Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Spanish School in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala.
Celas Maya is an Instituto Cervantes-accredited Spanish school in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, offering personalized one-on-one classes, homestay with local families, and official DELE and SIELE exam preparation — teaching Spanish since 1999.
Accredited by Instituto Cervantes, official DELE and SIELE examination center, IALC member, affiliated with The Forum on Education Abroad, registered with the University of Westminster for academic credit programs, and an approved Bildungsurlaub center.
Accredited by Instituto Cervantes, official DELE and SIELE examination center, IALC member, affiliated with The Forum on Education Abroad, registered with the University of Westminster for academic credit programs, and an approved Bildungsurlaub center.
Spanish Programs in Guatemala
Explore our Spanish programs designed for different goals, from full immersion experiences to academic and online options.
Immersion Spanish Programs
Experience Spanish immersion in Guatemala through personalized classes, cultural activities, and homestay with local families.
Online Spanish Classes
Learn Spanish online through personalized one-on-one classes designed for real communication and consistent progress today.
Specialized Spanish Courses
Focus on specific goals with specialized Spanish courses such as Medical Spanish and DELE preparation programs and Business.
Spanish Programs in Guatemala
Explore our Spanish programs in Xela designed for different goals, from full immersion experiences to academic and online options.
Experience Spanish immersion in Guatemala through personalized classes, cultural activities, and homestay with local families.
Study Spanish in Guatemala while earning university credit through structured programs designed for academic progress.
Online Spanish
Classes
Classes
Personalized one-on-one Spanish classes online — combining real conversation, cultural immersion, and CEFR-aligned progress, so you don’t just learn Spanish. You live it.
Supervised clinical internship, licensed medical supervisor, and structured one-on-one instruction — designed for doctors, nurses, and healthcare students. Eligible for university credits.
Why Choose Celas Maya Spanish School in Guatemala
Academic Excellence & Accreditation
Study at an accredited Spanish school in Guatemala recognized by Instituto Cervantes. Prepare for DELE & SIELE exams and earn transferable university credits with official transcripts from Westminster University.
Expert Spanish Teachers
Learn with highly qualified instructors specialized in Spanish as a foreign language, academic Spanish, and exam preparation—guiding you at every step.
Real Spanish Immersion in Guatemala
Improve your Spanish faster through one-on-one classes, daily communication, cultural activities, and homestay with local families in Quetzaltenango (Xela).
Learning Environment & Experience
Enjoy a focused learning experience in a beautiful colonial campus with small groups, personalized attention, and fresh Guatemalan coffee every morning ☕
International Recognition
Be part of a school trusted worldwide, as a member of IALC and The Forum on Education Abroad.
Experience Spanish Immersion in Guatemala
Centro de Estudios Linguísticos, Antropológicos y Sociales Maya – CELAS MAYA
Study Spanish through academic programs and real-life immersion in Quetzaltenango.
Academic Spanish Programs at Celas Maya
Learn Spanish through a structured academic approach with personalized one-on-one classes, continuous assessment, and CEFR-aligned levels (A1–C2).
Our programs combine grammar, conversation, and real communication, helping you build confidence and measurable progress from day one.
As an accredited Instituto Cervantes center and official DELE & SIELE exam center, we ensure high academic standards and internationally recognized results.
Life in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala
Immerse yourself in authentic Guatemalan culture in Quetzaltenango, a vibrant highland city where Spanish is part of everyday life.
Live with a local host family, interact with the community, and practice Spanish naturally beyond the classroom.
Xela offers a safe, affordable, and culturally rich environment—ideal for a true Spanish immersion experience in Guatemala, far from tourist crowds and full of real cultural connection.
Discover your Spanish level and your learning style
Not sure where to start? Take our Spanish level test assessment and receive a personalized study recommendation tailored to your goals and learning style.
Our Academic Program
What our students say about learning Spanish in Guatemala
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