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La UniĆ³n Spanish SchoolAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

13 students - overall rating
7a. calle poniente # 31, La Antigua Guatemala - 3001 Antigua Guatemala - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free activities such as salsa and merengue lessons, tours around local museums, farms visits and more.
  • Free water, tea and 100% Guatemalan coffee.
  • Private Spanish lessons for personalised learning and faster progress.
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 20%

Location: La UniĆ³n Spanish School is located in the fascinating and absorbing city of Antigua Guatemala in Guatemala. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the city abounds with stunning architecture, culture and beautiful views. Located in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the school is surrounded by local markets, eateries and attractions. The Choco Museum, The Colonial Art Museum and many historical landmarks, are all within walking distance, ensuring students have a memorable time, whilst studying at La UniĆ³n Spanish School.

Course selection: Course selection includes General Spanish courses, available over various schedules and intensities, all year round. Private lessons are also available in combination with a group course or independently.

Social and Cultural: The school offers a vast amount of activities that immerse students in both the Spanish language and the Guatemalan culture. Activities can include making chocolate, weaving, hikes, bike rides, Mayan customs and traditions, Volcano tours and much more!

Accommodation: Accommodation with local families and local volunteering programmes can be taken in conjunction with language courses and are available through the school.

Additional information: The school has over 25 years of experience in supplying high quality and inclusive lessons to students of all levels. Their philosophy of "mi casa es tu casa", is one that is both seen and felt by students studying within their friendly atmosphere.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Private

Our prices for La UniĆ³n Spanish School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Other
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
ā€œThe school is very easy to find. "Mi casa es su casa" is really lived here! Teacher are excellent and the activities are great.....ā€
Insider tip: ā€œIf there is interactives with local villages do it, very rewarding.ā€
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I did a 40h/week course that helped me to develop a good understanding and a medium speaking ability...very intensive but worth while.
Other comments Any time again
Course: Super-Intensive Spanish 35 (Morning) - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jan. 2023 by Andreas Marz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
ā€œExcellent welcome, very good teacher Martha, very friendly, and small parties for birthdays or other events.ā€
Disliked
ā€œAn organized activity to prepare typical deserts was to prepare a recipe for tamarindos for US$15. It was not worth that price by far.ā€
Review details
Other comments Very good school
Course: General Spanish 20 (Morning) - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Mar. 2023 by Diane Douville
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
ā€œFriendly staff. The pace of lesson adjusted according to the level of the student.ā€
Disliked
ā€œThere were too many mosquitoes in the class.ā€
Insider tip: ā€œI absolutely recommend this school!ā€
Review details
Other comments School encourage students to study hard which I liked a lot. It was my first time study abroad so I cannot compare with other school though.
Course: Super-Intensive Spanish 35 (Morning) [ģŠ¤ķŽ˜ģøģ–“] - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Jul. 2022 by Seongjo Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
ā€œVery friendly and helpful. All staff help you learn and make everything possibleā€
Review details
Other comments I loved it at La Union school
Course: General Spanish 20 (Morning course) - 1 week
Review date: 6. Feb. 2023 by Florentia Conway
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
ā€œThe school staff, including the teachers, were very friendly.ā€
Disliked
ā€œThe activities were a bit overpriced, so I didn't really get to participate in many of them.ā€
Review details
Course: General Spanish 20 (Morning) - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Oct. 2023 by Kana Umetsu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of La UniĆ³n Spanish School compared to ratings of all schools in Guatemala

 La UniĆ³n Spanish School Antigua GuatemalaAverage of all other schools in Guatemala
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

La UniĆ³n Spanish School

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalINGUAT,CAMTUR,ASOLINGUA,Cheney University of Pennsylvania (USA), Spring Arbor University (USA), University of Cincinnati (USA), East Carolina University (USA)
Spanish teacher qualifications
95% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at La UniĆ³n Spanish School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoDiners Club - logoTravellers Check - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1995
Legal name/parent company
Centro Cultural de Idiomas S.A. | Tax registration ID: 2896566-3

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
3 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 37%
Germany 20%
England 15%
Netherlands 10%
France 5%
Sweden 5%
Japan 5%
Korea 5%
Switzerland 2%
Israel 1%

