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Language Programs in Guatemala

Guatemala is “the heart of the Mayan world.” From spectacular cultural sites to pristine natural wonders, Guatemala has much to offer travelers looking for language study abroad somewhere off the beaten path. The country’s vast Spanish language study programs offer lessons that go beyond the classroom at some of the best language schools in Guatemala. While courses are often taught one-on-one, students also have the opportunity to incorporate daily practice with rare Guatemalan experiences. Local relationships and conversations will undoubtedly be made, especially while discovering the country’s beautiful landscape.
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Enforex - Spanish in The Spanish World

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Learn Spanish in Latin America with Enforex

Learn Spanish in Latin America with Enforex and discover a country blessed with a vast array of natural wonders. Choose your destination and learn Spanish with Enforex in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, or Bolivia. Our schools are located in the very center of the cities. That means you will be close to many conveniences and a lot of exciting things to see and do just outside the classroom. Buses and the metro system make it easy to travel anywhere in the city. We believe that students learn best when they are in charge of their own learning, which is why we tailor our Spanish courses to individual needs and are constantly upgrading our content. We develop action-oriented activities, place a strong emphasis on "real-life" situations, and constantly adjust projects and classes to fit each learner's needs and skill level. Our Spanish schools are specially designed and equipped with the facilities necessary for the best Spanish learning experience. Your progress is guaranteed through a carefully prepared curriculum and the expertise of our teaching team. You can also learn Spanish in Spain or online – in the comfort of your home or anywhere in the world!

Language Vacation

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Spanish Language Course and Immersion in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Learn Spanish in Quetzaltenango, enjoy your Spanish learning vacation at 2,334 meters above sea level located on the skirt of volcano Santa Maria. The city has preserved its colonial style layout much of the city is built on a hill, so that transiting through its streets implies going up or downhill, the overall effect is charming. Located in a large 4-storey building with roof top terrace in the center of the city.

Don Quijote

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Learn Spanish in Latin America at Don Quijote

Live "the Spanish way" while learning the language at Don Quijote. Our unique and immersive learning environment helps students reach their full language potential, inside and outside the classroom. We provide a range of courses for all skill levels based on individual needs. We achieve this by taking a personalized and student-centered approach involving instructors and students in the learning process. All our teachers are native speakers who hold university degrees and years of proven experience. We also offer online classes for those who do not have the opportunity to visit our locations. In addition, all students who attend at least 85% of classes during their Spanish course will receive a Don Quijote certificate at the end of the program. Whatever course students choose to enroll in or which skill they need to hone, we guarantee success at Don Quijote. Pick an ideal course and start a unique Spanish learning journey!

Antigueña Spanish Academy

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Spanish Program in Antigua, Guatemala

Learning the proper use of another language starts with grammar instruction. At Antigueña Spanish Academy, our program fosters a real understanding of grammar, along with a degree of fluency in speaking the language. Before anything else, our teachers conduct an evaluation to determine each student’s knowledge and mastery, as well as specific needs. Afterward, we come up with an individualized study plan. We offer one-on-one standard and intensive Spanish courses for all levels. Training generally involves written and verbal exercises, conversation practice, and the study of various topics tailored to the interests and/or professions of our students – literature, cooking, business, medicine, law, etc. Of course, we also set aside time for enjoying ourselves. Our school organizes two free activities each week. These could be sports, Guatemalan cooking classes, a tour of Mayan towns, and more. Feel free to contact us for complete details about our program.

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School

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Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School - Guatemala or Online

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School provides intensive one-on-one Spanish instruction. In addition, we sponsor half and full-time social volunteer programs for our students in education, health care, agriculture, rural development, journalism, and more. A Medical Spanish program (human and veterinary) is also available for medical students who wish specialized vocabulary and clinical experience. Other extras include cultural activities, trips, speakers, and optional general or technical conversation practice.

