Celas Maya Spanish School

Is located in the city of Quetzaltenango, commonly known as Xela.

Celas Maya is a very unique Spanish school and is considered one of the best in central America. Xela is also unique and considered the best place for Spanish immersion study because of the local Mayan culture,the surrounding volcanic mountains, and the many volunteer opportunities. While studying Spanish in Xela you will have many opportunities to practice your Spanish because Xela is not an expensive English speaking tourist hotspot.

 (more on Xela & Quetzaltenango region)

At Celas Maya Spanish School, we offer customized Spanish language immersion courses at every level of Spanish proficiency: Beginner,Intermediate and Advanced programs. We believe our immersion approach is very unique and of a very high quality.

Our determination of success is based on the positive results that our students experience. Over the years we have developed an effective combination of one to one Spanish language classes , homestay with a local Guatemalan family and weekly activities and excursions.

Celas Maya Spanish School is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Guatemala and is one of only two Spanish schools in Guatemala that is accredited by the iInstitute of Cervantes, which allows us to teach and administer the DELE exams.

In addition to our one to one programs we also work with universities in the United States and Europe, hosting groups of students as part of their Study of spanish Abroad programs (click here for more details about Celas Maya immersion courses & prices)

The word diversión in Spanish means fun and at Celas Maya we believe that having fun is a very important part of the immersion process. Our normal class schedules run Monday – Friday, 4-5 hours per day, so that leaves ample time to enjoy the local culture & beauty and practice your Spanish.

Celas Maya Spanish School, through its travel and excursion agency, Icaro Tours, organizes weekly activities,excursions and tours for our students. (link weekly activities)

We also offer our students the opportunity to live with a local Guatemalan family which greatly broadens your immersion experience and improves your Spanish communication ability.(link Homestay)

Although Xela is not crowded with tourists there is a very active nightlife. There are many cafes, bars, restaurants and dance clubs that offer a wide variety of entertainment experiences at very affordable prices..

As part of our weekly activities, every Wednesday night we offer our students free Salsa lessons 

at one of the best Salsa clubs in Xela. 

There are many opportunities to socialize with the very friendly and engaging Guatemalan people of Xela.

One of the best amenities that Celas Maya offers its students is total access to our full service internet café, Café Guru. (Café Guru)

Celas Maya Spanish Immersion

Celas Maya Spanish school has an extensive selection and quantity of resources to support our students learning process. We have a library with two sections. One section conists of Spanish language dictionaries and various Spanish grammar & vocabulary books.

All with English translations and explanations. The second section consists of Latin American literature & history books with an emphasis on Guatemalan history,culture & stories. We also have many Latin American & Guatemalan culture and history books in English. Most importantly, Celas Maya has created our own learning texts divided into four volumes, for beginner,intermediate, advanced and superior levels.The topics and themes used in these texts are centered around Guatemalan culture.Last but not least, Celas Maya has an extensive DVD library with a collection of over 200 movies in Spanish & English audio & subtitles, that studentscan view in very comfortable video room adjacent to Cafe Guru, our internet cafe. Speaking of cafe Guru, this seems to be our students favorite gathering place. Cafe Guru is spacious but with warm & comfortable sitting areas for students to mingle. Equipped with several computers with high speed internet connection and Skype enabled.

Cafe Guru is a full service cafe offering a broad selection of coffee drinks, fresh juices and healthy snacks. (click here for more on Cafe Guru)

If you can’t be here in person, Celas Maya Spanish School offers the same one to one customized Spanish study programs via Skype with one of our experienced Spanish teachers. Our same results oriented methodology that we use here at school is also used within our online sessions. You can take your Spanish lessons from the comfort of your home, office or anywhere you can receive a high speed internet connection (click here for more details)