Escuela Bellavista Santiago, Chile 
Calle del Arzobispo 605 - 7520355 Santiago - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free city tours.
- Free online trial lesson with a native teacher.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Top rated social activities4.3
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Germany
- A 40 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
School background: Housed in the colourful Bellavista district, Escuela Bellavista is a pioneering school in Chilean-styled Spanish language education. With certified teachers coming from a wide variety of Chilean backgrounds and cultural experiences, Escuela has a clear edge when it comes to Spanish language education
Packages: The school offers both group and one-to-one courses for students looking to study Spanish in Chile. Packages that include accommodation with options for homestays with host families are available. Courses range from general to super intensive and target learning according to the speed and goals of the students.
Cultural programmes: The school emphasizes learning Spanish and students are expected to converse in the language as much as possible. Furthermore, students are encouraged to explore, make friends and socialize in order to optimize their education. It also offers tons of adventures, activities and trips that add to the appeal of its courses and make learning Spanish a rounded experience. Students can enjoy their stay and visit favorite Chilean attractions without neglecting their studies. Expect trips to mountains, vineyards, forests and the central coast of Chile.
Accreditations: The school is accredited by the Chilean Association of Spanish Schools.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$190$181 / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$190$181 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 190 181 | 380 361 | 570 542 | 670 637 | 810 770 | 950 903 | 1,090 1,036 | 1,230 1,169 | 1,370 1,302 | 1,510 1,435 | 1,790 1,701 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
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Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Escuela Bellavista
Ying-Shan
"Excellent."
Charles
"Loved it."
Baris
"It wasn't very efficient for me."
Kathrin
"Absolutely valuable"
Arto
"We had two teachers, which was exceptional but worked well. The group was 3 to 4 students, which was a good size. On our course everybody spoke almost exclusively Spanish, which, according to my observations, is rare."
Katie
"The regular course is two 90 minute classes from 10-11:30 and 12-1:30. One on one classes are either before and/or after those times."
Jeremy
"A lot of fun and a very enjoyable way to learn Spanish."
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Super Intensive Course (20+10) 30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$320$304 / week More
Super Intensive Course (20+10)
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$320$304 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 320 304 | 610 580 | 910 865 | 1,210 1,150 | 1,510 1,435 | 1,810 1,720 | 2,110 2,005 | 2,410 2,290 | 2,710 2,575 | 3,010 2,860 | 3,610 3,430 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Course Brochure
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Student reviews about "Super Intensive Course (20+10) " at Escuela Bellavista
Daniel
"I loved the flexibility to love courses around how I needed it. "
Aeneas
"Really improved my Spanish"
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Private
Individual Course 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$200$190 / week More
Individual Course 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$200$190 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
This course consists of 5 face-to-face private lessons of 90 minutes, each week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Course Brochure
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Student reviews about "Individual Course 10" at Escuela Bellavista
Terence
"It suited me very well."
Additional information for all courses
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Individual Course 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$340$323 / week More
Individual Course 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$340$323 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1,020 969 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,380 2,261 | 2,720 2,584 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,400 3,230 | 4,080 3,876 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course consists of 10 face-to-face private lessons of 90 minutes, each week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Individual Course 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$520$494 / week More
Individual Course 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$520$494 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 520 494 | 1,040 988 | 1,560 1,482 | 2,080 1,976 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,160 3,952 | 4,680 4,446 | 5,200 4,940 | 6,240 5,928 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
This course consists of 15 face-to-face private lessons of 90 minutes, each week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Individual Course 4040 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$670$637 / week More
Individual Course 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$670$637 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 670 637 | 1,340 1,273 | 2,010 1,910 | 2,680 2,546 | 3,350 3,183 | 4,020 3,819 | 4,690 4,456 | 5,360 5,092 | 6,030 5,729 | 6,700 6,365 | 8,040 7,638 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
This course consists of 20 face-to-face private lessons of 90 minutes, each week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 8 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Preparation Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$205$195 / week More
DELE Preparation Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$205$195 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 410 390 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 9:45
Afternoon: 14:45 - 19:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Escuela Bellavista include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Escuela Bellavista School building1/22
City sights2/22
Twiglight time3/22
WELL DONE!4/22
Teacher5/22
Excursion6/22
Escuela Bellavista students 7/22
In the mountains 8/22
Happy students 9/22
Group class10/22
Certificate11/22
School snacks 12/22
In the snow13/22
Party14/22
School students 15/22
Cheers!16/22
Enjoying a meal together 17/22- Class18/22
Escuela Bellavista School building19/22
Brainstorming20/22
Friends for life21/22
Listening intently22/22
Student opinions about Escuela Bellavista, Santiago
4.6
Overall school rating of
Escuela Bellavista, Santiago
Escuela Bellavista, Santiago
88 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (30 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (21 ratings)
Students 50+ years (29 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Ying-shan
42 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers are very fun, friendly and engaging. Materials are useful. Classes are on time.”
