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Antigua |
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In a country that treasures its colonial past, Antigua is a
prized possession. Surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, it
is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in all of Latin
America. Its indigenous people still live in the town and offer
an authentic glimpse into traditional culture. With a charming
and relaxed atmosphere, Antigua attracts students and travelers
from all over the world. An abundance of quaint cafes, international
restaurants, and a lively nightlife contributes to the city's
appeal. In addition, Antigua is very safe and the cost of living
is extremely reasonable. With museums and markets, great bars,
and a range of outdoor activities, Antigua is a fantastic place
to learn about Guatemalan culture while perfecting your Spanish
language skills.
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Three Good Reasons
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Guatemala is still predominately
indigenous and offers some Latin America's richest
cultural experiences. |
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Antigua’s small size makes
it easy to walk from your host family, to school,
and to many of the city’s attractions. |
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Antigua is very safe and the cost
of living is very reasonable. |
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Antigua Weather |
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The climate is very mild in Antigua. The daytime is usually pleasant, with temperatures between 64F-82F (18C-28C) and humidity is rarely a problem. December and January are the coldest months and the rainy season lasts from May to October. Be prepared for afternoon showers and cool evening temperatures during this time. In the coastal areas and the jungle lowlands, the heat and humidity can be quite high. Be prepared at any time of the year to find temperatures above 85F (30C) in these areas. |
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Antigua |
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The Spanish school in Antigua is centrally located just six blocks from the central park and in close proximity to the beautiful church "La Merced." A small park and a historic colonial neighborhood are just a short walk away. Housed in a remodeled colonial home with a large courtyard and a beautiful garden, the school offers free Internet access and a collection of videos to help you improve your Spanish. Classes are held in both indoor classrooms and the school’s outdoor gardens.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located within walking distance of the Plaza Central, homestays, and many of the attractions of Antigua. |
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Facilities: Remodeled colonial home • classes held inside and outside • beautiful courtyard •
library • video and meeting room • computers
with free Internet. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 1 student. The Antigua school offers one-on-one private classes for all students. Groups traveling together may request group classes. |
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Student Body: 20% of students are from Germany, 20% from Belgium, 10% each from the USA, Canada, Norway, and Holland, 5% each from Austria and England, 3% each from Denmark and France, and 2% each from Australia and Italy. 70% of students are ages 18-25, 20% are 25-35, 7% are 35-45, and 3% are 45 and older. |
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Activities and Excursions |
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The school offers many fun and educational activities to complement
your immersion program. Upon arrival, students are given an
orientation walk of Antigua. Those interested in visiting other
sites of interest can take tours of local museums, plantations,
farms, and neighboring villages. The school offers a selection
of activities scheduled five to six times per week and excursions
on the weekends. Options include Spanish-language movie nights,
sports days, cultural classes (see below) and even free salsa
lessons in the school’s own dance studio. And if you just
want to socialize and relax, you can attend one of the school’s
fiestas or happy hours where you can mingle and chat with teachers
and fellow students.
Culture Class
Every Wednesday afternoon students can participate in culture
classes free of charge. The sessions are guided by a Spanish
teacher and focus on various Guatemalan traditions, culture,
and people. You will learn about the Semana Santa holiday
in Antigua, typical Guatemalan pottery, Mayan weaving patterns,
gastronomy, literature, music, and much more. The school can
also tailor the classes to students' particular interests.
This program is a great way to enhance your cultural immersion
during your stay in Guatemala!
Some of the excursions the school offers are listed below:
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Tikal
Some believe that Tikal is the most fascinating
archeological site in the Americas. The stunning
ruins of this gigantic former Mayan city are set
in a tropical jungle home to spider monkeys, iguanas,
jaguars and many colorful birds. On this excursion,
a bilingual guide can show you the ruins, museums,
and natural beauty of the national park, or you
can discover it on your own.
