Escuela Bellavista, 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.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Santiago :
Feria del Libro (30.Sep.2008- 02.Oct.2008)
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 Escuela Bellavista
The language school Escuela Bellavista was founded in Santiago, Chile in 1987. It is the oldest Spanish school in Santiago de Chile and has 18 years of professional teaching experience with international students. The school is located in the Bellavista area, which is considered as the cultural center of Santiago and also a strategic point of connection with the most important sections of town. Location is near metro station Salvador.
Facilities
Internet access, tourist information, films, books, music and kitchen facilities. The school arranges tourist programs to the south and the north of Chile.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Arturo Merino Benitez. It takes 40 minutes by transfer service to school.
2.1. Language School Escuela Bellavista in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 70 Adult courses throughout the year: 35 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 12 throughout the year: 12 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 98 % hold a university degree 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 10 years 10 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 30 % China 1 % England 15 % France 2 % Holland 10 % | Japan 5 % Korea 3 % Switzerland 15 % USA 25 % |
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 courseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 170 | 320 | 450 | 520 | 620 | 710 | 850 | 1040 | 1140 | 125 |
| It is recommended to start on a Monday. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Crash Course 30Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual courseLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 University students in ChileLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 600 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 120 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Crash Course 40Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Economy & BusinessLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Escuela Bellavista, 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. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 17 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 before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Wireless LAN zone at school, 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 |
| Average examination results: | 6 at 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 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| All rates include: Internet access, excursions around Santiago and free activities after classes at the school.
The school also arranges special courses for embassies and foreign companies. | |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (Single room) From 112 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Santiago (best price single room at Hotel Angamos) | ||||
| 2 Hostel Shared room (multiple beds) From 63 US $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay - Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 119 | -- | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 17 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | You can also book a hostel (single or double rooms or dormitories for 4 or 6 persons), with or without breakfast. It is located around 5 minutes from the school. Prices upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 10 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 100 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 50 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 50 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Cinema | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Escuela Bellavista: | Parties at school, music concerts, excursions in and outside Santiago. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 22 |
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Escuela Bellavista, Santiago, Chile
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Spanish course at Escuela Bellavista, 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.
