Best Official Language Schools In Guatemala Near Me

Randall Marx: Just recently, I completed one year of one-on-one conversational Spanish and instruction with Dilia Carcuz. She is a great teacher, very experienced, has many students from different countries, and is very knowledgeable about Spanish grammar. After 1 year of weekly instruction with Dilia, I was able to travel for work in South America with colleagues who spoke only Spanish, I was able to give presentations in Spanish and hold meetings in Spanish.I worked with Claudia Pol for a one-week immersion in person.Claudia is a great teacher— experienced, funny, and patient. In one week I feel like I went from understanding words and phrases to understanding the language and how to speak it. The learning environment is fantastic— 1 on 1 instruction in a quiet garden really allowed me to focus.

Anna Smith: I have had a wonderful experience at this school. The combination of the beautiful gardens and the kindness and knowledge of my teacher Carlos Emilio have made my experience here outstanding. I love the one on one model of instruction as Carlos Emilio was able to correct mistakes as I spoke and give personalized lessons depending on weak points he heard in my speech. He was also very encouraging and gave positive feedback when I spoke well or used a complicated tense. I came in as a “strong intermediate” speaker and have already improved in my knowledge thanks to his help. I would definitely recommend this school to any level of speaker as I have heard positive feedback from others who came in with little to no knowledge of Spanish. Hopefully you will have a similar experience and you will also get an amazing teacher like Carlos Emilio!

Heather Holbrooks Wood: I had a great experience at Antiguena Academy. My teacher Miguel Angel was the BEST and the classes are in the most beautiful setting. I would highly recommend him as a teacher and the school in general to anyone who wants to learn / improve their Spanish language skills.

chris garrison: The school is amazing. I came in knowing very little Spanish and have progressed in one week well past my expectations. My teacher Luigi is fun and patient. It is a perfect combination for me to learn from.

Katie Campbell: I had THE best time at this school! I studied in the beautiful garden with Rosy Lopez and learned SO much in one week. She is a patient, kind, structured, challenging, and funny teacher! I wish I could stay much longer. Antigua is a special place and this school was incredible.

Mi Wr: My experiences here over the last four weeks have been nothing but great. My instructors Aurora and Tatianna have been incredible. The city of Antigua and El Jardin could not be more beautiful. We were able to explore the coffee and macadamia farms as well as several different ruins in and around the city. I enjoyed the community interaction during the included tours with our instructors. They are all very patient and tailor the lessons to your progress. The professionalism of the school and instructors could not be better. I would highly recommend Antiguena Spanish Academy to anyone looking to learn Spanish.

Rollie Olson: My experience at Antigueña Spanish Academy was incredible! Luis Alfonso Garcia (aka Profesor Picho) could not have made Spanish more fun to learn. We spent three weeks together and by the end of it I felt so proud of my growth in conversational ability. I had some background from high school and a little bit in college but this is the first time I’ve been able to carry conversations in the language with native speakers. The campus is beautiful and provided an excellent learning environment. Take classes here and ask for Luis! You will have a blast.

Christian Lumley: I took 100 hours of Spanish lessons here over 5 weeks and couldn't be more happy with my experience. The one-on-one sessions with the school's knowledgable Spanish teachers are amazing—much better than any Spanish course/lessons I've taken in the past. And the garden is beautiful. Ask for Olga!

Laura Bond: What a fantastic experience! My coworkers and I came to Antigua for a month and spent 4 weeks learning Spanish with AMAZING teachers. I had the opportunity to learn with Silvia Lopez and Sergio and would love the opportunity to return again. The one on one classes are the most efficient way to learn a new language in a short period of time. Come check out this school if you’re wanting to learn Spanish in a great environment.

Grace Cowie: If you go ask if Luis Gerardo Garciá has availablity. I had to change teachers during my week and Luis was so great. As for the school I think there was a little bit of a lack of organization and communication. My first teacher was confused at my arrival, I wasn’t given any booklets until my second day because they hadn’t been organized before my first class, and before you choose to do an activity know that if your Spanish is beginner beginner, you might be better off getting the hours that you paid for to be 1:1.

Dierieke Knikker: Had lessons with Olga here, and it was super nice! She was funny and kind. Had lots of nice conversations and learned a lot!

