ECELA Spanish Schools, Volunteer and Internships in Chile, Argentina and Peru

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires
• All Other Regions of Argentina: 
Bariloche,  San Carlos de Bariloche

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Offered year around

Description: ECELA is a premium Spanish school with 5 locations in Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires and Bariloche (Argentina), and Lima and Cuzco (Peru), allowing you to study while traveling around South America! Our friendly staff is dedicated to giving you the learning experience of a lifetime.

Our classes for all levels begin every Monday year around, and can be taken for as short as a week to as long as 1 year. Our classes are very personalized, and will never have more than 6 students in each class and can be taken for University credits! In order to insure the quality of our school we have a Study Abroad Agencies and Universities worldwide frequently visiting our schools and confirming our high program standards.

In addition to our Spanish classes we offer volunteer opportunities, internships, and a medical shadowing program. We have social and cultural activities planned everyday after school for you to make friends and get to know the culture, and excursions on the weekends. In addition we have special activities in each location like surfing, skiing, tango, and wine tasting! We also offer accommodations with a local family or in our student apartments. All of these services and our fun friendly atmosphere make ECELA the ideal place to study Spanish during your adventures in South America!

Highlights:
* 12 Spanish levels
* Flexible starting dates year around
* Short and long term classes
* Personalized attention: 6 students per class max.
* Daily activities and excursions
* Accommodations
* Internships
* Volunteer opportunities
* DELE exam
* University Credits
* 5 different locations in Chile, Argentina, and Peru
* Travel while you study
* Medical Shadowing
* Spanish and Ski/Tango/Surf/Wine tasting

Qualifications: Medical Shadowing:

For Pre-Med, Medical, Nursing Students, and Doctors and Nurses:
* Resume
* Cover letter
* A transcript from highest or current level of medical education completed AND/OR a photocopy of medical license.

Volunteer / Internships:

* Desired volunteer field.
* Planned duration of the volunteer and preferences regarding accommodations.
* Prior experience with the area.
* Spanish background (Spanish: high basic level is required).

Cost in US$: 1,200 USD

(Classes may also be taken without accommodations)

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer at ECELA is a young man or woman looking to enhance their Spanish language experience by giving back to the community in which they are living. They usually work with Indigenous communities, the handicapped, orphanages, hospitals, or geriatrics.

Age Range: 17-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

ECELA Spanish Schools's Mission Statement: Our goal is to provide you with a learning experience of a life time. Our Spanish Program, accommodations, activities, excursions and ongoing support are always taken care of by the dedicated and friendly staff at ECELA.

Year Founded: 1999