Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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Cost of living in Chile
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General Information on Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago
The language school Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago was founded in Santiago, Chile in 1992. The school is located at the bottom of 'San Christobal Hill', the biggest park of the city, in Bellavista, which is a colourful, bohemian district with lots of restaurants, bars and theatres, etc...
Facilities
The school has a small library, a video loaning facility, and free Internet access for all students.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, Santiago
Tandem International
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Santiago SCL. It takes 30 minutes by Bus and Underground to school.
2.1. Language School Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 25 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 40 % England 6 % France 2 % Holland 3 % | Japan 1 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 3 % USA 10 % |
| 1 IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 350 | 525 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1240 | 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 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual Course in SantiagoLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| It can be booked as independent course or combined with the intensive course. We offer the following modules which requires intermediate level: DELE Exam Preparation, Legal Spanish, Commercial Spanish, Medical Spanish. For beginners and basic students it will be general Spanish. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 14:30 - 16:00 Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Crash CourseLessons per week: 35 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 285 | 570 | 835 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, 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: | 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: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement before arrival, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| 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 06.Jun, 30.Jun, 13.Aug, 15.Oct, 25.Dec - 31.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish, English |
The school offers free Internet access to all students. Material costs included. Free social activities. | |
| 1 Shared Apartment //, Double room (Shared) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 200 | 685 | ||
| Double room available only for two persons travelling together. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 29 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Student Residence //, Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 160 | 575 | ||
| Central heating, breakfast from Monday to Friday (not on legal holidays), sink in the room. Small Swimming Pool. Free Internet connection at room possible. 5Kg washing per week. Daily newspapers, common Cable TV. Swimming pool in summer. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay //, Halfboard, Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 205 | 700 | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Mini Apartment Downtown //, Single Room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 290 | 690 | ||
| Newly furnished 2 room apartment with bathroom and small kitchen. 5 minutes from Plaza de Armas. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 46 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Mini Apartment Downtown //, Double Room | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 360 | 860 | ||
| Newly furnished 2 room apartment with bathroom and small kitchen. 5 minutes from Plaza de Armas. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 58 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Homestay //, Halfboard, Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 390 | 1335 | ||
| Prices are per room. Double room only available for two clients travelling together. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Price extra night: 55 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Homestay //, Single 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 $ | 165 | 550 | ||
| Different locations some are walking distance others up to 45 minutes away. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 24 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 8 Shared Apartment //, Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 125 | 430 | ||
| Generally sharing with Chilean flat owner and sometimes one or more students. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 18 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 9 Mini Apartment Plaza Italia //, Single Room | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 250 | 735 | ||
| One single bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette with 2 electroplates, Microwave and a fridge, cable TV, Swimming pool, gym and pool table in the building. Great view to the mountains. Located just 5 minutes from the Underground station Baquedano. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 52 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 10 Mini Apartment Plaza Italia // Double Room | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 380 | 1100 | ||
| One double bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette with 2 gas plates and a fridge, and music shelves, central heating, great view to the mountains. Located just 5 minutes from the Underground station Baquedano. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 78 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 11 Student Residence //, Shared room | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 130 | 480 | ||
| Central heating, breakfast from Monday to Friday (not on legal holidays), sink in the room. Small Swimming Pool. Free Internet connection at room possible. 5Kg washing per week. Daily newspapers, common Cable TV. Swimming pool in summer. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 29 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 12 Mini Apartment Center //, Single | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 320 | 690 | ||
| Single room with kitchenette with 2 gas plates and a fridge, cable TV and Music rack. Gym free. Internet access. Located in the centre of Santiago, 500m from the Underground station Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 46 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 13 Mini Apartment Center //, Double | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 350 | 805 | ||
| Double room with kitchenette with 2 gas plates and a fridge, cable TV and music rack. Gym free. Internet access. Located in the centre of Santiago, 500m from the Underground station Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 58 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | All prices include Airport shuttle to the booked lodging. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 120 km | |||
| Golf | 5 km | |||
| Horse riding | 8 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 1 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 120 km | |||
| Skiing | 45 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 1 km | |||
| Volleyball | 1 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 50 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Rafting, Trekking, Horse Riding. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago: | Chats, Fieldtrips, Dancing, Daytrips to the mountains and the beach. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 62 |
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