 Our
Spanish language school (SA Quetazaltenango) is a socially-responsible Spanish
institute in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala promoting
cross-cultural understanding through its Spanish and cultural
programs, social projects, internship program, volunteer work,
and travel services. Founded in 1987, this Spanish language
school is a cooperative consisting of a core group of Spanish
teachers who participate in decision making for the Spanish school. A percentage of
each year's earnings is designated to local community programs in Quetzaltenango..
With this in mind, the Spanish
language school in Quetzaltenango has the following objectives:
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To
teach visitors how to effectively learn to communicate in Spanish.
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To
help visitors gain knowledge of the culture, customs, and
traditions of Guatemala.
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To
educate visitors about the social, political, and economic
reality of Guatemala.
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To
create justly-paid employment opportunities for Guatemalan
professionals.
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To
carry out development projects for people in need in Guatemala
and to help groups that are struggling to improve the country.
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Overall this Spanish language school in Quetzaltenango is one
of the best schools in Guatemala in which to learn Spanish. Everything the Spanish school
does is very well organized. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable
and enthusiastic, and it shows in the quality of the instruction
provided to the students. As with most other schools in Guatemala,
this school offers individual instruction as its standard program.
For those students interested
in volunteer work while learning Spanish in Guatemala, the Spanish school has an experienced
volunteer coordinator who can help to place students with the
various relief organizations located throughout the city. If
full time volunteer work is not what you are looking for, the
school is active with a nearby Indian community, and there are
opportunities to help these children with school work in the
afternoons.
| Why Learn
Spanish In Quetzaltenango? |
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Quetzaltenango offers a truly authentic
look at daily Guatemalan life and culture.
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Due to its location, most sites of interest
in Guatemala are within just a few hours.
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The city has an abundance of bars, nightclubs,
restaurants, and shops, enough to satisfy any taste.
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Quetzaltenango is easily accessible from
Guatemala City.
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In the mountain and hills around Quetzaltenango
are numerous Indian villages and archaeological sites, all
very much worth a visit.
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The area around Quetzaltenango offers
much in the way of outdoor activities.
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For those looking
for volunteer activities, Quetzaltenango is the home to numerous
relief agencies.
Private
Spanish Instruction: Private
instruction for 5 lessons per day. Each student is assigned an
instructor appropriate for their level and interests. The student
meets with that instructor for five lessons, five days a week.
During a short break, coffee, tea, bread and pastries are provided.
A student may request to continue with the same instructor or
may prefer to switch after a week or two. Student requests are
always accommodated when possible. All instruction is geared to
the student's needs.
Extra Options
For people traveling together,
it is possible to set up small group Spanish instruction. Specialized
Spanish instruction is available (Flight Attendants, Pilots, Nurses,
Doctors, Business groups, and Cultural tours, etc.). Volunteer
and internship opportunities are available on a case by case basis.
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Private
room with a local host family 3 meals per day with host family
(except on Sundays).
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Laundry
service with host family.
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Access
to email, the internet, phone, fax service.
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Books,
handouts, etc.
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Cultural
activities
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Academic
credit available (see academic credit section)
Start Dates:
Spanish classes start EVERY MONDAY throughout the
year. The only exception to this occurs when a holiday
falls on a Monday.
| HOLIDAYS |
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January 1 |
New
Years |
| April
8, 9 |
Easter
Week |
| April
30 |
Labor
Day |
| June
25 |
Teachers'
Day |
| Sep
15 |
Independence
Day |
| Oct
20 |
Raza |
| Nov
1 |
All
Saints' Day |
| December
24, 27 |
Christmas |
| December
31 |
New
Year's Eve |
For people traveling
together, it is possible to set up small group Spanish instruction.
Specialized Spanish instruction is available (Flight Attendants,
Pilots, Nurses, Doctors, Business groups, and Cultural tours,
etc.). Volunteer and internship opportunities are available
on a case by case basis.
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