EPA! Español en Panamá Panama City, Panama 
Centro Comercial Plaza Paitilla, 2º Piso - Local 62, Avda. Balboa y Vía Italia - 0832-161 Panama City - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The only school in Panama City approved by the Cervantes Institute.
- Free cultural immersion activities and free conversation workshops.
- Small class sizes
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
Special Offers
- Offer!Semi Intensive
- Offer!Super Intensive
- Offer!General Spanish
Location: EPA! Español en Panamá is located in the capital city of Panama, Panama City. The school is housed within the Plaza Paitilla Mall, a short walk from shops, eateries and restaurants. There are many amenities such as pharmacies, banks, a hospital and several large commercial shopping centres within walking distance of the school, in addition to several routes of public transport.
Course selection: The school has a mass of courses suitable for students of all levels and various ages. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Survival Spanish courses, Exam Preparation (DELE), private tuition and several combination programmes with Spanish and additional subjects such as volunteering, cooking, hiking and Latin moves. EPA! can also arrange internships and immersive Junior Summer programmes (students aged 14 - 17 years).
Getting around: The school is within a 400m walk of the closest bus stop and is around a 26-minute walk from El Carmen subway station.
Social and cultural: The school arranges several excursions and activities for students. Some of the area's main attractions include a Gamboa Rainforest Boat Tour, Metropolitan Park and Panama Viejo.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in homestay facilities with local families and shared apartment facilities, both of which have options within walking distance of the school.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from230US$219US$ / week More
Intensive
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
230US$219US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 230 219 | 450 428 | 645 613 | 850 808 | 1050 998 | 1240 1178 | 1420 1349 | 1595 1516 | 1775 1687 | 1960 1862 | 2315 2200 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Intensive" at EPA! Español en Panamá
Heiko
"The lessons are easy to understand."
JEAN
"1 Week lost"
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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General Spanish4 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from57US$55US$ / week More
General Spanish
4 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
57US$55US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 456 434 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
07 Jan 2025, 11 Mar 2025, 06 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 26 Aug 2025, 21 Oct 2025
07 Jan 2025, 11 Mar 2025, 06 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 26 Aug 2025, 21 Oct 2025
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 8 weeks - Offer valid for new students and those inactive for 3 months or more . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 30, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi IntensiveThis course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from190US$181US$ / week More
Semi Intensive
This course tends to sell out quickly!
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
190US$181US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 190 181 | 360 342 | 530 504 | 700 665 | 850 808 | 1010 960 | 1165 1107 | 1320 1254 | 1460 1387 | 1600 1520 | 1900 1805 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - Offer valid for new students and those inactive for 3 months or more . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 30, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15.00 % discount: 15.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 5 weeks - Offer valid up to 8 weeks only. Valid for new students and those inactive for 3 months or more . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 30, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Super IntensiveThis course tends to sell out quickly!30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from480US$456US$ / week More
Super Intensive
This course tends to sell out quickly!
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
480US$456US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 480 456 | 930 884 | 1365 1297 | 1810 1720 | 2200 2090 | 2620 2489 | 3030 2879 | 3435 3264 | 3845 3653 | 4260 4047 | 5075 4822 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - Offer valid for new students and those inactive for 3 months or more . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 30, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15.00 % discount: 15.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 5 weeks - Offer valid up to 8 weeks only. Valid for new students and those inactive for 3 months or more . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 30, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Super Intensive" at EPA! Español en Panamá
Stefanie
"Chaotic organisation. It's better to split the lessons up: grammar and vocabulary exercises in the morning. Conversation in the afternoon. Instead of group conversation in the morning and individual conversation at lunchtime."
Additional information for all courses
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City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Intensive20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from310US$295US$ / week More
City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Intensive
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
310US$295US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 645 613 | -- | 1240 1178 | -- | 1775 1687 | -- | 2315 2200 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every MondayCourse specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Semi Intensive15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from253US$241US$ / week More
City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Semi Intensive
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
253US$241US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 530 504 | -- | 1010 960 | -- | 1460 1387 | -- | 1900 1805 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every MondayCourse specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Summer Program (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from850US$829US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Summer Program (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
850US$829US$ / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 850 829 | 1650 1609 | 2400 2340 | 3100 3023 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025Includes daily and weekend leisure activities.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online - Private Lessons (morning)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from320US$304US$ / week More
Online - Private Lessons (morning)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
320US$304US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1250 1188 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every DayIt includes online lessons with a teacher using the school's online platform.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 10 (evening)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from370US$352US$ / week More
Private Lessons 10 (evening)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
370US$352US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 370 352 | 700 665 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
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Starting dates
Every DayLessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons 10 (morning)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from320US$304US$ / week More
Private Lessons 10 (morning)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
320US$304US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3250 3088 |
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Starting dates
Every DayLessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "Private Lessons 10 (morning)" at EPA! Español en Panamá
Olivia
"The "Spanish" classrooms are all windowless. There is no printer, the secretary had to ask if I could send something to print it out."
