Additional Student Services - Santiago

Student Support Services in Santiago

Looking for a home away from home abroad? ViaSpanish stresses the comfort and safety of our students at our Spanish school in Santiago, and we endeavor to ensure that all the needs of each Spanish student are addressed. From airport pickup on the very first day through your move out day, ViaSpanish students can count on our assistance no matter what the circumstance. Here are some of the student support services we offer to each student in Santiago:

Student Services Help Desk
For all questions on the student end, we have established a Student Services Help Desk. Our bilingual office and Spanish school staff in Santiago is available each business day to address any concerns that may arise and students additionally have a 24-hour emergency contact number in Santiago and each ViaSpanish destination. From helping students select courses to choosing the best gym, the staff of ViaSpanish is here to help.

Health and Traveler’s Insurance
ViaSpanish *highly* recommends that all students have comprehensive international health and travel insurance abroad for the full duration of their program. For those who wish to purchase insurance, ViaSpanish has teamed up with CareMed International to offer students two comprehensive travel and medical insurance packages at affordable monthly rates to ensure international coverage for our students. Plans for insurance abroad include medical, legal and technical services, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are valid for study in Santiago, or any ViaSpanish destination, along with travel around South America.

Health and Safety Information
ViaSpanish assures all students that we take health and safety as well as safe travel practices very seriously on each of our programs abroad. International concerns and all emergency information available in Argentina are taken into heavy consideration when developing our programs and are at the forefront of our minds throughout the length of each student’s program.  Please visit our Santiago Health and Safety page for more info on safety abroad on ViaSpanish programs.

Student Visas
Depending on their nationality, some students may be required to apply for a student visa if studying Spanish in Chile on a program over 90 days in duration. Please visit our Student Visa page for specific requirements about your home country.

Airport Pick-Up
Transfer between the airport and the student’s accommodation is included for all those who choose the option of housing in Santiago.

Pre-Arrival Pack and Welcome Materials
Students receive an electronic pre-arrival pack the week before their program begins to help students prepare for their trip. Upon arrival in Santiago, students receive further welcome and orientation materials to help acquaint them with the city. The packet contains a variety of information, including tourist info about Santiago, program and class information, and activity information such as city tours to be used during their stay in Chile.

Conversation Partner (Intercambio)
Intercambio nights are organized every Friday night at a local bar, where students are able to practice their Spanish with invited locals.

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