What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of student apartments
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago
The language school Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago was founded in Santiago, Chile in 1992. This Spanish language school is situated in a beautiful old mansion, built in the beginning of the 20th century, in Providencia -the modern Santiago- near popular parks, many little restaurants and just a few minutes from the Underground station Salvador at the entrance of the famous 'Barrio Bellavista'.
The school address is: Triana 853 - Providencia, 7500671 - Santiago, Chile (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
11Number of public PC workstations:
5Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 65
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 10
- Adult courses throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 70 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
40
3
15
7
4
5
1
1
3
4
3
4
8
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL).
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport:15 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs pick up
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 20.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 21.May.2019, 29.Jun.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 18.Sep.2019, 19.Sep.2019, 20.Sep.2019, 12.Jan.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 08.Dec.2019, 25.Dec.2019.
Spanish Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
238 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Special Offers
- 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
181 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 190 181 | 380 361 | 570 542 | 680 646 | 850 808 | 1020 969 | 1190 1131 | 1360 1292 | 1530 1454 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Special Offers
- 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
315 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1290 1258 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - private, Double room, No meals
Mini Apartment Tarapaca
• 1 bedroom (King size bed for 1-2 persons) + bathroom with shower and short tub
• Living room with American kitchen, sofa convertable to bed in the living room • Smart TV - Internet/WiFi
• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/microwave electric oven, 2 cooking plates
• Free use of swimming pool and fitness room
Price includes airport shuttle and enrolment fee.
Apartment - private, Double room, No meals
Mini Apartment Tarapaca
• 1 bedroom (King size bed for 1-2 persons) + bathroom with shower and short tub
• Living room with American kitchen, sofa convertable to bed in the living room • Smart TV - Internet/WiFi
• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/microwave electric oven, 2 cooking plates
• Free use of swimming pool and fitness room
Price includes airport shuttle and enrolment fee.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
559 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2290 2233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - private, Double room, No meals
Apartment - private, Double room, No meals
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
312 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 320 312 | 590 576 | 850 829 | 990 966 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
200 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 840 798 | 1050 998 | 1260 1197 | 1470 1397 | 1680 1596 | 1890 1796 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Lessons per week: 35
| Max. group size: 8
314 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
7 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Special Offers
- 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
238 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Special Offers
- 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
238 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
238 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
Exam fees are not included.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Morning: 14:30 - 16:00
Afternoon: 16:15 - 17:45
Note: All courses offered by Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 24 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
150 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 150 | 300 | 450 | 500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Generally sharing with Chilean flat owner and sometimes one or more students.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
25 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
250 US$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
475 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 475 | 950 | 1425 | 1520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
70 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
360 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
55 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
250 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Generally sharing with Chilean flat owner (who sometimes can be a single man or women of any age) and sometimes one or more international students.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing | | |
| Diving | | 150 km |
| Golf | | 20 km |
| Horse riding | | 20 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Skiing | | 35 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Yoga | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Overall rating
68 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.0/5.0
Organisation
4.0/5.0
Facilities
3.5/5.0
Social activities
3.9/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
3.9/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.8/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1/5.0
Other
3.8/5.0
Students liked about Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, Santiago
Anonymous24 years - Norway
“Good teachers, fun activities”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Anonymous36 years - Ireland
“Closeness to wher I was staying”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I would have preferred to cover aspects of hte language that I needed instead of sticking to the textbook
Other comments: The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Anonymous34 years - Uk
“Warm and friendly atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Excellent excursions
Anonymous30 years - France
“Atmosphere was great! Progress also!”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
3.0/5.0
Carl28 years - Germany
“Family atmosphere, coherence”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Apartment
4.0/5.0
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