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7 Spanish Language Schools in Santiago Ranking 2024

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

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students < 18 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(4)
See all 4 Spanish courses for teenagers and children in Santiago
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 18-30 years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(27)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 31-49 years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(19)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Escuela Bellavista
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(26)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Escuela Bellavista
Students all ages
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(77)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Escuela Bellavista
Quality of teaching
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(71)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Escuela Bellavista
Leisure programme
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(69)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Escuela Bellavista
Value for money
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(73)

Santiago's language schools ranking

based on student ratings

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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
167 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Santiago
Nightlife
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Geographic setting
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

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
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Safety
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

What our students said about Santiago

5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Carla
Chile
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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!

Terence
Australia
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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.

Margot
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

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.

Bernard
Canada
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Arto
Finland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Christine
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Katie
3.0

Rating: 3/5

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

Silvio
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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

Kathrin
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Very nice and safe in the neighbourhood where I have been.

Jenny
Netherlands
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A very safe and interesting city with beautiful people.

Jeremy
Australia

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Santiago

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

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

Atmosphere, relation with teachers.

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

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 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

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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!
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!!!

15 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 39 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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.
A very good school to be highly recommended!

19 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

The teachers, the location, the size of the school, the students and the friendly atmosphere.
A small school with much charm and atmosphere, well located and friendly.

12 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 74 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

Friendly group. Helpful with activities you want to do.

11 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 43 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 73 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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.

6 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 73 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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!

18 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 37 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

Nice building, nice people at the reception.

20 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 74 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 73 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

Friendliness, and focused teaching.

1 April 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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

18 February 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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

10 December 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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.

27 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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

27 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

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.

24 April 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 29 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Escuela Bellavista

Friendly atmosphere and small classes
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.

2 April 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 36 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 80 reviews
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

I really liked its free and easy-going environment, and the teachers in particular.
Will be back soon :)

20 November 2017
Course: Super Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Student age: 24 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 73 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:   4,838,000
Time zone: +6h. (GMT -4)
Region: Santiago Metropolitan, Provincia de Santiago
Currency: CLP (1 CLP = 0.0010 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 01 Dec. 2022 (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): 3,577.55 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
March
Fiesta de la Vendimia
Fiesta de la Vendimia

01 March 2024 - 04 March 2024A 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.

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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

  • 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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