HONESTY AND QUALITY

We are one of the oldest and most established schools in Antigua with 35 years of experience All activities and study materials are free. We are authorized by the Minister of Education of Guatemala.

WEEKLY PAYMENT

We require one week payment in advance for Spanish classes. We hope that you will be extremely satisfied with your progress; if so, then you pay in advance for the following week, and so on.

SMALL SCHOOL WITH FAMILY FEELING

We are a small school with a group of twenty or so very experienced and sympathetic instructors. We accept a limited number of students each week in order that the school not be overcrowded or uncomfortable in any way. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment, as the school is small it's tends to fill up quickly.

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

We have several teachers who have many years of experience teaching children and young adolescents. It is possible for parents to take individualized lessons while their children are being taught and entertained nearby in our safe, beautiful garden setting. Our specialist teachers combine learning Spanish with a variety of games and activities that are fun and instructive for all involved. Developmentally, children often are ready to learn Spanish, and will surprise adults with their rapid progress when placed in a total immersion environment

ALL OUR HOST FAMILIES LIVE WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOL

&We do have families in Antigua whose standard of living approach and/or exceed that which western tourists are accustomed to in their home countries. Antigua is a wealthy city; some families live in traditional colonial homes in exceptional luxury and with all the amenities necessary for a more comfortable lifestyle such as wireless internet access and live-in home help. We are in a position to offer limited places of this sort to participants in our homestay programs. In this type of accommodation you might expect not only your own beautifully furnished room, but a private bathroom (in most cases), the possibility of wireless internet access and the availability of cable television. You would also expect three meals per day to be provided except on Sundays.

VOLUNTEER WORK

If you want to volunteer and do some good during your visit there are also plenty of opportunities. You might want to help in the areas of education, healthcare, or construction; we always need teachers of English to volunteer with children from the ages of 8 to 15. We have other projects as well; for example, many of our students volunteer their time for malnourished children here in Antigua. Many of our students have found this placement very satisfying.

The school will provide a discounted rate for language classes to those students who undertake volunteer work.