Learn Spanish in Latin America
Travel Your Way to Fluency in....
 
 Chile (Santiago)
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Peru (Cusco)

Santiago, Chile

Barrio: Bellavista

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Barrio:  Palermo

Cusco, Peru

Barrio:  Centro
Intensive Spanish Course
Carefully designed for your learning success:
  • Small Group Classes  Learn the language at top Spanish schools in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.  Classes are small (max 8 students) for lots of conversation practice. 
  • Private Online Flex Lessons  We help you with your unique needs thru private sessions before, during, or after your program.
  • ​Level Progression  Earn a certificate upgrade every four weeks (average) up to N-10  (Most students are satisfied at N-7.)
  • Extra Flexibility  "What if life gets in the way?"  No problem.  You can pause your program and weeks never expire

FREE "School-Hopping"

Stay at one location or visit multiple schools for a multi-cultural learning experience.

Program Structure

Each module (course) advances you one Spanish level and consists of:

  • Three Weeks Spanish Immersion:  Small group classes at any Ecela school(s) 
  • 10 Online Flex Lessons (Private):  Private tutoring before, during, or after your trip
  • ​Enter at Any Level  Join us as a total beginner or with lots of prior Spanish
  • ​FREE School Hopping:   No extra charge for combining destinations (Standard-Multi membership)
  • ​FREE Pauses:  Complete your program on one trip or break it up into many mini-adventures
  • ​No Expiration Date  Complete your program at your pace, no worries if you need an extended pause
  • ​Guaranteed Results  Free additional tutoring if you do not reach your target level

Certificate:  At the conclusion of your program you will receive a formal certificate (digital) to verify your achievement for LinkedIn and other job sites and applications. 
 
(Certification is not included with 'Audit' option)

"For the first time in my life I woke up looking forward to class...and dreaded days off."
Certification Levels
Spanish Levels N-1 Thru N-10
Ecela certificates work with LinkedIn and school/job applications
 
Each course advances you one Nivel (level).
 
Students with prior Spanish experience can start at the appropriate level.

Beginner

Principiante I (N-1) Able to have basic conversations when the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
Principiante II (N-2)  Know how to describe aspects of your past and surroundings in simple terms.

Intermediate

Intermedio I (N-3) Able to describe experiences and aspirations as well as briefly justify your opinions or explain your plans.
Intermedio II (N-4) Can understand the main ideas of complex texts whether they are about concrete or abstract topics

Advanced

Avanzado I (N-5)  Can interact with native speakers with some fluency and spontaneity, communicating using a wide range of vocabulary.
Avanzado II (N-6)  Able to understand a wide variety of long and demanding texts as well as recognize their implicit meanings.

Superior

Superior I (N-7) Can produce clear, well-structured, and detailed texts about complex topics
Superior II (N-8)  Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, with no syntactical errors in his/her written or spoken production.

Professional

Dominio (N-9) Has communicative competence approaching that of a native speaker.
Maestría (N-10) Know how to navigate difficulties with enough discretion that the other person barely notices.
Beyond the Classroom:
Activities & Excursions
Your experience goes far beyond language classes and includes a full calendar of cultural and social activities.
 
Bastiaan Baeten (Holland):
 
"I really like the activities that Ecela offers..nice variety and a great way to get to know fellow students and the local way of life."
 
Outside of class:
  • Barrio Visits Get to know the local area below the surface with tours of non-tourist barrios.
  • Bond With Students and Staff  Spend time with students not in your class and be with teachers in another setting
  • Acquire New Skills   Learn to prepare empanadas, dance Salsa or Tango, practice local artisan customs
School after-class activities and weekend excursions let you experience more than just language classes.
"Who Else Learns Spanish at Ecela?"
Total students: 22,500+ since 2001 
 
Most Represented Countries:
1. United States
2. Germany
3. Brazil
4. Switzerland
5. United Kingdom
6. Australia
7. Sweden
 
Median Age: 27
Note: 20% are 55+
 
Spanish Level: About half join us as Beginners, others are advanced already
Student Reviews
Spanish Learners of All Ages & Backgrounds Welcome.
"We have witnessed thousands of students reach Spanish fluency, including many who never thought they could."

"Who Else Wants to Learn Spanish in Latin America?"

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"It's just my first day and I'm learning a lot of Spanish. I'm a beginner but it's fantastic."
Jessy (Belgium)
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"I chose Ecela because of recommendations. Teachers have been great, really helpful."
Andrew (England)
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"I've studied with Ecela each of the last three years. I have enjoyed myself very much."
Douglas (Canada)
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"Living and studying in a country where you speak Spanish all day long is really cool."
Talwalker Family (Connecticutt)
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"I'm from Japan. Here in Argentina I can learn Spanish and experience new things and visit lots of places."
Masafumi (Japan)
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"The classes are very small, so you'll learn a lot. There's always something going on. Lots of going out."
Marge (Holland)
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I'm a student in Viña del Mar. It is important to learn languages for social skills and to meet people."
Iris (Germany)
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"The people here are like family. We go out together, we learn Spanish together, everything. Best friends."
LaToya (Florida)
Pricing & Dates

Standard (Group) or Executive (Private)

NOTE:  Highest levels (N-7, N-8, N-9, N-10) are only available as a private course

Each Course Includes:

  • Free "School-Hopping"  Stay at one location or combine cities for a multi-culture Spanish learning experience
  • Extra Flexibility  Free program pauses and your course weeks never expire
  • ​Certificate of Completion   Digitally verifiable (suitable for LinkedIn) record of achievement
StaNDARD
$
1,990*
Small group classes
  • Two Standard Courses
  • 8 Weeks In-Country Group Classes
  • Multi-School Option
executive
$
3,990*
Private classes
  • Two Executive Courses
  • 8 Weeks In-Country Private Classes
  • Multi-School Option
*  A one-time new student setup fee of $150 covers your registration fees at all schools.
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