Reviews of Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Total number of reviews: 56

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

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Based on 56 reviews of former students of Máximo Nivel

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Overall rating Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala	4.5
City	4.7
Organisation	4.7
Facilities	4.1
Social activities	4.0
Quality of teaching	4.4
Value for money	4.4
Homestay	3.9
Shared Flat (apartment)	4.0
Other	2.0

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Individual Reviews

Máximo Nivel

17. Apr. 2024

1. Jasmin (30 years)

101.Course: Bildungsurlaub Spanish - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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Very positive atmosphere.

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The textbooks are not very good. Often incorrect translations. In addition, the placement test was not targeted. I was placed far too low, which was also confirmed by the teachers.

15. Apr. 2024

2. Nuria (54 years)

102.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks

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I was in a small group and our teacher was great. She emphasised communication above all. The afternoon activities on offer were OK, but I would have liked more activities with less expense when travelling. The pick-up from the airport worked really well. The introduction was good. There are also some older students.

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The Wi-Fi didn't work when there were too many students. The classrooms are usually very small and the chairs are not really comfortable.

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A beautiful city with a lot of history

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It was fun because we spoke a lot

5. Apr. 2024

3. Wronka

103.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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5. Mar. 2024

4. Nora (27 years)

104.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanisch] - 1 week

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Excellent organisation and support

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A lot of grammar was covered in the group courses, which I would have liked to have known in advance and then perhaps chosen individual lessons after all

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Super nice city in Guatemala and perfect for a start in the country

4. Mar. 2024

5. Markus (35 years)

105.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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Nice staff and helpful. The quality of the lessons was good. Especially my group lessons. The quality of the private lessons was also ok. Good location of the school. Antigua is beautiful.

Negative aspects

The distribution into 2 buildings is not ideal, as building 1 is much nicer than building 2 (where my courses were), but this is probably due to the conditions/space available on site. But it's not a major drawback.

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A lot but useful.

27. Feb. 2024

6. Luca (21 years)

106.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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I have a very positive experience with Maximo Nivel. The contact is very accessible. They offer very nice activities to speak Spanish in addition to the lessons in a fun way with students from Guatemala and to meet other travelers. The teachers are very nice and help you with all your questions. I learned a lot of Spanish in 2 weeks. Great experience!

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Very nice school!

City/place

I think Antigua is a very nice city. There is a lot of security which makes me feel safe as a solo female traveler. There are many sights, activities, restaurants, entertainment options (until 1:00) and a beautiful volcano hike!

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Very nice experience.

19. Feb. 2024

7. Maria (51 years) United States
107.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) [Spanish] - 1 week

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Beautiful location, friendly staff.

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Beautiful city, great views of volcanoes, beautiful trees and plants. sadly alot of pollution from diesel. I do want to visit again!

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I enjoyed my host family very much!

16. Jan. 2024

8. Roman (28 years)

108.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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We had a great two weeks in Antigua. Languagecourse.Net helped us quickly and easily with questions and concerns.

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We booked a hostel room. We cannot recommend this as you have no control over the options. We ended up in a room without a window right in a pub with loud music until midnight and not much to do. We then changed rooms at our own expense, but were reimbursed by the school for the cost of the hostel in Maximo Nivel credits. There would also have been the option of moving into a host family, but we didn't want to do that.

3. Jan. 2024

9. Jeanne-raphaëlle (18 years)

109.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Espagnol] - 8 weeks

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19. Dec. 2023

10. Chris Germany
110.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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30. Nov. 2023

11. Maximilian (28 years)

111.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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The school is very well organised and all the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location in the centre of Antigua is also great. You feel very well looked after.

Negative aspects

It would be nice if the school offered free coffee/tea as well as free water - especially important during the warm season in Guatemala.

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Máximo Nivel's learning concept and materials are very good and helpful.

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A total of 30 hours per week is a lot and enables a good learning effect.

