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Máximo NivelAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

58 students - overall rating
6ta Avenida Norte #16 - 03001 Antigua Guatemala - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free Spanish tutoring table is available
  • Free Tandem Conversation Program
  • Beautiful private garden with picnic area.
  • Small class sizes
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from USA
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 45%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Venue: Maximo Nivel in Guatemala offers a tranquil base in the heart of the stunning city of Antigua. Located just two blocks from the Central Plaza, the institute is situated near everything students might need, providing a great environment for studying with plenty of fresh air and sunshine.

The Maximo Nivel campus features 22 classrooms, a beautiful central garden with a fountain, ensuring you never feel confined to a traditional classroom. The rooftop terrace is the perfect spot to study, offering breathtaking views of Volcan de Agua and a relaxing break from your study abroad experience. The campus is open every day of the week, including holidays, and offers free coffee and tea at the snack bar, as well as two computer labs.

Social and cultural: The areas surrounding the school are rich in unique places, sites and cultures. Máximo Nivel Antigua takes advantage of this through its extensive social programme, which can include actions and happenings such as hiking to the Pacaya Volcano to roast marshmallows, visiting Lake Atitlan, swimming in the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, learning to surf and much more.

Course selection: Máximo Nivel Antigua offers Spanish courses to students of all levels. These courses are available in small groups, larger groups or as private or semi-private tuition.

Getting around: The school is within 900m of the bus terminal, ensuring students can travel in and around the city and to destinations further afield accordingly.

