homestudy abroad in chile for U.S. high school students
Chile's diversity is unique in Latin America- from the Atacama desert which erupts in flowers only every five years, to the snow-capped tip of Mount Aconcagua (over 22,000 feet), to Pichilemu, home of some of the best surfing in the world, to skiing at one of five ski areas above 11,000 feet just 1 hour from Santiago, to the untouched wilderness of Patagonia.
Chile is often considered a Latin American leader in business innovation, government policies and modernization- but it remains tied to its historical values. Strong family values and tradition, respect for its natural resources and agricultural history, and belief in personal responsibility are characteristics of the Chilean people.
what will your story be in chile?
Explore the thin razor strip of a country that is Chile and experience all that the language and culture has to offer! Kick off the semester with two weeks of in-country Spanish class to fine-tune your language ability before classes begin at your Chilean high school where you will learn in Spanish.
program highlights include
- Placement of student in a Chilean high school
- Careful selection, interview and screening of an appropriate Chilean family
- Room and board with selected host family
- Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
- Periodic progress reports
- Transportation to and from a local airport
- Orientation before leaving the U.S.
- Orientation upon arrival in Chile
- International airfare between U.S. departure city and Chile
- International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the iNext travel card
program does not include
- Round trip domestic travel to U.S. departure city
- Monthly spending allowance
- Textbooks and school supplies
- Personal phone charges or other personal items
- School Lunches
- School uniforms, if applicable