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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 884 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Guatemala.
Academic year: January – October
Major school holidays/break:
- Holy Week: March/April
- Mid-October
- November – December
- Midyear Break: June
Major exam period: September, October and June
Structure of the University System
- Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 5 – 6 years
- The language of instruction in universities: Spanish
- Degrees offered: Diplomado or Certificate, Associate and Licencia