Isabella Roman-Secor: I loved my time at the Spanish Academy Antiguena!!! This is a great place to learn Spanish. The one-on-one classes are amazing. I had two fantastic teachers Lillyam and Aurora. If you have the opportunity to chose your teacher I highly recommend either of them.On Fridays you have the opportunity to take field trips around Antigua, this is a great way to practice Spanish in the real world. Also the weekly culture activities are very informative and a great way to meet other students.

Allan Delaney: Spent a week at the Spanish academy with my teacher Carlos Ollej. If you’re coming to Antigua to learn Spanish this is definitely the place to do it. The lessons take place in a beautiful building nestled in a garden. The teachers tailor your lessons to your level and are extremely responsive to feedback. Each week there are activities and demonstrations to give you a deeper understanding of Guatemalan culture while practicing your Spanish listening skills. Cant recommend this place enough!

J S: My teacher Luis-Gerardo was really good, he made lessons fun and interesting. I only saw him for a week but I have learnt way more than I could imagine. He also showed me the local food spots!

Alex DeCapri: I had a great week of classes with César. He's the reason this review gets 5 stars. He was extremely fun to talk with, and the 4 hours each day passed by quickly. He taught me a lot, especially with getting down some of more difficult verb tenses. Learning Spanish with César felt like I was learning with a good friend. I can't recommend him enough. Kind, funny, and a really effective teacher.As for the school: The prices are a little higher than the rest of the schools I researched, and there aren't as many activities as other schools. When I was there, only one activity was offered and it was during the afternoon classes (so you had to skip a couple of the hours of lessons you purchased in order to attend). Please add some coffee for the afternoon classes as well. A little bit of caffeine was much needed!

Pam Hughet: Highly recommend for anyone like me who didn't quite master Spanish in high school or college! My teacher, Rosy, was truly exceptional. I gained the equivalent of one year of Spanish classes in just two weeks at the Spanish Academy. I started the lessons uncomfortable saying anything in Spanish and finished the lessons able to have actual conversations in Spanish! I never would have imagined I'd get this far in my Spanish proficiency, but Rosy got me there! She is a gifted teacher and I'll be back to learn more from her!

Natalia Fernandez: We had a great experience at Antiguena Spanish Academy! We shared one teacher between two of us for 4 days and it has really improved our Spanish! Carlos was an excellent and friendly teacher, and the lessons were held outside in a nice garden. We also had a great experience with our lovely homestay family. Would definitely recommend antigüena spanish academy!

scwhynot58: Julio was very responsive with all the details we needed, even with a last minute change. Such a tranquil location conducive to relaxed learning in a unique "classroom". Thank you so much, Lety for a lovely experience.

Pedram & Cristina Ghafoori: I had the pleasure of having Gabby Carrillo as my teacher and she was the best! I had so much fun and learnt so much. Gabby was very patient and funny. She tailored my classes to my level of knowledge and knew exactly when to push me further or reinforce new theories. It was so much fun I wish I could’ve stayed longer!

Stan Sharp: I just finished a 20 hour online Spanish Study with Lorena Aguilar. She is an awesome person and awesome teacher. What more can you say. She listens to what you want and patiently applies her magic. I highly recommend Lorena Aguilar as a way to keep your Spanish moving forward.Following is my in person review of Antigueña Spanish Academy!!!This is my 5th experience here at the academy. Each visit is richer in everything as you can communicate and enjoy the culture here at a deeper level. The school is excellant in my opinion. Julio and Julio Señor, the owners, are genuine, friendly, and eager to make your stay memorial. They have the ability to find great teachers and to match the teacher with student needs. My teacher is Claudia Tecún in the mornings for 4 hours. Claudia Tecún is possible the nicest person I have ever met. She has a gift for teaching and can have you laughing and learning for 4 straight hours. She is also a great example of the culture in Guatamala. Family, friends, and the church are the things most important in there lives. This extended family is a great example of the love they share to enrich there lives and others (mine). I feel very lucky to have spent this time with Claudia, my instructor. Thank you Claudia!! The home stay with Olga and the other students is also a big part of my experience. The other students from all over the world is truly an international experience to practice Spanish and enjoy their cultures. The food is also fantastic!!! Thanks Olga. I hope you have the same great experience I am having, and to all the other teachers in the school that are so awesome, THANKS!!!