Accommodation: Being immersed in a new language can often help a student in their learning process. Máximo Nivel Antigua can provide various accommodation types, most notably in homestays with local families and in student residences.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Máximo Nivel include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala
58 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Other
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (17 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 31-49 years (19 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (20 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Price-performance ratio was super. The quality of the teaching was very high. I also thought it was great that a test was conducted on the very first day to determine the language standard. The administration is very keen and I really enjoyed it. I had super teachers who were very motivated and always very prepared. The group size was great (we were about 6 students). I have to say that my Spanish course helped me a lot and I learned a lot (even though it was sometimes exhausting, but in a positive way). I would do it again (maybe even longer next time?)).
Disliked
The schedule of the private lessons (which I was personally assigned to). My group lessons were from 9am to 1pm, but my private lessons were from 4pm to 6pm (I also had to do homework, so there wasn't much time for relaxation). I was therefore unable to take part in almost any of the afternoon activities offered by the school. The Salsa course (once a week) took place at 6pm, which means that without a break between Spanish and Salsa classes, it's a bit long.
Insider tip: If possible, extend the course by another week (if you feel like it), otherwise add at least 1-2 weeks for a holiday in Guatemala (since unfortunately you can't see much during the 30 hours of Spanish per week).
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect for an educational leave programme - I learned a lot that I can use in my everyday life.
Other comments Super school, I would recommend it mainly because of the quality-price ratio and the location.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week
Review date: 2. Feb. 2023 by Monika Szopinska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I felt very well looked after and well advised from the very beginning, from booking the course to the welcome at the school and host family to the lessons with excellent teachers. It was a great learning environment, I had a contact person at all times and both the school and the family were always keen to make my stay a very special experience. Definitely a school I would recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much!!! I had a wonderful time with very wonderful and helpful people in Guatemala! A great country!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I really liked both teachers and took them to my heart, they were so open-minded and warm, we laughed a lot and had great fun. It was a pleasure to learn with them.
Other comments I personally found the placement test not quite appropriate. Of course, it was only a rough assessment, but I still found the text, for example, which covered a historical topic, too specific. For a comprehension text in a test, I would have liked a more general topic. For me personally, the placement in my course was good the way it was, but in some cases a change from one group to another may have to be made.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Feb. 2023 by Lydia Hensel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I have a very positive experience with Maximo Nivel. The contact is very accessible. They offer very nice activities to speak Spanish in addition to the lessons in a fun way with students from Guatemala and to meet other travelers. The teachers are very nice and help you with all your questions. I learned a lot of Spanish in 2 weeks. Great experience!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very nice experience.
Other comments Very nice school!
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2024 by Luca Roos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I was in a small group and our teacher was great. She emphasised communication above all. The afternoon activities on offer were OK, but I would have liked more activities with less expense when travelling. The pick-up from the airport worked really well. The introduction was good. There are also some older students.
Disliked
The Wi-Fi didn't work when there were too many students. The classrooms are usually very small and the chairs are not really comfortable.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was fun because we spoke a lot
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2024 by Nuria Weberpals
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Super location, great garden and roof terrace. The staff are very eager and take care of every question, even outside of the school. The quality of the teaching is super. There is no "rushing through", but topics are intensively practised and repeated. With 3 people in my group, it was very instructive.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2022 by Lisa Hoffmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
There was a Spanish teacher named Sandra who taught us in the pre-intermediate class in a very excellent and professional way. I missed the opportunity to greet her when I left the school. I want to greet her now and thank you very much.
Insider tip: I recommend to students to learning Spanish at Maximo Nivel. I am certain that Maximo Nivel will give you a high level of teaching Spanish.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had three Spanish teachers at school. It depends on the teachers, their Spanish teaching skills were different. Someone was very excellent, but someone was a little low.
Other comments Many thanks to the people in charge of the international office of Maximo Nivel. They are very kind and they helped me a lot, especially thanks to Kelly.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2020 by Kenji Kobayashi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Extremely friendly reception, good informative introduction. Everything worked well and smoothly and the classes in this environment with the nice staff were great fun! The building and the beautiful garden contributed to my well being.
Review details
Other comments I could not answer to all of the above, because I didn't get to know everything in one week of my stay. I had previously organized for my accommodation, because I combined my stay at the school with holidays.
Course: Spanish Program - Private 5 - 1 week
Review date: 3. Jan. 2017 by Thomas Dempf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Nice staff and helpful. The quality of the lessons was good. Especially my group lessons. The quality of the private lessons was also ok. Good location of the school. Antigua is beautiful.
Disliked
The distribution into 2 buildings is not ideal, as building 1 is much nicer than building 2 (where my courses were), but this is probably due to the conditions/space available on site. But it's not a major drawback.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A lot but useful.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by Markus Metzenroth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is very well organised and all the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location in the centre of Antigua is also great. You feel very well looked after.
Disliked
It would be nice if the school offered free coffee/tea as well as free water - especially important during the warm season in Guatemala.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A total of 30 hours per week is a lot and enables a good learning effect.
Other comments Máximo Nivel's learning concept and materials are very good and helpful.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Nov. 2023 by Maximilian Gottlieb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers, small groups, great organisation even beyond the lessons. From pick-up to my last day, I was looked after very nicely. Thank you for that.
Disliked
A water dispenser would be great.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The combination is great. The group lessons took place in the mornings and there was always something to laugh at. It was not a dull frontal lesson, but was varied. The private lessons were great, with individual attention.
Other comments The school is a little American-heavy, but there are worse things. The school as a whole makes up for it.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week
Review date: 15. Mar. 2023 by Meike Stamm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I was highly satisfied with my teachers. Professional teaching and manner. As a result, I was very satisfied with the quality of the teaching.
