Bridge Linguatec, Santiago, Chile
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General Information on 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.
Cost of living in Chile
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Chile is around US$ 2.45.
General Information on Bridge Linguatec
The language school Bridge Linguatec was founded in Santiago, Chile in 1991. The school is located in the Providencia district, a very central area, 4 blocks from the metro stop Los Leones.
Facilities
School facilities include computers with Internet access, wireless Internet connection, and 16 fully equipped classrooms.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Bridge Linguatec, Santiago
Amcham (American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce) ISO 9001:2000; NCh2728
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Santiago de Chile (SCL). It takes 45 minutes by bus and metro to school.
2.1. Language School Bridge Linguatec in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 30 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 30 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % England 7 % | Japan 3 % Switzerland 12 % USA 67 % |
All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Group ClassesLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| If there are just 2 or 3 students in a group class the number of lessons will be reduced from 20 to 15 per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:30 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Private Tuition 4Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 2940 | 3480 | 4560 | 5640 | 6720 | 540 |
| The one-on-one approach allows you to learn at your own pace and focus on your individual language needs. In a private class, you can concentrate on certain grammar points or on specific vocabulary that you may need. The student can choose the schedule of classes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Private Tuition 6Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 900 | 1800 | 2700 | 3600 | 4410 | 5220 | 6840 | 8460 | 10080 | 810 |
| The one-on-one approach allows you to learn at your own pace and focus on your individual language needs. In a private class, you can concentrate on certain grammar points or on specific vocabulary that you may need. The student can choose the schedule of classes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Spanish ImmersionLessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1200 | 2400 | 3600 | 4800 | 5880 | 6960 | 9120 | 11280 | 13440 | 1080 |
| This is the most intensive and effective course we offer. For years it has been our most popular program with executives and professionals who want to learn a lot in a short period of time. Rates include lunch with your teacher. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish & SkiingLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 140 |
| This program includes: Spanish tuition during th week, day trip to Valle Nevado, El Colorado or La Parva in the weekend, ski-lift ticket and day pass for day of skiing, round-trip transportation from Santiago to ski resort, equipment rental (skis, boots & poles or snowboard & boots), ski/snowboard lessons (minimum two persons required). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday Course not available: 01.Jan - 01.Jun, 29.Sep - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Spanish & VolunteerLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1660 | 1495 | 1995 | 2495 | 2990 | 3485 | 4475 | 5465 | 6455 | 495 |
| Learn Spanish, get to know the culture, and make a difference in the local community! You will study Spanish in our group classes and after class you will volunteer with our local partner organization in Santiago. As a volunteer, you can teach English to children, work with infants at an orphanage, build houses for people in need or mentor young women. Host family lodging with half board is included in the rates. Starting dates per request. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Spanish & Volunteer (Home Building)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1640 | 1655 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 380 |
| Learn Spanish, get to know the culture, and make a difference in the local community with our Spanish & Volunteer program. Youll study Spanish in our group classes (20 hours per week) and after class youll volunteer with our local partner organization in Santiago. As a volunteer, you build houses for families in need. Volunteering is a great way to practice your Spanish and get to know the community unique and meaningful way. This program is offered through Volunteer Adventures, a BridgeChile sister organization. For more information, please visit the Volunteer Adventures Chile Volunteer Programs page. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 8 Group + Private lessonsLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 500 |
| 20 group lessons + 10 private lessons per week. This popular program gives you the best of both worlds: the interaction of a group class with the focus and efficiency of a private class. If there are just 2 or 3 students in a group class the number of group lessons will be reduced from 20 to 15 per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Live & LearnLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Your instructor will take you to different points of interest in Santiago and teach Spanish outside the classroom. This course must be taken in addition to a classroom language course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Bridge Linguatec, Santiago can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 99.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50-75 US $. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Chile: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 01.May, 21.May, 15.Aug, 11.Sep, 18.Sep, 19.Sep, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 16.Jul, 20.Sep |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish, English |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay // Single room, half hoard | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 158 | -- | ||
| All families are middle class and live in safe and attractive areas. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Shared Apartment // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 126 | -- | ||
| You will be living with two to five other students. Students of different nationalities are normally placed together so that you may make international friends and practice the language you are learning. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Dorm // Shared room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 105 | -- | ||
| You will be living with other students in a dormitory-like atmosphere. It is a great way to meet other international students and make new friends. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Price extra night: 18 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Numerous hotels and aparthotels are also available. These can be arranged in advance by the school but the student pays for this accommodation directly to the provider. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | on request |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 5 km | ||
| Diving | | 150 km | ||
| Golf | | 8 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 45 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 45 km | ||
| Music | | 10 km | ||
| Skiing | | 50 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Swimming pool in summer. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Bridge Linguatec: | Excursions during the week. | |||
Bridge Linguatec, Santiago, Chile
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