Spanish Immersion in Antigua, Guatemala | Guatemala Spanish School

I took a week of one on one beginner Spanish lessons for one hour a day and I found it extremely helpful! I was a bit nervous at first since I knew almost nothing, but that quickly subsided since my instructor was super patient, funny and kept the class at a pace that was perfect for me. I could tell that she had a lot of experience teaching by the way incorporated simple evaluation tools at the beginning of the class. The classes has a really great flow and important topics were taught right at the start.

Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend these classes to anyone who is looking to take Spanish lessons. I left with a way better understanding of the foundations of the Spanish language.

This was a great experience! I didn't know anyone at first, but I met so many great people at Máximo Nivel. I took classes in the mornings, and really enjoyed the textbook and the classtime, the class was small and relaxed. The family I lived with was fantastic and I practiced what I learned in class with them. The soccer stadium is within walking distance. The staff is amazing, they are willing to help and easily accessible. The school is in a beautiful building with a nice garden in the middle. I love the time that I spent here and wouldn't change anything.

I had amazing Spanish teachers during my 22 weeks of classes in Antigua. Every teacher was willing to help me and answer my questions. I gained so much knowledge as well as increasing my confidence speaking Spanish:) I highly reccomend taking classes through Maximo and getting the entire Antigua experience. I learned so much and I am extremely thankful that I took my classes with Maximo! I had about 5 different teachers during my time in Guatemala and each teacher had a different teaching style which kept me interested and excited to go to class everyday. I also really enjoyed being able to get to know the teachers that I had for longer periods of time. I definitely felt like my teachers really cared about me learning Spanish and making sure that I understood each concept fully:)

I have taken both private and group Spanish lessons with Maximo Nivel, and I have completely enjoyed both experiences. Before leaving the U.S., I was taking Spanish courses but never felt like it was clicking. As soon as I began taking courses abroad with Maximo, I started having my "aha" moments. Taking courses in a Spanish speaking country, and with a program such as Maximo has really increased my ability to understand and utilize the language. The Maximo style of teaching is really helpful for learning another language. I now feel much more confident in my Spanish, and feel comfortable using it on the streets. Thank you, Maximo!

This summer I learned Spanish in Guatemala through Maximo Nivel. Their program was absolutely terrific. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the fellow students I met wanted to not only practice Spanish, but also explore the social scene(s). To that degree, my friends and I became the three international musketeers -- a Frenchman, an American, and a Guatemalteca. We explored the small city-town everyday and spent enormous amounts of time together. I'll cherish those memories forever. But they would not have been possible without Maximo Nivel. Seriously, check out their program!

Academics = 10
The Campus = 10
Living Situation = 9
Cultural Immersion = 6
Program Administration = 8
Health and Safety = 10

overall the program was amazing! The main highlight was my teacher. Everyday my Spanish classes were my favorite part of the day! My teacher was great at finding the details I needed to improve in my Spanish. I definite can already see my subjunctive becoming more natural.

Be aware that the home stay family is with other people at Maximo. Whenever I am with my host father it is all in Spanish which I love. However, the other foreigners in my house all speak English which means it's easy to revert back to English when I'm with them which was a little different than I hoped. This all depends on who is there when you are. One week the girls spoke good Spanish so we could all continue in Spanish, but one week one of the girls didn't speak Spanish so we spoke in English to include her.

Lastly, just be prepared to be flexible. One week I found out my Spanish classes changed the morning of my classes. They are willing to work with you and if it causes you to miss any classes they put those hours on credit for another week. It's just important to know if your okay with the occasional last minute change.

Maximos Spanish course are fantastic. The teaching staff are knowledgeable and make things easy to understand . On top of that the administration and support staff are really friendly and always willing to help out. On top of that the courses are really affordable. The English teaching staff is also really great, and sup fun. I would highly recommend these Spanish classes to anyone that is looking to learn Spanish in a fun and immersive environment.

Maximos Spanish course are fantastic. The teaching staff are knowledgeable and make things easy to understand . On top of that the administration and support staff are really friendly and always willing to help out. Additionally the courses are really affordable. The English teaching staff is also really great, and super fun. I would highly recommend these Spanish classes to anyone that is looking to learn Spanish in a fun and immersive environment.