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Why CBA
Why CBA? Spanish School. Languages School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
What most distinguishes us is the warm, relaxed atmosphere at our school and our involvement in the local community. We are commited to providing a high quality education in Spanish and a rich cultural immersion experience to every student. We are a non-lucrative organization; all profits (10% of your tuition) are used to fund social projects.
Why Xela, Quetzaltenango, Spanish School CBA
Quetzaltenango, most often known by its Mayan name of Xela (pronounce Shay-la) is the cultural and intellectual center of Guatemala. Xela is Guatemala´s second largest city but still manages to retain a peaceful atmosphere. While Xela is a modern city its narrow cobbled streets, colonial architecture, and magnificent central square give it an air of antiquity. The city is surrounded by high mountains and volcanoes which are accessible for a nice weekend get-away.
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Comentario de Mary Thornton (Harroagate, Reino Unido)Choosing a school in Xela could take time as there are so many... what attracted me to CBA was the school‘s professionalism but also the fact that they realised having a fun and friendly atmosphere makes studying so much easier. There was so much interaction between the teachers and students- in and out of lessons- making sure we put to practice all the spanish we learned in class.
Other travel tips, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Spanish School
Getting to Xela : If you arrive in Guatemala city early and wish to come directly to Xela, you can take a taxi or bus directly to the bus station (see below). There are several first class companies, though most our students use Galgos , Alamo or Linea Dorada (Spanish for Greyhound).
What to bring? Spanish School, Guatemala, Xela
Warm clothing: Xela is in the highlands and as such, can get pretty chilly in the mornings and evenings. It's normally quite beautiful during the day (around 25°C or low 80s), but at times it can drop down to 4° C or 40° F at night. A wool sweater or sweat suit is a must!
Safety Rules, Spanish School, CBA Languages School
The Guatemala Tourist Commisssion has issued some guidelines to help you enjoy your vacation in Guatemala. Believing is convenient for you, we reproduce it.
Guatemala City, Spanish School, Quetzaltenango, Xela
Guatemala is the nothernmost country in Central America. It borders to the North and West with Mexico; to the East with Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and the Caribbean and to the South with the Pacific Ocean. Administratively it is divided into 22 departaments, which are equivalent to States or provinces and it has a terrtory of 108,889 square kilometers (42,042 square miles).
Practical Information, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Spanish School, CBA
The currrency in Guatemala is the Quetzal, named after the natinal bird. Coins are in denominations of one, five, ten and twenty five centavos and of one quetzal; the bills in denominations of one, five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred Quetzales. Thes bills also differ by their color and the printed figure.
Our Program
Classes, Spanish School, Languages School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, CBA Spanish School
Immersion, one-on-one style: Our immersion classes are one-on-one. Just you and your instructor. You will be surprised at how fast you can learn with this much attention.
Families, CBA Spanish School, Languages School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Live with a Family: Most students find living with a Guatemalan family one of the best parts of their experience at CBA. Families speak only the language being studied; they provide relaxed opportunities for the student to speak and listen. Families include ourstudents in their everyday lives. One can get a picture of life for an average Guatemalan family and come to better understand Guatemalan customs and culture. Your tuition also serves as a valuable source of income for lower middle class families.
Activities, CBA Spanish School, Languages School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
To complement the immersion program CBA offers their students extracurricular activities (in Spanish of course!).
Teachers, Spanish School, CBA Languages School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Our teachers are carefully selected university graduates or students in their last year of their study. They are certified for teaching Spanish as a second language. The certificate has been authorized by the University of San Carlos, the Ministry of Education, the Guatemalan Institute for Turism, the Technological Institute for Training and Productivity (INTECAP), the Academy of Loyola and the Association of Spanish schools of Quetzaltenang
Volunteering
Education, Spanish School, Volunteer work, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Xela
CBA Spanish School offers the unique opportunity to study Spanish and to combine this with volunteer work in a total immersion program. The school offers a considerable variety of interesting projects which will reinforce your ability in the Spanish language and will give you a valuable work experience. CBA also serves as a contact for volunteer work with other development organizations.
Son las facultades, prerrogativas y libertades fundamentales de que goza una persona y que se derivan de su dignidad, por lo que no pueden ser vulnerados y por ello los Estados y las leyes que los rigen tienen la obligación de reconocerlos, difundirlos, protegerlos y garantizarlos. Todas las personas, sin importar su edad, religión, sexo o condición social, gozan de estos derechos, los cuales son indispensables para el desarrollo integral del individuo.
Atmosphere, CBA Spanish School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Xela
Our students are important to us. Since you might be quite far away from home, we have a genuine interest in making sure that you're okay and taken care of.
Students, Spanish School, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Xela
Where's home? Our students come from all over the globe. We usually have a great mix of Europeans, North Americans, as well as students from Asia and Australia.
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Flight, The flight time can change without notice, there is no security for the flight it is best to contact the airline to confirm the flight. Also check the arrival/departure boards. Airport telephone number: (502)2260-6276
Embassies and Consulates, Para mayor información, contacte al Departamento de Migración, porque algunos de los consulados y embajadas han cambiado de dirección
Embassies and Consulates, Para mayor información, contacte al Departamento de Migración, porque algunos de los consulados y embajadas han cambiado de dirección