Kamalbe Non profit Spanish School and Volunteer Center

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Kamalbe Non Profit Spanish School in Guatemala

Learn Spanish at Kamalbe Non-Profit Spanish School in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, with one-on-one or group lessons designed to fit your level and interests. Our experienced teachers provide personalized lessons, ensuring rapid progress and confidence in using Spanish in real-life situations. Classes focus on conversation, grammar, reading, and pronunciation, with additional opportunities to practice Spanish outside the classroom. We offer flexible scheduling to fit your needs, with classes available any day of the week for 3, 4, or 5 hours per day. Whether you are a traveler, volunteer, or medical professional, we have specialized courses to help you communicate effectively. Students can also prepare for DELE exams (A1–C2 levels). All learning materials are provided, including notebooks, phrasebooks, interactive apps, and online exercises to keep practicing while traveling. This program is also offered online.

CentroAmerica Spanish Academy

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4 Hours One-on-One Spanish Lessons in Antigua, Guatemala

Our 4-hour One-on-One Spanish Lessons in Antigua, Guatemala, offer a personalized and immersive learning experience to accelerate language acquisition. Tailored to each student’s unique needs and proficiency level, these private lessons focus on practical conversation skills, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context. With individual attention from our experienced, certified instructors, students can progress at their own pace, ensuring maximum engagement and comprehension. Set against the stunning backdrop of Antigua, students also gain insights into Guatemalan culture, making their learning experience both enriching and memorable.

PLFM Spanish School

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Total Immersion Spanish Programs in Antigua, Guatemala

Hoping to learn Spanish and make considerable progress? Travel to Guatemala and study with Fundación Proyecto Lingüístico Francisco Marroquín (PLFM). We offer a unique teaching methodology—total immersion, wherein you and a teacher work one on one. This ensures you receive complete attention while focused on a level of your competency. We offer a range of Spanish programs: - General Spanish - Spanish for teachers - Medical/Healthcare Spanish - Spanish for children - Traveler’s Survival - Business Spanish The ultimate goal of our Total Immersion program is to encourage you to speak Spanish right from day one. Thus, we also highly recommend living with a Guatemalan family in Antigua to live the language and experience the local culture. We also offer a Mayan Language program, which places an emphasis on the dissemination and conservation of Mayan languages such as K’iche', Kaqchikel, Q’eqchi, and Mam. Feel free to inquire for more information about our language programs.

La Escuela de la Montana

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The Mountain School Spanish Classes

If you want to immerse yourself in Spanish, away from large crowds of tourists in major cities, head to the western highlands of Guatemala. Our language school, La Escuela de la Montaña (The Mountain School in English), is nestled in a coffee plantation and lush mountains. We offer one-on-one instruction, tailored to your level and interests, for 4 hours each day. Classes run from Monday to Friday, either from 8 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, and take place in a laid-back outdoor setting. Your first day begins with an assessment, which helps the teacher gauge your language abilities and develop a personalized study plan for the week. Lessons combine grammar, vocabulary, conversation, practice in writing and reading, and homework. We also organize weekly activities, such as lectures on cultural, social, and political topics as well as visits to an organization, community, or farm. Contact us today for complete details about our Spanish classes and activities.

Lake Atitlan Spanish School

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Customized Spanish Courses in Guatemala

Spend your weekdays learning Spanish and your weekends exploring San Pedro La Laguna! At Lake Atitlan Spanish School, we make sure you have fun while studying. We combine our customized courses with weekly and weekend activities. After classes, practice your newly learned skills with a group, take art classes, or watch films on the Civil War. On Saturdays and Sundays, go on excursions and enjoy outdoor adventures. We tailor our one-on-one Spanish courses to your personal or professional needs. To do this, you will take a speaking and understanding level test on the first day so we can determine a course that suits your abilities and needs. Afterward, you can choose from programs like General Intensive, Spanish for Business, Spanish to Travel, and Spanish for Health Professionals. We also provide language courses for children ages 5 to 11. Start dates are flexible; you can choose any day between Monday and Friday, at 8 am and 1 pm. Feel free to contact us for more information about language courses and schedules.

Cooperativa Spanish School

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Spanish Classes in San Pedro with Cooperativa

Combine language learning and cultural immersion in this program with Cooperativa. We are located in San Pedro La Laguna, a beautiful town on the shore of Lake Atitlán. This means plenty of outdoor opportunities after your Spanish classes. We offer one-to-one and two-to-one courses, as well as a specialized program for children. Our main goal is to help you learn Spanish naturally and speak it fluently by observing how natives use it in real life, how they speak in the street, and how they engage with other people. Cooperativa welcomes students of all ages and from different countries. We are happy to accept families and adjust programs to include fun activities for children. Feel free to contact us for more information about our Spanish courses and program inclusions.

