PIIE - Courses for International Students (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
Next available on ISEP Exchange in 2022.
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso is located in Valparaíso, a thriving cultural capital of Chile with one of the country’s most important seaports. The artsy and bohemian nature of the city has long attracted artists, including poet Pablo Neruda, and boasts some of the best street art in Latin America. The region is also home to beautiful beaches and the splendid Cordillera de Los Andes mountains. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaíso’s narrow cobblestone streets, colorful architecture and unique system of trams, funiculars and escaleras (stairways) provide endless opportunities for exploration.
Established in 1928, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso was the first university founded in the region of Valparaíso and the fourth university founded in Chile. Today, PUCV is recognized as one of the most prestigious, traditional higher educational institutions in the country, and is ranked as the 26th best university in Latin America by QS World University Rankings. The university welcomes over 850 international students each year.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Chilean culture and daily life by taking university classes and living with a homestay family in the community. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups.
Course Description
The Programa Internacional de Intercambio Estudiantil (PIIE) is specially designed for international students and combines Spanish language, grammar and writing courses with content courses taught in English and Spanish.
The PIIE is ideal for students who want to improve their Spanish skills and study Latin American and Chilean culture in a full immersion environment. In addition to history and culture classes, the program also offers coursework in the fields of science, engineering, law, social sciences, business and economics. Students can mix and match any courses from the PIIE!
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Students should have at least one semester of Spanish language experience prior to beginning this program. All students must submit an ISEP Language Evaluation with their applications at an A1 (basic) Spanish level.
Students with a Spanish level of A1 or A2 may only enroll in the Spanish as a second language courses and culture courses taught in English. Students at a B1 level or above may enroll in any PIIE courses, including the culture courses taught in Spanish.
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