Reviews of Escuela Bellavista, Santiago, Chile

Total number of reviews: 83

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

Average Rating

Based on 83 reviews of former students of Escuela Bellavista

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Overall rating Escuela Bellavista, Santiago, Chile	4.5
City	4.4
Organisation	4.4
Facilities	4.2
Social activities	4.3
Quality of teaching	4.5
Value for money	4.4
Homestay	4.6
Shared Flat (apartment)	3.0
Other	3.5

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Individual Reviews

Escuela Bellavista

20. Feb. 2024

1. Carla (24 years) Germany
101.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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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!!

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Nothing, I wish I would’ve stayed longer

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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

12. Feb. 2024

2. Baris (75 years) France
102.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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Atmosphere, relation with teachers.

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Organization not very efficient.

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It wasn't very efficient for me.

21. Jan. 2024

3. Florian (59 years)

103.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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

15. Jan. 2024

4. Kathrin (39 years)

104.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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The placement and lessons were really well organised. We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Everyone was always friendly. Our teacher Claudia was really wonderful!

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As absolute beginners, many of the leisure activities on offer didn't make sense. It was also sometimes difficult to understand what exactly was on offer. Less than half of the activities were free of charge.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

A language course at this school!

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It was one of the best experiences in Santiago for us! We are very happy to have ended up there! Thank you for arranging it and thank you to the school!!!

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

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Absolutely valuable

19. Dec. 2023

5. Arto (66 years) Finland
105.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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It was a wonderful school :-) The atmosphere was quite extraordinary. The administrator and all the teachers were very friendly, efficient and professional - and they all appeared to be friends between them. It seemed like we were all one happy family. Also, the afternoon and night activities (city walk, salsa lesson, making pisco sour, conversation class) were great. Also, the teaching material was good. I will probably go there again.

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I cannot think of any.

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A very good school to be highly recommended!

City/place

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

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We had two teachers, which was exceptional but worked well. The group was 3 to 4 students, which was a good size. On our course everybody spoke almost exclusively Spanish, which, according to my observations, is rare.

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I stayed in a room with a private bath in an apartment that was owned by an elderly but very youthful and energetic lady. On the top of the building there was a small swimming pool, a sun deck and great views. Also the doormen downstairs were all very nice and polite. The food was good, with lots of fresh fruit.

12. Dec. 2023

6. Bernard (74 years) Canada
106.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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The teachers, the location, the size of the school, the students and the friendly atmosphere.

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I think the program was not as structured and demanding as I would have liked. We spent too much time on the same few grammar notions. Also, I thought there would be an evaluation test upon arriving but I was automatically put into a beginner’s class. I had to show what I had done the previous week in another school to be reassigned to a stronger class. Even then, I did not learn much during the week (academically speaking) but I liked the teachers, the group and the discussions so much that I appreciated the experience and really enjoyed my week at Bellavista.

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A small school with much charm and atmosphere, well located and friendly.

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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.

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Finally I did not stay in the planned homestay, as planned, but rented an apartment very close to the school. The above ratings apply to the apartment.

6. Dec. 2023

7. Bea Italy
107.Course: Individual Course 20 (Di-Mo 2 blocks 10:00 to 11:30 and 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.) - 1 week

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2. Dec. 2023

8. Sarah (39 years) Switzerland
108.Course: Individual Course 20 [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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28. Oct. 2023

9. Ian
109.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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6. Oct. 2023

10. Margot (73 years)

110.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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Small classes, committed teachers, own material (booklet with current grammar and vocabulary), regular homework, systematic structure, extra conversation on Monday, a different activity every afternoon, interesting excursions at the weekend, very individual farewells in class, bank holidays were made up for - perfect for me, I would choose the school again.

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The percentage of Germans is very high, but it didn't bother me. That is not a fault of the school. Besides, there were enough other participants to talk to.

City/place

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.

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Very warm relationship, good food, room with desk, view of the local mountain. Laundry was done at no extra cost, was invited to family reunion on National Day, with increase in my knowledge good conversation - also perfect for me.