Information for all courses offered by La UniĆ³n Spanish School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Transportation service from La Aurora airport: USD 40 in a private van (one-way).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 20 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Apr 2024 - 08 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 20 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

La Aurora International Airport:
39.2 US$ one way
78.4 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is La Aurora International Airport.
More details about airports near Antigua Guatemala and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Antigua Guatemala page. For flight comparisons to Antigua Guatemala, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Africa: 300 US$
,
Oceania: 300 US$
,
Asia: 300 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking1 km
Dancing0.5 km
Diving-
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Skiing-
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

optional

Adults - Paid activities

Salsa, merengue, bachata and zumba dance lessons
How to make tortillas
Cooking class
Tour to the jade factory
Historical tour of Ciudad Vieja
Coffee tour
Presentation and tasting of typical sweets, fruits or vegetables
Bicycle tour
Weaving class
Village tour
Tour of the ruins of Antigua
Guatemalan cinema
Tour to the macadamia nut plantation
Wine tour
Avocado tour
Mayan customs and traditions
Volcano excursions

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Questions and answers about La UniĆ³n Spanish School

  • ā€œWe recommend at least 20 lessons per week. In the first lesson, a test is taken to determine the exact level. After that, a weekly schedule will be created with the content of the lessons to improve your Spanish skills. The school has over 28 years of experience teaching at all levels.ā€
    Juan Carlos MartĆ­nez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
  • ā€œYou can choose the lesson times yourself. Either from 8 a.m./ 9 a.m. or in the afternoon from 1 p.m/ 2 p.m. What do you prefer?ā€
    Juan Carlos MartĆ­nez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
  • ā€œOur families live just a 7-10 minute walk from the school and Central Park of Antigua.ā€
    Juan Carlos MartĆ­nez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
  • ā€œThe courses offered by the schools on our site are immersion courses. This means that the courses take place entirely in Spanish or in the language you want to learn, even if you have no previous knowledge. But don't worry, the teachers are trained accordingly, so it works out well!ā€
    Tanja, Area Manager German from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Mar 09, 2023
  • ā€œThe school La UniĆ³n Spanish School offers personalized and individual Spanish programmes for all their students. This way, each student can learn at their own pace, according to their language level and needs.ā€
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2023
  • ā€œThe school also works on Saturdays and Sundays, one of our greatest characteristics is flexibility.ā€
    Rita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 25, 2023
  • ā€œThe guest house is within the school campus, the student will have a private room with a key and a key to the main entrence so they can come and go whenever they wish.ā€
    Rita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 27, 2023
  • ā€œYes, this is possible at an additional cost. The school can arrange airport transfers to/from La Aurora Airport.. If you study and stay in one of our accommodation options for more than 4 weeks, you will get free private transportation from or to La Aurora Airport.ā€
    Rita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 28, 2023
  • ā€œHomestay accommodation includes 3 meals per day, Monday to Saturday (no meals on Sunday).
    Guest House accommodation includes 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch), from Monday to Saturday (no meals on Sunday).
    ā€
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 30, 2023
  • ā€œThere is a parking area close to our school (inside DISETUR, DirecciĆ³n de Seguridad TurĆ­stica) and they only expect some donation for the parking.
    ā€
    Juan Carlos MartĆ­nez, Director General from La Union - Jul 03, 2024

FAQ about La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala

  • ā€œNormally, La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Antigua Guatemala only offers single rooms. If you would like to be placed with the same family, we will need to contact the school on your behalf. ā€
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2023
  • ā€œIn general, in the host families offered by La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Antigua, the bathrooms are shared with the other members of the family. However, if this is an essential requirement, we will need to check whether the school can offer families with this option. But it's not certain.ā€
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from La Aurora International Airport (39.2 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at La UniĆ³n Spanish School varies from 1 students (General Spanish 20 (Morning) EspaƱol general or professional) to 1 students (General Spanish 20 (Morning) EspaƱol general or professional)
  • 95% of teachers at La UniĆ³n Spanish School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at La UniĆ³n Spanish School comes from USA with a 37% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and England (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • La UniĆ³n Spanish School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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