Description:
The Institute
IC is located in downtown Vina del Mar next to the Quinta Vergara, an old residence that has been converted into a museum and garden and is now home to Vina's famous International Music Festival. Our teachers are qualified professionals who have been educated in the area of Spanish language teaching to foreign students. In addition, we have comfortable classrooms, one of which is complete with an audio-visual system. We also have a computer lab with free Internet access and email account.
We offer the option to participate in Spanish programs of varying lengths. These programs are created for students with different language abilities and different interests. If you wish to spend a vacation in this beautiful city and at the same time develop your Spanish language skills, or if you wish to increase your academic aptitude of Spanish language, our institute has a program for you. You will also be able to enjoy Vina del Mar through social activities guided by our team. Our personnel will be available 24 hours a day to ensure that you enjoy your time in the most beautiful and friendly city of Chile: Vina del Mar, The Garden-City.
Highlights:
1.- Group Classes
Important features:
Placement test
20 academic hours of Spanish Classes per week
3 levels offered (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Class size : Maximum of 6 students.
Class material
Activities guided by our team (1 free activity each 2 weeks)
Private transportation to all our activities
Free Internet access and e-mail account
Starting days: Every Monday
Fee: USD$200 per week (per person)
2.- Intensive Spanish Immersion Program (4 weeks)
Students participate in 80 hours of Spanish classes (20 hours per week) as well as several cultural activities. Below is a chart of the daily schedule of activities:
Dance Classes, Classes with Local Artists, Trecking, Hiking, Tours, Kayac, etc
Objectives:
Teach students to speak and understand Spanish within a social and cultural context.
Who should attend:
Any person.
Important features of this program:
Placement test
80 hours of Spanish Classes (20 hours per week)
3 levels offered (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Class size : Maximum of 6 students.
Class material
20 Activities guided by our team
Free Internet access and e-mail account
3.- Business Spanish Program
Objectives:
Learn to communicate in Spanish business situations.
Become familiar with ways to overcome the cultural barriers sometimes encountered by U.S. and European business personnel doing business in Latin America.
Benefit from an informal setting which provides many opportunities for interaction with your instructor, business colleagues, featured guest speakers and other participants.
Who should attend:
Business people who wish to expand their career opportunities by understanding and speaking Spanish.
MBA students who are considering careers in international business.
Others, including teachers, who wish to gain the practical skills and cultural awareness required in a variety of business-related situations.
Important features of this program:
20 hours of Business Spanish Classes per week.
Advanced level offered
Class size : Maximum of 6 students.
Class material
Activities guided by our team on Fridays
Private transportation to all our activities
Free Internet access and e-mail account
Starting days: Every Monday
Fee: USD$300 per week
4.- One on One Classes
Important features:
Class material
Free Internet access and e-mail account
Placement test
3 levels offered (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Starting dates: Every Day
Fee: USD$15 per hour
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
and Spanish
Subject Areas:
Business Admin. & Mngmt.,
Culture,
History
and Literature
Cost in US$: 200
Cost Includes: Important features:
Placement test
20 academic hours of Spanish Classes per week
3 levels offered (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Class size : Maximum of 6 students.
Class material
Activities guided by our team (1 free activity each 2 weeks)
Private transportation to all our activities
Free Internet access and e-mail account
Starting days: Every Monday
Experience Required: no
Participants Travel to Chile
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 6 students
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 day
Post Services Include:
- Job and Internship Network
International Center's Mission Statement: The International Program of our institute has as its mission the teaching of Spanish language to students, professionals and to all who wish to learn or improve his/her knowledge of this language. The foundation of our teaching is based on people becoming able to think and speak in Spanish through the interaction of culture and language.
Year Founded: 2002