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Work & Study
Spanish + Internship20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from113US$108US$ / week More
Spanish + Internship
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
113US$108US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1350 1283 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayCourse specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish + Internship (homestay)20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from343US$335US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish + Internship (homestay)
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
343US$335US$ / week
Includes accommodation
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4120 4017 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayPrices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish + Internship (shared apartment)20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from299US$292US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish + Internship (shared apartment)
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
299US$292US$ / week
Includes accommodation
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3590 3501 |
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Starting dates
Every MondayPrices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Exam Preparation Course
12 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from384US$365US$ / week More
DELE Exam Preparation Course
12 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
384US$365US$ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 384 365 | 720 684 | 972 924 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every MondayEPA! Español en Panamá is an examination centre for DELE.
The DELE certificate is perfect for students who plan to study at a Spanish-speaking university or who want to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Tailored lessons that will allow you to familiarise yourself with the format and contents of the examination.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2-3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for EPA! Español en Panamá include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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Group pose14/24
Congratulations15/24
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Student opinions about EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
3.9
Overall school rating of
EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
14 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Homestay
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Heiko
54 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very nice atmosphere for learning. Lots of digital learning elements, so the expensive textbooks are not absolutely necessary. Good organization of teaching time.”
“When booking, you were expected to buy the expensive textbooks because otherwise no lessons are possible. There are only 2 classes. Beginners and very advanced.”
Insider tip: “Lessons in Panama City and Boquete as a package are great.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The lessons are easy to understand.
Course: Intensive [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jan. 2025 by Heiko Streichert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Chauncey
72 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My teacher was very good, always prepared and energetic during our classes. She was perfect for an adult learner at my level.”
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marian
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The reception, warm, and clear and sweet and nice people.
My teacher Diana was great.”
“The confirmation via e-mail that I never received after asking a few times.
But afterwards nothing wrong.”
Insider tip: “Do it”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: TopOther comments: Will definitely come back!
Course: 7 privélessen - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2024 by Marian Dashorst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Madison
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Small class sizes, great host family, weekly social activities”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2018 by Madison Acker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Fred
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The efficiency of Juan, my teacher, and his good humour...”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive [Espagnol] - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2025 by Fred Beriaud
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jean
66 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“Lia, the only kind person I've ever spoken to.”
“One star because it's not possible to put 0. The online evaluation was not taken into account. After a brief presentation I was sent to a class below my level, I learnt more English words than Spanish. Professor Juan completely ignored me. Out of the 25 hours of lessons I had to speak for a good 15 minutes. I had to read 2 or 3 parts of a text. For the 'intensive' hours, there were 2 or 3 of us and we spent them doing exercises while the teacher read his emails!
On Friday we took the end-of-week test, and I was the last to be corrected, but the teacher only corrected part of it because it was the break and despite having told him that it was my last day. I was alone for the last hour and the teacher didn't come back from the break, and 30 minutes before the end of lessons I saw him talking to the secretary and I left so as not to cause a scandal.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: 1 Week lost
Course: Intensive [Espagnol] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by JEAN GUIOT
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stefanie
36 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“- The focus is exclusively on oral tuition”
“- No introduction/ welcome/ information on arrival
- No overview/ concept of what will be taught
- Homework is sent via WhatsApp and should then be completed on the smartphone
- You have to buy books for $60, which are then hardly used
- very little is written and explained on the blackboard. YouTube videos are shown instead
- You don't have time to take notes. Very little grammar is taught
- the focus is exclusively on oral teaching. No attention is paid to the fact that there are also other types of learners
- the teacher seems to decide spontaneously what he wants to cover during the day
- A lot of material is covered. The focus is more on quantity than quality. hardly any vocabulary is taught, it is simply assumed that everything is known
- There is hardly any work with texts either
- the lessons mainly consist of questions that the students have to answer in turn”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Chaotic organisation. It's better to split the lessons up: grammar and vocabulary exercises in the morning. Conversation in the afternoon. Instead of group conversation in the morning and individual conversation at lunchtime.Other comments: Teachers and administration were friendly but not really helpful. Apparently they don't know how to do it better. They should talk to other schools.