30. Nov. 2023

12. Frauke (28 years)

112.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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The school is super organised & all the staff are very friendly and helpful.

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The course is very intensive, which means that there is also a strong learning curve.

20. Nov. 2023

13. Ageesan (30 years)

113.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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Very good organisation, teaching and very friendly teachers.

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The placement at the beginning of the course. Did not correspond to my level.

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Very beautiful

6. Nov. 2023

14. Hannah (20 years)

114.Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 1 week

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Many students, including Guatemalans.

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no free potable water

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Morning classes are better if you can influence them

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There were only two of us. It has its pros and cons.

13. Oct. 2023

15. Tobias Germany
115.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 4 weeks

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31. Jul. 2023

16. Dieter (67 years)

116.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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The school was very well organised, we were always very well informed, the staff was very friendly.The atmosphere for learning was ideal.

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There is no real concept for beginners. We were very overwhelmed at the beginning.The lessons teach a lot of grammar. There is not enough speaking, communication and repetition.

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A wonderful

12. Jun. 2023

17. Morena (30 years)

117.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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Super teacher, beautiful garden in Casa 1, good organisation and very flexible with lesson planning.

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There was no solution sheet available for the class material. The class level was unfortunately not well matched in my last week.

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I could live there! Awesome!

8. May. 2023

18. Anna Lena (23 years)

118.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

Definitely the after-school activities.

Negative aspects

Now and then there was a language barrier between the teacher who spoke Spanish to me and us students. That was sometimes very difficult.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

It might be better to live with a host family so that you can continue speaking Spanish after class.

City/place

Antigua has a lot to offer and there is something for everyone! Highly recommended.

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Sufficient to get the basics across.

25. Mar. 2023

19. Brigitte (54 years)

119.Course: Private Lessons 20 [Spanisch] - 1 week

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I had a great teacher who taught me exactly what I really needed. That was just great!!!

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Nothing!!!

City/place

I felt very safe and comfortable in Antigua, a beautiful city.

Quality of teaching / language progress

I can highly recommend the private lessons, it was perfect!!!!

15. Mar. 2023

20. Meike (34 years)

120.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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Great teachers, small groups, great organisation even beyond the lessons. From pick-up to my last day, I was looked after very nicely. Thank you for that.

Negative aspects

A water dispenser would be great.

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The school is a little American-heavy, but there are worse things. The school as a whole makes up for it.

City/place

Very touristy

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The combination is great. The group lessons took place in the mornings and there was always something to laugh at. It was not a dull frontal lesson, but was varied. The private lessons were great, with individual attention.

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It felt more like an Airbnb or the like. The bathroom was unfortunately not cleaned once during the week.

9. Mar. 2023

21. Darius (32 years)

121.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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Good and easy contact

27. Feb. 2023

22. Wendelin (64 years)

122.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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Individual, good scheduling.

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A great city, very friendly people, there is a lot to see, the volcano tour to El Fuego was a unique experience.

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The hosts were very accommodating.

23. Feb. 2023

23. Simone (49 years)

123.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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I was highly satisfied with my teachers. Professional teaching and manner. As a result, I was very satisfied with the quality of the teaching.

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For the placement test, I would have liked a neutral text - nothing historical, nothing religious. That way, the text would have been easier for me to understand and the grading would have been different. I was already slightly underchallenged in my group. However, I was immediately given the opportunity to change to a higher course. I stayed because it was good to have a refresher. The pace was too slow for me personally in my group. But as I said, I would have had the opportunity to change immediately.

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Absolutely recommendable! Equally the affiliated travel agency. A bit more expensive than other agencies, but the service here is personal and super, there were no difficulties at all. The two in the combination are really unbeatable.

City/place

I gave 5 all around because I personally lacked for nothing. Restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries and salsa bars abound in the pretty old town. At the market, you could buy everything from A to Z. Expensive fashion clothes aren't really my thing anyway, so I'm absolutely satisfied with the service here too. There are also plenty of excursion options. A great place to learn Spanish and Salsa.