Jonathan Oberg: If you're looking for a top-notch Spanish school in Guatemala, look no further than Ixchel. I have three compelling reasons, and several helpful tips to share:1. The teachers at Ixchel are simply outstanding. Many of them have been with the school for years and are dedicated professionals. I haven't met a single student who didn't rave about their teacher, and although the school offers every opportunity to switch, no student I spoke with did so. Personally, I took lessons from two amazing teachers, Señora Paulina and Señora Aura, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The school caters to students of all levels, from those with zero Spanish to those with an advanced level, and I witnessed many students pick up a working vocabulary in a short period of time.2. Antigua, the location of Ixchel, is the perfect hub for your Guatemalan adventures. The city is well-equipped for visitors, with plenty of accommodation options, numerous restaurants, and commercial services such as banks, laundry facilities, and tour companies. You can easily explore the rest of Guatemala from here, and there are plenty of day-trip or weekend trip activities available in and around Antigua (see my recommendations below).3. Ixchel goes above and beyond to ensure that every student is comfortable, engaged, and learning. Before attending, I was skeptical about the weekday activities like excursions to a coffee plantation. However, I quickly realized that this was one of the best ways to put my Spanish into practice. By combining lessons in the morning with excursions and activities in the afternoon, my brain was fully engaged, and my Spanish skills improved rapidly.Here are some additional suggestions and recommendations:A. If possible, stay at the school. The host family at the school itself is fantastic, and eating and conversing with the staff and other students during breakfast, lunch, and dinner is an excellent way to strengthen your Spanish. I felt like a guest, not a boarder, and staying at the school allowed me to maximize my learning time. I highly recommend Señora Lourdes, who made my stay feel like I was staying with extended family. The food was also excellent, and I'm grateful to Señora for her hospitality. Although the guest houses that the school can arrange for you are likely good, if possible, I recommend staying at the school.B. Don't overestimate your learning time. I made the mistake of booking for 8 hours a day, but by hour six or seven, I was exhausted. Learning a language is hard work! Instead, I suggest booking a full lesson in the mornings and a couple of hours in the afternoons. Remember that you're also learning during meals, breaks, excursions, side trips, at night out at restaurants, etc. Your brain needs rest too!C. Take advantage of the daily excursions. Although they may seem simple, they're an excellent way to practice what you're learning. If you're taking afternoon classes, the school can even arrange for your teacher to accompany you, like Señora Aura did with me. I studied something in the morning with Señora Paulina, and she gave me subjects to focus on in the afternoon. During our outings, Señora Aura helped me work on those parts of speech while interacting with people in real-world environments. I highly recommend talking to the school about this opportunity.D. Talk to the school about side excursions. They help you book trips, arranging everything from transportation to lodging and tours. They can even arrange for your instructor to accompany you, which is an incredibly immersive learning experience. Although I booked some trips myself, the school set me up with a visit to Lago Atitlan and handled everything, including coordinating have a teacher accompany me so I was learning the entire time! Definitely talk to the school about what you want to do and see how they might help you.

Nina Corson: I studied at Ixchel for two weeks. My teacher Soledad was amazing and she really helped me with my grammar usage. I would recommend her without hesitation. I stayed at the school instead of a home stay and it worked out pretty well. I would recommend taking lessons in the morning since the adjoining businesses get a little noisier in the afternoon. The rooms are small but they come with a private bathroom. The rooms were clean and I was very happy with the cleanliness. Meals are good as well. A little carb heavy for me so I occasionally went out for a meal. And luckily Antigua has lots of nice restaurants to explore. I would recommend this school if you want to improve your Spanish!

Rebecca Yang: Took medical spanish lessons for two weeks as a beginner with Elizabeth. Lessons were very smooth and individually tailored to my needs, and I learned way more than I thought I would over two weeks. Would recommend this spanish school! Accommodations at the school are comfortable and meals are delicious as well. Thank you!