Eco Spanish School

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Spanish Classes in San Juan La Laguna

Learn Spanish in Eco Spanish School, a socially responsible educational institute located in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. We organize programs committed to social responsibility and promote cross-cultural understanding through various activities. We offer complete Spanish immersion programs for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Our school has also developed an online program to teach the language through one-on-one virtual lessons. The Eco Spanish School programs are based on a methodology we call "Whole Language". Through this, our students immersed themselves in the second language, focusing on the use of Spanish in "real-life" situations, instead of memorizing grammar rules. The serene ambiance of our classrooms, surrounded by rich green plants and local vegetation, offers the ideal setting for learning and taking in the serenity of a tiny community. You also have the option of learning the local dialect.

San Marcos Spanish School

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Spanish Learning Experience by Lake Atitlan

Serene and boasting lush surroundings, Lake Atitlán is an ideal setting to learn Spanish. At San Marcos Spanish School, we make your entire experience memorable by organizing afternoon cultural activities. Immerse yourself in the culture of Guatemala to truly speak the language! We offer one-on-one morning or afternoon classes from the following options: Basic - 15 hours of lessons Plus - 20 hours of lessons Pro - 25 hours of lessons The number of afternoon activities (per week) depends on the package you choose. You can also add our all-inclusive homestay program, which means accommodation with a local family and 3 meals per day, among other things. Our Spanish School has developed language and cultural experiences for more than 7,000 students of all ages—families, groups of friends, solo travelers, and couples. We have everything ready the moment you arrive; all you need to do is learn Spanish and get to know our amazing culture!

Orbita Spanish School

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Spanish Classes in Lake Atitlán

Learn Spanish in one of the country's popular travel destinations, San Pedro La Laguna, a little town in the Guatemalan Highlands. Our programs at Orbita Spanish School offer a professional curriculum that is adaptable to all levels (beginners, intermediate, and advanced), in an enjoyable yet challenging atmosphere. Each level follows a well-designed sequence for excellent efficiency and daily learning objectives. Our workbooks and exercises give students particular and concrete assignments to practice their newly acquired language skills while inspiring them to keep learning, even after they leave Orbita. We believe that active learning requires putting language theory into practice outside the classroom, so we organize enjoyable and educational field trips nearby. Have a wonderful and satisfying immersion experience while learning Spanish on the shores of the beautiful Lake Atitlán! This will enable you to interact and communicate with a wider range of people in both your personal and professional life.

Corazón Maya Spanish School

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Unique Spanish Language Experience with Corazon Maya

Located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, San Pedro La Laguna makes for a beautiful setting for your Spanish learning experience. Add to the fact that most people don’t speak English, you’ll improve your language skills in no time! Our teaching methodology makes sure you receive individualized attention, thanks to one-on-one lessons tailored to your ability. We also have group classes with two or more students. We have a team of professional instructors who all passed Spanish grammar courses and who possess several years of experience in teaching the language to foreign students. At Corazón Maya Spanish School, we complement classroom lessons with daily activities such as a coffee tour, cooking class, visit to a cultural center, and more. Feel free to contact us for more information about our Spanish programs.

Community Spanish School

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One-on-One Spanish Courses in San Pedro, Guatemala

If you’re serious about learning Spanish, head to San Pedro La Laguna. Most of the people in this beautiful town don’t know how to speak in English, which means you really need to converse with them in Spanish. Talk about complete immersion! At Community Spanish School, we follow a student-centered teaching method—our experienced teacher works with you one-on-one. Upon enrollment, you will undergo an exam to determine your current level. The results will help your teacher plan classes according to your learning goals. In alliance with the Common European Framework (CEFR), our Spanish courses are available in five levels: A1, A2 (basic), B1, B2 (intermediate), and C1 (advanced). Classes normally run Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 1 pm or 2 pm. But we can come up with another schedule based on your needs.

