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Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM
Santiago, Chile

Triana 853 - Providencia - 7500671 Santiago - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School is located in a beautiful house from the early 20th century, declared a National Architectural Monument.
  • Great location near the metro station Salvador in Providencia.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Brazil
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Special Offers


Location: Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, is located in the Chilean capital city of Santiago. Housed in a beautiful mansion built in the early 20th century, the school is moments walk from Providencia Avenue, with excellent access to some of the city's main attractions and green spaces. The great Park Tapahue is within a 20-minute walk of the schools front doors, offering students an excellent opportunity to see and enjoy many attributes of the large metropolitan garden space, including the Japanese Gardens, extraordinary views of the city from the parks funicular cable cars, and a number of large public swimming pools. Salvador Metro Station is within a 4-minute walk of the school, ensuring excellent access to the city and the surrounding areas.

Course selection: Course selection at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas consists of Intensive, Super Intensive and General one-to-one or two-to-one programmes, along with a Crash course combining group and individual lessons. The school offers complete packages of courses and accommodation for any student or group with such a preference.

Social and Cultural: Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, boasts an excellent and vast social activity and excursion programme, that takes in much of what Santiago and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whether students wish to partake in their weekly language exchange programme, field trips to museums of art and history, tango and salsa classes, or excursions to trek in the Morado National Park in the Andes, Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas offers it all!

Spanish Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 190 181 380 361 570 542 680 646 850 808 1,020 969 1,190 1,131 1,360 1,292 1,530 1,454 1,700 1,615 2,040 1,938
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks - 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM
Mary 5.0
"Course was great (it wasn't the intensive course). It was a great level for me. I wish I could have stayed longer."
Jenny 4.0
"Partly due to circumstances, I have had many different teachers and most of them are very theoretical and focused on grammar. Whereas in most cases the students are doing it to prepare for their journey. There should be more focus on talking and listening!"
Dave 4.0
"Instructor- America is a provincial person with little knowledge of the greater world. When I asked her to explain to the class the difference between a la derecha and derechos, she refused and said I was giving her a rash with my politics. On another occasion when we were doing an exercise regarding colours I explained to America that subtle colour differences were becoming difficult to me as I am becoming colour blind, she laughed at the idea of colour-blindness, I don't think she had ever been exposed to this concept. In general, overtime America made me feel unwelcome and I did not finish the last afternoon class. "
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 250 238 500 475 750 713 900 855 1,125 1,069 1,350 1,283 1,575 1,497 1,800 1,710 2,025 1,924 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks - 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 330 314 660 627 990 941 1,200 1,140 1,500 1,425 1,800 1,710 2,100 1,995 2,400 2,280 2,700 2,565 3,000 2,850 3,600 3,420
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks - 20% discount on group courses taking place in May, June and December .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course includes 30 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week. Individual lessons are a great way to enhance your learning experience and progress more quickly.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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: 14:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 240 228 480 456 720 684 960 912 1,200 1,140 1,440 1,368 1,680 1,596 1,920 1,824 2,160 2,052 2,400 2,280 2,880 2,736
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons can be tailored to meet the needs and requests of the student. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 360 342 720 684 1,080 1,026 1,440 1,368 1,800 1,710 2,160 2,052 2,520 2,394 2,880 2,736 3,240 3,078 3,600 3,420 4,320 4,104
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons can be tailored to meet the needs and requests of the students. For two students with the same language level, booking and studying together.

Price is for the course for 2 students.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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:
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 290 276 580 551 870 827 1,160 1,102 1,450 1,378 1,740 1,653 2,030 1,929 2,320 2,204 2,610 2,480 2,900 2,755 3,480 3,306
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons can be tailored to meet the needs and requests of the student. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly. Lessons can be used for commercial Spanish, medical Spanish, legal Spanish or DELE preparation.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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: 11:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 430 409 860 817 1,290 1,226 1,720 1,634 2,150 2,043 2,580 2,451 3,010 2,860 3,440 3,268 3,870 3,677 4,300 4,085 5,160 4,902
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons can be tailored to meet the needs and requests of the students. For two students with the same language level booking and studying together. Lessons can be used for commercial Spanish, medical Spanish, legal Spanish or DELE preparation.

