Don Pedro de Alvarado Spanish School

About

We are one of the oldest schools in Antigua Guatemala with 35 years of experience all activities and study materials are free. We are authorized by the Minister of Education of Guatemala.

Prices

Weekly Prices: 5 days (Monday to Friday)

• 2 hours daily: $ 95.00 per week (GTQ 725)
• 3 hours daily: $ 135.00 per week (GTQ 1020)
• 4 hours daily: $ 175.00 per week (GTQ 1330)
• 5 hours daily: $ 190.00 per week (GTQ 1440)
• 6 hours daily: $ 200.00 per week (GTQ 1530)
• 7 hours daily: $ 210.00 per week (GTQ 1600)
• 8 hours daily: $ 220.00 per week (GTQ 1670)

*The prices in US dollar denominations are approximate and may change in accordance with exchange rate fluctuations. The prices in Quetzal are exact. The tuition must be paid using the local currency, the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).

*These prices do not include host-family

You may study 5, 6 or 7 days a week, Saturday and Sunday included. You can move in with your host family and start your course on any day of the week.

Living with a family

While all of our host families offer the warm hospitality and integration that makes Antigua such a desirable and memorable destination, it is possible for us to offer three distinct standards of accommodation to those wishing to participate in our Homestay Program.

Homestay Program A

• Modest standard of accommodation. May be considered quite rustic by Western
  standards.
• Location outside of Central Antigua.
• No private bathroom available.
• Private bedroom.
• Three meals per day except on Sunday. Simple meals with little variation.
• Good value for travelers on a budget such as backpackers, long term volunteers.

Cost: $75 per week per person.

Homestay Program B

• Standard of accommodation is comfortable and will be familiar to most Westerners.
• Located in Central Antigua close to Don Pedro Spanish School.
• Private bedroom.
• Three meals per day except on Sunday. Meals varied, healthy and well balanced.

Cost with shared bathroom: $135 per week per person. (GTQ 1030)

Cost with private bathroom: $165 per week per person. (GTQ 1255)

Two People Sharing One Room

Cost for two people sharing with shared bathroom: $245 per week per room.(GTQ 1860)

Cost for two people sharing with private bathroom: $275 per week per room.(GTQ 2090)

Wireless Internet Access: $5 extra per week. (GTQ 40)

Cable TV available in your room. $5 extra per week. (GTQ 40)

* Watching television in Spanish is highly recommended as it is an enjoyable way of reinforcing listening skills. Experience shows that students who watch television in Spanish progress much more rapidly

Homestay Program C

• Most luxurious homestay option in Antigua. Traditional colonial homes are common.
• Beautifully furnished private bedroom with private bathroom.
• Easy, level walk to Don Pedro Spanish School.
• Wireless internet and cable television included in price.
• Three meals per day except on Sunday. Varied menu; high quality meals.
• Limited availability.

Cost: $ 250 per week per person. (GTQ 1900)

Two People Sharing One Room
Cost for two people sharing: $350 per week per room. (GTQ 2660)

Shuttle Transfer Service

• Upon arrival, from La Aurora Airport in Guatemala to hotel or host family in Antigua.
• Includes all people who are traveling together as a single party.

Cost: $40 (GTQ 300)