You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers six ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each) Spanish-taught courses at local universities (at least one course, 3-5 credits each) Community-based learning placement and seminar (optional, 4 credits) Internship placement and seminar (optional, 4 credits) Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers six ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each) Spanish-taught courses at local universities (at least one course, 3-5 credits each) Community-based learning placement and seminar (optional, 4 credits) Internship placement and seminar (optional, 4 credits) Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of...

Food & Drink Breakfast at a restaurant $10 Lunch at a restaurant $20 Dinner at a restaurant $30 Soft drink $3 Coffee $5 Meal at a university Dining Hall $10 Housing Toiletries (per week) $10+ Local Transportation Public Transportation (per month - for academic activities only) $50-100 One-way Ground Transportation from airport to IES Abroad Center $50 Social Activity & Entertainment Movie $8 Theater Performance $10+ Museum Entry Fee $0+ Fitness Club Membership (per month) $40 Dance Club Cover Charge $10-25 Communication Chilean Sim Card $2 Data + Minutes on a Chilean Network (per month) $6-20

Meeting Local People Attending university courses or participating in extracurricular activities offered at the partner universities is one the best way to meet Chilean students. Being part of a university community in Santiago will open doors for you to experience academic culture in Chile and participate in activities outside of classes. Life at Chilean universities is very lively. Students spend hours at the university before and after their classes in cafés, libraries, parks, and campus facilities. They study, meet for group projects, play sports, and spend time with friends. A major...

Meeting Local People Attending university courses or participating in extracurricular activities offered at the partner universities is one the best way to meet Chilean students. Being part of a university community in Santiago will open doors for you to experience academic culture in Chile and participate in activities outside of classes. Life at Chilean universities is very lively. Students spend hours at the university before and after their classes in cafés, libraries, parks, and campus facilities. They study, meet for group projects, play sports, and spend time with friends. A major...

Santiago’s public transportation system is very user friendly, clean, and safe. There are peak hours that you will need to consider in order to arrive promptly to your destination. As in any large city, public transportation is used massively, so be aware that you will be travelling in crowded buses/trains at times. Santiago's public transportation is considered relatively expensive when compared to the rest of Latin America, so you will need to consider this in your budget in order to not be surprised when you arrive. You will use a BIP card to travel on public transportation while in...

If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. While we have a selection of internship placements that only require English, some fields require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. It is your responsibility to research and understand your current college or university's policies with regards to earning credit for an internship before you apply for one. To apply for an internship...

If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. While we have a selection of internship placements that only require English, some fields require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. It is your responsibility to research and understand your current college or university's policies with regards to earning credit for an internship before you apply for one. To apply for an internship...

Partner University Preregistration IES Abroad students with a high enough Spanish comprehension level and who do not have scheduling conflicts with extending their semester typically take one to two partner university classes. You will receive information about the preregistration process directly from our partner universities before arrival, however you will not officially register for your courses until after you arrive onsite and classes at the university begin, if you choose to take classes there. IES Abroad Santiago's Academic Director will be available to support you through this process...