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Best Spanish schools in Santiago by category - student age group, value for money

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Students < 18 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students < 18 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(4)
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Students 18-30 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 18-30 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(28)
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Students 31-49 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 31-49 years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(19)
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Students 50+ years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 50+ years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(27)
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Students all ages
Escuela Bellavista
Students all ages
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(79)
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Quality of teaching
Escuela Bellavista
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(73)
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Leisure programme
Escuela Bellavista
Leisure programme
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(71)
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Value for money
Escuela Bellavista
Value for money
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(75)

7 language schools in Santiago from 221US$ for a 1 week Spanish course

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Santiago ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Santiago

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Santiago
170 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Santiago
Nightlife
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Geographic setting
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Cleanliness
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Affordability
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shopping
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Safety
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

What our students said about Santiago

Santiago is strategically located very well: you can be either by the sea or in the Andes in 1.5/2 hours. There are lots of great parks and free museums. Personally, I had no problems regarding security. Of course I had few valuables with me. As a woman, I didn't feel any more unsafe than in Germany.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Anne Germany

As a traveller, you always have to be mindful and but if you follow basic rules such as not going out at night by yourself in certain areas and keep your phone in your purse, you are good to go. Also, this applies to every place in Central/South America

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Carla Chile

There’s lots to do and go to. The public transport system is outstanding, and cheap. It’s easy to find your way around as the streets are well signposted, and the place is built on a rectangular grid. Google maps helps too!

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Terence Australia

Very lively, the bank holiday is a special highlight, impressive how the Chileans celebrate, good public transport, many excursion possibilities, caution is advised, do not wear important personal things visibly.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Margot Germany

A large, modern city with many beautiful buildings. I liked it but it was not for me « love at first sight » as Buenos Aires was.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Bernard Canada

I wouldn't know about shopping. Santiago is definitely a place to visit and in November - December the air was quite pure.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Arto Finland

Just make sure you put your money somewhere safe and if you have to take your phone out, hold onto it tightly.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Christine England UK

There’s so much to see and do! It’s very easy to get around on the metro or walk to places close by.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Katie

Great city with many sights and good nightlife. Prices, however, very expensive for South America.

3.0

Rating: 3/5

Silvio Germany

Santiago is very relaxed for such a large metropolis and is well worth a visit.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Kathrin Germany

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Santiago

Escuela Bellavista

Teachers had great sense of humour. I laughed a lot!
Enjoyed it.

9 May 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 70 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 82 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

The teachers and classmates were all really nice

6 May 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 18 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 82 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

I loved the people, it was like a small family and made my stay so much more fun. Since I had an intensive course in a very small class, the lessons where very practical and fun. I also loved the activities offered almost every day!!

20 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 24 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 82 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

Atmosphere, relation with teachers.

12 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 75 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 82 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

Very nice and committed teachers, great offers beyond the lessons ...

21 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 82 reviews

Information about Santiago

Why Santiago? Santiago, the capital of Chile, is located in the Central Valley at the foot of the Andes. The city is one of Latin America's most sophisticated metropolitan areas, with extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping malls, and impressive high-rise architecture. It is a safe, modern city with good public transportation and is home to about 5 million people. The climate is warm and Mediterranean.
Population: XL  4,838,000
Time zone: +6h. (GMT -4)
Region: Santiago Metropolitan, Provincia de Santiago
Currency: CLP (1 CLP = 0.0011 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Chile in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Chile on the official website - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
High season: January
Low season: June
Average course price per week (High season): 204 US$
Average course price per week (Low season): 221 US$
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 44* (56% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:49* (51% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Chile average): 3,382.51 CLP
    (29% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type L
  • Residential voltage: 220 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Santiago
January
Santiago a Mil
Santiago a Mil

January 2025Featuring a diverse programme including theater, dance, music, and visual arts, Santiago a Mil captivates audiences of all kinds. A month-long extravaganza of creativity, imagination, and unforgettable experiences.

International Jazz Festival
International Jazz Festival

January 2025Ranging from intimate club gigs to open-air concerts, it's a must-attend event for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

March
Fiesta de la Vendimia
Fiesta de la Vendimia

March 2025A celebration that pays homage to the grape harvest, a cherished tradition in Chilean culture. Visitors can look forward to colourful parades, folkloric dances, and live music performances.

Loolapalooza
Loolapalooza

March 2025This is one of the best music festivals in the world! Every year the organisers outdo themselves with an amazing line-up.

August
Festival de cine Sanfic
Festival de cine Sanfic

August 2025This international film festival came into existence in 2005. It has 3 major categories: Best International Work, Best Chilean Work and Best National Work in short films. There are also parallel events for people in the industry: Work in Progress Latinoamericano and Santiago LAB.

September
National Festival
National Festival

September 2025Celebration of the country's independence from Spain, commonly known as El Dieciocho (The Eighteenth), commemorates the date of the first government established in Chile. Activities include a rodeo, dancing the cueca, barbecues and big public food tents serving traditional foods.

San Cristobal Peak
San Cristobal Peak
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL) - 14 km. from Santiago city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 10 minutes, 45 minutes.

Main stops: International Airport Santiago, Barrancas, Las Rejas, Santiago Univ., Estacion Central, Los Heroes

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Every 10 minutes, 50 minutes.

Main stops: Santiago Airport, Pajaritos + Pajaritos, La Moneda

Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Santiago

Q&A - Questions and answers about Santiago

  • All the schools we collaborate with in Santiago de Chile offer on-site courses, but if you give us more information and details of what you are looking for, we can contact them to see if they can offer you something.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 15, 2024
  • In Santiago, our partner schools offer group lessons and students studying all aspects of the language. Didactic is studying grammar and having discussions, focusing on the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The average size of the groups is 6 students and lessons take place on weekdays - Monday to Friday.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2022

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