Courses

The Spanish language school in Santiago focuses on grammar, reading, writing, and conversational Spanish. The program is divided into 7+ levels of study, with never more than 6 people in a group. The first four levels concentrate on grammar, vocabulary, practical situations, and conversation, while the upper levels concentrate mainly on conversation, advanced reading and advanced writing topics.

The school also offers a free tutorial assistant everyday from 9:00am - 6:00pm to help answer any questions that you may have.

The types of Spanish language programs offered are:

1. Group lessons (20 hours per week) - Students are grouped according to level with never more than 6 per class, allowing you to receive substantial individual attention and feedback. Students progress through the levels and every three weeks exams are given to reassign the groups. Group classes are held from 9am to 1pm.

2. Group Plus Private - Students receive 20 hours of group course plus 10 hours private lessons per week.

3. Private lessons (20 hours per week, with the option to add more hours) - Students can choose to take private lessons with a professor for more individualized attention. Private classes are also an excellent idea for professionals who seek a specialized Spanish vocabulary for specific situations. These courses are held in the afternoons from 2pm to 6pm.

4. Specialized courses - The school can offer customized courses for those wishing to have additonal attention or who would like a course that focuses on special interests such as the DELE exam, medicine, law, business, or social services.  There is a 25% surcharge for specialized private classes.

5. Spanish-Medical Course - Developed for medical professionals, the progam combines the regular group class program with medical-specific Spanish and cultural training. Morning group classes have 6 students. In the afternoons students are engaged in a wide variety of medical-oriented activities. The main portion is clinical shadowing in either a hospital or health clinic.

6. Argentina-Chile Combination - Combine your study in two of South America's most exciting countries by also attending ECELA's sister schools in Argentina (Mendoza and Buenos Aires) or Chile (Vina del Mar). Seamless continuation of classes with special rates and between country airfare included.

7. Spanish and Ski - Optional add-on which includes two weekly lift tickets and transportation (you must rent or provide your own equipment).

Students

Students come to the Spanish language school in Santiago from a variety of countries over the globe. While you are never too old to attend courses here, you must be at least 18 years of age to study. Students under 18 may study if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Some students are seeking credit for their university, others are business professionals that need Spanish for their career, while others are simply travelers seeking to hone their Spanish skills. While many participants do travel alone, the school can also accommodate couples.

Calendar

Students with prior Spanish knowledge can begin on any Monday, however if you are a complete beginner, wePrivate lessons in Santiago do ask that you begin on an offical start date below. Private courses may begin at any time.

Partial Holidays 2012: Although these dates fall on national holidays conversation group classes will be held on these dates from 9:30am to 1:30pm

July 2, July 16; Aug 15; Sept 17, Sept 19; Oct 15; Nov 1, Nov 2

Holidays 2012: School will be closed on the dates below; these lessons will not be refunded or made up:  Apr 6; May 1, May 21; Sept 18; Dec 25

Weekend Holidays 2012: There will no be no weekend activities or excursions during these weekend holidays.

Jan 1; April 7; Oct 28; Dec 28

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