During the first two weeks in Chile, students will particpate in a preparatory language course before meeting the host family and going to a new school. The cost of this activity is part of the overall program fee.

School in Chile

School year

August to mid-June

School day

• 8.00am to 4pm

School choices

Private, public and subsidised private schools

School syllabus

• Generally four 90-minute blocks in subjects similar to Australian high schools: math, social sciences, natural sciences, physics, Spanish, English, religion, history, sport, art/ music

Holidays

• Two weeks in July
• One week in September
• Long summer break: 15th December - 1st March

Uniforms

Obligatory at many private and public schools