La UniĆ³n Spanish SchoolAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- 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.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Percentage of students | |
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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
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 219209 | 438417 | 657625 | 876833 | 10951041 | 13141249 | 15331457 | 17521665 | 21902081 | 26282497 | 219209 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 112107 | 224213 | 336320 | 448426 | 560532 | 672639 | 784745 | 896852 | 11201064 | 13441277 | 112107 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Afternoon: 12:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 135129 | 270257 | 405385 | 540513 | 675642 | 810770 | 945898 | 10801026 | 13501283 | 16201539 | 129123 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 314299 | 628597 | 942895 | 12561194 | 15701492 | 18841790 | 21982089 | 25122387 | 31402983 | 37683580 | 314299 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 191182 | 382363 | 573545 | 764726 | 955908 | 11461089 | 13371271 | 15281452 | 19101815 | 22922178 | 191182 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Afternoon: 12:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 219209 | 438417 | 657625 | 876833 | 10951041 | 13141249 | 15331457 | 17521665 | 21902081 | 26282497 | 219209 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Afternoon: 12:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 252240 | 504479 | 756719 | 1008958 | 12601197 | 15121437 | 17641676 | 20161916 | 25202394 | 30242873 | 252240 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 286272 | 572544 | 858816 | 11441087 | 14301359 | 17161631 | 20021902 | 22882174 | 28602717 | 34323261 | 286272 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
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
Student opinions about La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala
La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala
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La UniĆ³n Spanish School
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
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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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
Transportation service from La Aurora airport: USD 40 in a private van (one-way).
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.
Airport transfer
78.4 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Baseball | | - |
Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 0.5 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
Adults - Paid activities
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
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 219 | 438 | 657 | 876 | 1095 | 1314 | 1533 | 1752 | 2190 | 2628 | 219 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1568 | 1960 | 2352 | 196 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 385 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price per person
Questions and answers about La UniĆ³n Spanish School
- I would like to book 8 weeks of private lessons to quickly improve my Spanish. How many hours are recommended and what is the procedure?āWe 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.āJuan Carlos MartĆnez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
- Can I choose between morning and afternoon classes? When do the lessons take place?āYou 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?āJuan Carlos MartĆnez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
- I want to walk to school. How far do the families live from the school?āOur families live just a 7-10 minute walk from the school and Central Park of Antigua.āJuan Carlos MartĆnez, from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Nov 14, 2022
- Are there also teachers who speak Spanish and German (my mother tongue)? I am a complete beginner and it would make it easier for me.āThe 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!āTanja, Area Manager German from La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Mar 09, 2023
- I am interested in booking a combination of group lessons with private lessons. Is this possible?āThe 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.āAna Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2023
- Can I also take lessons at the weekend?āThe school also works on Saturdays and Sundays, one of our greatest characteristics is flexibility.āRita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 25, 2023
- Is the guest house far away from school?āThe 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.āRita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 27, 2023
- Can I book airport transfers through the school?āYes, 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.āRita, Administration from La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala - Jul 28, 2023
- How many meals are included in the accommodation prices?āHomestay 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).āRobin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 30, 2023 - We are travelling with a camper van, so no accommodation is needed. Perhaps a recommendation on where to park the van?āThere is a parking area close to our school (inside DISETUR, DirecciĆ³n de Seguridad TurĆstica) and they only expect some donation for the parking.
āJuan Carlos MartĆnez, Director General from La Union - Jul 03, 2024
FAQ about La UniĆ³n Spanish School, Antigua Guatemala
- Is it possible for two students travelling together to stay with the same host family?āNormally, 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. āMadly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2023
- Do the host families offered by La UniĆ³n Spanish School - Antigua have private bathrooms?āIn 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.āMadly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2023
- Is airport pickup offered by La UniĆ³n?Yes. The school offers pickup from La Aurora International Airport (39.2 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at La UniĆ³n Spanish School?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)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at La UniĆ³n Spanish School?95% of teachers at La UniĆ³n Spanish School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of La UniĆ³n Spanish School from?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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- La UniĆ³n Spanish School offers courses for which ages?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.