Disliked
For the placement test, I would have liked a neutral text - nothing historical, nothing religious. That way, the text would have been easier for me to understand and the grading would have been different. I was already slightly underchallenged in my group. However, I was immediately given the opportunity to change to a higher course. I stayed because it was good to have a refresher. The pace was too slow for me personally in my group. But as I said, I would have had the opportunity to change immediately.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Due to the law in Hessen for educational leave, I unfortunately could only take the combination of 20 group lessons + 10 private lessons. Otherwise I would have taken 4 private lessons a day.
Other comments Absolutely recommendable! Equally the affiliated travel agency. A bit more expensive than other agencies, but the service here is personal and super, there were no difficulties at all. The two in the combination are really unbeatable.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Feb. 2023 by Simone Wilke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The school was very well organised, we were always very well informed, the staff was very friendly.The atmosphere for learning was ideal.
Disliked
There is no real concept for beginners. We were very overwhelmed at the beginning.The lessons teach a lot of grammar. There is not enough speaking, communication and repetition.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2023 by Dieter Köplin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The tandem programme. This enabled me to meet and become friends with local people and English/Spanish language exchange.
Insider tip: Take advantage of the above!
Review details
Other comments Well organised and professional. I feel the partner travel agency could have provided more excursion options for mature travelers (other than biking / hiking). Teaching the first week not as good as the other three weeks which was excellent.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Mar. 2018 by Priscilla Reed
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Well organised - extremely helpful. Also provide cheap English lessons for local people- opportunities for intercambio
Review details
Other comments All the staff extremely helpful and friendly
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Mar. 2020 by Priscilla Reed
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Professionalism. Oportunity to meet local people through Tandem. Ambience of school and garden. Convenient location.
Insider tip: Opportunity for Tandem - I had maintained contact with mine since my last visit a year ago.
Review details
Other comments Well organised. There is opportunity to change teachers to find one that suits you. Drinking water is not and should be freely available.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 [Spanish] - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Feb. 2019 by Priscilla Reed
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
We had a great two weeks in Antigua. Languagecourse.Net helped us quickly and easily with questions and concerns.
Disliked
We booked a hostel room. We cannot recommend this as you have no control over the options. We ended up in a room without a window right in a pub with loud music until midnight and not much to do. We then changed rooms at our own expense, but were reimbursed by the school for the cost of the hostel in Maximo Nivel credits. There would also have been the option of moving into a host family, but we didn't want to do that.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Jan. 2024 by Roman Culatti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Super teacher, beautiful garden in Casa 1, good organisation and very flexible with lesson planning.
Disliked
There was no solution sheet available for the class material. The class level was unfortunately not well matched in my last week.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Jun. 2023 by Morena Corraro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent team, always trying to take your wishes into account, accommodating and competent.
Review details
Other comments Teaching team was excellent.
Course: Spanish Program - Private 20 [Spanisch] - 9 weeks
Review date: 24. Dec. 2018 by Sylvia Lentsch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I had a great teacher who taught me exactly what I really needed. That was just great!!!
Disliked
Nothing!!!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I can highly recommend the private lessons, it was perfect!!!!
Course: Private Lessons 20 [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 25. Mar. 2023 by Brigitte Thomas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is super organised & all the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course is very intensive, which means that there is also a strong learning curve.
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Nov. 2023 by Frauke Mahlstein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good organisation, teaching and very friendly teachers.
Disliked
The placement at the beginning of the course. Did not correspond to my level.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week
Review date: 20. Nov. 2023 by Ageesan Satgunanathan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The classmates in my class from the second week to the forth
Review details
Other comments You shouldn't send any students to the houses which have a bad reputation. I had a traumatic experience because she served us rotten food.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 16. Aug. 2019 by Mayumi Ichikawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The good organization and the lovely and competent teachers
Insider tip: Climb the Cerro de la Cruz. Photo tour with Rudy. Look for local restaurants (even if they are hard to find) !!!
Review details
Course: Spanish Program, Group 20 + Private 10 - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Antonia Baotic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school was very flexible and helpful with scheduling.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2013 by Cortney Mere
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Location, teacher engagement, and teaching quality.
Disliked
I believe the program could be more intense and include more opportunities for students to interact. Additionally, I think it would be beneficial for the documentation of activities to be in Spanish, considering that I attended the program to improve my proficiency in that language!
Insider tip: Study and make the most of it!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Cool course!
Other comments Congratulations on the methodology, and a special thanks to Professor Alma!
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2024 by Marcos Baptista López Dalmau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Definitely the after-school activities.
Disliked
Now and then there was a language barrier between the teacher who spoke Spanish to me and us students. That was sometimes very difficult.
Insider tip: It might be better to live with a host family so that you can continue speaking Spanish after class.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Sufficient to get the basics across.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2023 by Anna Lena Radermacher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly atmosphere, excellent teacher
Review details
Other comments I learned a lot in one week.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018 by Ingrid van Rooij
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Many students, including Guatemalans.
Disliked
no free potable water
Insider tip: Morning classes are better if you can influence them
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: There were only two of us. It has its pros and cons.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 1 week
Review date: 6. Nov. 2023 by Hannah Schiefke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teacher Antonio, he was brilliant
Review details
Other comments The homestay was no homestay, just a room with half board. I only saw the host mother once a day, her children and her husband were not even introduced. So for me a financial loss, in a hostel I would have spoken just as much Spanish if not more and would have paid a lot less
Course: Spanish Program, Group 20 + Private 10 - 1 week
Review date: 29. May. 2017 by Francisca Landwehr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Beautiful location, friendly staff.
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 19. Feb. 2024 by Maria Collins Cummings
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Máximo Nivel compared to ratings of all schools in Guatemala