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is available both inside the park and in the nearby
town of Flores. Flores is one hour by plane from
Guatemala City or 14 hours by first class bus. One,
two, and three-day trips are available. |
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Rio
Dulce and Livingston
This area of Guatemala is a tropical paradise. The
Dulce River winds its way through the tropical jungle
from Lake Izabal to the Caribbean Sea. Visitors
can rent a taxi boat for the spellbinding 2-3 hour
journey to the coastal town of Livingston. A relaxed,
Caribbean town with strong African roots, Livingston
has more in common with neighboring Belize than
with the rest of Guatemala.
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swim at the hot springs, visit the beach, and get
a close up view of beautiful jungles and ecological
reserves. On your way back to Antigua, stop and
visit the Mayan ruins in Quirigua. Two or three-day
trips are available. |
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Lake Atitlan
and Chichicastenango
English novelist Aldous Huxley called Lake Atitlán
"the most beautiful lake in the world."
Boasting crystal-clear waters, surrounded by volcanoes,
and dotted with indigenous villages, Lake Atitlan
makes a spectacular weekend getaway. The two-day
trip takes you to three different lakeshore villages
and then returns to Panajachel for an overnight
stay.
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morning, the group heads to Chichicastenango, Guatemala's
premier market town, famous for colorful handicrafts
and incredible bargaining opportunities. Rounding
out the trip is a visit to the open-air market and
various historic churches. |
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Coban
Located north of Guatemala City, Coban has uniquely
beautiful terrain with unspoiled cloud-forest reserves.
The city has a semi-tropical climate and is the
capital of the coffee producing state of Alta Verapaz.
Near Coban lie the Mayan ruins in Quirigua, Lanquin
Cave, and the Sierra de Las Minas Biosphere. Here
you will take a guided tour to Semuc Champey, rapidly
gaining acclaim as one of Guatemala's most beautiful
destinations!
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Private Courses
Other special courses in Antigua are available as
one-on-one training and prepare students for the
special requirements of a particular topic. The
main language goals of these courses are to gain
subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
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Students
are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
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Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
| Tourism |
Journalism |
Engineering |
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Antigua |
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Patricia Ove
USA |
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extremely well organized and yet flexible enough to
adjust to individual needs. The program and what I learned
exceeded what I expected!"
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Randy Nemeth
USA |
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to Guatemala expecting to learn a lot of Spanish, and
that's what happened!" |
Nancy Dow
USA |
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part of the trip was the school's friendly, open and accommodating
style." |
Katheryn Pagliuso
USA |
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great! I enjoyed meeting other people and taking some
weekend trips."
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Nancy Crowell
USA |
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of Antigua and the location of the school. The outdoor
classrooms were the best!"
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Robert Ove
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better than I expected! The cultural activities were
the best part of the program." |
Paula Knight
USA |
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| "Excellent homestay,
very friendly. The best teachers I have had, they were
very enthusiastic and experienced." |
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Antigua |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$210.00 |
$420.00 |
$630.00 |
$840.00 |
$210.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$135.00 |
$270.00 |
$405.00 |
$540.00 |
$135.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$160.00 |
$320.00 |
$480.00 |
$640.00 |
$160.00 |
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| Private 5 (25 hrs/wk) |
$145.00 |
$290.00 |
$435.00 |
$580.00 |
$145.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$308 |
$615 |
$923 |
$1230 |
$308 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$233 |
$465 |
$698 |
$930 |
$233 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$258 |
$515 |
$773 |
$1030 |
$258 |
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| Private 5 (25 hrs/wk) |
$243 |
$485 |
$728 |
$970 |
$243 |
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Residence |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$308 |
$615 |
$923 |
$1230 |
$308 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$233 |
$465 |
$698 |
$930 |
$233 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$258 |
$515 |
$773 |
$1030 |
$258 |
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| Private 5 (25 hrs/wk) |
$243 |
$485 |
$728 |
$970 |
$243 |
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| Notes |
 Airport pickup: $30 ($35 if between 11pm and 4am)
Immersion does not include lunch with the instructor.
A class hour is 52 minutes.
Books are $8
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