****-------*****Era fenomenal

I would highly recommend the school for a number of reasons. The teachers are highly experienced, extremely friendly and very easy to get on with. My teacher was called Silvia Flores and she was extremely experienced and it was a great privilege to learn the language with her- The teachers are also extremely flexible in terms of basing your classes on what you want to learn and how much you want to learn and also are happy to change the times of classes if there is something that you want to do at a particular time. They were all very helpful whenever I had any questions about where to go or what to do or where to buy something etc. As well as classes, the school runs activities almost every day (trips to museums, salsa classes, cycling tours etc.). My home stay family were all very welcoming and it was a pleasure to live with them for four weeks. All in all, after my four weeks in the school my level of Spanish has improved massively and I have had an amazing time with the teachers and the students in the school.

Best teaching at the best price!

I highly recommend this school! I came to Guatemala seven years ago and studied at La Union for two weeks but the teaching did not compare with that of La Academia de Espanol Antiguena. The teachers are highly experienced, the school offers excellent cultural activities, and my home-stay was an unforgetable experience. I have done language immersion programs in four other countries and the teaching/one-to-one experience here tops them all! Best price too!

I honestly can´t imagine a better experience

I came to Antigua with only the most basic grasp of Spanish (one summer school session at a community college) and am leaving now after two weeks much more confident and competent. Mi maestra was very knowledgable, fun, and interesting. From her I learned not only Spanish but also so much about the culture of the area- their traditions, beliefs, and values. My host family was great and absolutely invaluable to my learning experience. I would recommend this school to anyone!

I enjoyed myself while improving my spanish

I highly recommened this school for many reasons. The teachers are all highly experienced and teach spanish in a way that is easy to pick up quickly. There are students at all different levels studying at the school and youlearn at your pace which makes you feel very comfortable. The school is in a great location and it was all that i hoped for. If you want to study spanish in Antigua this is by far the best choice.

This school is a great place for people of all ages who want

to learn or improve their Spanish. The teachers are amazing and teach all levels so it doesn't matter if you have never spoken a word of Spanish before coming. I have studied at the school twice in the last 2 years and each time my Spanish has improved. The host families are very kind. Although the accommodations are simple, everything is clean and the food is great. Antigua is a great city to stay in because it works well as a base for your travels. Many students study during the week and travel on the weekends. From Antigua you can easily get to Lake Atitaln, Monterrico, Semuc Champey, Tikal and more. There are travel agencies on almost every street and the school can help you find one that is reputable and well priced. The teachers are also very flexible and are always willing to adjust their schedules according to your travel plans. For example I am heading to Panajachel today and wont be back until Tuesday morning. I usually study 4 hours every morning but the school is letting me study in the afternoon on Tuesday and for 5 hours each day next week to make up for Monday. The school offers free activities every day and they are a great way to learn more about the Guatemalan culture and Antigua. The school is also a great place to meet other people from all over the world. Everyone tends to be very outgoing and friendly. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to improve their Spanish!

Spanisch studieren in Antigua

Sich bei den vielen Spanischschulen in Antigua fuer eine zu entscheiden ist schwierig...die Academia de Español Antigueña wird von vielen Seiten her empfohlen. Ich habe 7 Tage in dieser Schule studiert und konnte viele positive Erfahrungen sammeln. Die Lehrerinnen und Lehrer haben viel Erfahrung im Unterrichten. Dank meiner Lehrerin Bittia kann ich nun doch etwas spanisch sprechen! Die Schule ist sehr guenstig und man kann selbst entscheiden ob man morgens oder nachmittags lernen moechte und auch am wochenende wird Unterricht angeboten! Die Raeumlichkeiten zaehlen nicht zu den schoensten in Antigua, aber man ist ja schlussendlich da zum lernen! Viel Spass beim Spanisch lernen!

