Antigüeña Spanish Academy

Antigüeña Spanish Academy

Antigüeña Spanish Academy
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Antigüeña Spanish Academy Providong execptional Spanish education since 1985 Learn spanish quickly with the best teachers.
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  • Mike
    United Kingdom6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Language School in Antigua
    I strongly recommend the Antiguena Spanish Academy. The teaching is the best I have ever had. Profesor Luis Alfonso Garcia was extremely helpful and profesional and therefore I learnt very quickly. He also made the experience very enjoyable and fun. The school in general is very well run and gives you lots of opportunities to explore and learn outside of the classroom as well as inside (such a visiting local farms/ museums) and finding out about the local culture whilst practicing the Spanish you learn in class. The homestay I was in (with Ana Luisa and Manuel) was perfect, varied and delicious food, a very comfortable room and home environment and lots of Spanish speaking practice. Overall 10/10.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 16, 2024
  • Jim B
    West Bay, Honduras133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cinco Estrellas
    My wife and I spent two weeks with another couple at the “Academy”. I was an intermediate speaker and my wife was a beginner. The experience was fantastic. Our instructors - Sylvia and Lucy G - were outstanding and matched our levels. The one on one instruction was a combination of grammar and conversation and we did several excursions to the market and surrounding pueblos that were both fun and informative. Since the instruction is individual, the school is good for adults and children. Can’t say enough positive things about our instructors and would highly recommend the school to anyone regardless of their level of proficiency
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 21, 2024
  • Jeremy and Kend... J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful experience for our family!
    Our family (5 kids - ages 7-15) spent a month at Aniguena Spanish Academy. Our teachers were amazing - so thoughtful and invested in helping us learn. They varied the lessons and activities, keeping the children engaged and we all made great progress. The garden was a beautiful place to learn. Maria Elena, Paolo Garcia, Lucy Cabrera, Isabel Quintanilla, Melisa Solis, Beberly Arabia, Aurora, and Leticia Garcia.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 11, 2024
  • Zachary M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great teaching, experiences and people!
    Incredible experience with my teacher Dora! I had 5 weeks of 1 on 1 tutoring, amazing meals and great experiences in Antigua! Dora did an amazing job of assessing my level and tailoring the lessons to my needs. We had a great balance of conversation, grammar and weekly excursions to coffee plantations, pueblos and museums. The school and my homestay did a great job of not only teaching the language but also Guatemala's beautiful culture. I 100% recommend to anyone looking to learn Spanish in a beautiful place regardless of your previous Spanish experience.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 17, 2024
  • Keiko N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Environment to study Spanish!
    I studied Spanish with my teacher Vilma, and I cannot say enough how wonderful she was! She was welcoming, friendly, and patient with me and my Spanish. That made it very easy to study Spanish with her. She is an excellent teacher and I strongly recommend that students study with her or other teachers at Antiguena Spanish Academy!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 6, 2024
  • Patrick01230123
    Miami, Florida1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    2024 Traveler's Choice Winner - Well Deserved!!
    Congratulations on being named a 2024 Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Winner! I have taken classes at many different schools in Antigua, other countries, and in the U.S. – and I really believe that there can't be any better Spanish school than Antigueña! I have been a student for years now coming for a short time each year (after wasting my time and money at other schools) - and have advanced a great deal every single visit, going from essentially a beginner to a near-fluent speaker. I would wholeheartedly recommend Antigueña and again congrats on the Award - well deserved!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 7, 2024