“Slightly harder for people who are shy and don't speak Spanish at all to know what's happening outside of the class.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Apr. 2026
Luise
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“All very friendly.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Dec. 2025
Bennet
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The lessons are a lot of fun as the teachers teach with a lot of passion. As early as the second day, you feel a pleasant sense of familiarity. I would also definitely recommend staying with a host family, as you will notice immense progress in your Spanish in a very short time.”
Other comments: The perfect start to a trip to South America!
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Nov. 2025
Roberta
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked that they varied the teachers through the day and week for our class. Each teacher entered the classroom with energy and interest.”
“Nil of note”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Mar. 2025
Asma
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great experience, wonderful teachers and very immersive learning environment.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jan. 2025
Charles
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers had great sense of humour. I laughed a lot!”
“Of the 3 teachers, one was absolutely brilliant, one was very good, the third ordinary.”
Insider tip: “Be positive.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Loved it.
Other comments: Enjoyed it.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. May. 2024
Raquel
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers and classmates were all really nice”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. May. 2024
Carla
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I loved the people, it was like a small family and made my stay so much more fun. Since I had an intensive course in a very small class, the lessons where very practical and fun. I also loved the activities offered almost every day!!”
“Nothing, I wish I would’ve stayed longer”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Feb. 2024
Baris
75 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Atmosphere, relation with teachers.”
“Organization not very efficient.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It wasn't very efficient for me.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2024
Florian
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice and committed teachers, great offers beyond the lessons ...”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Jan. 2024
Kathrin
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The placement and lessons were really well organised. We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Everyone was always friendly. Our teacher Claudia was really wonderful!”
“As absolute beginners, many of the leisure activities on offer didn't make sense. It was also sometimes difficult to understand what exactly was on offer. Less than half of the activities were free of charge.”
Insider tip: “A language course at this school!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Absolutely valuable
Other comments: It was one of the best experiences in Santiago for us! We are very happy to have ended up there! Thank you for arranging it and thank you to the school!!!
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jan. 2024
Arto
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It was a wonderful school :-)
The atmosphere was quite extraordinary. The administrator and all the teachers were very friendly, efficient and professional - and they all appeared to be friends between them. It seemed like we were all one happy family. Also, the afternoon and night activities (city walk, salsa lesson, making pisco sour, conversation class) were great. Also, the teaching material was good. I will probably go there again.”
The atmosphere was quite extraordinary. The administrator and all the teachers were very friendly, efficient and professional - and they all appeared to be friends between them. It seemed like we were all one happy family. Also, the afternoon and night activities (city walk, salsa lesson, making pisco sour, conversation class) were great. Also, the teaching material was good. I will probably go there again.”
“I cannot think of any.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: We had two teachers, which was exceptional but worked well. The group was 3 to 4 students, which was a good size. On our course everybody spoke almost exclusively Spanish, which, according to my observations, is rare.
Other comments: A very good school to be highly recommended!
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Dec. 2023
Bernard
74 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers, the location, the size of the school, the students and the friendly atmosphere.”
“I think the programme was not as structured and demanding as I would have liked. We spent too much time on the same few grammar notions. Also, I thought there would be an evaluation test upon arriving but I was automatically put into a beginner’s class. I had to show what I had done the previous week in another school to be reassigned to a stronger class. Even then, I did not learn much during the week (academically speaking) but I liked the teachers, the group and the discussions so much that I appreciated the experience and really enjoyed my week at Bellavista.”
Other comments: A small school with much charm and atmosphere, well located and friendly.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 12. Dec. 2023
Margot
73 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Small classes, committed teachers, own material (booklet with current grammar and vocabulary), regular homework, systematic structure, extra conversation on Monday, a different activity every afternoon, interesting excursions at the weekend, very individual farewells in class, bank holidays were made up for - perfect for me, I would choose the school again.”
“The percentage of Germans is very high, but it didn't bother me. That is not a fault of the school. Besides, there were enough other participants to talk to.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Oct. 2023
Terence
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers I had were excellent, tailoring the activities to my level of achievement, and always being very supportive.”
Insider tip: “Go there on 18th Sept…a great celebration in the school.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It suited me very well.
Other comments: I found it excellent.
Verified
Course: Individual Course 10 - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2023
Daniel
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good afternoon activities”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I loved the flexibility to love courses around how I needed it.
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 1 week
Review date: 3. Aug. 2023
Katie
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Bellavista School was fantastic! I learned a lot in Spanish, and I had many opportunities to talk with the teachers and students at the school. The school conducts weekly tours of different neighborhoods in Santiago. I liked it a lot!”