Para estudiar Español mui bueno

La escuela es buena yo estudio a qui por una semana y tres dias. El presio es mui bueno para los estudiantes. Los miembros de la escuela son mui amables. Y la escuela es mui tranquilla para estudiar. recomendacion para para mi maestra Gabby Carrillo ella es exelente maestra. Porque aprende Español y practicque mucho. Las clases de Español son agradables e interesantes i divertitas. Yo soi de Suiza.

from zero to hero

I thought I knew some spanish when I got here... After a month of one on one classes I learn a lot more. From Present to past to future and everything in between! Being a one on one setting I was able to go at my own pace and ask questions when I needed to. My maestro Ana was awesome! She matched me perfectly and seemed to know exactly what I wanted to learn and what I needed to learn. I have expended my vocabulary and have a stronger grasp on grammar and conversational Spanish. Was it worth it? Every penny and every second! If your really in it to learn this is the school to choose. There are also fun free activities provided by the school to practice your Spanish while seeing more of Guatemala and Antigua. Lots of young people are here studying and this is a great place to meet other travelers interested in learning Spanish.Good for: Learning Spanish and traveling

Too much fun back in school

Great teachers, central location, flexible in the times (study when you want to) and amazingly priced. Really made my time in Antigua. Highly recommend to those that want to learn/impove their Espanol. Found that after a month I had a firm understanding of Espanol and confident enough to use it! Yay for Antigueña!!!

I highly recommend this school. Attentive and friendly staff

My girlfriend and I had amazing experience in Guatemala while studying at the Antiguenas Spanish Academy. We both stayed with host families who were extremely accomodating. The one on one study program with highly qualified bi-lingual tutors made learning comfortable for both of us. I am at an itermediate level and my girlfriend hadn't studied Spanish before the trip but it worked out because the course was tailored to our individual needs. Also, the staff was helpful in recommending volunteer projects for those interested in serving the community while in Antigua. The activities planned by the school are included in the tuition cost and include things like visiting a macedemia farm, swimming in volcanic hot springs, touring Antigua, etc. I give the program as a whole 2 thumbs up!

Great learning experience for our 11, 13, and 14 yr old kids

This was a great experience for our 3 kids (age 14, 13, and 11). They had varying levels of Spanish in middle school and had no confidence in their abilities. They loved coming here to Antigua and learning here at Academia de Español Antigueña. They really appreciated the one on one with the teachers and the manner in which they were instructed. The games they played were also fun and instructional. They enjoyed the non-stressful environment with positive, kind teachers. On top of the great ´school´sessions they enjoyed the excursions. Antigua is a beautiful place with great, friendly people and awesome food. We only had a short time here this summer but will be back for 3 or 4 weeks next year. The kids want to bring friends along because it is such a great experience. The school is run exceptionally well. This is where you want to learn Español. Good for: language, Cultural experience

Excellent teacher, one-on-one instruction, friendly place

My two weeks at the school went by fast - I learned a lot and they were completely accommodating of my work schedule which required different class hours every day. My teacher Maria Josefa was very experienced and an excellent teacher. They placed me with a delightful host family next door to the school - very convenient! Good for: Spanish language school

The best way to learn Spanish

So here I am in Antigua, Guatemala, as gringo as I can be with a very minimal background in Spanish and yet I find myself able to hold at least a quick conversation in the language. I´ve been here for two weeks, working with a private tutor four hours each day, making small strides in learning to read, write, and speak Spanish. If you´re like me, and you want to learn the language but you don´t have much to stand on, come to the Antiguenas Spanish Academy. You´ll be paired with a tutor who has you skill level in mind, the administrators of the school will find you a familty to stay with or provide you with information hostels and hotels in the area and basically take care of you as though you were their own. Good for: Learning Spanish and traveling

Great School

I would highly recommend Antigua School Academia. The staff are very friendly and professional people. Would highly reommond staying in a home stay you will get a whole lot more out of your experience. Would suggested doing this with friends, family, couples or even solo. Myself and 2 girlfriends studied for 3 weeks and can now speak converstaional spanish. Would also reommend my teacher Gabby is a very good teacher considering I could not speak and spanish before starting and now I am not to bad. Good for: Speaking Spanish

here i learned more in 2 weeks than in 1 years in school !

i really appreciate the teaching and also the activities that the school organized after class. I met really interesting people from all over the world and we had a lot of fun in antigua and also while traveling during the weekend. ill come back for sure! vincent paquin  Canada

Recommended for all!

