Our students enjoy a study plan designed around their schedule and structured according to their specific learning needs. Typically, our students study between four and six hours a day, Monday through Friday. Most students stay for one to four weeks. However, the number of lessons and length of study is entirely up to each individual student.

Yes, teachers assign daily homework to be completed outside of the classroom to help students solidify their knowledge and improve their abilities. However, all of the assignments are optional.

Our Spanish teachers concentrate on the four main language skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Since most courses are one-on-one, our teachers have the ability to shape the class topics based on each student´s individual abilities.

Some of our host families have children, and some families do not. Upon request, we can arrange a home stay with or without children.

Yes, we carefully choose our host families and consistently frequent the houses to ensure comfort, cleanliness, safety, and compatibility.

Normally, one student stays in a house. However, upon request, we can assign more than one student per house.

Yes, most touristy places - hotels, restaurants, attractions - accept US dollars. Visitors can change Euros, but at a very low exchange rate.

There is an ATM in Flores where visitors may withdraw money with all major bank cards. Visitors may also redeem traveler's checks at the bank in Flores or in Santa Elena. We advise our students to avoid traveling with excessive amounts of money.

We accept payments via PayPal, which allows you to pay with almost any bank card.

Yes, please refer to our School/Prices section.

As discussed on the School/Prices page, the price includes a placement test, a Spanish course (as booked), accommodation, educational material and a certificate.

After checking the details of your reservation, we will ask for a 20% deposit paid via paypal. You may pay with a credit card.

Deposits cannot be refunded but can be given as a credit if you wish to postpone your Spanish studies to a later date. Paid classes in Flores are refunded 50% if cancelled.

No, there is no need for anti-malaria pills. We suggest saving your money and buying good bug spray at home or in Guatemala instead.

Most over-the-counter medicines can be purchased in the pharmacies in Flores and Santa Elena, however, imported western brands may be more expensive than at home.

Guatemala boasts a sophisticated medical care system and skilled health professionals throughout the country. In case of illness, we will reschedule the remainder of your classes accordingly.

Temperatures in Flores usually fluctuate between 25-35°C (77-95°F).

We tell our students to bring light summer clothing such as shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, and swimsuits. During the evenings or while traveling in the highlands, temperatures may drop slightly, so it might be a good idea to bring a light jacket. We also suggest bringing a good pair of walking shoes as well as long pants and a long sleave shirt for jungle tours.

Guatemala is in GMT -6, as is all of Central America. There is no daylight-saving time change in Guatemala.

Yes, Flores is a large tourist destination and very peaceful island renowned for being a safe place. However, as is always the case when traveling to a foreign country, the "common sense rule" applies: always travel with someone, stay alert, do not travel to remote places at night, do not wear expensive jewelry, and do not act rudely or arrogantly.

The country code is +502.

Most internet cafes in Flores offer international phone service (as well as headphones for Skype). Furthermore, even if very rural parts of the country, travelers will find "teléfonos comunitarios" (community phones) to make international calls. Please note that most foreign cell phones do not work in Guatemala without a Guatemalan SIM-card, which are available for purchase in most major stores in Guatemala.

Students may also take a bus from Guatemala City to Flores (approximately US$ 25). For students interested in this option we suggest:

After leaving the airport, take a white cab to the Linea Dorada bus station, located at 10a avenida, 15 calle, zona 1. (Tip: Take the elevator to the second level to the departure entrance. There you can take the same licensed cabs at half price, approx. US$6). Linea Dorada buses leave from Guatemala City at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and reach Flores at 6 p.m. or 6 a.m., respectively. The bus will stop at the entrance to Flores, where it is a short, five-minute walk to "Dos Mundos." We will be eagerly awaiting your arrival!