The price is for both students together.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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:
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 9 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 290 276 580 551 870 827 1,160 1,102 1,450 1,378 1,740 1,653 2,030 1,929 2,320 2,204 2,610 2,480 2,900 2,755 3,480 3,306
Starting dates
Every Monday

Prepare for the DELE exam in the best possible way. Focus on the points you most need to improve in order to achieve the best results. These one-to-one lessons will make sure that you go into the exam knowing exactly what to expect and how to come out of it with a high score.

Special offer for Brazilian students for enrolments sent from January 2nd to March 31st, for courses starting and ending in 2026.

Course specific data
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: 11:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM, Santiago

4.0
Overall school rating of
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM, Santiago
76 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 
Facilities
3.5 
Social activities
3.9 
Organisation
4.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 
Value for money
3.9 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.8 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (15 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
3.3 
Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
4.1 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Loved José as a teacher. I appreciated that we didn't break into groups or pairs and work with each other but rather that he taught us the whole time. He was clear and fun. I learned a lot about the rules behind the grammar and finally understood certain concepts that I had struggled with.”
“I liked the school very much. The excursions weren't ones I was interested in but it wasn't an issue for me. It must be hard to provide excursions that would work for a wide variety of ages and experiences.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course was great (it wasn't the intensive course). It was a great level for me. I wish I could have stayed longer.Other comments: Wonderful experience!
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jan. 2026 by Mary Conibear
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Good organisation, friendly teachers.”
“Some of the teachers taught at a somewhat slow pace and the workbook was a bit boring at times (but good for learning vocabulary). In terms of grammar, I was wrongly placed at the beginning, the grammar that I was still missing had been covered the week before and the teacher was sometimes annoyed that she had to repeat it.”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2024 by Johanna Von Mengershausen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The school is located in a good residential area close to the subway.
The atmosphere is familiar, the teachers are committed. Great excursions are offered on the weekends at fair prices. My highlight was rafting in the Andes☺️. There are also smaller activities, some of which are free, during the week, but not every day.
Personal learning wishes are addressed in individual lessons.”
“There is no library - which didn't bother me personally.”
Details of the review
Course: Crash Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Apr. 2024 by Anne Quabeck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Friendly group. Helpful with activities you want to do.”
“Learned less quickly than in my previous school. Lots of copying from the board. Focus on Spanish of Spain because of people with DELE exams while I was looking for focus on Latam Spanish. No place in professional Spanish individually due to a shortage of teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Ellen Van Den Broek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Very nice teachers and secretariat.”
“Pace of teaching far too fast, school outdated, classrooms poorly equipped and not air-conditioned.”
Details of the review
Course: Crash Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022 by Silvio Guarino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Nice building, nice people at the reception.”
“The outings were always cancelled for various reasons.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Partly due to circumstances, I have had many different teachers and most of them are very theoretical and focused on grammar. Whereas in most cases the students are doing it to prepare for their journey. There should be more focus on talking and listening!
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Dec. 2021 by Jenny van Houdt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The welcome”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Instructor- America is a provincial person with little knowledge of the greater world. When I asked her to explain to the class the difference between a la derecha and derechos, she refused and said I was giving her a rash with my politics. On another occasion when we were doing an exercise regarding colours I explained to America that subtle colour differences were becoming difficult to me as I am becoming colour blind, she laughed at the idea of colour-blindness, I don't think she had ever been exposed to this concept. In general, overtime America made me feel unwelcome and I did not finish the last afternoon class.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Apr. 2019 by Dave Thomas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I really liked its free and easy-going environment, and the teachers in particular.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Will be back soon :)
Course: Super Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2017 by Hakyung Park
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Friendly people”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2017 by Andreia Battisti Gabardo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0
“The timetable”
Details of the review
Other comments: We were more than 8 the first week, contrary to the commitments. In addition it was mentioned on the internet that there was a service in French, but there was not.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Feb. 2015 by Alain Bussière
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Family atmosphere, coherence”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2010 by Carl Wiedenroth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Fast pace of the class.”
Insider tip: “2 for four weeks learning the syntax of the frame.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Curriculum for other European language speakers.
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 13. Apr. 2010 by TAKAO HEKI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Atmosphere”
Details of the review
Other comments: Private lessons were quite good.
Course: Intensive Course - 10 weeks
Review date: 11. Aug. 2008 by Fumiyo Jin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The Lessons.”