5. Oct. 2023

11. Terence (74 years) Australia
111.Course: Individual Course 10 - 3 weeks

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The teachers I had were excellent, tailoring the activities to my level of achievement, and always being very supportive.

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Go there on 18th Sept…a great celebration in the school.

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I found it excellent.

City/place

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!

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It suited me very well.

3. Oct. 2023

12. Johannes Chile
112.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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3. Aug. 2023

13. Daniel (36 years)

113.Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 1 week

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Very good afternoon activities

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I loved the flexibility to love courses around how I needed it.

18. Jul. 2023

14. Katie (37 years) United States
114.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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Bellavista School was fantastic! I learned a lot in Spanish, and I had many opportunities to talk with the teachers and students at the school. The school conducts weekly tours of different neighborhoods in Santiago. I liked it a lot!

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I would like daily homework to be written on the board in addition to being given verbally.

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

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The regular course is two 90 minute classes from 10-11:30 and 12-1:30. One on one classes are either before and/or after those times.

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My hostess was wonderful! I had my own private room and bathroom. She is an excellent cook too!

27. Jun. 2023

15. Constantin Chile
115.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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13. Jun. 2023

16. Marialuisa
116.Course: Intensive Course - 10 weeks

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11. May. 2023

17. Petra Belgium
117.Course: Individual Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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8. May. 2023

18. Alexander (24 years) United Kingdom
118.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 8 weeks

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17. Oct. 2022

19. Silas Germany
119.Course: Intensive Course (verteilt auf 4 Tage wegen des Feiertags) - 1 week

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29. Jan. 2021

20. Claude Janie France
120.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks

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7. Feb. 2020

21. Aeneas (19 years) United Kingdom
121.Course: Super-Intensive Course (20 + 10) [Spanish] - 3 weeks

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Private lessons really helped improve my Spanish and definitely worth doing as they solidify what you do in the lessons! Also brilliant as my teacher (Jenny) was super relaxed with what time I wanted the class and made me really enjoy learning Spanish, especially as we were able to talk about relevant issues and interesting topics which made it all the more exciting to learn.

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All the teachers were super friendly and very funny (sometimes even a bit crazy which I loved) and the students were really nice, plenty of students meeting up out of school house to eat or do activities , a very sociable school

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Really improved my Spanish

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Fantastic apartment with everything we needed, we were able to cook ourselves and loved being able to live there and feel like part of the family!

9. Dec. 2019

22. Claudia (39 years)

122.Course: Superintensive Course (20 + 10) - 1 week

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1. Oct. 2019

23. Isabelle (18 years) Belgium
123.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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18. Aug. 2019

24. September (21 years) United States
124.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 8 weeks

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29. Apr. 2019

25. Christine (65 years) United Kingdom
125.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 3 weeks

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The teachers were all really nice

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

24. Apr. 2019

26. Patrick (37 years) Germany
126.Course: Individual course - 2 weeks

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1. Apr. 2019

27. Jeremy (60 years) Australia
127.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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Friendliness, and focused teaching.

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A very safe and interesting city with beautiful people.

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A lot of fun and a very enjoyable way to learn Spanish.

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Veel plezier en een zeer plezierige manier om Spaans te leren.

19. Mar. 2019

28. Justus (26 years) Switzerland
128.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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18. Mar. 2019

29. Evgueni (46 years) United States
129.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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26. Feb. 2019

30. Natalia (36 years) Chile
130.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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18. Feb. 2019

31. Bastian (23 years)

131.Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 4 weeks

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Super nice teachers, great atmosphere, learned a lot, amazing!

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Be sure to try out the excursions too :)

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Super!

20. Dec. 2018

32. Hans (62 years)

132.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) [Spanisch] - 2 weeks

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The teachers I had, it couldn't be better

10. Dec. 2018

33. Atsumi (26 years)

133.Course: Intensive Group Course - 8 weeks

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All the teachers are kind.