Course: Super Intensive [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Feb. 2024 by Stefanie Korthals
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Manuel
33 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Super nice staff and very good teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: In any case, ask again directly whether the booked course is also offered in this way. Unfortunately, I was packed into an already running class unit. The teachers were very eager to include me well and there were also targeted individual lessons, but nevertheless it was not the perfect condition to learn the language well according to the circumstances.
Course: Intensive [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 11. Feb. 2018 by Manuel Knoche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mihai
61 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The proximity of the accommodation”
Insider tip: “You need to study hard all the time!”
Details of the review
Other comments: lack of communication between students and staff of the School and more excursions to practice the language!
Course: Intensive [Espagnol] - 5 weeks
Review date: 19. Feb. 2018 by Mihai Stauceanu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Olivia
60 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Very committed good teacher”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The "Spanish" classrooms are all windowless. There is no printer, the secretary had to ask if I could send something to print it out.Other comments: Unfortunately, this school apparently focuses on teaching English. For students of Spanish classes, it would be great if more activities were offered outside of class ... Even in the evening so that students with private classes can also see something of the city.
Course: Private Lessons 10 (day) - 6 weeks
Review date: 13. Jan. 2020 by Olivia Frommelt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Donte
13 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The field trips”
Details of the review
Course: Junior Program (14 to 17 years old) [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Donte Wyatt Jr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Michael
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: It was very interesting
Course: Intensive [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Michael Donath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of EPA! Español en Panamá compared to ratings of all schools in Panama
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EPA! Español en Panamá (EPA)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EPA! Español en Panamá and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2008
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 15% |
| Brazil | 11% |
| Germany | 8% |
| England | 8% |
| France | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| China | 4% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 32% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 11.111111111111% |
| 18-24 years | 23.809523809524% |
| 25-34 years | 28.571428571429% |
| 35-50 years | 31.746031746032% |
| >50 years | 4.7619047619048% |
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 150
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 400
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by EPA! Español en Panamá
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses
When there are two holidays in the same week (Monday to Friday), one day of the missed lessons will be made up.
What is included in the course price:
- Welcome package
- Assistance certificate
- Cultural activities every Thursday
- Weekend activities once a month
- Conversational classes every Tuesday.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 32 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 09 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 05 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 05 Nov 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 09 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 05 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 05 Nov 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Tocumen International Airport:
45 US$ one way
80 US$ return (both ways)
80 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Tocumen International Airport, Panama City, Panama.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
View
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Visit to Museums and cultural sites.
Adults - Paid activities
- Visit to indigenous community Embera Draje
- Cave Exploration
- Enjoy of numerous hiking trails in one of the 3 national parks located in Panama City
- Visit a museum or heritage location
- Visit the Panama Canal
- Get in a boat and visit little islands where 3 species of monkeys live.
- Get to visit an artisan chocolate factory
- Visit an indigenous community
- Cave Exploration
- Enjoy of numerous hiking trails in one of the 3 national parks located in Panama City
- Visit a museum or heritage location
- Visit the Panama Canal
- Get in a boat and visit little islands where 3 species of monkeys live.
- Get to visit an artisan chocolate factory
- Visit an indigenous community
Junior - Free activities
- Painting recycle bags
- Quilting a Panamanian cultural image
- Making a string art.
- Salsa, merengue and reggaeton lessons
- Panama cooking lessons
- Body painting with our indigenous communities
- Quilting a Panamanian cultural image
- Making a string art.
- Salsa, merengue and reggaeton lessons
- Panama cooking lessons
- Body painting with our indigenous communities
Junior - Paid activities
Activities included in junior programmes.
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
7 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
250 US$/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
7 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
250 US$/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 55 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Dietary Supplements: from USD 25 to USD 50.
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 55US$.
Price extra night
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Student comments about Homestay
Heiko
"Gladly again.
JEAN
"Perfect accommodation, very nice family; a little too far from the school on foot (given the heat), no bus nearby, I had to take Uber at 4 USD in the morning and the same amount in the evening.
Olivia
"I had a room, which was moldy and the room door could not be closed, let alone locked. Although I pointed out that I shouldn't consume extra fat, everything has been fortified with "healthy" olive oil.
