Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Gateway | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Mid February | Early January | Miami | 16-18 |
| Semester | 1.Mid-February 2.JUL 14-17 | 1.Late July 2.JAN 7-9 | Miami | 16-18 |
| Summer Homestay | JUN 22-25 | AUG 16-19 | Miami | 16-18 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure. For a more detailed look at age ranges see Programs-at-a-Glance.
Chile Details
Discover the southernmost country of the world or, as Pablo Neruda (Chilean Nobel Prize Winner) once wrote, the “country made for poets.” From flamingos inhabiting the world’s driest desert in northern Chile to penguin colonies that call the southern Patagonia region home, the variety of Chile’s natural wonders will enchant you. You’ll experience the beauty and the towering presence of the Andes as you arrive in Santiago, the capital and largest city in Chile. Chile is renowned for its idyllic Lake District, dotted with snow-capped volcanoes and crystalline lakes along half its Pacific coast. Chileans enjoy family-centered activities and the natural beauty that surrounds them. You will learn about Chilean culture by sharing your host family’s special traditions as they practice the customs and traditions of their various ethnic groups. Local traditions are best reflected in the many festivals that take place around the country, such as the Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day). Many Chileans also enjoy a wide range of theater and outdoor festival performances. Memories are waiting to be made as you sit in an outdoor café, munch on empanadas, and get to know your new friends.
Year and Semester Programs
Most schools are private and require uniforms. The school year runs from late February or early March through December. Before long, you’ll find yourself relaxing with your Chilean friends in the town square and feeling quite at home. In addition to an arrival orientation, AFS Chile provides local orientations and some group activities, as well as informal gettogethers and optional tours to the north in June and south in October. View PDF Brochure
for Chile School Programs.
Summer Homestay Program
Live with a host family while learning about Chilean life, while attending a local school and participating in sports, language, science, arts, drama, and other clubs.
