There are many Spanish Schools to choose from in Xela, and sometimes the choice can be overwhelming. Primeros Pasos receives generous support from the following schools and highly recommends that you choose one of them to spend your afternoon hours of Spanish grammar and conversation. The schools are listed alphabetical order, and all are valued equally. Spanish School Celas Maya
Celas Maya Spanish School is one of the biggest and best-established schools in Quetzaltenango. We offer high-quality private lessons in Spanish and K´iche, taught by our very professional team of teachers. They all hold a university diploma in teaching Spanish as a second language, and as one of the few schools in town we maintain our own fixed team of experienced teachers (they have 2-12 years of teaching experience).
Besides the school, we have a tour operator, hostel and coffee café under the same roof! Visit our school or website, and find it out for yourself. When you have so many decisions, you have to make the best one!
Spanish School Centro Bilingue Amerindia (CBA)
What most distinguishes us is the warm, relaxed atmosphere at our school and our involvement in the local community. We are commited to providing a high quality education in Spanish and a rich cultural immersion experience to every student. We are a non-lucrative organization; all profits (10% of your tuition) are used to fund social projects. Furthermore, CBA has numerous contacts at development organizations. We work hard to connect you with volunteer opportunities that match your talents and interests. We require our teachers to pass an exam in which they must have an expert understanding of not only Spanish grammar but of Guatemalan history, politics, literature, tourism and indigenous culture. Our objective is to provide you with a holistic education in which you will learn excellent Spanish while learning about the country you are visiting.
Spanish School ICA
Founded in 1976- Celebrating more than 33 years of excellence in teaching the Spanish language with a solid social conscience serving various highland communities in Guatemala. ICA offers various courses such as Intensive Spanish, Medical Spanish, Spanish for traveling and Spanish for children. You can participate in our daily cultural activities to learn more about the culture and the way of life in Guatemala. You can choose a schedule that suits your volunteer work! 20% of your tuition goes to the ICAmigos social projects. Come see more of ICA!
Spanish School La Paz
La Paz Spanish School provides well managed and intensive Spanish lessons to students around the world. We include in our curriculum the means for the student to understand the current social, political, cultural, and historical realities within Guatemala, including an emphasis on international relations and cross-cultural influences.
At Spanish School La Paz We Offer:
- A central yet peaceful location with stunning views,
- A close - knit family atmosphere,
- Hands-on activities such as cooking, clothesmaking,
- A dedication to peace and justice
Profits from our school are well distributed between administration, staff, and our committed families that host our students during their stay. As one of the oldest and most experienced schools in Xela at La Paz, we do our best to make your instruction and stay in Xela an unforgettable experience.
Spanish School Miguel Angel Asturias
Named after Guatemala's Literature Nobel Prize laureate (1967), Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School is run by trained and certified teachers who support students in order to obtain an excellent comprehension of Spanish, facilitating in each lesson the understanding of Guatemala and Latin American culture and reality. They also offer a specialized program for medicine or nursing students, which combines Spanish lessons and medical context terminology. This course provides clinical experience under a community approach. Our courses are valid for extra credits in some international universities, since we are accredited by the Ministry of Education and Guatemala's Tourism Board.
Spanish School Proyecto Linguistico Quetzalteco (PLQ)