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Because the progress of lessons differs depending on classmates, you can have them change if you are dissatisfied with the class.

27. Nov. 2018

34. Rop (60 years) Chile
134.Course: Intensive Group Course - 7 weeks

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The team of teachers is enthusiastic and helpful, the support is warm.

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Directora Académica Maria Christina on the first floor of the school speaks English. When you have a question or you will stop the course for a week enter her room.

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Only positive.

27. Nov. 2018

35. I Wen (28 years) Taiwan
135.Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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The teacher and the students have good interaction, the course is pleasant and interesting, the teachers are excellent, I am very happy and loved it.

19. Aug. 2018

36. Lea (25 years)

136.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

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The location and the very nice teachers!

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A huge problem was that none of the teachers spoke any English. Unfortunately, I didn't even speak a word of Spanish, so it actually was impossible to communicate or to convey the language to me. Especially since I was promised that the teachers would speak English. Certainly a good opportunity for more advanced students to improve. For me it was a bit of a waste of money ...

11. Jul. 2018

37. Paula (30 years) Finland
137.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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Classes and teachers were a lot of fun! Focused on grammar, but because of the group size (four people) and level (intermediate) we also got to practise talking quite a lot and could do everything in Spanish, without translating. I think one of the students was frustrated though (or I'd be if I were him) because he had been at the school for several weeks already and studied at the same level the same material already once. This affected the others too, to some extent at least, there was pressure to advance and not perhaps go so deep into things that were unclear. The number of activities was a really nice bonus!

24. Apr. 2018

38. Monica (29 years)
138.Course: Intensive Group Course [Spanish] - 4 weeks

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They do a great job of gauging your skills and matching you with a curriculum that works for you. It's obvious they take a personal interest your effort to learn Spanish to make sure you get the most out of your classes. I did a couple weeks of group courses and took a few private lessons as well. I highly recommend the private lessons--they are worth the additional expense because you get more practice and can focus on the things you need to improve most.

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Take the time to practice with your classmates during breaks. It goes a long way!

19. Apr. 2018

39. Pineau (29 years)

139.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

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The enthusiasm and competence of the teachers. Course materials and small group courses were good for learning.

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Individual classes are very helpful.

2. Apr. 2018

40. Amy (36 years) United Kingdom
140.Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week

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Friendly atmosphere and small classes

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Really enjoyed my time here and learnt a lot in one week. I'm considering going back another time. I had my own accommodation so that shouldn’t be included in my review.

12. Feb. 2018

41. Td (56 years) Canada
141.Course: Individual course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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Sebastian and Jenny were amazing instructors.

16. Mar. 2017

42. Emma (35 years) Australia
142.Course: Intensive Group Course - 4 weeks

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The teachers were really friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt like I learnt a lot in a very short time. The classes were relaxed and fun and the small number of students meant that you felt comfortable participating in class and that you got enough individual attention.

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It's good to know the very basics before commencing classes (even if you are starting in the most basic class) such as numbers, as there is a little bit of assumed knowledge and/or some things not covered in the classes (nor should they be as I think that would be a waste of time)

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Really nice place to learn Spanish, the environment and staff were wonderful. I really enjoyed my time here, however I did think the price of private lessons was a bit too expensive (and unfortunately this prohibited me from taking these, although I would have liked to).

3. Feb. 2017

43. Brian (51 years) United Kingdom
143.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks

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Super friendly atmosphere.

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Complementary communication classes in the afternoon.

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Fantastic teaching, focused yet flexible. Kind, warm, supportive environment.

2. Sep. 2015

44. Kim Harald (65 years) Denmark
144.Course: Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks

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The good teachers

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I only met nice people

2. Sep. 2015

45. Courtney (28 years) Chile
145.Course: Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks

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The class size was perfect. The teachers were wonderful and made us feel comfortable speaking and making errors in Spanish. Having a little party for a departing student on the last day was a nice touch.

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I recommend the school. I did not participate in the free extra activities, but I am sure that would've helped my language even more.

