Casa Xelajú offers classes of K'iche', one of the 22 Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala.

We strongly believe that one of the best methods for learning a language is to have a complete immersion into that language and culture, which we offer by providing a one on one ratio of students and teachers. We also give students the opportunity to live with an indigenous family (Maya-K'iche') where they become integrated in the daily life of Guatemala.

Within the class structure, our teachers are able to offer students the chance to research various subjects using their acquired knowledge.

At the same time, students can participate as part-time volunteers in the local Community Project called "La Pedrera", or in other communities where they can practice on a daily basis what they have learned in class.

The city of Quetzaltenango, with its population of 50% Indigenous and 50% Ladino, is a place rich in the Maya-K’iche’ heritage with an abundance of cultural linguistic centers such as Association of Mayan Writers, Pop Wuj museum, The Mayan League, Association Kawawil and more.