Samantha DeLap: Would absolutely recommend! Angélica Palacios was an incredible teacher, she was patient, knowledgeable, and authentically friendly with her students. The school admin is helpful with everything from classes to scheduling weekend trips and even airport transfers. Best of all, this school has the best group of students you will meet. Everyone was wonderful and we built strong friendships during our time learning here!

James Merrigan: I am in my final week of 5 weeks at the Ixchel Spanish School. The school and instructors are everything that is promised on the school website. The staff are all friendly ,helpful and very approachable, whether you are using Spanish or English. The school itself is small which gives it a family feel. I had my own apartment in Antigua but was at the school twice a day for 2 hour blocks of Spanish lesions and my Airbnb hosts were very friendly and let me practice my Spanish with them.My teachers were excellent and the most important part of the program and learning experience. Because I chose split sessions I had two teachers, Mollie and Soledad. I am older and a slow learner and both teachers were extremely patient and made an effort to accommodate my learning style and interests. Both Mollie and Soledad were excellent teachers and gave me a good foundation in grammar, vocabulary and verb use while making learning interesting and fun. Thanks to everyone at the Ixchel Spanish School.

Gigi Hoeller: My husband an I took the travel with your teacher tour and had a wonderful time. Our teacher Angelica Palacios was very accommodating to our learning levels, extremely patient and an absolutely lovely woman. Because we were traveling together, we were speaking and learning Spanish the entire time, which was very beneficial. A beautiful connection was created, we had so many laughs and so much fun together, and a tearful goodbye. Not only did we have an amazing Spanish teacher, but we also made a friend for life.

Nora Benson: I had a great experience studying at Ixchel and living in a local homestay during the two weeks I spent in Antigua. My teacher Aura did a great job keeping 4 hours of daily 1-1 classes engaging with a variety of learning exercises and lots of conversation time as well as incorporating some more fun activities in the after-break session. I had a few other friends in Antigua who also took classes at the same time and all seemed to have a great experience with the school. Definitely a great value and a great learning environment!I also appreciate the office’s responsiveness and willingness to work with my schedule. The team was able to set me up with housing and classes on short notice and able to accommodate for things like needing to take a morning off and taking a long weekend to hike Fuego.Hope I can return again one day!

Kees: I spent in total 6 months at this school. In the first place I should only spend 3 weeks here, but I had a great time thanks to my teacher Soledad and Lourdes who takes care of the students.My teacher Soledad is a great teacher and a lovely, funny person. She can easily read your level of Spanish and from there on she increase your level fastly. She knows how to teach you Spanish in a way it never gets boring. All the classes where nice and we had a great connection, so we could easily talk about randsom stuff in Spanish, so it was never boring and time past so fast.Lourdes is responsible for taking care of the students. She is a lovely person, makes the best food and always looks after the students to make sure they have a great experience here. I went 2 times out of Guatemala during my staying at the school and in her own time she contact me to see everything is fine. Besides that she is an important person during your Spanish study, because during daily conversations she also helps you with Spanish. Sometimes she get some help of her sister, her 2 daughters and Monica during the daily tasks. All those persons deliver the best quality.I'm quite sure that I would never stay such a long time if Soledad and Lourdes wouldnt be working at Ixchel. All the students who I met here where unbelievable happy with Soledad and Lourdes and the other persons who I mentioned here above. I never heard any negative comment about them, everyone was happy with them. Those 2 people and the other people I mentioned are the soul of Ixchel.These 5 stars are completely thanks to Soledad and Lourdes and her team. The employer of the people I mentioned should be extremely happy with those hardworking employees, because they are rare like diamonds. They deserve the best treatment of the employer and the students.

Sandra McAuliffe: I did one week of study at Ixchel and really enjoyed it. Everyone there is so nice and the teachers are very patient and supportive. I learned a lot at the school and then being immersed in Spanish outside of the school was an extra bonus. I did 4 hours/day. With it being one-on-one I think more than that would be a bit tough mentally, but definitely doable. They also offered quite a few activities outside of class. I really enjoyed the salsa class. I chose to stay at a Homestay booked by the school. It was great. The host family was so nice and it provided extra Spanish practice. All-in-all this was a great experience. I would love to go back and study with them again sometime.