Quality of teaching / language progress

Due to the law in Hessen for educational leave, I unfortunately could only take the combination of 20 group lessons + 10 private lessons. Otherwise I would have taken 4 private lessons a day.

Accommodation

Between accommodation and school - 15 minutes walk to school. Far from the main road or thoroughfares. Perfect for me. Jessica cooked something new and typical every day. That's how we got to know Guatemalan food. Always delicious. It was a bit cold at night. A thicker or extra blanket would be desirable for the next person. I didn't say anything as I had dressed appropriately warm at night. Fantastic view from the terrace of Volcan del Fuego, whose ashes can be seen during the day and fire in the dark. Own entrance to the house and the rooms - accordingly great privacy. This is what absolutely distinguishes this host. SUPER!

2. Feb. 2023

24. Monika (33 years)

124.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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Price-performance ratio was super. The quality of the teaching was very high. I also thought it was great that a test was conducted on the very first day to determine the language standard. The administration is very keen and I really enjoyed it. I had super teachers who were very motivated and always very prepared. The group size was great (we were about 6 students). I have to say that my Spanish course helped me a lot and I learned a lot (even though it was sometimes exhausting, but in a positive way). I would do it again (maybe even longer next time?)).

Negative aspects

The schedule of the private lessons (which I was personally assigned to). My group lessons were from 9am to 1pm, but my private lessons were from 4pm to 6pm (I also had to do homework, so there wasn't much time for relaxation). I was therefore unable to take part in almost any of the afternoon activities offered by the school. The Salsa course (once a week) took place at 6pm, which means that without a break between Spanish and Salsa classes, it's a bit long.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

If possible, extend the course by another week (if you feel like it), otherwise add at least 1-2 weeks for a holiday in Guatemala (since unfortunately you can't see much during the 30 hours of Spanish per week).

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Super school, I would recommend it mainly because of the quality-price ratio and the location.

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Antigua has already become very touristy. One has noticed the rise in prices (I was there before), especially in restaurants. In the vicinity of Antigua or outside, it is much cheaper. However, there are possibilities to eat somewhere "cheaper" - but it is also nice to have the "comfort". There are many things to do in Antigua, both inside and outside the city (though not during classes, as these are more like half-day or full-day excursions). Everything is within walking distance (SUPER!), otherwise you can quickly take a cheap Uber. As a woman, you are also safe on your own in the evenings. As for the cleanliness: it is rather the air that is not clean. There were some who had respiratory problems (nose is always "full or closed", coughing etc.) - i.e. not recommended for asthmatics (but not a knock-out criteria).

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Perfect for an educational leave programme - I learned a lot that I can use in my everyday life.

2. Feb. 2023

25. Lydia (43 years)

125.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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I felt very well looked after and well advised from the very beginning, from booking the course to the welcome at the school and host family to the lessons with excellent teachers. It was a great learning environment, I had a contact person at all times and both the school and the family were always keen to make my stay a very special experience. Definitely a school I would recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much!!! I had a wonderful time with very wonderful and helpful people in Guatemala! A great country!

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I personally found the placement test not quite appropriate. Of course, it was only a rough assessment, but I still found the text, for example, which covered a historical topic, too specific. For a comprehension text in a test, I would have liked a more general topic. For me personally, the placement in my course was good the way it was, but in some cases a change from one group to another may have to be made.

City/place

Antigua is a very relaxed and modern small town with great excursion possibilities, numerous restaurants and small, sometimes extravagant cafés + bars and above all very hospitable locals. The people are so chilled and approachable at all times, you really feel at home and even after dusk you don't have to worry.

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I really liked both teachers and took them to my heart, they were so open-minded and warm, we laughed a lot and had great fun. It was a pleasure to learn with them.

