Santiago ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Santiago
What our students said about Santiago
Santiago is strategically located very well: you can be either by the sea or in the Andes in 1.5/2 hours. There are lots of great parks and free museums. Personally, I had no problems regarding security. Of course I had few valuables with me. As a woman, I didn't feel any more unsafe than in Germany.
Germany
As a traveller, you always have to be mindful and but if you follow basic rules such as not going out at night by yourself in certain areas and keep your phone in your purse, you are good to go. Also, this applies to every place in Central/South America
Chile
There’s lots to do and go to. The public transport system is outstanding, and cheap. It’s easy to find your way around as the streets are well signposted, and the place is built on a rectangular grid. Google maps helps too!
Australia
Very lively, the bank holiday is a special highlight, impressive how the Chileans celebrate, good public transport, many excursion possibilities, caution is advised, do not wear important personal things visibly.
Germany
A large, modern city with many beautiful buildings. I liked it but it was not for me « love at first sight » as Buenos Aires was.
Canada
I wouldn't know about shopping. Santiago is definitely a place to visit and in November - December the air was quite pure.
Finland
Just make sure you put your money somewhere safe and if you have to take your phone out, hold onto it tightly.
England UK
There’s so much to see and do! It’s very easy to get around on the metro or walk to places close by.
Great city with many sights and good nightlife. Prices, however, very expensive for South America.
Germany
Santiago is very relaxed for such a large metropolis and is well worth a visit.
Germany
Very nice and safe in the neighbourhood where I have been.
Netherlands
A very safe and interesting city with beautiful people.
Australia
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Santiago
I loved the people, it was like a small family and made my stay so much more fun. Since I had an intensive course in a very small class, the lessons where very practical and fun. I also loved the activities offered almost every day!!
20 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 24 years
Atmosphere, relation with teachers.
12 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 75 years
Very nice and committed teachers, great offers beyond the lessons ...
21 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
The placement and lessons were really well organised. We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Everyone was always friendly. Our teacher Claudia was really wonderful!
It was one of the best experiences in Santiago for us! We are very happy to have ended up there! Thank you for arranging it and thank you to the school!!!
15 January 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 39 years
It was a wonderful school :-)
The atmosphere was quite extraordinary. The administrator and all the teachers were very friendly, efficient and professional - and they all appeared to be friends between them. It seemed like we were all one happy family. Also, the afternoon and night activities (city walk, salsa lesson, making pisco sour, conversation class) were great. Also, the teaching material was good. I will probably go there again.
A very good school to be highly recommended!
19 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
Information about Santiago
Key Facts about Santiago
- Price index excluding rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 44* (56% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:49* (51% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Chile average):
0.00 CLP (29% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Santiago
What to do in Santiago
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: International Airport Santiago, Barrancas, Las Rejas, Santiago Univ., Estacion Central, Los Heroes
Every 10 minutes, 50 minutes.
Main stops: Santiago Airport, Pajaritos + Pajaritos, La Moneda
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Santiago
Q&A - Questions and answers about Santiago
- I am looking to take a week of Spanish while in Santiago and I would like it to be conversational. I am interested in a small group with 2-4 people or a private instructor.“In Santiago, our partner schools offer group lessons and students studying all aspects of the language. Didactic is studying grammar and having discussions, focusing on the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The average size of the groups is 6 students and lessons take place on weekdays - Monday to Friday.
”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2022Other destinations that were popular to combine with courses in Santiago
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