25. Feb. 2014

46. Darcy (25 years) Australia
146.Course: Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks

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18. Nov. 2013

47. Emma (17 years)
147.Course: Intensive Group Course - 5 weeks

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host family

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host family

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I would have liked more homework. I understand that you are leaving time for people to explore the city but I think people can devote more than 10 minutes a night to improving their Spanish if they have chosen to take Spanish classes in the first place.

15. Oct. 2013

48. Katrin (42 years) Germany
148.Course: Intensive Group Course - 4 weeks

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15. Oct. 2013

49. Thomas (64 years) Germany
149.Course: Intensive Group Course - 4 weeks

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The teachers were very enthusiastic about teaching and they always helped with questions and supported their students all the time.

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Visit the museo de la memoria.

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More exercises in the book that students can practice for themselves would be helpful.

8. May. 2013

50. Maura (22 years) Switzerland
150.Course: Superintensive (20 group + 10 individual) - 4 weeks

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The private lessons are the best. They really help you advance very quickly. You don't have to wait for any other student to catch up, you'll be taught at your own level and pace.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Take private lessons!

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The people are all very nice. Make sure you feel comfortable in your class or otherwise ask for a change.

26. Nov. 2012

51. Ruth (32 years)
151.Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week

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The teachers and staff were really great, really friendly and helpful, and the extra conversation classes were very useful.

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Do the extra conversation classes, they're so helpful on top of the regular classes.

15. May. 2012

52. Oriane (42 years)

152.Course: Superintensive - 1 week

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I was lucky as all group courses were actually private tuition as I was the only one. The teachers were very friendly and the atmosphere was good.

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downsides : - no information given that the school would close on 01/05 - it was too cold in class rooms - the coffee was very bad (it is important when following an intensive course)

21. Apr. 2012

53. Michel (67 years)

153.Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week

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Your Teacher's Home

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The relationships with the staff, the homogeneous levels and the small number of students per lesson, even though one is sometimes only with English and Portuguese which is not the objective.

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The activities organized by the school in the afternoon.

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Very satisfied.

13. Mar. 2012

54. Yvonne (24 years)

154.Course: Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks

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Very nice teachers, free excursions, free conversation courses

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Excursions on Wednesdays

20. Jan. 2012

55. Berthold (43 years)

155.Course: Intensive Group Course - 2 weeks

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Social activities

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I had an amazing time

15. Sep. 2011

56. Elena Katrin (22 years)

156.Course: Intensive Group Course - 3 weeks

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2. Mar. 2010

57. Ben (63 years)

157.Course: Group course - 1 week

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7. Dec. 2009

58. Philippa (53 years) Switzerland
158.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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Attend all the social events

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The teachers are wonderful and really keen on ensuring that students get a cultural as well as linguistic experience. That all adds up to very good value for money

6. Apr. 2009

59. Peter Australia
159.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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the teachers!!

19. Nov. 2008

60. Gabriele (39 years) Ireland
160.Course: Group course - 10 weeks

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amazing teachers, they are fantastic!

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I love Valparaiso, so don't miss to go there.

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I love Santiago a lot, so I came already back again. The quality of the school is very good, you learn a lot, and you can practice also in the afternoon, they have loads of things going on for free like extra grammar lessons, excursions etc. For me the best school in South America, I also was in schools in Peru and Argentina, but Bellavista hits the top!

14. Nov. 2008

61. Séverine (28 years)

161.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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very nice and funny teachers! great athmosphere

31. May. 2008

62. Kerstin (47 years)

162.Course: Group course - 8 weeks

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los profesores

21. May. 2008

63. Authié (37 years)

163.Course: Individual course - 2 weeks

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7. May. 2008

64. Claire-marie (23 years)

164.Course: Group course - 3 weeks

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28. May. 2007

65. Jessica (27 years)

165.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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2. May. 2007

66. Tomas (66 years)
166.Course: Group course - 6 weeks

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friendly atmosphere, good instruction

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Do your homework. If doing a homestay, try to stay with Sra. Angelica Fontecilla. Her home is warm and comfortable and she is wonderful. 15 minutes from the school by walking.