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My room was small but nice (unfortunately without a window) with a bathroom next door, which was only available to me and two other students. We had an extra entrance separate to the house entrance with a terrace and a view of the volcanoes. Simply wonderful! Our hostess cooked wonderfully, very varied and also accommodated my request for vegetarian alternatives. She was very warm and sat down at the table with us to chat and make conversation. I would love to stay with her again anytime. Many thanks also to her and family.

14. Nov. 2022

26. Lisa (34 years)

126.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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Super location, great garden and roof terrace. The staff are very eager and take care of every question, even outside of the school. The quality of the teaching is super. There is no "rushing through", but topics are intensively practised and repeated. With 3 people in my group, it was very instructive.

7. Nov. 2022

27. Lukas (28 years) Germany
127.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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11. Jul. 2022

28. Soenke (26 years) Germany
128.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 3 weeks

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21. Mar. 2022

29. Hannah Marie Guatemala
129.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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14. Mar. 2022

30. Tobias (37 years)

130.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) [Spanisch] - 2 weeks

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It was all very good

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The coffee

28. Feb. 2022

31. Francis (69 years) Canada
131.Course: Private Lessons 20 [Spanish] - 4 weeks

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I was told all teachers had education degrees, that was a lie. I was told all material (books) were supplied, that was a lie too because they charged me for the second book! I have been to other immersion schools and this one was by far the worst.

26. Feb. 2022

32. Judith Germany
132.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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25. Jan. 2022

33. Marco Germany
133.Course: Online Private lessons - 1 week

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6. Dec. 2021

34. Wayne
134.Course: Private Lessons 20 [Spanish] - 4 weeks

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9. Mar. 2020

35. Annegret (37 years)

135.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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Unfortunately, I wasn't placed in the right class and so I didn't learn much.

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The accommodation was more of a construction site, as it will also be used as a guest house in the future. The room was a little dirty, especially the walls and I had a dead cockroach in the bed ...

3. Mar. 2020

36. Kenji (67 years)

136.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

There was a Spanish teacher named Sandra who taught us in the pre-intermediate class in a very excellent and professional way. I missed the opportunity to greet her when I left the school. I want to greet her now and thank you very much.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

I recommend to students to learning Spanish at Maximo Nivel. I am certain that Maximo Nivel will give you a high level of teaching Spanish.

Other comments

Many thanks to the people in charge of the international office of Maximo Nivel. They are very kind and they helped me a lot, especially thanks to Kelly.

City/place

I am certain that Antigua is one of the cities which is very safe. There are many restaurants, cafes, shops, laundries, bakeries and etc., so it is very convenient not only for students but for tourists too.

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I had three Spanish teachers at school. It depends on the teachers, their Spanish teaching skills were different. Someone was very excellent, but someone was a little low.

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The first room was very bad, because there was no sunlight all day and the temperature inside the room was very low. The room was as cold as a wine cellar! After sleeping for three nights, I changed to another room that was a bit more comfortable.

1. Mar. 2020

37. Priscilla (69 years) United Kingdom
137.Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks

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Well organised - extremely helpful. Also provide cheap English lessons for local people- opportunities for intercambio

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All the staff extremely helpful and friendly

31. Dec. 2019

38. Arthur (67 years)

138.Course: Private Lessons 10 - 4 weeks

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Book at least 6 hours a day

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There should be uniform learning guidelines so that the same procedure is followed when changing teachers. It wasn't the case with me.

16. Aug. 2019

39. Mayumi (52 years) Japan
139.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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The classmates in my class from the second week to the forth

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You shouldn't send any students to the houses which have a bad reputation. I had a traumatic experience because she served us rotten food.

7. Aug. 2019

40. Mayumi (52 years) Japan
140.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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The first house of Marta was terrible. She served us rotten food which was left in the kitchen for two days. The bathroom was full of mold. She never changed our bed sheet. She made a bad impression of Guatemala. The second house of Elubia was perfect. The wifi connection was perfect. The location of the house was also perfect. The food was also nice and healthy. She often chatted with us and corrected our grammar and vocabulary errors. I was really happy and felt comfortable and safe with her family. I would like to stay with her family again if I have a chance.

