Learn & improve your spanish!
And enjoy all the best that the Spanish Language has for YOU. San Marcos Spanish School in the relaxing town of San Marcos, Lake Atitlán
Welcome to San Marcos Spanish School, in the AMAZING lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
The San Marcos Spanish School has created cultural experiences through Spanish for +7k of students, Complete families, solo travelers, as a couple or with friends. San Marcos Spanish School have everything for YOU. Are you ready for this ADVENTURE?

San Marcos Spanish SChool

«Wow! I found in San Marcos Spanish School a perfect place to relax and enjoy: literally the whole place is designed to eat delicious food, feel peace and enjoy culture through the Spanish language. Highly recommended!»

Speak spanish enjoying the culture!
San Marcos Spanish School has everything ready, just be ready to learn Spanish & enjoy this AMAZING culture.
How San Marcos Spanish School works
– Morning Spanish lessons (One & one)
– Stay with a homestay family (All inclusive)

Learn to be fluent in Spanish
- Private lessons (one & one)
- Teachers Certified by the Ministry of Education of Guatemala.
- All Teachers Speak English.
- Classrooms in a Pleasant Atmosphere and Outdoor.
- The Class Program is Planned According to the needs of the Students and According to the European Common Framework

Stay with a homestay Family
- Live the experience and culture more closely, living with a family
- Amazing food with 3 meals per day
- Vegan or vegetarian diet available
- Private room & all services are included
- High speed wifi

Enjoy the best things to do
San Marcos La Laguna is a great town to do a lot of things like
- Culture
- Adventure
- Relax
- Learn Spanish
Our program & package
Choose a package, your preferences and see the personalized price or simply pay the registration and choose everything when you arrive on campus
Basic
15 hours of private lessons- 15 hours of private lessons
- Custom program
- Professional private teacher
- Flexible schedule (morning/afternoon)
- 3 Afternoon activities per week
- All teaching materials
- Diploma
- Premium coffee
- High-speed wifi
Plus
20 hours of private lessons- 20 hours of private lessons
- Custom program
- Professional private teacher
- Flexible schedule (morning/afternoon)
- 5 Afternoon activities per week
- All teaching materials
- Diploma
- Premium coffee
- High-speed wifi
Pro
25 hours of private lessons- 25 hours of private lessons
- Custom program
- Professional private teacher
- Flexible schedule (morning/afternoon)
- 5 Afternoon activities per week
- All teaching materials
- Diploma
- Premium coffee
- High-speed wifi
Homestay
In addition- 7 days
- Shared or private bathroom
- 3 meals per day
- High-speed wifi
Frequent Questions Asked
Can I start my classes any day of the week?
You can start classes Monday through Saturday. We suggest you reserve your classes one week in advance.
What are your office hours?
We receive students every day of the week, please schedule your arrival during these hours to receive your homestay and teacher assignment. If you arrive outside of these hours you will need to find a hotel for your 1st night.
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 6 pm.
Saturday: 8am to 5pm.
Sunday: 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm
What are the Tuition/Study Prices and cost of Homestay?
Our comprehensive table of Tuition and Homestay Prices are explained here.
Are there ATMs in San Pedro, San Juan or San Marcos?
There are two in San Pedro. One near the Panajachel dock (‘embarcadero’) and another at the Banrural up in the main town center, near the market. There is a Banrural and connected ATM in the center of San Juan also, but currently no ATM nor bank in San Marcos.
Can I pay in dollars, or only in quetzales?
We accept dollars and quetzales when paying in person by cash.
Do you accept credit cards in the school?
Yes. There is an online payment with a surcharge of 5%.
Can you arrange transportation from the airport to San Pedro?
We can arrange a shuttle service from and to San Pedro from 7 am to 1 pm. After hours, we can arrange for a private taxi at any time. From San Pedro, there are local transport options to San Juan or San Marcos. See our Travel Guide page.
A Look Inside the School
The very reason we exist is to Unite Cultures. We do that by building bridges, using languages as a tool, offering a unique cultural immersion language and experiences in the heart of the Mayan World.
Not only do you get extraordinary Spanish tuition, with some of the most qualified and highly trained teachers in Guatemala, in stunning locations, there’s also something very special about what happens when you study with us.
We call it our ‘Why, How, What’ because the very reason we exist is to Unite Cultures… from all over the world and all over Guatemala.
We do that by building bridges, using language as a tool, but also offering a unique cultural immersion so that every time you improve your own opportunities in life through your new language and experiences, a local, less-privileged child gets invaluable extra education and healthy nutrition.
What are you waiting for?
