My girlfriend and I have just finished a week here studying spanish and haven't a bad word to say about the school. The teachers we had were great and, although we felt like we were in at the deep-end to start off with when they mostly spoke spanish, it was the best way to pick things up quickly. Lesli was... more

I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 weeks of lessons at Ixchel. Although I still consider myself a beginner at speaking Spanish, I can now carry on reasonable conversations with my teacher, my host family, and in other interactions in Guatemala...well, at least when the locals don't speak too fast. Every now and then, I can crack a joke or two in... more

I learned a lot during my one-week refresher Spanish course at Ixchel, and I also learned a lot and had a great time taking part in their extra activities and excursions. On my first morning, my teacher spend 45 minutes carrying on a conversation with me enitrely in Spanish. At the end of that, she knew exactly what areas I... more

To us has liked the time in Antigua very much. The school is very friendly. Every student has his own table outside. We learned during 4 weeks in spanish and enjoyed the time with the teachers and costudents. Our family was very helpful and we have felt very well. We can very recommend Antigua and the Ixchel Spanish School. Rahel... more

I can warmly recommend the Escuela Ixchel. The building is very nice and the team is always aware that everything is clean. They take big care that the students are feeling good at the school and that they can really concentrate in studying Spanish. I had a great teacher who felt my strengths and weakness and she supported me whenever... more

The lessons at the school are excellent, with good, patient teachers. The lack of a book of practice exercises was a little disappointing. I would have liked something to use after class every day as reinforcement of the lessons. I would NOT recommend the "guest house". It was close by, but it was dirty, basics like toilet paper were not... more

I' ve just studied at this school for 5 weeks and I can really recomend it to everybody!I had an excellent teacher and learned a lot in those 5 weeks,because I didn't speak any spanish before.The area is very nice and all people are very friendly and helpfully.Thanks a lot to everybody,who made my stay as nice as it was!! more

I studied at Ixchel for 6 weeks in June and July 2008. I came not knowing anyone and made a ton of lifelong friends. I was lucky enough to be given an amazing teacher and an amazing host family in which I shared a close relationship with for the duration of my stay. My host family is like my second... more

I just retured from studying there for 6 weeks. The place was great! The teachers were very smart and there was always something to do. I don't reccoment the homestay for a long time becasue there are so many students in most houses, but it's comfortable and very easy to get around. more