Marissa Muse: I stayed at Ixchel with a group from my university this week. Everyone was extremely welcoming. The facility is clean and beautiful with outdoor and indoor locations for the 1 on 1 lessons. The school is located near a variety of restaurants and coffee shops, but honestly I didn’t want to go eat anywhere else because the food served at the school was very good. Before this trip I had never eaten Guatemalan cuisine, and now it is one of my favorites. My teacher, Araceli, did a great job of assessing my current Spanish speaking ability and constructing lessons to help improve in weak areas. She was a delight to learn from and really helped build my confidence. The school hosts an optional excursion each afternoon guided by a Spanish instructor. It was great to learn about the local history and continue practicing Spanish during these excursions. I would absolutely recommend Ixchel to anyone looking to improve their Spanish while staying in a beautiful city.

Joe Miller: I studied with Aura at Ixchel for two weeks, and it was great. The school was comfortable and the terrace made a nice place to study with beautiful views.It’s difficult to find more advanced teachers, and as I’m studying for the C1 Dele exam it’s important to have a well trained teacher. They did exactly that and Aura has me feeling comfortable and ready for continuing my Dele preparations as well as generally improving my speaking, writing and listening.Overall, no complaints, the school was very professional and accommodated what I asked for, I hope to be back.

Céline B: Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine à l’école Ixchel. Nous avions deux niveaux différents, un niveau lycée pour moi, et un niveau débutant pour mon ami, et nous avons énormément progressé ! Nous avons pris 3h de cours par jour, pendant 5 jours.De mon coté avec Paulina, nous avons autant revu les bases de grammaire et conjugaison, qu’eu des discussions interessantes sur la culture locale.Mon ami a appris les bases de l’espagnol avec Angelica et sait maintenant se débrouiller et comprendre les discussions simples. 
Concernant l’école, c’est un petit havre de paix, tout le monde est adorable, et ils ont su être très flexibles sur les horaires et les dates !Un sans faute pour nousMerci Paulina, Angelica et l’école Ixchel !

Christina Ramsebner: Eine sehr zu empfehlende Sprachschule in Antigua.

Elizabeth Ingeme: I had a lot of fun learning Spanish and there was an immense amount of patience from my teacher. Taking another language isn’t easy but Celi made it fun and we were able to laugh a lot while also learning/using Spanish.

Tommy Duncan: Great atmosphere to learn with a very nice staff. Highly would recommend this school to everyone.

Abigail Pope: After studying for three weeks at the Ixchel school I am sad to be leaving Antigua, I had such a wonderful experience learning Spanish here! Aura was my teacher and she was always polite, funny, and very knowledgeable. 100% recommend this for anyone who wishes to learn more about the culture and improve their Spanish skills! Thank you Ixchel for improving my Spanish and helping me learn more about the beautiful country of Guatemala!

Mariana Gubert: I had a great experience at the Ixchel Spanish school. My teacher Angelica was amazing, she was always so patient and kind with me. My speaking and understanding abilities of Spanish have increased greatly through her teaching. I would highly recommend Ixchel for anyone looking to improve their Spanish, regardless of their initial level.

Matthew Murphy: I enjoyed this school very much! I studied her while I was in Antigua for 3 weeks. I studied one on one with a teacher 5 days a week for 3 hours a day and I definitely think that my Spanish has improved a lot. It was worth the time and you are able to learn and speak the language with a teacher. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Ty Halle: I took 42 hours of Spanish here, and it sincerely helped. My teacher, Maria, helped me advance in my speaking, reading, and comprehension. I would recommend this school to any locals/tourists looking to better their Spanish, or if you’re looking to start new.

Joy Barron: I had a wonderful experience with Ixchel Spanish school from start to finish. The administrators where welcoming, friendly and very helpful.The school is spacious and quite with a lovely roof top terrice.My teacher Isabel was so kind, funny and patient. We worked slowly and carefully to improve my very basic Spanish and I finished feeling more confident :)I did a homestay with them and my host family was so welcoming, I felt completely comfortable there. She catered very well to my vegetarian diet.Highly recommend this school!

