It is well known Spanish originated from Latin, and has much in common with all Roman languages. Spanish (also known as "Castellano") was taken to the New World by Spanish Conquerors in 1492. The native population assimilated the language, and now more than 400 million speak it. Spanish has become one of most important languages in the world.

Antigua, a beautiful city set in the highlands of Guatemala, is the perfect location to learn Spanish. The Spanish Academy Antigüeña offers you an ideal introduction to the colonial lifestyle of Guatemala. I invite you to this little paradise to learn Spanish and live the Latin lifestyle.

My name is Julio Francisco García (school director), I am Guatemalan; it is important for us that you know that we don't have connections with 'School Antigua' or any other school in town. We do not have people working on the streets trying to contact new students, all the Spanish Academy Antigüeña team work in our office, 1a. Calle Poniente # 10, phone: (502) 7832-7241, e-mail: mail@spanishacademyantiguena.com / antigueno@itelgua.com if you want to make contact with us, please come directly to our place or give us a call.

I hope you will accept my invitation to visit!

Spanish Academy Antigüeña

1a. Calle Poniente # 10

Antigua Guatemala, C.A.

Phone/Fax: (502) 7832-7241

E-Mail: mail@spanishacademyantiguena.com

Web Site: www.spanishacademyantiguena.com

Julio César Francisco García Pérez

Julio & Wife

• WE ARE A SMALL AND INDIVIDUALIZED SCHOOL: In order to provide a quality educational experience which caters to individual needs, the school consists of 15 highly qualified teachers. This provides each student with an individualized program which is not available in larger schools that are more interested in offering "Quantity" programs with many students in attendance.OUR BEST PUBLICITY IS OUR REPUTATION: We have a long track record of success with our teachers and students. Our reputation speaks for itself and we encourage you to ask our former students for a recommendation.20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: We have been working for 20 years which has resulted in a uniquely refined program with superior teachers. Unfortunately, there are many new Spanish schools, private teachers, and cooperatives who are not interested in providing a quality education to students. They believe that it is easy to rent a house, advertise excessively and offer a low price with the hope of attracting many students. We do not adhere to this type of advertisement as we believe is wastes the time and money of students. Recently there are newly established schools that belong to a foreign entity or person who has come to Guatemala to make a profit without the care of quality or reputation. We also do not believe in offering paid services or commissions to former students or individuals for tourist guides or other advertisements.THERE ARE NO HIDDEN EXPENSES, EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: All activities, materials, etc. is included in the price.EACH STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN CLASSROOM AND TEACHER: The academy of Spanish offers individualized teaching to each student. There is one teacher and classroom per student which maximizes the learning experience. Other programs provide students with a noisy and distracting classroom with many students which minimizes the educational experience. The academy has 10 teachers and 10 classrooms.TEACHERS ARE WELL PAID RESULTING IN 100% STUDENT SATISFACTION AND EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION: I own the school building and do not need to pay for rent expenses. This allows for highly paid teacher salaries in comparison to other schools.WE ARE FULLY CERTIFIED AND AUTHORIZED: The academy is fully accredited by the ministry of education ( tourist institute). Some schools are in the process of becoming certified but will not be able to get the required certification because they do not offer a quality, authorized program.WE RECEIVED THE "GOLDEN AWARDS" FOR THE BEST SPANISH SCHOOL IN GUATEMALA: The school office displays our awards and medallion from the CLUB ROTARIO INTERNATIONAL.ONE WEEK HERE IS LIKE 2 OR 3 WEEKS IN OTHER SCHOOLS: Many Spanish schools may try to make you to stay more than one week for business reasons, we adapt to the needs, interests, ability and time of each student.
• STUDENTS FEEL LIKE FAMILY NOT A BUSINESS: The environment in the Academia de Español Antigüeña is like a family. With students from all over the world, students, teachers and the director are all friends which makes for an enjoy able experience.

All our teachers have been trained to teach Spanish as a second language. They all have ample experience, as the majority have been teaching at the school since it was founded in 1985. The professors of Spanish Academy Antigüeña are carefully selected, highly qualified professionals with University degrees and many years of experience.

ONE-ON-ONE InstructionsUnlike many other schools we pride ourselves in limiting our school size to 10 teachers for 10 students. With this, our school is more personable and social for your Spanish immersion experience. All our teachers are qualified university trained educators to give you what is needed to learn Spanish quickly. With teen students is easier to monitor the progress of each student and control the program of each teacher.

All instruction is on a one-on-one basis. This individual instruction format has several advantages:

You can study either outside in fresh air or in a classroom

First, it ensures that you have the full attention of your teacher.Second, you do not have to worry about the "stage-fright" factor inherent in attempting to utter unfamiliar sounds and words in front of a classroom audience.

Third, and for many of our students the most important, with one-on-one instruction there is no "schedule" of classes. Quite simply, language instruction begins when you arrive, ends when you decide to leave, and the schedule is dependent only on each student's available resources and desire to continue study. Even after the student is in attendance at the Institute, in fact, scheduling of classes remains ultimately flexible. Since you can pay one week's tuition at time, no student is tied to a preconceived schedule. Impromptu travel changes or study plans are always a flexible option.