Why Choose "Escuela de Español Juan Sisay" as your Spanish School?

1. The teachers at Juan Sisay are the friendliest in Guatemala, and you won't find a closer community of students, teachers, and friends, at any other Spanish school

2. Included afternoon activities show you the real Guatemala, and are a great time to socialize and make new friends

3. Our mid-morning conferences are a great time to learn about Guatemalan culture and history, and provide a nice break from one-on-one focus to allow students to work on listening comprehension and hang out with other students

4. Beautiful, centrally located school with indoor and outdoor study areas, conference area, and free internet

5. Our collective non-profit organization gives back to the community, and ensures that your money is wisely spent.

Why Xela over Antigua?

6. Experience the real Guatemala. Escape the tourist scene and come live in a real city, with normal people, businesses, and everyday life

7. Less English, more Spanish. Xela has fewer tourists and businesses aimed at English speakers, and a much larger portion of native Spanish speakers

8. Cheaper. Costs in Xela are very low, but, as a larger city, a wide variety of high quality restaurants and goods and services are still available

9. Better for a serious student or traveler. After years of experience, we simply know that serious students and travelers almost always prefer studying in Xela. Here you can blend in to real Guatemalan life and find thousands of Guatemalans not jaded by tourism and happy to talk about whatever you like

Why Juan Sisay vs. Spanish schools in Antigua

10. An extra hour per day of study at cheaper prices. Juan Sisay's standard program is five hours of study each day, while most Antigua schools offer only four.

11. Much cheaper homestays. Juan Sisay's homestays cost $40 per week, and include three meals a day, seven days a week. Antigua homestays average about $75 and usually dont include food on weekends