Study Abroad - Antigua (Immersion)

Tourists around the world come to Guatemala to discover its natural beauties and the warm welcome of the locals. Antigua is known as the old colonial capital and a Spanish language teaching center. The Spanish colonial design is present everywhere: in the houses, in the churches, in the parks, and in the ruins. Antigua is a charming and colourful little town where you can browse through an impressive variety of arts and crafts originating from the local folk tradition.  

Our school is located downtown, in a warm and friendly environment. Established in 1983, it has succeeded in developing its reputation of being one of the best Spanish schools in Guatemala. The quality of its teachers and of its program has brought the recognition of the Guatemalan Ministry of Education. Courses are offered in groups of 3 to 4 persons, which makes for the forming of homogenous groups. The classes are usually given in the morning and the afternoon is dedicated to sightseeing or cultural tours.

Sample package

Antigua Study Abroad (10 days / 9 nights)

Antigua, Guatemala

Day 1

Flight towards Guatemala City.

Arrival at the Guatemala City airport, meeting with the school principal and transfer for Antigua and the host families. 

Dinner on your own and at your expense since you will arrive late in the evening. 

Evening and night with the host family. 

Day 2

 
 
Breakfast. 

A.M.: Meeting at the school (approximately 1 hour) in order to identify the points of interest in Antigua and to get acquainted with the host families. 

Lunch at the restaurant at your expense. 

P.M.:  Departure for an excursion at the Pacaya volcano. The Pacaya volcano (2580m) is located twenty kilometers away from Antigua. The exhibition is impressive: fumaroles, sulphuric exhalations and heat coming from the lava and from the ground which trembles under your feet. Many teachers from the school will accompany you. 

Dinner at the restaurant at your expense.

Return.

Evening with the host family.

Day 3
 


Meeting with the teachers and guides at the school.

Breakfast at your expense on the road. 

A.M.: Outing at Lake Atitlan. On arrival in Panahachel, you will board a boat and visit a few small characteristic villages surrounding the lake. Lake Atitlan, perched at 1560m above sea-level, is surrounded by 4 volcanoes. 

Lunch at your expense in Santiago Atitlan.

P.M.: Departure towards Panajachel where you will visit the local crafts market on Santander Street.

Dinner at your expense at the restaurant in Antigua.

Return. 

Evening with the host family. 

Day 4
 


Breakfast with the host family.

Spanish class in the morning (from 9 a.m. to noon).

Return with the host family for lunch. 

City tour in the afternoon and visit of the Macadamia ecological project (introduction to the local arts and crafts).  

Dinner and night with the host family.

Day 5

 

Breakfast with the host family.
Spanish class in the morning (from 9 a.m. to noon).

Return with the host family for lunch. 

Salsa dance classes in the afternoon.  

Meeting with the Guatemalan students of the Colegio in late afternoon.  

Dinner and evening with the host family.

Day 6
 


Breakfast with the host family.
Spanish class in the morning (from 9 a.m. to noon).

Return with the host family for lunch.   

Outing to Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) from where you will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Antigua.  

Dinner and evening with the host family.

Day 7
 


Breakfast with the host family.


Spanish class in the morning (from 9 a.m. to noon).

Return with the host family for lunch.   

Visit of the Centro Cultural la Azotea: Coffee plantation and Museum, Music Museum and arts and crafts museum.  

Dinner and evening with the host family.


Day 8
 


Breakfast with the host family.
Spanish class in the morning (from 9 a.m. to noon).

Return with the host family for lunch.   

Get-together and end of session party at the school with the Guatemalan students and teachers: BBQ, traditional Guatemalan food and Latin music!  

Day 9
 


Breakfast with the host family.Excursion to Monterrico where you will enjoy a day at the beach on the Pacific Ocean coast.  

Lunch and dinner at your expense at the restaurant.Evening with the host family.

Day 10   

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Québec.
Return flight from Guatemala City.