Do Guatemala

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Private Spanish Lessons in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Study Spanish in Guatemala – Learn and Connect! Taking a Spanish course while you’re in Guatemala is one of the best ways to make your trip unforgettable. Sure, you can get by without speaking Spanish—but knowing the basics opens up a whole new world of experiences. Begin with a beginner’s course to pick up the essentials, or dive in with our popular Spanish immersion program. It’s an intensive and dynamic 1-on-1 course that covers everything: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You’ll learn with professional teachers who make the lessons interactive and fun. Mastering Spanish means you’ll understand your volunteer project better, get the inside scoop from local guides, make new Guatemalan friends, and connect deeply with your host family—no more language barriers! Ready to level up your travel experience? Let’s get started!

Ixchel Spanish School

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Learn Spanish in Antigua

Learn Spanish and experience first-hand the customs and culture of Guatemala while discovering the country's fascinating history! Our programs are designed to make students of all ages and proficiency levels develop a strong foundation in grammar as well as build a useful vocabulary. We ensure that you will be able to apply what you learn in class and speak Spanish in "real-life" situations. We also offer online courses for our students who prefer to take Spanish classes from the comfort of their homes. Our team of native-speaking teachers with extensive training and many years of experience in teaching Spanish as a second language will guarantee you great improvements in speaking the language. We don't only have Spanish lessons and family homestays, but a full range of services and outdoor activities as well. This will allow you to make your stay in Guatemala even more memorable.

Celas Maya

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Study Spanish in Quetzaltenango

Experience Spanish immersion from anywhere in the world with Celas Maya's fully personalized Online Spanish Course. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner, our 1-on-1 lessons are tailored to your goals and learning style. Celas Maya is a renowned Spanish language school based in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, now bringing 20+ years of immersion expertise to your screen. All classes are taught by certified native Spanish-speaking teachers and follow the CEFR (A1–C2) levels. ✔️ Flexible scheduling across time zones ✔️ Focus on Medical Spanish, Business Spanish, or general fluency ✔️ Includes cultural immersion through optional virtual workshops ✔️ Official preparation for DELE & SIELE exams Join hundreds of satisfied students worldwide who have improved their Spanish through our dynamic, cultural, and highly effective online program.

A Guide to Language Programs in Guatemala

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There are numerous Spanish language schools in Guatemala, many located in the top cities of the country. Students and travelers will be pleased to know that several are accredited by international universities and colleges, while others are developed in union with American university study abroad programs.  Three of the most common cities for language programs in Guatemala are Antigua, San Pedro La Laguna, and Quetzaltenango, the country’s second largest city, where the nation’s top language schools are located.

Antigua. Rich in history and architectural charm, the colonial city of Antigua is a vibrant area that takes students back in time. Designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, the city dates back to the early 16th century and today still boasts fantastic characteristics of the time, with cobblestone streets, decorative fountains, colorful massive buildings, and fantastic baroque-style churches. Antigua has a population of roughly 35,000 and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala. Aside from enjoying the city’s natural beauty, viewing the Spanish Baroque architecture by visiting the ruins of old San Jose or the Santo Domingo Monastery, language students should visit St. John’s Saturday morning market to buy local produce and the Jade museum shouldn’t be missed either. 

San Pedro La Laguna is a beautiful destination located on the southwest shore of Lake Atitlan. Although one of the smaller towns in the area, that has a population of roughly 13,000, the town’s nightlife has become increasingly popular. Students flock to this location as it is well-known for Spanish language schools, and is close to San Pedro volcano (a nice day hike). The town itself can be reached by regular boats that cross Lake Atitlan or directly by bus from Guatemala City. Students can see the east side of the lake easily and enjoy snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking, while studying Spanish in Guatemala.

Quetzaltenango (Xela) is the second largest city in Guatemala with a population of roughly 225,000. Located in a mountain valley close to 8,000 feet above sea level, temperatures are fairly chilly (it is known for being Guatemala’s chilliest major city). Rainy season generally runs from late May through October, while warmer, drier months are between November and April. The Santa Maria Volcano is located near Xela, and is a one hour climb that boasts fantastic views. If staying in the city is preferred during a language program in Guatemala, the Central Plaza is a nice place to people watch and is home to the local cathedral and museum. A micro-bus or large van stuffed with seats is available to get around the city, although bicycling is a great option as well.

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