Mimi Williams: I started taking online classes at MWL at the end of June and I LOVE it. I love that I am able to have 1 on 1 classes with my teacher at times that fit my work schedule. Lorena is amazing! It's noticeable how much my knowledge of the language, along with my written and speaking abilities, have increased since I started. I feel more confident when I need to speak Spanish compared to how I was before I started taking classes. Everyone on staff whom I've come in contact with is very professional. I would definitely recommend!

James Barsh: Great staff, super welcoming atmosphere. Loved it and felt like they do take care of me as an individual. Saludos to my teachers :)

Trevor Diffley: This is the best way for a busy person to learn a new language hands down and the value oustrips the pricetag by 1000. Every week I get a lesson crafted to my needs and my current progress.For the past several years I've beaten myself up for being monolingual. I tried Rosetta Stone and Duolingo, which are both great, but ended up getting good at Rosetta Stone and Duolingo rather than getting good at Spanish.Every week I spend an hour with Sonia, and every week is an hour well spent. I intended to do this to prepare for a vacation, but even though that was cancelled I am going to keep going because I can feel the progress every single week.

Jade Angela Moore: Positive:Communication,Quality,ValueModern World Language is nothing short of phenomenal! I’ve only been taking Spanish two months and I’ve learned so much! I love my Spanish teacher Lorena! She is the best! I highly recommend you take Spanish with her! I would highly recommend this school to everyone who wants to learn and be fluent in Spanish! Muy bueno!

Kathleen Taylor: I am a teacher in the United States. I have been taking classes with Sonia at Modern World Language for several months. Sonia is an excellent teacher. My learning experience has been high quality. She brought my level to almost intermediate in just a few months. I recommended this school to my friend and she is now taking weekly classes with Sonia. I highly recommend this institution for learning Spanish. The school offers professional, high quality learning opportunities for a wide range of levels and ages. The price is very reasonable for immersion classes.

Mirte Houwing: I have experience with MWL online as well as Spanish classes in person and I think the school is great in both ways. During the pandemic period I have taken a few months of online classes to get my grammar up. The teachers and other employees of the school are really involved with your learning process, which is amazing in my opinion. They motivated me to get my Spanish up to a professional level and go for an official certificate. Very content with the services of this school, highly recommend it!

Stevie “Stevie” C: I am a new student enrolled in the school. I really love my classes and my teacher Lorena. She is very patient, and a fantastic teacher!I highly recommend Modern World Language!

Susan Enriquez: It is the best Language academy, the teachers are excellent, they teach with a lot of dedication, I had already attended several academies and none of them had fitted me like Modern World Language, I am so happy that in just 4 months I can already start a conversation in English.

Fernando Natareno: A cozy place, and good teachers

Alexander Salvador: excellent English learning academy, super recommendable

Harrison Mathiyalagan: Really great teachers and an easy learning experience, I love doing classes here! Great value for money too highly recommend

Danielle Devore: My teacher , Sonia is amazing !! She provides instructions at your level. As a speech pathologist , I had detailed questions with regard to grammar and syntax. She provided examples to help me understand. She also remembers what your worked on since the last session and starts from where you finished . The hour is well organized. No time was wasted !

Douglas Kirwan: Really good teacher. Incredible scenery when being taught. And really helpful/friendly/nice owners. Thanks!

Olivia B: Fantastic Spanish school.Reasonable prices and beautiful learning environment.Programs tailed to you as you go and I really got a lot out of my classes.

Aaron Fuller: Awesome spanish teachers! Great experience.

Craig D: Great place to learn, teachers are friendly and easy to work with.

cole moon: Studying at Modern World Language teaches you in a way most other schools don’t. It doesn’t matter if you are studying to become fluent or just want to learn the basics for traveling purposes; this is the school for you! I took a few online and in person Spanish classes with them before traveling recently and it really paid off! I will definitely continue to use Modern World Language to learn and grow during my travels and at home!

Christopher Kuhstoss: I studied with Kevin and he really pushed me to speak more in Spanish. Now I feel way more confident and I speak to my Spanish-speaking coworkers at my job all of the time!

Luis Francisco González: The best Spanish School here at La Antigua. Great activities and awesome staff. Stephan and Andrea are the best.

Marsha Steenhuis: A really great school with a good vibe and excellent teachers! A really nice experience!