 Máximo Nivel Antigua GuatemalaAverage of all other schools in Guatemala
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Máximo Nivel

“Maximo Nivel combines the great affordability of Guatemala with a high quality, professional language institute.”
Hector Navarro
– 
Hector Navarro
Director of Máximo Nivel
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTONAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalMinistry of Education - Guatemala
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Máximo Nivel and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoDiners Club - logoPayPal - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2009
Legal name/parent company
Geographical Information Systems SA | Tax registration ID: 3610497-3

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 22
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6
Additional comment about facilities of school
* In-house travel agency to help arrange treks, tours, and other activities.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 125
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 40%
England 15%
Italy 10%
Germany 10%
Netherlands 10%
Switzerland 5%
France 5%
Other nationalities 5%

Information for all courses offered by Máximo Nivel

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 10 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 20 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

La Aurora International Airport:
30 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
Best arrival airport is GUA.
More details about airports near Antigua Guatemala and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Antigua Guatemala page. For flight comparisons to Antigua Guatemala, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Weekly salsa classes
Weekly cooking classes
Spanish Tutoring Table
Tandem Conversation Exchange
Weekly reflection workshop
Cultural lectures and shows

Adults - Paid activities

Various tours and trips:
Acatenango Volcano Trek (1 day) - USD 80
Monterrico Beach (1 day) - USD 95
Lake Atitlan, Village Tour & Chichicastenango (2D/1N) - USD 175
Tikal Archeological Park (2D/1N; includes airfare) - USD 525

Junior - Free activities

- Weekly salsa classes
- Weekly cooking classes
- Spanish Tutoring Table
- Tandem Conversation Exchange
- Weekly reflection workshop
- Cultural lectures and shows

Junior - Paid activities

Various tours and trips:
Acatenango Volcano Trek (1 day) - USD 80
Monterrico Beach (1 day) - USD 95
Lake Atitlan, Village Tour & Chichicastenango (2D/1N) - USD 175
Tikal Archeological Park (2D/1N; includes airfare) - USD 525
Video about leisure activities at Máximo Nivel Antigua Guatemala