“I would like daily homework to be written on the board in addition to being given verbally.”
Insider tip: “Sign up for the extra activities outside of school! It’s an easy way to tour the city and make new friends.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The regular course is two 90 minute classes from 10-11:30 and 12-1:30. One on one classes are either before and/or after those times.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023
Aeneas
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Insider tip: “Private lessons really helped improve my Spanish and definitely worth doing as they solidify what you do in the lessons! Also brilliant as my teacher (Jenny) was super relaxed with what time I wanted the class and made me really enjoy learning Spanish, especially as we were able to talk about relevant issues and interesting topics which made it all the more exciting to learn.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Really improved my Spanish
Other comments: All the teachers were super friendly and very funny (sometimes even a bit crazy which I loved) and the students were really nice, plenty of students meeting up out of school house to eat or do activities , a very sociable school
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Feb. 2020
Christine
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers were all really nice”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2019
Jeremy
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendliness, and focused teaching.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: A lot of fun and a very enjoyable way to learn Spanish.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. Apr. 2019
Bastian
23 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Super nice teachers, great atmosphere, learned a lot, amazing!”
Insider tip: “Be sure to try out the excursions too :)”
Other comments: Super!
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2019
Hans
62 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers I had, it couldn't be better”
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Dec. 2018
Atsumi
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“All the teachers are kind.”
Other comments: Because the progress of lessons differs depending on classmates, you can have them change if you are dissatisfied with the class.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 10. Dec. 2018
Rop
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The team of teachers is enthusiastic and helpful, the support is warm.”
Insider tip: “Directora Académica Maria Christina on the first floor of the school speaks English. When you have a question or you will stop the course for a week enter her room.”
Other comments: Only positive.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 7 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2018
I Wen
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher and the students have good interaction, the course is pleasant and interesting, the teachers are excellent, I am very happy and loved it.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Nov. 2018
Lea
25 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The location and the very nice teachers!”
Other comments: A huge problem was that none of the teachers spoke any English. Unfortunately, I didn't even speak a word of Spanish, so it actually was impossible to communicate or to convey the language to me. Especially since I was promised that the teachers would speak English.
Certainly a good opportunity for more advanced students to improve. For me it was a bit of a waste of money ...
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Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 1 week
Review date: 19. Aug. 2018
Paula
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Classes and teachers were a lot of fun! Focused on grammar, but because of the group size (four people) and level (intermediate) we also got to practise talking quite a lot and could do everything in Spanish, without translating.
I think one of the students was frustrated though (or I'd be if I were him) because he had been at the school for several weeks already and studied at the same level the same material already once. This affected the others too, to some extent at least, there was pressure to advance and not perhaps go so deep into things that were unclear.
The number of activities was a really nice bonus!”
I think one of the students was frustrated though (or I'd be if I were him) because he had been at the school for several weeks already and studied at the same level the same material already once. This affected the others too, to some extent at least, there was pressure to advance and not perhaps go so deep into things that were unclear.
The number of activities was a really nice bonus!”
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Jul. 2018
Monica
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“They do a great job of gauging your skills and matching you with a curriculum that works for you. It's obvious they take a personal interest your effort to learn Spanish to make sure you get the most out of your classes. I did a couple weeks of group courses and took a few private lessons as well. I highly recommend the private lessons--they are worth the additional expense because you get more practice and can focus on the things you need to improve most.”
Insider tip: “Take the time to practice with your classmates during breaks. It goes a long way!”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 24. Apr. 2018
Pineau
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The enthusiasm and competence of the teachers. Course materials and small group courses were good for learning.”
Insider tip: “Individual classes are very helpful.”
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Course (20+10) - 1 week
Review date: 19. Apr. 2018
Amy
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendly atmosphere and small classes”
Other comments: Really enjoyed my time here and learnt a lot in one week. I'm considering going back another time. I had my own accommodation so that shouldn’t be included in my review.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Apr. 2018
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Escuela Bellavista
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Escuela Bellavista.
- Year of school foundation
- 1987
General school facilities
Computer lab
Daily press
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 40% |
| USA | 10% |
| Japan | 6% |
| England | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Brazil | 4% |
| France | 4% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| Thailand | 2% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Vietnam | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 31.531531531532% |
| 25-34 years | 45.045045045045% |
| 35-50 years | 18.018018018018% |
| >50 years | 5.4054054054054% |
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 70Throughout the year: 40
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 26 years
Information for all courses offered by Escuela Bellavista
- Lesson duration
- 40 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $40
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 21 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 16 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 18 Sep 2026, 19 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 04 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 19 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 31 Oct 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport:
- $20 one way
$40 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL).
