EPA! Español en PanamáPanama City, Panama
- 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
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.
- The language school EPA! Español en Panamá was founded in Panama City, Panama in 2008.
- Legal name / parent company: EPA! Español en Panamá, S.A.
- Tax registration ID: RUC1209573-1-583930DV46
- Abbreviated name of school: EPA Panama City
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
Spanish Courses
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Price at school Our price | 230 219 | 450 428 | 645 613 | 850 808 | 1050 998 | 1240 1178 | 1420 1349 | 1595 1516 | 1775 1687 | 1960 1862 | 2315 2200 |
In this Spanish Course, the Spanish lessons integrate the 4 skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening with grammatical structures and vocabulary development. In addition, interesting aspects of Spanish culture and way of life are introduced.
Each day this course takes you one step closer to achieving your goal: to communicate more effectively in Spanish. For this reason, all skills are integrated in the classroom combining various tasks and activities in which you are the main protagonist.
02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 12 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 228 217 | -- | -- | -- | 456 434 | -- | -- | -- |
This program focuses in all areas of the language where the communication in Spanish is the most important aspect of the course. This program is ideal for people over 16 years of age that do not have much time to dedicate themselves to a full immersion program but still need to learn or improve their Spanish level and are looking for a well-structure program.
If you are already in Panama but you have limited time to dedicate to your Spanish needs in this program you could choose from one of the schedules that work better for you. Either mid-morning or evening after work, this program will help you achieve your goals in a few months.
Schedule:
- Option 1: 10:15 to 13:15
- Option 2: 17:30 to 20:30
What's included?:
Welcome Package, cultural activities every Thursday, weekend activities once a month, assistance certificate.
14 May 2024, 09 Jul 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 29 Oct 2024
Morning: 10:15 - 13:15
Afternoon: 17:30 - 20:30
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Price at school Our price | 190 181 | 360 342 | 530 504 | 700 665 | 850 808 | 1010 960 | 1165 1107 | 1320 1254 | 1460 1387 | 1600 1520 | 1900 1805 |
It is designed for students looking to combine Spanish and study with more recreational activities, such as discovering Panama.
This course gives you the opportunity to improve your Spanish Language by focusing on the skills you will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. The classes focus on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in Spanish. Each day, the class takes you one step closer to achieving your goal: to communicate more and better in Spanish.
02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 12 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price at school Our price | 480 456 | 930 884 | 1365 1297 | 1810 1720 | 2200 2090 | 2620 2489 | 3030 2879 | 3435 3264 | 3845 3653 | 4260 4047 | 5075 4822 |
Combine the Intensive Course with 10 individual lessons per week. Individual lessons are a great way to enhance your learning experience and progress more quickly.
For Bildungsurlaub, the course offers 5 extra lessons of workshops and cultural immersion.
This course is aimed at students that want to take most profit of their time to study the language combining 20 group lessons per week and 10 lessons full immersion per week.
For the Bildungsurlaub you will be doing 20 group lessons per week, 2 hours of specific group workshops (conversational group classes) per week, 3 hours of cultural immersion (cultural activities every Thursday) and 10 one to one lesson per week.
The Super Intensive Spanish Course in Panama integrates the 4 skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening with grammatical structures, vocabulary development, as well as interesting aspects of Spanish culture and way of life.
Every day, the Spanish classes in Panama take you one step closer to achieving your goal: to communicate more effectively in Spanish. The ten additional one-to-one full immersion Spanish lessons each week enable the student to focus on specific needs and practice more of the material that they studied in the group lessons.
02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 12 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
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Price in US$ | -- | 645 613 | -- | 1240 1178 | -- | 1775 1687 | -- | 2315 2200 | -- | -- | -- |
You will spend the same amount of weeks in each location. The following options are available:
- 1 week in Panama City + 1 week in Boquete
- 2 weeks in Panama City + 2 weeks in Boquete
- 3 weeks in Panama City + 3 weeks in Boquete
- 4 weeks in Panama City + 4 weeks in Boquete
The city & countryside Spanish program will allow you to experience all the touristic activities in Panama City and the countryside in Boquete.
You will spend the same amount of weeks in each location. The following options are available: - one week in Panama City + one week in Boquete
- two weeks in Panama City + two weeks in Boquete
- three weeks in Panama City + three weeks in Boquete
- four weeks in Panama City + four weeks in Boquete
This course allows you to improve your Spanish Language by focusing on the skills you will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. The classes focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in Spanish. Each day, the class takes you one step closer to achieving your goal: to communicate more and better in Spanish.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | 530 504 | -- | 1010 960 | -- | 1460 1387 | -- | 1900 1805 | -- | -- | -- |
You will spend the same amount of weeks in each location. The following options are available:
- 1 week in Panama City + 1 week in Boquete
- 2 weeks in Panama City + 2 weeks in Boquete
- 3 weeks in Panama City + 3 weeks in Boquete
- 4 weeks in Panama City + 4 weeks in Boquete
The city & countryside Spanish program will allow you to experience all the touristic activities in Panama City and the countryside in Boquete.
You will spend the same amount of weeks in each location. The following options are available: - one week in Panama City + one week in Boquete
- two weeks in Panama City + two weeks in Boquete
- three weeks in Panama City + three weeks in Boquete
- four weeks in Panama City + four weeks in Boquete
This course allows you to improve your Spanish Language by focusing on the skills you will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. The classes focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in Spanish. Each day, the class takes you one step closer to achieving your goal: to communicate more often and more effectively in Spanish.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price in US$ | 850 829 | 1650 1609 | 2400 2340 | 3100 3023 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Includes daily and weekend leisure activities.