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It was a very friendly and fun place to study. The instructors were all very friendly and highly competent.

19. Nov. 2006

67. Rosely (39 years) Brazil
167.Course: Group course - 3 weeks

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The teachers and all the extra activities

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Study a little bit before going-basic.

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I've never felt so comfortable in any place I've been before. They are very warm, the way of teaching is fantastic. And the environment of the school is wonderful.

22. Jun. 2006

68. Rick (57 years) Australia
168.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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Friendly atmosphere

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Get involved early in extra-curriclar activities

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It was a warm friendly place and even though we worked hard on the language, it was always most enjoyable. I would go back if I had the opportunity.

27. May. 2006

69. Chris (28 years)

169.Course: Group course - 5 weeks

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Combination will really make possible to everyone to learn the most on their own level! They´re good at assessing individual levels.

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Go for a weekend to Pucon!! If you have a day, go to Baños Morales!!

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Very good school, good value for the money, very nice teachers, director and administrator!!

16. May. 2006

70. Nicole (26 years)
170.Course: Group course - 1 week

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private lessons are fantastic and staying with Boris and Lidia is amazing

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I had such a great time there, I extended my studies. The support from the teachers and the personal attention was amazing and really enabled me to learn a ton of spanish in only two weeks.

9. May. 2006

71. Hans Usa
171.Course: Group course - 1 week

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Excellent teachers!

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A great school with very good teachers and a relaxing atmosphere, good mix of students from all over the world, a lot of fun during and after class, well-organized trips! I highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning Spanish in Santiago.

27. Apr. 2006

72. Denise

172.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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the teaching program was very good and the teachers as well. I learnt a lot in just 4 weeks

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if you are looking for a home stay, try to stay with Boris and Lidia. They are two teachers of the school and have a lovely house.

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The only negative point was the organization. Not the classes, they were excellent, but there was someone to pick me up from the airport, but did not know where to bring me!! But in the end everything worked out fine.

25. Apr. 2006

73. Astrid (29 years) Germany
173.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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I refreshed my Spanish during two weeks.

24. Apr. 2006

74. Misako (23 years)

174.Course: Group course - 4 weeks

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There were various students that i could talk to.

9. Feb. 2006

75. Hannah (26 years)

175.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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8. Feb. 2006

76. Susan (29 years)

176.Course: Group course - 3 weeks

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most of the students are in holiday and don`t want to learn very fast. If yoy want to learn very fast, it`s not the right school - it`s for the group-courses. If you have an individual class, it`s better, I guess.

19. Dec. 2005

77. Kris

177.Course: 1 week

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The school was very understanding given my short notice and inflexible schedule. I learned so much in the short time I was there and I am inspired once again to continue my studies. Thanks so much for making my experience so fulfilling!

19. Dec. 2005

78. Agnes Usa
178.Course: Group course - 1 week

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very friendly and fun atmosphere

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try to get the homestay with Boris & Lidia , the instructors, they are so cool!

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Very nice people, small classes, personal attention, nice location,the instructors are knowledgeable and attentive as well. The school may be lacking some organization as far as how classes progress, etc.

19. Dec. 2005

79. Alexandra Sweden
179.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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19. Dec. 2005

80. Eva

180.Course: Group course - 2 weeks

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26. Jun. 2005

81. Anonymous
181.Course: General

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14. Jun. 2005

82. Anonymous (25 years)

182.Course: General

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the teachers and the team are very nice, the atmosphere is very friendly and familiar

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take part in the excursions and don`t be shy with talking in Spanish

31. Mar. 2005

83. Sonja (26 years)

183.Course: General

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The whole team (it´s like a big family)

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The excursions (that takes you into the family)

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It´s a good price, nice staff, professional teachers, good location (close to bars), excellent sparetime activities - simply great

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