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Máximo Nivel

  • We could accommodate Katia in a house that has only a few participants, like 1 or 2 other roommates. We can't guarantee they won't speak English to her, but at least she'll be less exposed to English. Antigua is quite a small town so all the houses we have are within walking distance from our school, within 5 to 10 minutes.
    Valy, from Maximo Nivel - Oct 26, 2022
  • Unfortunately, it's not possible to have the dog at the school as this may inconvenience the other students (due to allergies, fears, etc). Antigua has many stray dogs and this also may cause issues with your dog.
    Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Mar 19, 2023
  • The placement test is taken on the first day of the course at the school. The local team will confirm their levels, and will let them know their class schedule based on availability of groups and teachers at the moment.
    Valeria, Administration from International Programs-MaximoNivel - Apr 12, 2023
  • Yes, the school also offers the option of a single room. Among others, in a host family or in a hostel. Please contact us for further information.
    Tanja, Area Manager German from Máximo Nivel, Antigua - May 02, 2023
  • Yes, Hostel, shared room (matrimonial style) is possible on request.
    Valeria, Administration from Máximo Nivel - Jul 05, 2023
  • Yes, the school is currently certified for several (German) federal states. Please contact Languagecourse.net to find out which federal states certificates are available and which course is required for booking.
    Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 05, 2023
  • All hostels will be within 5 to 15 minutes walking distance for our school.
    Valeria , Team Leader from Máximo Nivel, Antigua, Guatemala - Jul 24, 2023
  • We do not offer homestays with breakfast only. They include breakfast and dinner. If she chooses not to partake in the dinners, that is a matter of personal choice, but there would be no cost reduction as the accommodation supplement is a package price that includes both meals.
    Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Sep 01, 2023
  • Yes, we can totally book that for you like this!
    Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Sep 04, 2023
  • There are several pick-up spots from Lago Atitlán.

    A pick-up from Lake Atitlan can cost more than USD 100, as it is approximately 3 hours away. The complimentary airport pick-up costs way less. The difference has to be paid.

    If students are booking a tour, I would ask them if their tour operator offers them a transfer back to Guatemala City, and then we can pick them up from there.
    Valeria, Administration from Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala - Oct 09, 2023
    • Some stalls sell local sim cards at the airport, so you can buy one there. However, if they are closed, you can also buy SIM cards in Antigua.
      Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Nov 06, 2023
    • We recommend you bring some cash on you, and exchange a little bit of it to the local currency at the airport.
      Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Nov 06, 2023
    • Yes. Please note: A free airport pick-up is included in the package of all programs whose total fees are USD 300 or more. The program fees include an airport pick-up and it cannot be switched for an airport drop-off.
      Valeria, Administration from Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala - Nov 10, 2023
    • We could certainly give your student a placement level assessment to determine her current level if she is interested in brushing up on her skills. The highest level we have would be C1.
      Joyce, Person responsible for registrations from Maximo Nivel - Feb 23, 2024
    • If they decide to split into two groups, we would certainly notate their preferences so the local team could find houses close to each other. We do have accommodations large enough to house 5 participants.

      If they selected student residence, we have availability. The age of the youngest daughter is ok for us.


      Joyce, Person responsible for registrations from Maximo Nivel - Feb 23, 2024
    • All of our Spanish teachers are local teachers and they speak mainly Spanish. Some teachers understand some English, but they are not fluent in English or German.
      Georgie, Admissions and Enrolments from Maximo Nivel - Jul 03, 2024

FAQ about Máximo Nivel, Antigua Guatemala

  • The total fee has to be paid for the course and accommodation 2 weeks before arrival. If you are not sure if you will be able to attend 12 weeks for example, you can start by registering for 4 weeks, pay in full before arrival for these 4 weeks, and then extend once you are there.
    Valeria , Admissions Officer from Máximo Nivel - Oct 20, 2023
  • Regarding the hotel accommodations, we work with several providers in each country. I can give you some sample names before the enrollment, but we will confirm the exact hotel name at the 4-week mark.
    Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - Jan 09, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from La Aurora International Airport ( US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Máximo Nivel varies from 1 students (Junior Spanish Program - Private 10 ) to 8 students (Spanish Program - Group 20)
  • 100% of teachers at Máximo Nivel hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Máximo Nivel comes from USA with a 40% representation, followed by students from England (15%) and Germany (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Máximo Nivel offers courses from 12 years (Junior Spanish Program - Private 10 , 10 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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