Spanish School Jabel Tinamit is run by Gregorio and his wife Candelaria (that's us on the left).

Our school language school is the only one in Panajachel that's both Mayan owned and operated. We are staffed with indigenous teachers who, in addition to speaking Spanish, speak various Mayan dialects.Our Spanish language school is authorised and registered by the Ministry of Education and the Tourist Commission of Guatemala.

First, to share the Mayan culture with students from all over the world. During your classes you will have the opportunity to learn about the Mayan culture from your teacher who knows about the history of the Mayan people, their daily lives and the problems they continue to face today.

Our second objective is to help the local Mayan population. In the future we hope to establish a local public school for indigenous children from families that cannot afford to pay for their education. You can help us achieve this goal as approximately 10% of our income (included in our prices - there's nothing extra to pay) is dedicated to this project.
  


The programmes and support we provide cater for the needs of all students: from those who wish to study for just a few days, to others who intend to stay with us for three or even six months.

Excellence in Partnerships for Student Learning from Portland State University
Connecting Educational Communities takes students to Guatemala every summer to work in Mayan schools. PSU could not run this program without the help of our community partner, Jabel Tinamit, a language and service organization located in Panajachel, Guatemala.	Spanish School Jabel Tinamit is recognized for helping PSU realize its motto: “Let knowledge serve the city.” This organization achieved this by: facilitating student learning in a community based context; providing venues for faculty to advance their community-based scholarship; serving as a co-educator with faculty; and suggesting creative ways to work with students and faculty in an educational, community development context. Besides providing PSU with the logistical support we need to safely and effectively house, feed, transport, and educate our students, Jabel Tinamit's status as Mayan educators helps us gain access to the authentic learning experiences our students value.

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