Group Spanish Immersion Program in
Antigua, Guatemala
 Guatemala offers a majestic location for groups to learn Spanish. Antigua is surrounded by three towering volcanoes, Agua,
Fuego and Acatenango. The towns cobblestone streets, multi-colored buildings, and sprays of bougainvillea are
charming. The buildings have colonial style facades and tile roofs.
There are many ruins including churches, convents, palaces and
mansions. Over 200 years ago Antigua was one of the centers of
Spanish power. Antigua is also home to Indian markets, a wide
range of restaurants, café’s, and a dazzling array
of shops. Antigua is a fascinating place to spend time in and
learn Spanish. No matter what your tastes are, you will always
find something to do in this city. Antigua is a small town so
it is easy to get to all the major sites within walking distance.
This can be especially important for groups of students traveling
together as it provides for a secure quaint environment!
Antigua Spanish School
The Spanish school in Antigua that hosts our group Spanish programs is located in a beautiful colonial buildings located in the heart of Antigua.
The school has a reputation
as one of the best schools in Antigua and its director has years of experience in teaching and training. The programs offered by
this school are endorsed by both the Ministerio de Educación
de Guatemala and the Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo, offers
"Total Spanish Immersion Study".
Spanish Courses
Group Classes 3 Lessons per Day (Maximum 5 Students
per Class)
The major focus of the courses is on conversation
and the major structural components including grammar, pronunciation,
vocabulary, etc. Classes are conducted fully in Spanish and teachers
are trained to instruct all levels using materials to reinforce
conversation and aid in the full immersion process.
Accommodations
Guatemalan Host Family:
Students will live with local families in order to receive a full
immersion environment. This will allow them to practice their
Spanish in an everyday setting. The host family will provide 3
meals per day for the students which will allow for additional
time to practice their Spanish through conversations at meal time.
There will be up two students per bedroom and in all cases there
will be more than 2 students at one host family.
What’s Included?
The following program gives an example of one of the programs we have arranged for a high school group of 50 students. We can of course alter this program to need the needs of your group.
- 2 Weeks Group Classes 3 lessons per day
- 2 Weeks Host family accommodations/ shared room/3 meals per
day
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner with Music
- Roundtrip Guatemala Airport Transfer to/from Host Family
- Guided City Tour of Antigua
- Salsa and Merengue Dance Lessons
- Sporting activities (soccer)
- Hike to “El cerro de la Cruz”
- Coffee Plantation and Museum Tour
- Tour to visit a Mayan God San Simon” with Mayan Ceremonies
- Latin American Film Day
- Volunteer Project (optional)
- Tour to Macadamias Farm
- Tour to Volcano Pacaya
- Overnight Excursion to Lake Panajachel and the Chichicastenango
Market
Optional Overnight Excursion!!!:
Tikal Mayan Ruins Tour, Added cost in lieu of Lake Panajachel
excursion: $150, If taken in addition to Lake Panajachel excursion:
$200. Prices include flight from Guatemala city to Flores.
Prices
Program Cost as listed (per student): $495
Incentives to teachers (Chaperones):
1 Teacher (chaperone) for every 10 students
FREE Host Family Accommodations (Private room and 3 meals per
day)
FREE Excursions and Activities!!! |