  • B R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a pleasure studying Spanish
    We went as a family and the school did a fabulous job of accommodating our needs. They placed us with instructors that were able to assist and develop our Spanish at different levels. My instructor Aurora was fabulous patient and a sweet lady. She provided the resources for me to learn in a very comfortable way. I appreciate all that she has done for me and my family. I will be coming back to study Spanish at the Academy and absolutely choosing Aurora as my instructor. I feel with her experience and her patience. She is a great teacher and friend
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 6, 2024
  • William W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience for a complete beginner
    I had the most amazing two weeks with the Antiguena Spanish Academy. I arrived in Antigua with no Spanish at all and cannot recommend this experience highly enough as a starting point for learning the language. My teacher Luis Garcia was fantastic. He tailored his teaching to my level, language goals and learning style. It all felt so personalised and collaborative, setting work for me to do in the evenings in areas where I needed more practice and playing games that helped build vobularly. But above all it was great fun, we laughed a lot. He's such a friendly and funny guy. I stayed for the full two weeks with Teresa and her family who were so welcoming - I really felt like part of the family. Conversations at meal times allowed me to put into practice what I had learnt in a low pressure environment, the whole family are so patient and accommodating. Theresa's cooking was second to none! Lots of big portions of very tasty Guatemalan food, she was also very flexible if you want more/less, have dietary requirements etc. Julio who works for the school was on WhatsApp to answer any questions and again they were so accommodating. Would recommend this school to anybody!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written September 16, 2024
  • Greta S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful time
    I had a wonderful time at this language school. The outdoor classrooms were a nice touch, and the staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Everyone was really nice. A standout aspect of my time there was my interaction with Luis Alfonso, my teacher, whose expertise and dedication made each lesson engaging and informative. Working with him intensively for four weeks, five hours a day, was a true pleasure. Time seemed to fly by in his class, as his teaching style effortlessly facilitated my learning. I cannot recommend Luis Alfonso and this school highly enough to anyone looking to enhance their language skills.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written October 13, 2024
  • Anya G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful Spanish school
    I learnt Spanish in this school for 8 weeks, and I had a truly brilliant experience. My teacher was Irma Martinez, a very kind and funny lady, and we had such a nice time learning Spanish together! Most of the time my lessons were in the morning, and you do 2 hours before having a half an hour break, and then another hour and a half before lunch. I stayed in a homestay with Claudia and her wonderful family and had a fantastic time. All the teachers are really welcoming and friendly, and the garden where you do the lessons is really beautiful. There are extra trips on Fridays including trips with your teacher to macadamia, coffee and chocolate farms, and we also got to play football with the teachers a couple of times (gracias Luis!). All in all this was a fantastic experience, that I was very sad to leave!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written December 11, 2024
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Nicole L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Solo
Luis is an excellent Spanish teacher especially for a beginner like me. He is very patient, humorous and knowledgeable, not only wonderful in teaching the language itself but also shared a lot about the history of Guatemala and the whole Latin America which makes my learning experience so much more interesting and diversified. It was a wonderful week here in Antigua Spanish Academy with Luis, I love everything here including the campus, the teachers and the fellow students, I also appreciate how the owner Julio is great in communication and is very accommodating with my plans.

