private”, 20 hours group
plus 10 hours private. Fees are the same as for
standard courses. All exam levels consist of the
following: reading, writing, listening, speaking,
grammar, and vocabulary. The preparation courses
cover all components with particular emphasis on
your areas of more limited capabilities.
Each level, i.e., Beginner, Intermediate, Superior,
is 3 weeks long.
Requirements to sit for exams: photocopy of
passport, application forms, payment of fee.
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DELE Exam Schedule for 2004 |
November 20 (Application period for
this exam: 01 Sept — 15 Oct) |
Group Courses |
All prices are per person
and in United States dollars (US$)
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| 1 — 4 weeks |
5 — 8 weeks |
9 — 15 weeks |
16+ weeks |
| US$ 170
per week
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5% discount, i.e., US$ 161.50
per week |
10% discount, i.e., US$ 153
per week |
25% discount, i.e., US$ 127.50
per week |
20 hour private prep course:
US$ 280
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| Exam
fees |
| All prices are per person and in United States dollars (US$)
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Inicial
(Beginner) |
Intermedio
(Intermediate)
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Superior
(Superior) |
0US$ 75 |
US$ 85 |
US$ 100 |
| Deposit = 15% of course +
accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8. |
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| Long-term Super Immersion Special |
| Receive a substantial discount
for your time in Latin America’s “Southern
Cone”. This is a four month program in the
Group course with the fourth month free. You may
“freeze” your 16 weeks (or more) to
tour the region. Argentina and Chile have some of
the world’s best excursions - Patagonia, Andes
mountains, beach resorts, etc. There is no extra
cost for your class break, however you may pay some
fee to hold your housing situation. You may split
your study time in both Buenos Aires and Santiago.
Duration: 16 weeks
Long-term Super Immersion
Special 2004 |
All prices are per person and in United States dollars (US$)
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| The program includes 16 weeks
of study, four months of homestay, and an
airport transfer upon arrival. |
Plan |
Regular Price* |
Your Price (Savings) |
1 |
US$ 4320 |
US$ 3336 (US$ 0984) |
3 |
US$ 4960 |
US$ 3912 (US$ 1048) |
* regular price
based on week-to-week option. |
| Deposit = 15% of course +
10% accommodation |
Registration fee = US$ 45 |
Airport transfer: Roundtrip
included with host family stay;
otherwise, optional transfer, US$ 8. |
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| Volunteer
Supplement |
| While in Latin America you can
participate as a volunteer for a local organization.
Opportunities exist for helping children’s
organizations, working in public hospitals, for
environmental groups and many others. The normal
schedule of morning classes makes it possible to
volunteer in the afternoon or weekends. While many
positions require an advanced level of Spanish and
a minimum time commitment of several weeks, there
are many possibilities for people with basic level
Spanish and only 2 weeks available. The placement
is free of charge. When you arrive and begin your
studies arrangements will be made to visit some
organizations where you would qualify. It is up
to you to select and be approved by the organization
of your choice.
Minimum: 2 weeks
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