Spanish Language School - Quetzaltenango

  Guatemala

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Quetzaltenango

Dates: Four Week Program

Description: We offer classes in Spanish language, K'iche' language, and Spanish Literature. We are the only accredited teaching institution in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, and therefore offer programs designed to earn college credits during a semester abroad in Guatemala and a special high school program. We also have a library of books in Spanish and English, and plenty of videos to support our language programs. We can place you in a family, where you will live close to the Guatemalan spirit, or we can suggest hotels and other options here in Quetzaltenango. We have tours to many wonderful places in Guatemala, and we have seasoned multi-lingual guides to assure your experience is a good one. We also have many opportunities for placing you as a volunteer in Guatemala, or as an intern here with our Guatemala office for a great experience and possible credit toward your college education. We also publish our own Voces Newsletter with articles written by staff and students.

Highlights: Our Spanish Language program is by far the largest and most popular program we offer, which includes Spanish classes, weekend tours, residence with a family, daily activities and volunteer opportunities all rolled into one package.

Cost in US$: USD500 - USD1000

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Casa Xelaju's Mission Statement: Objectives: " To provide our students with the highest standards in all our programs. " To educate visitors about the social, political, cultural and economic reality of Guatemala. " To create justly-paid employment opportunities for Guatemalan professionals. Our teachers are one of the best-paid Spanish teachers in the country. In addition, they receive another two extra full paychecks during the year, Christmas bonus, vacations, a pension, medical insurance and Irtra's recreational membership. " To carry out development projects for people in need in Guatemala and to help groups that are struggling to improve the country. For many years, we have supported La Pedrera Community Project with educational projects for children, teens and adults. We currently have more than 100 children in this program.

Year Founded: 1987