I can't say enough about Academia de Espanol Antiguena in Antigua. The whole staff -- Olga in the office, and my teachers, Lily Garcia and Rosario -- were courteous, professional, and engaging, and my lessons were interesting, valuable, and relevant. My host mother, Janet, and her family, were so lovely. I recommend this school to anyone seeking an entry into Central America. My only wish is that I could stay longer, but I hope to return!

Good teachers

I just completed 2 weeks and this school and so far i had a great experience, the staff and the teachers are really profesionnal and theres alot of stuff to do and alot of activities. Thanks for making my vacations in Antigua great! Good for: Learning Spanish

A very pleasant experience.

I just completed four weeks at the Academia de Español Antigueña- and absolutely loved it! My host-mother, Ericka, and my teacher Bittia made the entire experience wonderful. Each were very patient with me and willing to help me in whatever way necessary. Everyone within the school and community were very welcoming and friendly. I would give my highest recommendations of the school to anyone interested in learning Spanish!

A week to remember

My wife and I just returned from Antigua yesterday. We are so eager to recommend the Academia de Espanol Antiguena. It is an excellent school. My wife is a beginner and I am on a higher level. I was interested in conversation and my wife targeted the verbs ser and estar and the preterit tense. My teacher was Waleska Santos. My wife's teacher was Maria Josefa. They were both patient but made sure we learned from our mistakes. The school has various games and activities suitable for many levels. I played Scrabble with Waleska. we each one won game. Although I am sure she wanted to win she tried to help me find words for my remaining letters. I learned so much about Latin American society from Waleska. Maria Josefa was extremely patient with my wife. In one week, I could actually see the progress she had made. Both teachers can adapt their methods to work with students of all abilities.

The 4 hours every day of intensive Spanish flew by.Thanks to Waleska and Maria Josefa, we had an enjoyable and fruitful week of learning. It was an unforgettable experience. My wife and I rented the apartment behind the school. It was very nice. It had a shower and kitchen facilities. My wife was able to cook some meals there so that we did not have to eat out all the time. The television had multiple channels in Spanish and English. We contacted Olga in the office. She responded quickly to all of our questions and was quite helpful. We both highly recommend the Academia de Espanol Antigua and especially our professors. Kevin O'Brien & Jane O'Brien

An excellent place to learn & gain confidence in a language.

Everyone at the school is extremely friendly, and the teachers will work one-on-one with students. At university I did not enjoy learning Spanish, but at the Spanish Academy in Antigua, I was excited to come to class each day. My teacher Claudia was very warm and an excellent teacher - she helped me gain confidence in speaking and taught me a huge amount about local traditions and politics in Guatemala. Also the free excursions with the school are not to be missed! Good for: Learning Spanish, meeting people

Gorgeous friendly teachers in a beautiful town - best place!

I absolutely loved the week I spent at this school! My teacher Bittia and her big smile made learning Spanish so much fun, and is the best teacher I have ever had. I did not enjoy studying spanish at university, but now I am so much more comfortable and love the beautiful spanish language! I only want to do more classes with Bittia!

----*****----wonderful, friendly, fun school :)

i was really not enjoying spanish in australia at university and this place reminded me that spanish is supposed to be fun and an amazing skill to get to know a new place. great fun teachers and games and learning. i had Leticia Socorec, she was really lovely and very understanding, and also was very adaptable to the pace i needed for different things that i found easy and difficult.