Study Spanish at the beach in Chile!

compartir cultura
share cultures
What are the steps in applying to study
abroad with PILS?
1. Start by contacting us via email, phone,
or Skype
disfruta la playa
enjoy the beach
hacer surf
go surfing
Do you have questions about:
Financing your program?
Health Insurance?
Culture Shock?
Accommodation Options?
Family travel?
Please see our website or contact us
for answers and information!
The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies
Avda. Agustin Ross 138
Pichilemu, CHILE Region VI Bernard O’Higgins
(0056) (72) 842488, 842449 cell (7) 808-4964
Skype: study.spanish.chile
Web: www.studyspanishchile.com
Email: info@studyspanishchile.com
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2. Choose your program and make the
Non-refundable $200 deposit
3. Register with our US affiliate college
(we will guide you through this)
4. Pay for your program
5. Begin your classes at PILS
6. Complete all tests, oral and written
exams to be reviewed by the US Faculty
at Brookhaven Community College
7. Unlimited transcripts will be sent to the
address or college of your choice on
completion
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email: info@studyspanishchile.com
website: www.studyspanishchile.com
#0056-72-842488 or 842449 and
cell 0056-7-808-4964
Skype: Click Skype button on website
The Place:
Pichilemu is Chile’s Surf Capital located only 3.5 hours by bus from
Santiago on the beautiful, rural coast. Pichilemu is in the 6th region of
Chile, known for its deep huaso (cowboy) culture. Pichilemu is most
famous for its spectacular beaches with beginner to advanced waves. In
addition to surfing, students can spend their time mountain biking,
kayaking, learning to kite surf, horseback riding, and visiting near-by
wineries and local artisans. We are only a few hours from several ski
resorts and National Parks in the Andes mountains. Pichilemu is a small
town with many restaurants, internet cafes, pubs, and discos. Everything in
Pichilemu is within walking distance.
The School:
Our school is located in the historic district of Pichilemu in a large house
built in 1920. Students are welcome to use the reception area for studying,
using the internet, watching movies, exchanging books, drinking coffee,
and socializing. Our school also functions as an English language learning
facility and we like to promote cross cultural exchanges between students.
The local people ‘Pichileminos’ are friendly and interested in helping
students with practicing Spanish. Students can choose to stay with home
stay families, in cabins with kitchens, at hotels, or hostels.
Our Teachers and Teaching Philosophy:
At PILS we use a variety of US college textbooks combined with many
other activities and workbooks to make a complete, customized course for
each group or person. Each class also participates in “Living Spanish”
where students practice their Spanish in the town during instructor led
activities. Our teachers are college educated and have backgrounds in
either teaching English, teaching Spanish, or translation. The teachers are
creative, patient people who will work with the needs of their students.
While our instructors speak English, we prefer that they don’t speak
English during class. The quickest and most effective way to learn a
language is immersion - inside and outside the classroom.
Program Options:
Design your own College Credit Program, PILS Semester Program,
Intensive classes, Study and Surf Program, City-Combination Program,
Volunteer and Study Program, and Online Classes. See website for details.
Choose from 9 different classes* and decide when and for how long you will study.
The Design your Own Program will be a mix of small group and private classes and can
start any time of year
# Courses
min. # of Semester
weeks
Credits PILS Tuition Credit Fee
Room
&Board*
Total
1
3
3
$720
$600
$504
$1824
2
6
6
$1240
$600
$1008
$2848
3
9
9
$1760
$800
$1512
$4072
4
12
12
$2280
$800
$2016
$5096
*Choose from the following courses: Beginner Spanish 1a and 1b
Intermediate Spanish 2a and 2b, Intermediate Business Spanish,
Spanish and Conversation through Reading, Intro to Spanish Lit. and
Intro to Latin American Lit. I and II.
*Room and Board is with a Chilean family and is optional
-Beginner Classes require more class hours therefore may have additional costs
-Other accommodation options include equipped cabins, hotels, and hostels.
-See website for prices on Spanish courses and classes not for credit.
PILS Semester College Credit Program
Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
Beginner Spanish 1b, Intermediate Spanish 2a, Intermediate Spanish 2b,
Latin American Literature, & Spanish Conversation and Culture
through Reading. 15 semester credits total
Fall 2010 enrollment deadline: April 30th.
Start date: Sept.6th. End date: Dec. 17th
Spring 2011 enrollment deadline: Sept. 30th.
Start date: February 14th. End date: May 27th
Semester Program includes: Tuition, materials, transfer credits, housing with
a Chilean family + 3 meals, 2 local excursions, and 1 weekend trip.
Local Activities Include:
Surfing
Windsurfing
Kiteboarding
Mountain biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Design your own College Credit Program
Beachcombing
Ocean fishing
Yoga classes
Art classes
Winery Tours
Trips to the Andes Mts.
Classes + Excursions
Beginner Span. 1b
Intermediate Span. 2a
Intermediate Span. 2b
Spanish Conversation
and Culture through
Reading
Latin American Lit.
Tuition+Credits
$3880
Homestay R&B
$2520
Total Cost
$6400