1-Month Homestay & Learn Spanish Program in Chile

Duration

• 4 weeks / 28–30 nights

• Flexible start dates throughout the year

Location Options

• Santiago – the vibrant capital, with museums, nightlife, and nearby mountains

• Valparaíso – a colorful port city, famous for street art and bohemian culture

• Temuco – cultural center of the Mapuche region, surrounded by national parks

• Puerto Montt – gateway to the Lake District and the start of Patagonia

Accommodation: Host Family Experience

• Private furnished bedroom with study desk

• Breakfast and dinner included daily

• Weekly laundry service

• Wi-Fi and access to shared living spaces

• Orientation session upon arrival

• Airport pickup service in your arrival city

• Integration into family life: shared meals, conversations, and cultural traditions

Spanish Language Learning

• 15 hours of Spanish classes per week (total: 60 hours)

• Small group or private lessons (depending on placement)

• Curriculum focus:

  • Practical grammar and vocabulary

  • Conversation practice in everyday contexts

  • Listening comprehension with local expressions

  • Cultural Spanish (Chilean slang and customs)

• Optional electives: Business Spanish, Tourism Spanish, or Medical Spanish

Cultural & Social Activities

• Weekly cultural workshop: Chilean cooking, folk music, history, or dance

• Two guided weekend excursions:

  • Example (Santiago): Valparaíso & Viña del Mar, Cajón del Maipo mountains

  • Example (Temuco): Conguillío National Park, Villarrica Volcano

  • Example (Puerto Montt): Chiloé Island, Lake Llanquihue circuit

• Daily cultural immersion with host family (markets, local events, celebrations)

Sample Weekly Schedule

Monday – Friday

• Morning: Spanish classes (3 hrs/day)

• Afternoon: Homework, workshops, or city exploration

• Evening: Dinner and Spanish conversation with host family

Saturday

• Organized excursion (full day)

Sunday

• Free time with host family or independent exploration

Program Benefits

• Accelerated Spanish learning through daily immersion

• Safe and welcoming home environment with Chilean host families

• A structured balance of language classes and real-life practice

• Cultural enrichment through workshops and excursions

• Certificate of Participation at the end of the program

What’s Included

• Accommodation in host family (28–30 nights)

• Two meals per day (breakfast & dinner)

• 60 hours of Spanish classes

• Weekly cultural workshops

• Two weekend excursions

• Airport pickup + arrival orientation

• Program coordination and 24/7 support

• Certificate of completion

Not Included

• Flights and travel insurance

• Lunches, personal expenses, optional activities