Academic Year in Chile

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago
• Valparaiso: 
Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar: 
Vina del Mar
• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Antofagasta,  Coquimbo,  La Serena,  Curico,  Concepcion,  Chongqin,  Coyhaique,  Iquique,  Copiapo,  Temuco,  Pucon,  Punta Arenas,  Valdivia,  Puerto Natales,  Putre,  Molina,  Puerto Montt,  Ancud,  Arica,  Calama,  Chiquayante,  Penco,  Rancagua,  Recreo,  San Bernardo,  Talca,  Talcahuano,  Tecreo,  Puerto Varas,  Pichilemu
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Dates: Semester or Full Year

Description: International students will enjoy the Latin American spirit of the country's culture. European influence is also clearly present in Chilean art, architecture and music. The geography of Chile is perhaps the most impressive: the country extends some 4300 km from the desert north to the glacial south. As a result, students will discover a huge variety of landscapes and weather conditions. Our volunteer Chilean host families welcome foreign students as new members of their family. Students are placed in local private high schools.

Location: All across Chile.

Type of Schools: Private schools

School System:
General basic education is compulsory and lasts for 8 years, divided into 2 cycles of 4 years each. Secondary education (Educación media) lasts for 4 years.

Students choose to specialize either in humanistic-scientific education or technical-professional education. The humanistic-scientific branch, offered in so-called "Liceos", is a preparation for higher education. Technical-professional education offers a 2-year common course and 2 years of specialization divided into 5 branches. Contact us for more information!

Terms and Dates: The academic year starts in early March and ends in mid December.

- Semester 1Mid January to mid July
- Semester 2Mid July to early January
- Academic Year 1Early March to mid December
- Academic Year 2Mid July to mid June

Accommodation
- Host family, full board.
- The host family will also experience a change in their daily life. Both you and the host family can learn from each other.

Orientation Meeting
A 2-day orientation will be organized in Santiago by the local coordinator, which includes food, accommodations and introduction to our program, the program rules, a city tour, etc.

Local Coordinator
In all the areas we have local coordinator where student ask for help or questions.
This Coordinator is the third party during the exchange and will try to find a solution for any problem that might occur. The Local Coordinator can be reached at any moment of the day.

Requirements:
Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted (if possible in Spanish). A minimum of 2 years of Spanish study and good academic results are required.

Age: From 14 to 18 years old

Cost in US$: From 3300 EUR (sem), 4200 EUR (full year)

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Nacel International's Mission Statement: No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded: 1957