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Guatemala Spanish Schools
Study Spanish in Guatemala!

By Kirsten Hubbard, About.com

Interested in studying Spanish language at a Guatemala Spanish school? Spanish immersion programs in Guatemala often include homestays, and are some of the cheapest in all of Central America – starting at just $150 per week.

Here's our selection of Spanish schools in Guatemala, from the northern village of Flores to Antigua Guatemala.

APPE Spanish Language School – Antigua Guatemala

Spanish Schools in Guatemala - Antigua GuatemalaGuatemala 360, www.guate360.com
For the ultimate Guatemala immersion experience, enroll in APPE Spanish Language School's combo of 4 weeks in Spanish school, and 4 weeks volunteering in various Guatemala humanitarian organizations.

Cooperative of Guatemalan Spanish Teachers – San Pedro La Laguna, Lake Atitlan

The Cooperative of Guatemalan Spanish Teachers offers Spanish immersion in a beautiful setting. Plus, a percentage of the school's tuition goes directly to help local families and impoverished children.

Spanish Language Center - Antigua Guatemala

Besides offering Spanish lessons in beautiful Antigua Guatemala, Spanish Language Center also offers one-on-one Spanish lessons via Skype online. Another big plus: Friday barbecues!

Cada Xelaju - Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Not only does Casa Xelaju in Quetzaltenango offer fully accredited Spanish immersion courses, but the Guatemala Spanish school also offers classes in the Mayan K'iche' language.

Flores Language Plus - Isla de Flores

Study Spanish in the island village of Isla de Flores at Flores Language Plus, located in the middle of Lake Peten Itza, near the Tikal Mayan ruins.

The Ixchel Spanish School – Antigua Guatemala

Ixchel is a preeminent Antigua Guatemala Spanish School, combining one-on-one Spanish instruction with extracurricular activities and Antigua homestays.

Spanish School Jabel Tinamit – Panajachel, Lake Atitlan

I had a great experience studying Spanish at Jabel Tinamit Spanish School, located in one of my favorite places: Panajachel, on Guatemala's Lake Atitlan.

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School – Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School in Xela boasts private classroom instruction, local volunteer projects, cultural activities… and a fortunate domain name.

Academia Colonial – Antigua Guatemala

A full-service Antigua Spanish School, Academia Colonial offers everything from cooking classes to airport pickup along with private Spanish lessons.

San Pedro Spanish School – San Pedro La Laguna, Lake Atitlan

The scenic San Pedro Spanish School can adjust its Spanish language courses to fit a student's Spanish needs, be it medical, business, travel, or other.
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