Details of the review
Course: Crash Course  - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Apr. 2008 by Max Rüter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“It is well located and in the center of the city.”
Insider tip: “Pablo Neruda ,le musée pré -colombiano-valparaiso”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Feb. 2008 by Sophie Duclos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Insider tip: “The thursdays”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2007 by Elodie Maenhout
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice and qualified teachers, friendly atmosphere,”
Insider tip: “Excursions on Tuesdays, empanadas and wine the first day”
Details of the review
Other comments: Can't evaluate the acomodation, as we stayed with relatives; if you go to Santiago Violeta Parra is a very good choice
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Oct. 2007 by Simon Marcus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Small classes, very nice and competent teacher, friendly staff, who helps you with every possible problem you have”
Insider tip: “Welcoming with empanadas and wine at the first day, excursions on Tuesday afternoons”
Details of the review
Other comments: I can strongly recommend this school; it was better than I expected; I can't say anything about accomodation because we stayed with relatives.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Oct. 2007 by Klaudia Verbeek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Gabriel and Dario, the perfect and funny spanish teacher. And all the other friendly theacher of the school. It was a very interesting and funy time at the school and the load of spanish was very good. Thank you! Best regards!”
Insider tip: “You have to go to the Pubmeeting every thursday. And the other programms at weekends!”
Details of the review
Other comments: The school is very interesting and the teacher very funny!
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2007 by Eduard Siegle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Friends and Teachers”
Insider tip: “Expect to wait 20 minutes for the bill”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2007 by Hiro Morihira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Competence and friendliness”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2007 by Jean-françois Dubois
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Interaction during class”
Insider tip: “Thursday night out”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2007 by Vincent Glazenburg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The friendly atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Don´t have any qualms about asking to change teachers or the length/type of course you´re doing, it{s generally seemed to be fairly easy to change things about since the management is quite flexible.”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2007 by Philip Barwood
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Musee,maipo,valpo,mercado central”
Details of the review
Other comments: it's a good school ,well located with very friendly teachers and administrators, i recomand violeta to all internationnal student.hasta luego
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2007 by Jules Rossel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Students”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2006 by Maria Christina Araujo Barbieri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Hard to choose - great organization, teachers, excursions, friendliness”
Details of the review
Other comments: A fantastic experience. I can recommend this school to anyone, of any age.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Mar. 2006 by Clare Lahiff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“A very warm and familiar atmosphere”
Insider tip: “The weekly "new-students" - meeting either in the beautiful garden or inside with wine and empanadas (every monday during lunch, for free!)”
Details of the review
Other comments: It was a big help that most teachers spoke either german or english and most of them spoke even both languages. It makes the learning a lot more effective! About the city, once you've gotten used to the different cleanliness standards in whole Chile and the low care about broken and unfixed things, you will start to love the people and the country!
Course: Crash Course  - 9 weeks
Review date: 10. Feb. 2006 by Kerstin Grimm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Organisation and the small clases”
Insider tip: “Try to get in contact with the school early for any reservation number or other organisational things. They will help you.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The Grammar is done very quick
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Roman Granitzer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Learning spanish and meeting new people”
Details of the review
Course: General One-to-One Lessons - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Guido Van Lammeren
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Teacher Luis was excellent, I also really enjoyed the social aspects of the class - a reception with empanadas and wine every monday afternoon, tours on tuesdays, the excursions on the weekends were great and well organized, and the guide Jorge is very personable and knowledgeable”
Insider tip: “Pablo Neruda´s house is a 2-minute walk from the school and is not to be missed!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 11. Aug. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM compared to ratings of all schools in Chile

 Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM SantiagoAverage of all other schools in Chile
Overall school rating4.14.6
Location of the school4.44.8
Facilities3.74.2
Social activities3.94.3
Organisation4.24.4
Quality of teaching4.34.6
Value for money4.14.4
Homestay3.94.5
Shared flat3.94.4

Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACHELETANDEM InternationalPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% female
Year of school foundation
1992

General school 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

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Free black, green and herbal teas

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 39%
Germany 19%
USA 12%
China 4%
Japan 4%
France 3%
Netherlands 3%
Switzerland 3%
Korea 3%
Turkey 1%
Italy 1%
Sweden 1%
England 1%
Other nationalities 6%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 2%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 9%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 65
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
$55
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

In weeks, with 1 holiday, up to 4 lost group classes will be recovered adding one additional class daily on super intensive programmes and 2 days of 2 classes in case of intensive course programme. The crash course is not held on weeks with holidays.

