Celas Maya

Celas Maya Spanish School, located in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, is internationally recognized for excellence in Spanish language teaching and cultural immersion. Since we have welcomed thousands of students from around the world, providing academically rigorous programs and transformative intercultural experiences. Our institution is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes for teaching Spanish as a foreign language and is a proud member of IALC (International Association of Language Centres) and The Forum on Education Abroad, ensuring international standards of quality, ethics, and student safety. In addition, we are honored to serve as the School of Record for Westminster University (UTA, USA), allowing students to earn officially recognized university credits through our study abroad programs. Celas Maya is also an official DELE and SIELE examination center, enabling students to certify their Spanish proficiency with globally valid credentials recognized by universities, employers, and institutions worldwide. As a trusted and reliable partner for universities and study abroad programs, we specialize in providing comprehensive experiences that combine intensive Spanish courses with carefully selected homestays, cultural activities, and community-based volunteer opportunities. We also offer a robust selection of elective courses in the social sciences and humanities, including Maya Thought, Cosmovision, Maya Medicine, Guatemalan History, and Interethnic Relations. To further enrich cultural immersion, students may also study Mayan languages such as K’iche’ and Mam. At Celas Maya, we believe language learning must be lived. Our students not only strengthen their linguistic skills but also develop meaningful intercultural understanding by engaging directly with Guatemala’s history, traditions, and communities. Each year, students from the United States, Europe, and beyond choose Celas Maya to improve their Spanish, broaden their worldview, and live an