The languages schools in Peru, Chile and Argentina are gathering students from all over the world who have a common interest and like you, want to learn Spanish, and having some fun meanwhile studying in an environment which is offering comfort. The benefit in studying in one of our schools is that you also can move around countries and following up your course as all of them are following the same learning structure.
Valparaiso is famous for its beach, museums, typical Chilean restaurants, and graffiti which serves as a reminder of its culture in every street. You can find outdoor performances, dance classes, theatre performances, and carnivals. The area also boasts an excellent variety of outdoor activities such as excursions to national parks, sea sports, horseback riding and sand boarding.

The ECEL Spanish school branch is located in the centre of Viña del Mar a few streets from the beach, we are in an excellent neighbourhood that offers many activities and cultural events during the day and night. The Spanish courses are designed to meet your learning goals within a short period of time. The Spanish classes focus on Spanish conversation, grammar, reading, and writing.
| Vina del Mar-Valparaiso |
| Sand boarding |
| Vineyard Tour |
| Salsa Classes |
| Beach activity days |
Spanish courses starting very Monday - First day of classes at 08.00 am in order to take a placement exam and assess your language skills. Students materials are provided as well as certificates at the end of your course.
-Beginner-intermediate minimum of two-week course duration; advanced two or more weeks

Our group classes have a maximum of 7 students to ensure personalized instruction. There are 12 Spanish levels, which are broken down into two-week sessions. They give students the opportunity to cover a multitude of Spanish language components, focusing on conversation and grammar.
Schedule:
- Start dates: every Monday, year round
- Class time sessions are in the morning (9am-1pm) and in the afternoon (2pm-6pm)
Some students choose to take private lessons with a professor for more individualized attention. Private classes are also an excellent idea for professionals who seek a specialized vocabulary for specific situations. Individual (one-on-one) courses can begin any Monday.
Those students interested in a more intensive program have the option to take both group (20 hours) and private (5 -10 hours) of classes. You may also take this course of study temporarily if you are having trouble with a certain concept and desire additional assistance.
For those students who want to study in Valparaiso, our school location provide you the advantages of actively participate in cultural attractions of the city, enjoy the night-life, beautiful beaches, landscapes, and good food and drink.
The schools all have the same curriculum so that you may continue your studies at another school starting from Peru, than Chile and Argentina or arrange to your convenience the countries you would like to visit. It is the best opportunity to enjoy several cities, to learn about different cultures and accents and all within the same program! It is very easy to travel from country to country by bus!!
You can have a room in a student apartment or a home stay with a local upper-middle class family. Of course, it is also possible to arrange your own housing outside this two options.
This option is suitable for anyone who wants to combine the Spanish immersion experience and meeting new friends from overseas. All apartments are fully furnished and equipped to prepare your own meals. Rooms are provided on a shared basis with a person of similar sex gender.
This option is suitable for students who want to practice Spanish with local families. All Middle-class families are carefully selected and provide each student with a private room and kitchen access. Most of the students staying at at local families range from 17 years up to seniors. Your family will be very happy to welcome you as one of their members
For all options:Best months to studying in Lima are from September until April time in which the weather shows its best time.
Classes | Valparaiso |
|---|---|
| Group, 2-7 Students (20 hours) | 167 |
| Private (20 hours) | 287 |
| Private (10 hours) | 167 |
| Private in addition to group (10 hours) | 107 |
| Private in addition to group (5 hours) | 77 |
| Private in addition to group (1 hour) | 17 |
Housing | Valparaiso |
|---|---|
| Shared Apartment (standard) (single) - Week | 147 |
| Shared Apartment (double) - Week | 29 |
| Home stay Standard (single) - Week | 187 |
| Home stay (single) - Extra Night | 40 |
Cost of the course