ntigua Guatemala, the city where our school is located, offers the perfect environment in which to study Spanish. This picturesque, cobble stoned Spanish Colonial City enjoys a near perfect climate and has been called "The Land of Eternal Spring." Situated at 5000 feet, the temperature is forever splendid with highs in the 70's and lows in the mid-50's. From May to October is rainy season, but frequent afternoon showers generally last only about an hour, leaving the air cool and crisp.

In Antigua and its surrounding villages, students will enjoy a wide variety  of stimulating cultural adventures. Whether one wishes to climb the local volcanoes, explore Mayan ruins or simply sit in the Parque Central absorbing the graceful timelessness of this jewel city, Antigua offers something for everyone.

Semana Santa (Easter Week)

All of our teachers and students got together in observing the local tradition of making an alfombra, a flower and sawdust carpet, in the shape of a Mayan huipil that is still worn throughout Guatemala. We added the school logo in the spot where one's head would usually go! The whole alfombra experience was a complete blast with students and teachers alike sharing an evening of camaraderie, laughs and Guatemalan tradition.

We started the alfombra at 9:00 pm Thursday night and finished or 11am Good Friday morning, just in time to see all or our hard work trampled by the local procession. It was worth it though - an experience none of us will ever forget.