Celas Maya Spanish School Reviews

Hi Katherine,

Thank you so much for this beautiful review — it was such a joy having you in class! I loved our conversations together, and it's wonderful to hear that the time flew by for you too — that's always the best sign that a lesson is going well.

I also see some lovely photos from our café and from the chocolate-making class at Doña Conce Chocolatería — what a fun way to spend an afternoon! I'll be sure to pass along your shoutout to Joel as well; he always puts so much heart into planning those outings, and I know he'll be thrilled to read this.

I'm so glad you left feeling like part of our little family here, Katherine — that's exactly what we hope every student experiences. We can't wait to welcome you back!

Un abrazo,
Tania

Dear Amy,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review — it truly touched our whole team. We're so glad your two weeks with us turned out to be as magical as you described, not just for the progress you made with your Spanish, but for everything you discovered about Guatemalan life and culture along the way. That's exactly the kind of experience we hope every student leaves with.

It means a lot to hear that our teachers made you feel supported and that your host family made you feel truly at home, meals and all. And we're happy the outings and activities added that extra layer of adventure to your learning journey — Guatemala has so much to offer, and we love sharing it with our students.

Thank you again for choosing Celas Maya, Amy. We truly hope to welcome you back one day!

Con mucho cariño,
El equipo de Celas Maya en Xela

Hi Laura,

Thank you so much for these kind words — it truly made my day to read this! I remember our classes together very well, and it was such a pleasure working with you. Seeing how much you wanted to improve made every session enjoyable for me too.

I love that you included photos from Fuentes Georginas and your graduation in the school's garden — both such special moments! Fuentes Georginas is always a favorite spot to recommend, and it's wonderful that your graduation day turned out to be such a memorable way to celebrate everything you accomplished.

Please don't hesitate to reach out whenever you're ready to continue with online classes — I would love to keep working with you and see how far your Spanish has come!

Un abrazo,
Tania

Hola Robert,

Thank you for completing our slogan: "more fun"! That's exactly how we like to think about every class. And thank you for teaching us so much through your end-of-course presentation.

We're so glad your homestay experience was so warm and that you're leaving with so many great memories. We hope to see you again soon, whatever level of Spanish you're looking to improve next.

Un abrazo,
The Celas Maya Team

Hola Liliana,
We love that you mentioned connecting with both the teachers and other students — that's exactly what we hope to create: a community, not just a classroom, but our garden, our café, or our activities. And we're so glad the homestay experience meant so much; daily life with a Guatemalan family is often where Spanish grows the fastest.

We'll be here waiting for you when you come back to keep practicing together.

Un abrazo,
The Celas Maya Team

Estimado Aron,
Querido Aaron,
"Mi amigo" — esa frase se nos quedó grabada. Captura exactamente lo que esperamos que suceda con el tiempo en Celas Maya: que aprender un idioma se convierta en relaciones reales, no solo en clases.

Gracias por acompañarnos todos estos años, desde aquella primera semana intensiva en Xela hasta tus conversaciones semanales de hoy. Historias como la tuya son la razón por la que hacemos esto.
Visitanos cuando puedas, Quetzaltenango sigue siendo linda y Celas Maya espera ser tu hogar de nuevo!

Un abrazo,
El equipo de Celas Maya

Thank you very much, Nick, for your thoughtful review and for trusting Celas Maya over so many years. It has been a real pleasure to accompany your son's Spanish learning journey, and we're especially grateful to Gladys for her dedication and commitment throughout that time. We're delighted that his online Spanish lessons helped him build the confidence and language skills needed to succeed in his Australian high school exams. Thank you for being part of the Celas Maya family—we hope to welcome you both to Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, one day!

Thank you so much, Gary, for your kind words! We're thrilled that you've enjoyed your online Spanish classes with Byron. It means a lot to our team. We hope that one day we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you to Celas Maya in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, so you can experience our Spanish immersion program in person. ¡Hasta pronto!

Dear William,

Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review. Reading your words truly made our day.

Knowing that you chose Celas Maya after experiencing other Spanish schools in Xela, Quetzaltenango, makes your recommendation especially meaningful to us. We are delighted that you enjoyed not only the quality of the instruction, but also the cultural activities, the welcoming atmosphere, and the genuine connections that make our community so special.

We also remember how actively you embraced every opportunity to use your Spanish, both inside and outside the classroom. Your presentation about Alan Turing was truly outstanding and left a lasting impression on me, your fellow students, and our teachers at Celas Maya. It was inspiring to see your confidence, curiosity, and dedication reflected in your Spanish.

One of the greatest compliments we can receive is hearing that you felt like you were leaving a family. Creating an environment where students can grow in Spanish while building meaningful relationships is at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for placing your trust in us and for sharing your experience with future students looking for a Spanish school in Quetzaltenango (Xela). We hope the Spanish you learned, the friendships you made, and the memories of Guatemala stay with you for many years. Remember, you will always have a home at Celas Maya.

With warmest regards,
Leslye Rivera
Student Services Coordinator
Celas Maya Spanish School

Dear Angeline,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to us that you took the time to share your experience.

We are delighted to know that you enjoyed learning in the heart of historic Xela and that our teachers, personalized learning plan, and cultural activities helped make your Spanish journey both meaningful and enjoyable. Creating an environment where every student feels supported—both inside and outside the classroom—is at the heart of what we do.

We are also happy that our online classes have given you the flexibility to continue learning wherever life takes you. Seeing students combine their immersion experience with ongoing online lessons is one of the most rewarding parts of our work.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We hope Celas Maya will always be a place you think of with a smile, and we look forward to seeing you again—whether in Quetzaltenango or online.

Warm regards,
Gloria Reyes
Online Programs Coordinator
Celas Maya Spanish School

Dear Ophelia,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for being part of the Celas Maya family for so many years.

It has been a true pleasure to accompany you throughout your online Spanish learning journey. Watching your confidence and Spanish grow over the years has been incredibly rewarding for all of us.

Your dedication reminds us that meaningful language learning isn't defined by distance, but by consistency, commitment, and the relationship between students and teachers.

Thank you for your trust and for recommending Celas Maya. We look forward to sharing many more lessons and conversations with you in the years ahead.

Warm regards,
Gloria Reyes
Online Programs Coordinator
Celas Maya Spanish School

Hi William, thank you so much for your review of Celas Maya. In Xela, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, we try to do excellent work for our visitors and students.

Hi Rory,
We're going to miss you so much at Celas Maya. Thank you for your lovely review, and especially for sharing your creativity, your art, and your bright soul with our whole community.
We hope to see you again someday, here at Celas Maya, in Xela, in Quetzaltenango.
With love,
Your friends at Celas Maya

Thank you so much, Thomas! We're thrilled that you and your daughters had an amazing week with us in June. Knowing that you felt the personalized attention in every 1:1 class and the warmth of each one of us fills us with pride and comfort. We hope the afternoon activities also gave you a good taste of Guatemalan culture! We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you'd like.

Thank you so much, Angela! We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such a phenomenal experience at Celas Maya. There's nothing more rewarding for us than knowing our students leave with greater confidence in Spanish — and a deeper connection to Guatemalan culture.

We'll make sure to pass your kind words along to Wendy. Teachers like her are the heart of what we do, and it means the world to us that her dedication made such a difference in your learning journey.

We hope to welcome you back to Xela someday. You'll always have a home here at Celas Maya! 🇬🇹