All courses include: Welcome; 3 free social activities per week; and a certificate at the end.

Individual classes
Single 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 21 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 16 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 18 Sep 2026, 19 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport:
$50 one way
$100 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL).

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Visiting museums or vineyards every Wednesday.
- Free Salsa dancing class every Thursday.
- Language exchange with Chilean students every Friday evening.

Adults - Paid activities

Day trips to:
- The Andes.
- National parks.
- The coast.
- Valparaíso.
- Isla Negra.

Activities such as skiing (around USD 50 for a day trip).
activity possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Diving150 km
Golf20 km
Horse riding20 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music1 km
Skiing35 km
Squash5 km
Swimming-5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

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Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 240 480 720 815 1018.75 1222.5 1426.25 1630 2037.5 2445 203.75
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
24 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Student reviews about Homestay
Jenny
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 2.0
Meals 3.0
"Very nice, but tiny room and simple food.
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 430 860 1290 1445 1806.25 2167.5 2528.75 2890 3612.5 4335 361.25
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$65 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 630 1260 1890 2140 2675 3210 3745 4280 5350 6420 535
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$95 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 350 700 1050 1190 1487.5 1785 2082.5 2380 2975 3570 297.5
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 700 1400 2100 2800 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

This is a 1-bedroom apartment suitable for up to 3 people.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$100 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 770 1540 2310 3080 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room

This is a 2 - bedroom apartment for up to 4 people.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$110 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 630 1260 1890 2520 3150 3780 4410 5040 6300 7560 630
Minimum stay: 1 week
Price per room
Price extra night
$90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ -- -- -- 1490 1980 2470 2940 3430 4430 5410 490
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Price per room
Price extra night
$70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 180 360 540 610 790 970 1150 1330 1690 2050 180
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 9 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in $ 320 640 960 1090 1410 1730 2050 2370 3010 3650 320
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
$50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM.

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Questions and answers about Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

How can I pay the balance to the school?
“You can pay the balance on the first day, either by credit card or by cash. Please note: fees may apply for credit card payments.”
María Soledad, Administration from Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, Santiago - Oct 26, 2023
Will group lessons that fall on a public holiday be made up?
“Intensive courses with one bank holiday recover 4 out of 4 teaching hours in two afternoons of the same week, the schedule is 14:30 to 16:00. I cannot tell the days in advance, but they are informed on the first Monday.”
María Soledad, Coordinator from Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago - Sep 07, 2023
What does the first day of school usually look like?
“First day of school: The group courses usually start every Monday at 9:30. The morning is divided into two double lessons of 90 minutes each with a break of 30 minutes between 11:00 and 11.30. If you have not been able to send us your level test by e-mail in advance you should be at school at 9:00 to take it before the start of class.”
Steffen, Director from Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM Santiago, Santiago - Jul 13, 2023
Before completing the enrollment form, I would like to know the exact address of the accommodation. Could you please let me know?
“The address of the accommodation is confirmed a few days before the check-in and the location may vary according to availability. All the options in Santiago are located within 15 to 45 minutes of school by public transportation.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 14, 2022

FAQ about Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM, Santiago

What is the best price for a course at Tandem, Santiago?
“Spanish courses at Tandem start at 181 US$ for Intensive Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas”
Is airport pickup offered by Tandem?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (50 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas varies from 1 (General One-to-One Lessons) to 8 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM comes from Brazil with a 39% representation, followed by students from Germany (19%) and USA (12%).”
Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM offers courses for which ages?
“Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Violeta Parra Escuela de Idiomas - TANDEM

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
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Tandem Santiago SpA | Tax registration ID: 78.270.430-3

Visa Documents

Nationals from Brazil do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
30 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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