Shared Apartment
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
195 US$/ week Show more
Shared Apartment
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
195 US$/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 55 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 55US$.
Price extra night
25 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
25 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Questions and answers about EPA! Español en Panamá
What do the school materials for 60 USD include and can I rent the materials instead of buying them?
“Materials for the course (60 USD as of 2024) include:
- A textbook,
- A practical book,
- One-year digital access to all multimedia resources (videos and audio recordings of book activities),
The books are called IMPRESIONES and are recommended by the Instituto Cervantes. Unfortunately, we do not offer rental options for these materials.”
- A textbook,
- A practical book,
- One-year digital access to all multimedia resources (videos and audio recordings of book activities),
The books are called IMPRESIONES and are recommended by the Instituto Cervantes. Unfortunately, we do not offer rental options for these materials.”
Stivally, Sales & Customer services advisor from EPA! - Dec 11, 2024
I would like to avoid paying the school by credit card or bank transfer due to the transfer costs. Can I pay on arrival at the school?
“I fully understand the question because of the bank charges. However, due to internal processes that require prior confirmation of all bookings, we are unable to accept payment on arrival.”
Stivally, Sales & Customer services advisor from EPA! - Dec 11, 2024
Is there a level test in case of previous knowledge?
“Yes, there is a level test before arrival. It is divided into a written test and a short oral test.
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Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2023
Can the final payment to the school also be paid by credit card?
“After booking confirmation, the payment link for credit card payment can be sent. Please note that additional fees may apply for credit card payments.”
Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2023
Is the school an official examination center for the DELE Exam?
“Yes, the school is an official examination center for the DELE Exam.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
FAQ about EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
I'm a European student, coming to Panama for 2 weeks, and I would like to significantly improve my Spanish within those two weeks. I'm looking at the General Course with 6 lessons per week. Do you recommend me that course?
“The 'general' programme is specifically for people living in Panama, and the minimum duration for this course is normally 8 weeks.
Normally, travelling students opt for more lessons per week so that they can really make some headway with their Spanish. 20 lessons per week is the most common choice. There is also an option with 15 group lessons per week.
If you really want to go for 6 lessons a week, the school can see if they can make this happen, but they really recommend opting for a (semi-)intensive course (classes 9:00-13:00 Mon-Fri) if you want to have a good sense of progress in 2 weeks.
By the way, you can also choose to do 6 private lessons a week, then you will also feel the progress well.
Very happy to hear from you what you would like to do. ”
Normally, travelling students opt for more lessons per week so that they can really make some headway with their Spanish. 20 lessons per week is the most common choice. There is also an option with 15 group lessons per week.
If you really want to go for 6 lessons a week, the school can see if they can make this happen, but they really recommend opting for a (semi-)intensive course (classes 9:00-13:00 Mon-Fri) if you want to have a good sense of progress in 2 weeks.
By the way, you can also choose to do 6 private lessons a week, then you will also feel the progress well.
Very happy to hear from you what you would like to do. ”
Stivally Cortes, Sales & Customer services advisor from EPA! Español - Sep 11, 2024
I'm finally going to pay the balance for the school by bank transfer. Should I ask my bank to do this in dollars or is it possible to do it in euros?
“Yes, payment must be made in dollars so that the school receives the amount corresponding to that on the invoice.
If you give the school's bank details to your bank, they will convert the amount at the current rate and give you more information about the equivalent amount in euros. ”
If you give the school's bank details to your bank, they will convert the amount at the current rate and give you more information about the equivalent amount in euros. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 23, 2024
Can I take a 2-week class only with a homestay or a shared apartment?
“Sure! We can coordinate private lessons for the student. The minimum amount of hours for this programme is 12.
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Nathalie, Sales & Marketing Coordinator from EPA! Español en Panamá - Oct 01, 2021
Is airport pickup offered by EPA! Español en Panamá?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Tocumen International Airport (45 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at EPA!?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EPA! varies from 1 (Online - Private Lessons (morning)) to 12 students (General Spanish)”
Which countries are students of EPA! Español en Panamá from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EPA! Español en Panamá comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (11%) and Germany (8%).”
EPA! Español en Panamá offers courses for which ages?
“EPA! Español en Panamá offers courses from 14 years (Junior Summer Program, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of EPA! Español en Panamá
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
EPA! Español en Panamá, S.A. | Tax registration ID: RUC1209573-1-583930DV46
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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