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Tuesday: Oral practice session at school (14:45h - 16:15h),
- Wednesday: City tour to cultural areas, markets and more (with professor Lidia), salsa class at night,
- Thursday: Oral practice session at school (14:45h - 16:15h),
- Friday: Visit to museum, dinner, dancing (with professor Lidia). Adults - Paid activities
- - Day trip to Valparaiso & Viña del Mar (approx. USD 60),
- Half day trip to wineries (approx. USD 32),
- Winery + lunch in Santa Rita (USD 60),
- Museum casa Neruda (approx. USD 60),
- Tracking, hiking activities to Cajón de Maipo (approx. USD 50),
- Horse riding + BBQ,
- Isla Negra + pomaire + playa,
- Pucon (long weekends).
Accommodation
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
16 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
16 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$385/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 1925 | 2310 | 2695 | 3080 | 3850 | 4620 | 385 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Living with a Chilean family is the best way to practice your Spanish all the time. You´ll have your own room and the rest of the house is shared with the family. All homestays are in safe areas, conveniently located close to public transportation.
- Check-in
- Sunday 13:00-15:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 12:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Student reviews about Homestay
Bennet
"Incredibly warm and friendly host family. I am very grateful for this special experience, I felt very comfortable and well received.
Arto
"I stayed in a room with a private bath in an apartment that was owned by an elderly but very youthful and energetic lady. On the top of the building there was a small swimming pool, a sun deck and great views. Also the doormen downstairs were all very nice and polite. The food was good, with lots of fresh fruit.
Bernard
"Finally I did not stay in the planned homestay, as planned, but rented an apartment very close to the school. The above ratings apply to the apartment.
Margot
"Very warm relationship, good food, room with desk, view of the local mountain. Laundry was done at no extra cost, was invited to family reunion on National Day, with increase in my knowledge good conversation - also perfect for me.
Katie
"My hostess was wonderful! I had my own private room and bathroom. She is an excellent cook too!
Aeneas
"Fantastic apartment with everything we needed, we were able to cook ourselves and loved being able to live there and feel like part of the family!
Jeremy
"Veel plezier en een zeer plezierige manier om Spaans te leren.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Escuela Bellavista have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews, read what our students have reported about their stay at Escuela Bellavista.
Questions and answers about Escuela Bellavista
Can I pay the remaining balance to Escuela Bellavista by bank transfer before arrival?
“We do not accept advance payments, you can only pay on the first day of school. You can either pay by credit card or in cash, in both cases in US dollars. Fees may apply for payment by credit card.”
Jacqueline, Administration from Escuela Bellavista - Sep 14, 2023
Can I also book accommodation from the school for my planned language course?
“Yes, this is possible depending on availability. The school works with host families.”
Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 07, 2023
When I book, I would like to pay for everything, not just the first payment.
“Normally, only the initial pre-payment is required to process the booking. The remaining net amount can be paid a few days later, once your booking is confirmed.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 13, 2023
Do you have on-site Spanish courses for absolute beginners?
“Escuela Bellavista accepts students of all levels throughout the year, so you can start your course on any Monday, whether or not you have any previous knowledge of Spanish.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 16, 2023
I am travelling with a friend and would like to book a double room with a host family. Is this something that can be organized?
“Yes, it's possible to organize a double room in homestay accommodation. Just let us know what your preferred dates are and we will send more information.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2022
FAQ about Escuela Bellavista, Santiago
What are the teaching methods at Escuela Bellavista, Santiago?
“Escuela Bellavista in Santiago, Chile, uses a communicative teaching method that emphasises speaking and listening skills. While grammar, reading and writing are integral parts of the curriculum, they are taught using practical and engaging methods to maintain student interest and effectiveness. The classes focus on real-life communication, so students can use Spanish in everyday situations like travel, business and social interactions. There are also extracurricular activities, like city tours and cultural events, to help students get to know Chilean culture and give them more chances to practise their Spanish. ”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2025
Is airport pickup offered by Escuela Bellavista?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (20 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at Escuela Bellavista?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Escuela Bellavista varies from 1 (Individual Course 10) to 8 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Escuela Bellavista from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Escuela Bellavista comes from Germany with a 40% representation, followed by students from USA (10%) and Japan (6%).”
Escuela Bellavista offers courses for which ages?
“Escuela Bellavista offers courses from 18 years to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 26 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Escuela Bellavista
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Escuela de Idiomas Bellavista Chile Limitada | Tax registration ID: 761091891
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Having students speak in class is a core aspect of Escuela Bellavista’s methodology. That's why there is a maximum of just eight students in a group class, who are separated by levels after being evaluated on the first day with a placement test.
Apart from teaching all the traditional aspects of learning a new language such as reading, writing, listening and speaking, the lessons also incorporate themes related to Chilean culture in order to speed up all of the international students’ integration.
Every lesson lasts for 45 minutes.