During 2010: Jan 1 / Apr 1 / Apr 2 / May 1 / Jun 25 / Jun 30 / Sep 15 / Oct 20 / Dec 24 / Dec 25 / Dec 31.
Ages: + 18 for Regular Spanish Courses. + 12 for Private courses.
Nationalities: American 12%, Brazilian 10%, German 9%, British 7%, Dutch 5%, Canadian 4%, Australian 4%, Swiss 4%, Irish 4%, Italian 2%, Japan 2%, French 1%, Indian 1%, others 35%.
Antigua also provides both international and local cuisine at very affordable price. For those interested in international nightlife, Antigua beautifully lit with bars, discos, and Latin salsa clubs.
Antigua is also well-equipped with public transportation, making it possible to explore different cultural sights and locations. The locals are renowned for friendliness and will gladly welcome you to their country. It is a relatively small city with a typical Latin American twist, thus providing an ideal environment to learn the Spanish language and culture.
Antigua Centro Intercultural
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Spanish classes are held in a beautifully remodelled school that was formerly a colonial house, within blocks from the Central Square of Antigua.
The school has 8 homely classrooms, both for private and shared Spanish classes. It also provides a terrace overlooking a beautiful view of Agua Volcano, a courtyard, activities room, a TV with a DVD player and sound system, and Internet access.
Each week, the school will provide between 3 to 4 activities for the students accompanied by various staff members who are more than familiar with the wide variety of cultural sights that Antigua has to offer. These activities will typically include nearby village excursions, sporting events, museum visits, and city tours. The staff also provides one night per week dedicated to a night into the town.
Airport Transfer Service: Available from the local International airport at an extra cost.
5 per class
Colonial school
Inside the Spanish school
Students at the Spanish school
Courses Available in Antigua
Private 20 (20 private lessons/week)
The Private Spanish course is designed to meet the student’s individual needs and expectations. During the course, students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to their own interests and pace. This course is available at all levels, from Beginner to Advanced, and students can choose the number of hours they want to take. Classes are organized according to the students’ schedule, depending on the availability of classrooms and teachers. This course is ideal for students planning to take a specific Spanish exam, to gain work experience or who are preparing to go to a local university.
The Private Spanish course is designed to meet the student’s individual needs and expectations. During the course, students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to their own interests and pace. This course is available at all levels, from Beginner to Advanced, and students can choose the number of hours they want to take. Classes are organized according to the students’ schedule, depending on the availability of classrooms and teachers. This course is ideal for students planning to take a specific Spanish exam, to gain work experience or who are preparing to go to a local university.
Lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
Super Intensive (20 mini group lessons + 10 private lessons/week)
The super intensive Spanish course is designed for students wishing to deepen their learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency in Spanish in a shorter time. Lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture. The course consists of 20 group lessons and 10 additional private lessons.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
Spanish + Salsa (20 Mini Group Lessons + 8 salsa lessons/classes)
The Spanish & Salsa course is suitable for all levels of Spanish and dance, one of the features of this program is the opportunity to learn Spanish, practice different salsa techniques, shines and turns while spending a fun time with classmates and friends.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
This course is specially designed for pre-med, medical or health related students. This program gives the chance to participate in clinical observations in health related projects at a public or private hospital or specialized clinic.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
The Salud Plus is specially designed for pre-med, medical or health related students. This program gives the chance to participate in clinical observations in health related projects at a public or private hospital.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
The Spanish & Business course combines the study of general Spanish with the specific knowledge to understand the work culture of a Latin American country. Topics are selected according to the students’ interests and needs and may include applying for a job, making phone calls, sending and receiving e-mails, writing business letters, faxes and reports, and business interviews. This program is organized in 20 group lessons on general Spanish plus 8 business terminology lessons per week.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
An alternative holiday for participants who want to sample the language, the culture, the tourist attractions and the social reality of a Latin American country. It includes 3 weeks of group lessons, accommodation, 2 to 4 afternoons of volunteering per week and 2 excursions package. This course is held in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santiago and Antigua.
Minimum week requirement: 3 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
The Spanish for DELE Certificate is a preparatory course for the DELE exam, the official qualification certifying levels of competence in the Spanish language, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Up to 4 students per class.
The Group Program is for participants of all ages traveling in groups who share the same needs, expectations and interests and require a customized program. The price is subject to the specific requirements of the group and the program can include different locations, countries combinations, special accommodation, variety of activities, and specific academic requirements such as university credits.
Students learn how to communicate with patients, write medical reports, perform medical diagnosis, etc. in Spanish. Authentic materials, multimedia resources, and in-class role-plays complemented will provide understanding of the local health care structure as well as confidence in the use of the language.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week
Maximum number of students per class: Between 3 and 7 students per class
