COINED International, Santiago, Chile
1. Santiago Show all language schools in Santiago and Chile
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 COINED International
The language school COINED International was founded in Santiago, Chile in 1971. Between two main streets: Salvador and José Miguel Infante in the Providencia Neighbourhood.
Facilities
The school has 6 classrooms, a multimedia room, a kitchen, a meeting room, a bar area, a cyber room with free Internet access and a front and back garden.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of COINED International, Santiago
WYSE, FIYTO, GWEA, ALTO, BELTA, AMPEI, NAFSA, STAYWISE.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Santiago de Chile (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez. It takes 30 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School COINED International in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 38 Adult courses throughout the year: 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 70 % hold a university degree 30 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 1 % England 7 % France 1 % Holland 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 2 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 4 % USA 12 % |
| 1 IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1440 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Super IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Spanish + SalsaLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| 20 Spanish lessons + 8 salsa lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Spanish + SkiLessons per week: 18 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| 16 Spanish group lessons + 2 Spanish private lessons + 3 ski days per week (2 passes included, one during the week and one during the weekend) + transfer to and from the ski center. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish + CultureLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| 20 Spanish lessons + 8 culture lessons per week. This course is designed for students interested in getting a deep insight into the Latin American culture, history, literature and art. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 ImmersionLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| 20 group lessons + 5 private lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Spanish for DELE CertificateLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| 20 group lessons + 8 private lessons per week. This course prepares you for the DELE exam, the official qualification certifying levels of competence in the Spanish Language, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
|---|---|
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by COINED International, 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: | 55.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 22.Mar.2008, 01.May.2008, 21.May.2008, 15.Aug.2008, 11.Sep.2008, 18.Sep.2008, 19.Sep.2008, 01.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 22.May.2008, 29.Jun.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| 1 Homestay - Single room, Breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 150 | 600 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 195 | 780 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay - Double room, Breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 105 | 420 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Homestay - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 150 | 600 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Student Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 165 | 660 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Student Residence - Single room, Breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 175 | 700 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Student Residence - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 225 | 900 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 8 Student Residence - Double room, No meals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 115 | 460 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 9 Student Residence - Double room, Breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 125 | 500 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 10 Student Residence - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price US $ | 175 | 700 | 100 | |
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | No meals are provided on Sundays. Upgrade to Premium Accommodation (private bathroom): USD 50 per week. |
|---|---|
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 65 US $ (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Skiing | 38 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Visit to vineyards, visit to Pablo Neruda's house, Pre-Colombian art museum. | |||
Select Spanish course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Spanish course at COINED International, Santiago when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.

