Spanish Language Programs
Since 1994, INEPAS has received students from all over the world. During this time, it has maintained the highest of tuition standards, with the purpose of effectively teaching one of the world’s most widely-spoken languages.
With more than 30 years of experience in teaching the Spanish language, INEPAS offers you:
YOUR TUITION FUNDS FOR OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Language Immersion Program
Our complete program which allows you to study in the morning or in the afternoon, from 20 until 40 hours per week.
The Service Learning Program
Combine Spanish study in the mornings with volunteer work in the afternoons.
The Specialized / Thematic Program
A tailored program which will allow you to focus on the grammar in the morning and on professional or thematic topics in the afternoon.
The Flexible Spanish Program
To study 2-3 hours in the afternoons or intensively at the weekends.
Language Immersion Program
Immerse Yourself in Spanish
Designed for those students who wish to focus solely on learning the Spanish language, this program includes morning one-to-one language instruction, 5 days per week, for 5, 7 or 8 hours each day, with a qualified teacher. In the afternoon, students can participate in optional cultural, social and sight seeing activities.
In order for our students to put into practice what they have learned in their classes as well as to experience daily family life in Guatemala, we recommend that they live with one of our local home-stay families. Students receive 3 meals a day and are given a private room. However if students prefer, we can advise them on a range of alternatives all within walking distance of the school, including renting some fully furnished apartments or staying in hostels or hotels.
Service Learning Program
Learn Spanish Through Service
The Service Learning Program combines 4 or 5 hours of classroom instruction in the morning with 3 or 4 hours of hands-on field work as a volunteer in the afternoons in one of our social aid programs.
Working directly with communities increases the direct meaningful use of Spanish language and the classroom time allows participants to focus on the language they need to be effective in their social work.
Descriptions of the different volunteer positions are available on the Volunteer page.
The 2-Week Training Period
Before Service Learning students begin their voluntary work in the community, a 2-week training period provides them with a thorough understanding of what they are expected to do. It also gives them an essential insight into the complex range of political, social and economic challenges that Guatemalan Mayan communities face.
The 2-week training period includes…
- A presentation on the Social Aid Department of INEPAS.
- Visits to places of cultural interest in and around Quetzaltenango.
- Films or documentaries of political, socio-economic and cultural interest.
- Lectures and conferences on a variety of subjects, with the purpose of informing the student on the main issues of Guatemala.
- One-to-one talks on important customs and traditions in Mayan communities.
- Presentation of the student to the community.
- Sample schedule of a Service Learning student.
Specialized / Thematic Program
Specialized Learning for Every Career
This 30-hour a week program is focused to entrepreneurs, diplomats, professionals and students of every career and degree. The daily 6-hour course is divided into the grammar study (4 hours) and conversations focused on vocabulary and specialized expressions according to your themes (2 hours). Ask for our theme catalogue.
Available from an intermediate level of Spanish
Flexible Spanish Program
For Kids, Families and Friends
This program is designed for kids, families and groups of friends who want to learn Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere, without so much pressure. 2 or 3 daily hours can be chosen, in the afternoon.
Intensive Study at the Weekend
For those who have little stay time available, it is also possible to study intensively at the week-ends, 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the afternoon.