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Concerning the courses

  • What level should I take?

    We have 4 levels of Spanish: No Spanish, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Your level of Spanish will be assessed via a placement test at the Centre.


  • What qualifications do the teachers at the Centre have?

    Our teachers are university professors with experience in teaching Spanish to foreign students.
  • How long should I study to acquire the skills to converse in basic daily situations without difficulty?

    In our experience, an intermediate level (starting from nothing) can be achieved after 10-12 weeks of classes.
  • What is the basic daily schedule at the Centre?

    Group classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm with a 30-minute break at 11 am. Each week you will study 20 chronological hours. In the afternoons you can visit commercial or tourist sites, do your homework and/or participate in activities organized by the school.


  • What materials do I need to bring to the Center?

    Textbooks and other materials are provided by the Centre. You only need to bring paper and a dictionary.


  • If I am a graduate/professional can the Centre help me to learn in a manner appropriate to my professional field?

    The Centre can help to focus your studies in the specific area of your choice. For example, we can pair you with a Chilean university student studying in your area of interest (at an additional cost) who will introduce you to the technical terminology of your profession. We can also put you in contact with other professionals and sites related to your area so that you can make visits or set up interviews

 

 

 

 

About accomodations

  • Can I arrive several days before beginning classes?

    Of course. You need only to inform us how long you wish to stay with your host family and when you wish to start classes. It is important that we coordinate well with the host family.

 

Price

  • How much do classes and the homestay cost and what is the method of payment for the course?

    Prices and different methods of payment can be found Here.

    If I decide to lengthen my stay at the Centre how much will it cost?

    The prices of extra weeks can be found in the last section, for each extra week of classes, we ask that you give 8 days prior notice.

  • How do I enroll for classes?
         Please complete our application form, and send US$100 via Western Union, DHL or TNT to the school.  This fee will be discounted from the total amount of your classes upon your arrival.

 

 
 

Registration

  • How far in advance should I register at the Centre?

    We recommend that you do so at least 3 weeks prior to travel so that we can make the arrangements for your homestay. If you register less than 3 weeks before your intended departure we recommend that you contact us by e-mail explaining your needs, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

  • Is there an age limit?

    There is no age limit. Our Centre is open to all ages and types of people who wish to learn Spanish. If you are under 18 years old and are arriving without your tutor, please contact us so we can arrange your stay in the best and most secure way.

 

 

 

Explain more about Chilean entrance fees...

Some countries have to pay an entrance tax. This tax has to be paid in United States Dollars (USD$) USA: US$100.00 - Canada: US$55.00 - Australia: US$30.00.  Any other nationality is tax free at the entrance.

Cuntry
Price
 Max Stay
Australia US$40 90 days
Bostwana US$39 90 days
Canadá US$43 90 days
China US$41 90 days
Egipto US$20 30 días
USA US$100 90 days
India US$39 90 days
Kenia US$35 90 days
Myanmar US$20 90 days
Ucrania US$35 90 days
Uzbekistán US$60 30 days

 

What information do I need to know about the Santiago Airport?

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, located in Santiago, Chile, is Chile's largest aviation facility. It has the IATA Airport Code SCL. www.aeropuertosantiago.cl. The airport is 21km (13 miles) from Santiago (travel time – 30 minutes). Bus services to the city centre operate 24 hours a day. Return is from the underground stations Los Héroes, Estación Central and Las Rejas or Moneda/corner of San Martín. Taxis to the city are also available. Airport facilities include bars, bureaus de exchange, restaurants, car hire, a post office and a tourist office.

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