High School Study Abroad in Chile

From the beautiful coastlines of Patagonia in the south along the mighty Andes in the east to the barren reaches of the Atacama desert in the north, Chile is a country of tremendous geographical diversity. It is also South America’s most prosperous nation, leading the continent in many rankings, including political stability, economic power, and social well-being. If you are seeking a great adventure to add a new global perspective to your high school education, then high school programs in Chile await you.

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AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Chile

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GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and medical initiatives. GoEco operates in over 50 countries, providing unique cultural immersive experiences that aim to make a positive impact on the environment and society. The organization also offers internships and academic programs for students. GoEco provides safe and meaningful experiences while promoting sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions.

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Alzar School High School Semester

Alzar School brings students to the intersection of engaging academics, cultural exchange, and outdoor adventure. Spend a semester split between the mountains of Idaho and Patagonia, Chile. We are a semester school for highly motivated high school sophomores and juniors. Challenging and engaging academic coursework is essential to building the skills needed to lead change. Our courses are made more relevant and powerful by connecting to student experiences and the places we explore. Living internationally broadens perspectives, and deep personal growth can be found through challenge in the outdoors. This whole-person approach to education, combined with the benefits of living in a small community, leads to tremendous outcomes. Throughout your entire semester, you will gain tangible leadership skills and discover how you can use this knowledge to take action to improve your communities.

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High School Exchange in Chile

Live the Chilean culture firsthand through our Homestay and School Immersion Program. Experience life with a local family, attend school alongside Chilean peers, and participate in extracurricular activities. Engage in daily Spanish conversation to enhance your language skills for longer academic stays abroad. Become an integral part of your host family, sharing in their activities and weekends while attending local private high schools at no extra cost. This program focuses on genuine experiences, offering an authentic understanding of Chilean culture beyond traditional tourist encounters. Please note that participants must be between 14 and 18 years old and have a minimum of 2 years of Spanish study to join this high school summer abroad. Tour around Chile's diverse landscapes and embrace the blend of Latin American and European influences during your unforgettable summer in Chile!

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A Guide to High School Programs Abroad in Chile

Locations

Though one of the longest countries in the world, from top to bottom (stretching 2,670 miles, compared to only 217 miles east to west), Chile has a relatively small population of 18 million citizens. Much of the country remains wild and unsettled terrain combined with a nature lover’s paradise on the Pacific coast.

Well over a quarter of the country’s population lives in Santiago, Chile’s capital city and one of the most important global hubs of South America. As the political, financial, and cultural heart, many high school programs in Chile are rooted in Santiago, and for good reason. From prestigious museums and historical monuments to hip restaurants and theaters, immersive activities are never in short supply in Santiago. Within easy reach of both the mountains to the east and the beaches to the west, city life will also never prove too burdensome to high school students.

Other cities where it is possible to find high school programs in Chile include Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Pristinely settled on the Pacific coastline, Valparaiso is Chile’s second largest city and a major center of education, culture, and trade (it also Chile’s busiest seaport). Vina del Mar is another beautiful coastal city, known widely for its sprawling beaches, resorts, and laid back atmosphere.

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My exchange experience so far

October 13, 2022by: Valentina Pérez - ChileProgram: AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Chile

Hi! I’m Valentina, and i’m 17 years old. I’m from Chile, and i’m doing an exchange semester in Connecticut, USA. I’ve had so much fun this last months. People are very nice to me everywhere. I already have friends and i love my host family

Best four months ever

December 15, 2021by: Jane Tortorella - United StatesProgram: Alzar School High School Semester

Alzar school high school semester was amazing because I got to do something different with four months of my high school career. I met the most amazing people and went to the most amazing places. It was such a lucky feeling to go kayaking after school, backpacking on the weekends, or skiing for a few hours. The campus in Cascade is beautiful- I miss living in my Yurt so much. It was so warm and cozy. The food was really good and had a lot of variety. I learned a lot of material that is helpful in the real world in my classes, and also got to take some first aid courses. The adults in the program were all incredibly professional and hard-working with a love for learning and the outdoors. The specific focus on leadership was especially interesting, and the 10 elements of leadership are things I still use in my everyday life. The sense of community that we built will stay with me forever, and I am still in contact with most of my semester, months later. This was such an empowering experience because of where we went in nature. I learned to kayak, to cook, to carry heavy things, and how to appreciate my surroundings. The rivers we went on were beautiful with big campsites, and the backpacking trips were pivotal moments in my, and many of my friends' lives. Alzar School is a once and a lifetime experience that I would hope every child had the opportunity to do. It changes lives.