Class Schedule
Classes take place between Monday and Friday from 9:00 daily.

We use the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards into our teaching curriculum (these standards are currently used by thousands of universities and school districts worldwide). These standards are a tool that benefits our current and future students because we know with more precision the language level and experience the student is bringing with him/her. Therefore, there is no time wasted and no confusion the first week trying to measure the student's Spanish level.

Please note that during the summer months, the course timetable may be adjusted and some programs may be taught in the afternoons. In such a case, the cultural activities would take place in the morning, rather than in the afternoon. Your instructors will keep you informed.

Activities & Excursions
Each week, the school will provide 3 activities for the students accompanied by various staff members who are more than familiar with the wide variety of cultural sights that Antigua has to offer. These activities will typically include nearby village excursions, sporting events, museum visits, and city tours.

The city of Quetzaltenango has many museums and theatres. One is the old Court Building and city jail, now the Cultural Center, a museum which includes local wildlife, Mayan history, and the history of the marimba.

The Courthouse, and many of the other buildings which surround the Central Park, are in the colonial style of the Spanish conquistadores. The historical Teatro Municipal still hosts theatrical presentations, and other theaters and cultural center around the City Center also host a wide variety of art exhibits, dance expositions, and conferences on topics such as indigenous issues and youth empowerment.

Within a few kilometers of the city there are several Mayan towns which are famousfor their busy markets and colorful traditional costumes and woven goods. Around Quetzaltenango, there are many opportunities to learn about Guatemalan culture.

Locals make chocolate and tortillas by hand in their shops, and many are happy to show off their abilities and knowledge if asked. Tourists can find examples of the traditional weaving-styles of the area at local women’s cooperatives in Xela and Zunil, where lessons in traditional back-strap loom weaving are given daily.

Another way to support the local economy is to buy a pound or two of locally grown organic fair-trade coffee, or go on a trip to a local indigenous-owned coffee finca. The trips to the fincas are a great experience in the outdoors due to Guatemala’s temperate climate, a function of both the latitude and altitude.

Booking this vacation is easy and we accept most major credit cards. We require a deposit of $300 and a completed booking form. After checking availability we normally confirm a booking within 24 hours.
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