+ Questions

Does a student need to acquire a special visa for staying in Guatemala for 3 months?

It depends where you're coming from. If it's Western Europe, USA, Canada, Australia etc. then no you don't need a visa. You are issued 90 days at the point of entry to Guatemala and do not need to declare yourself a student. After 90 days you can buy an extension in Guatemala City for another 90 days (or leave the country for 72 hours for example by going to Mexico or Belize, but not Honduras or El Salvador as it´s the same visa), and then after the 180 day total you have to leave the country for 72 hours.. Please note that unfortunately Sevilla cannot provide any assistance in obtaining a Guatemalan visa if you are from a country that requires it.

Are the specific starting dates or can an individual come and go whenever they please?

We offer programs year round including School Holidays, Semana Santa (Easter) and Christmas time. Although most students study from Monday through to Friday, our flexibility to your needs and schedule means you can start with us any day you wish! which means it is not necessary to start on Monday of every week. (Please note, weekend and public Holiday Rates may apply).

Note: Although most students study from Monday through to Friday, our flexibility to your needs and schedule means you can start with us any day you wish!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are your students coming from?

We have students from all different countries around the world. Approximately 50% are European (historically we have had a lot of Dutch students), 30% American and 20% from other places like Australia, Canada, Japan, Corea, Israel etc.

Do I have to share a room at the student house?

All rooms are private; you will not have to share with anyone. Bathrooms are shared in the majority of our accommodations, you can also ask for student house with private bathroom. See our list prices.

Our doors are open for any student or anyone willing to come to Guatemala and have an unforgettable learning and cultural experience in Guatemala

Will I have access to computers with Internet service, so that I can check my e-mail and so on?

Absolutely, we have computers at the school and free Wi-Fi too to use with your laptop if you wish to bring it.We also have free internet and wifi in some of our accommodations.

Are there any instructors at the school who normally work with beginners or who are particularly good with beginners? Is it a problem that I have never studied Spanish at all?

Approximately 90% of our students that start here are true beginners; to beginners so all our teachers have a lot of experience with such students. As a school we do promote total immersion which of course means English is not spoken or spoken only a little. This method does work and it's important to note that not all students who come here speak English to reference (i.e. Japanese, Koreans and Eastern Europeans) but you will not find any communication inconvenience. We have many teachers here who speak some or a lot of English so can allocate you one of these if you desire. All teachers have a knowledge of English they have years of experience. Our program is very flexible too, if for example after a class, you are not comfortable with your teacher you can make an immediately change. We really trust in our teachers, but we know that sometimes the personality doesn't match.

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