High school students studying in a classroom featuring British-themed wall art.

LanguageCentral America

Spanish one-to-one immersion

Antigua, Guatemala

How long

~28 days

full-time pace

What it costs

$800 – $1,200

$36/day

Starting level

Beginner

no experience needed

Best months

Year-round

year-round

I want in

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The cheapest serious Spanish in the world: 20 hours a week of one-on-one tuition plus a homestay with three meals a day. Give it 4 weeks and you leave with DELE prep, plus a language that unlocks a whole country.

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  1. The cheapest serious Spanish in the world: 20 hours a week of one-on-one tuition plus a homestay with three meals a day. 12 other cities on this map teach language too - the reason to pick this one over them is what's above.

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We checked pricing, reviews and booking paths for every school we could find. These are the ones with enough published info to stand behind:

Antigüeña Spanish Academy

Most transparent

Antigua Guatemala

Booking

Enquiry / WhatsApp

5.0★ across TripAdvisor (96) · published pricing

Ixchel Spanish School

Recommended

9a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala

Booking

Enquiry / WhatsApp

5.0★ on TripAdvisor (5) · published pricing — but only 5 reviews found — too small a sample to lean on

Provider pricing, reviews and booking details on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-19. Course fees, availability and contact details change — confirm directly with the school before booking.

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