A week is no doubt way too short for picking up a new language but still it is an amazing experience and a great place to meet people around the world, I would highly recommend it to everyone visiting Antigua Guatemala!
Written December 17, 2024
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Sarah C
17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
I really recommend giving Spanish school a Go! My partner and I had such a good experience with Ana who was an excellent teacher and very patient with us! I highly recommend requesting her as she spoke good English as well and we learnt so much from her.

The school was really good. Do note however even though it says 4 hours of Spanish there is a half an hour break every day so really only 3.5hours which was fine but would have been nice to know before hand. All prices we were quoted were all in US but we had to pay with Guatamalan money which caught lots of people out!
Written March 7, 2023
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Reviewerhan
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
I booked 3 days of lessons at short notice and I found Julio very helpful and accommodating when booking. My teacher was Maria Lorenzo, she was great, friendly and really helpful in my (complete) beginners journey in Spanish. In 3 days we were able to cover basic sentence creation, regular/irregular verbs and key vocabulary. The lessons are taken in the schools beautiful gardens which is a lovely setting to learn in. I booked the 5 hour lesson option but in future would go for 4 as it was difficult to remain focussed for this amount of time - particularly as a beginner!
Written November 13, 2023
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sorcha
Cambridge, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
We started as a 2-1 pupil teacher course (as beginners) but after the 1st session we realised that we were at different levels and needed to separate, which they totally accommodated. Once separated we both progressed well with our tutors. We were really happy with our development after completing the week. If you think that you’re ability is close we would still recommend that you go separate from the beginning as we had to pay more than if we had began this way.
Written October 2, 2023
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farin s
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Solo
Antiguena Spanish Academy was such a great experience, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a real Spanish immersion program that will actually help them improve their Spanish skills. My host family, Maria Elena was also AMAZING, she was always so accomodating, kind, and made the best meals. I want to come back here and visit them again. Also, my Spanish teacher, Maritiza, was great as well; always so patient and kind with me. Super grateful for this experience in Antigua :)
Written January 28, 2025
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Pam
43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
Highly recommend for anyone like me who didn't quite master Spanish in high school or college! My teacher, Rosy, was truly exceptional. I gained the equivalent of one year of Spanish classes in just two weeks at the Spanish Academy. I started the lessons uncomfortable saying anything in Spanish and finished the lessons able to have actual conversations in Spanish! I never would have imagined I'd get this far in my Spanish proficiency, but Rosy got me there! She is a gifted teacher and I'll be back to learn more from her!
Written June 12, 2023
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MPanda
London, UK52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Business
I highly recommend Spanish language courses here! I took a 10 day course, for about 6 hours. Melisa was clear, patient and kind with grammar lessons. We played many creative games to practice verbs and vocabulary. Marina was my conversation teacher, and she really went above and beyond to bring learning materials relevant to my interests and career.

My colleagues are impressed with what I know after this short time. The affordability and flexibility of these one-on-one sessions can’t be found elsewhere.

I think to be the most successful, you should think about what teaching styles work for you, and actively provide feedback and request changes to ensure you get the best experience!
Written July 6, 2023
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cnj840
Dillon, CO66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Two separate friends recommended this school to me and I’m so glad I took their advice! My experience at Antiguena was SO much better than other Spanish schools I’ve attended! The value of having 1 on 1 class with a Spanish teacher and learning at your own pace really can’t be beat. I had 20 hours of classes with Ana Isabel each week, for 6 weeks, and my Spanish improved more than ever before and I gained more comfort and confidence with the language. I definitely plan to return to Antiguena for more classes with her. All of the other students I spoke with at the school also loved their teachers and were really happy with their decision to take classes here.

If you’re serious about Spanish and really want to fully immerse yourself, definitely sign up for a homestay. I choose the option with private bathroom, because I assumed there would be less students and therefore less English spoken at home, and that was definitely the case. The families are used to having students and they’re very welcoming and patient - they know you’re learning!

Overall this program is really well run, and everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I plan to continue returning to Antiguena every year for more classes with Ana. For me, it’s a no brainer because I know there’s always more to learn, the school is wonderful, and Antigua is a fabulous town that I know I’ll enjoy returning to again and again.
Written June 6, 2022
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Lynda B
6 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
My Spanish language skills improved tremendously this week while studying at Antiguena Spanish Academy. I participated in a Spanish immersion program about 8 years ago but was surprised at how much I grew from that in the past week. I learned a lot!
The gardens surrounding our study space were beautiful. I looked forward to going there every morning. I enjoyed my conversations with my teacher, Aurora. And, the simple and inexpensive breakfasts served daily during our 30-minute break were quite good.
Written December 6, 2022
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Tricia K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
I highly recommend Antiguena Spanish Academy. It was lovely coming to school each day in a beautiful garden. I had two teachers, Mayra Pol and Luisa Ortiz, both of whom I liked very much and would recommend. One extra comment about Luisa - she did a good job identifying my needs - the holes and errors in my intermediate Spanish, and focused on those places. Julio, who runs the place with his father, Julio Sr, checked in personally each week to see how classes and homestay were going. And my homestay host, Olga, was just the best!
Written November 11, 2022
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