26. Mar. 2019

41. Pawel (41 years) Poland
141.Course: Private Lessons 20 - 2 weeks

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12. Mar. 2019

42. Matthieu (33 years) Guatemala
142.Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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6. Feb. 2019

43. Priscilla (68 years) United Kingdom
143.Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 [Spanish] - 4 weeks

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Professionalism. Oportunity to meet local people through Tandem. Ambience of school and garden. Convenient location.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Opportunity for Tandem - I had maintained contact with mine since my last visit a year ago.

Other comments

Well organised. There is opportunity to change teachers to find one that suits you. Drinking water is not and should be freely available.

24. Dec. 2018

44. Sylvia (66 years)

144.Course: Spanish Program - Private 20 [Spanisch] - 9 weeks

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Excellent team, always trying to take your wishes into account, accommodating and competent.

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Teaching team was excellent.

29. Oct. 2018

45. Anna (18 years)

145.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks

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29. Oct. 2018

46. Antonia (18 years)

146.Course: Spanish Program, Group 20 + Private 10 - 1 week

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The good organization and the lovely and competent teachers

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Climb the Cerro de la Cruz. Photo tour with Rudy. Look for local restaurants (even if they are hard to find) !!!

29. Oct. 2018

47. Kilian (24 years) Germany
147.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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Close to everything

19. Jun. 2018

48. Ingrid (59 years) Netherlands
148.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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Friendly atmosphere, excellent teacher

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I learned a lot in one week.

9. May. 2018

49. Erik Gøtzsche (64 years) Denmark
149.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spansk] - 3 weeks

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The location

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

For foreign students Maximo Nivel is simply too small to form homogeneous groups at levels above absolute beginners.

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Do not spend on a flight ticket before you have a signed confirmation from the school that they will COMPLY with the the offer such as 4 hours group studies at your level. Take and confirm a level test BEFORE paying anything.

6. Mar. 2018

50. Priscilla (67 years) United Kingdom
150.Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks

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The tandem programme. This enabled me to meet and become friends with local people and English/Spanish language exchange.

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Take advantage of the above!

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Well organised and professional. I feel the partner travel agency could have provided more excursion options for mature travelers (other than biking / hiking). Teaching the first week not as good as the other three weeks which was excellent.

29. May. 2017

51. Francisca (28 years)

151.Course: Spanish Program, Group 20 + Private 10 - 1 week

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The teacher Antonio, he was brilliant

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The homestay was no homestay, just a room with half board. I only saw the host mother once a day, her children and her husband were not even introduced. So for me a financial loss, in a hostel I would have spoken just as much Spanish if not more and would have paid a lot less

2. Mar. 2017

52. Armand (66 years)

152.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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People are very friendly

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Go to the park in the city center to talk with locals.

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Classes are held at times that are not always pleasant.

3. Jan. 2017

53. Thomas (67 years)

153.Course: Spanish Program - Private 5 - 1 week

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Extremely friendly reception, good informative introduction. Everything worked well and smoothly and the classes in this environment with the nice staff were great fun! The building and the beautiful garden contributed to my well being.

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I could not answer to all of the above, because I didn't get to know everything in one week of my stay. I had previously organized for my accommodation, because I combined my stay at the school with holidays.

19. Dec. 2016

54. Selam (42 years) Norway
154.Course: Spanish Program, Group 20 + Private 10 - 2 weeks

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everything

29. Jul. 2015

55. Audrey (31 years)

155.Course: International Volunteer Program - 1 week

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Homestay Executive

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Central. Friendly.

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Very good teacher. Very good service!

29. Jul. 2013

56. Cortney (24 years)
156.Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 3 weeks

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Shared apartment

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The school was very flexible and helpful with scheduling.

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