AIFS Study Abroad in Viña del Mar, Chile

Spend a semester or academic year in the charming, modern city of Viña del Mar, Chile with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester through a variety of courses while studying at the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Courses are taught in English and Spanish, with no previous Spanish language study required for most programs.

One of the best ways to learn about the local culture in Viña del Mar is by volunteering in the community. Potential volunteer opportunities in Viña del Mar are in education, community service or health institutions in the surrounding area. Placements will be made after your arrival in Chile.

You’ll live in a homestay with a local family. Homestay students will receive a single room and breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day from their host family.

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as:

·     Walking tours

·     Museum visits

·     Language exchange with Chilean students

·     Day trips to Isla Negra, Pomaire, Wine Country, Valparaíso and Santiago.

An optional 4-day excursion to Pucón, with views of the Villarica Volcano, is also available.

Program Highlights:

·      Volunteer opportunities in the local community

·      Includes program fees guaranteed in U.S. dollars, housing, meal plan and experienced on-site Resident Director and support staff

·      Optional AIFS Flight Package (round-trip flights and airport transfers)

·      Earn up to 16 credits a semester from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

·      Travel to Isla Negra, Pomaire, Wine County, Valparaíso and Santiago

Over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants

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