The main objective of this program is to provide the student with Spanish lessons combined with fun and touristic activities every day. They will be placed in groups with similar ages and levels.
The focus will be improving their communication skills, but the lessons will include writing, listening, pronunciation in a fun and creative environment.
Their lessons are usually in the morning from 9:00 to 12:00 from Monday to Friday or in the afternoon from 13:00 to 16:00, depending on their activities plan for that week.
What is included in the package:
- Welcome package
- Class material
- 15 lessons per week
- Daily and weekend leisure activities and workshops
- Saturday all day trips
- Accommodation (homestay family with half board)
- Roundtrip transportation from airport to destination
- Roundtrip transportation from homestay to school
- Assistance certificate
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
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Price in US$ | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1250 1188 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It includes online lessons with a teacher using the school's online platform.
Students interested in learning the language do not have much time to attend classroom classes, either because they live outside the city, country and cannot travel.
The school's qualified staff will provide students with progress feedback, bug fixes and personalized instruction according to the student’s learning needs.
The school uses Zoom application with digital materials to use via Blink application. Besides your live interaction with the teachers all the time, you will have additional material that will be sent to you every week for extra support and free extra weekly conversation lessons for all the students.
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | 370 352 | 700 665 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
Lessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
If you do not have much time and wish to make the most of it, you can follow your own pace of learning with a personalized Spanish course. This means that neither you nor the teacher need to follow the pace and interests of your fellow students, like other group courses. You choose the intensity of study that suits you.
The student benefits immensely from the personal attention inherent in a one-on-one teaching situation. Thanks to the intimate environment, the teacher can accurately monitor how well the student is improving, and can adapt the pace and targeting of skills accordingly.
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
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Price at school Our price | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3250 3088 |
Lessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
If you do not have much time and wish to make the most of it, you can follow your own pace of learning with a personalized Spanish course. This means that neither you nor the teacher need to follow the pace and interests of your fellow students, as in any other group course. You choose the frequency and the intensity.
The student benefits immensely from the personal attention inherent in a one-on-one teaching ratio. Because of the intimate environment, the teacher can accurately monitor how well the student is mastering the lessons and can adapt the pace and targeting of skills accordingly.
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1350 1283 |
4 weeks of Intensive Spanish course plus 8 weeks of Internship. Additional weeks can be booked.
4 weeks Intensive Spanish course + 8 weeks work experience.
The program offers students the possibility to improve their Spanish skills in the workforce.
Internships are unpaid as they are considered a learning experience in which the student is immersed in a professional environment. This combined Spanish and internship program offers applicants a great opportunity to transform the quality of their Spanish, gain real-life work experience and immerse themselves in Panamanian culture. You can let us know what area or areas you are interested in so the school can look for the best match. You will also be required to send your CV.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4120 4017 |
This is for 4 weeks of Intensive Spanish course plus 8 weeks of Internship and 12 weeks of accommodation. Additional weeks can be booked.
4 weeks Intensive Spanish course + 8 weeks work experience + 12 weeks of half-board accommodation.
The program offers students the possibility to improve their Spanish skills in the workforce.
Internships are unpaid as they are considered a learning experience in which the student is immersed in a professional environment. This combined Spanish and internship program offers applicants a great opportunity to transform the quality of their Spanish, gain real-life work experience and immerse themselves in Panamanian culture. You can let us know what area or areas you are interested in so the school can look for the best match. You will also be required to send your CV.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3590 3501 |
This is for 4 weeks of Intensive Spanish course plus 8 weeks of Internship and 12 weeks of accommodation. Additional weeks can be booked.
4 weeks Intensive Spanish course + 8 weeks work experience + 12 weeks shared apartment accommodation.
The program offers students the possibility to improve their Spanish skills in the workforce.
Internships are unpaid as they are considered a learning experience in which the student is immersed in a professional environment. This combined Spanish and internship program offers applicants a great opportunity to transform the quality of their Spanish, gain real-life work experience and immerse themselves in Panamanian culture. You can let us know what area or areas you are interested in so the school can look for the best match. You will also be required to send your CV.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in US$ | 384 365 | 720 684 | 972 924 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
DELE stands for “Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera”, or Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma. It is the only certificate for native and non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education. This diploma is of great international value for those who are going to study at a Spanish University and who want to work or are going to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Information for all courses offered by EPA! Español en Panamá
What is included in the course price:
- Welcome package
- Assistance certificate
- Cultural activities every Thursday
- Weekend activities once a month
- Conversational classes every Tuesday.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024, 20 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- 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
EPA! Español en Panamá (EPA)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 16Number of public PC workstations: 5Facilities 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
Age of students
Airport transfer
70 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Baseball | | 5 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 100 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 35 km |
Swimming | | 5 km |
Table Tennis | | 5 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 120 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
- 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
- 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
Accommodation
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Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 55 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Dietary Supplements: from USD 25 to USD 50.
Host families are carefully screened to ensure they provide a pleasant and safe “home away from home” for the students, and families are selected on several criteria: location, lodging quality, furniture, nearby facilities, equipment, and food. Families are also selected based on their hospitality and positive feedback from past students. Although you will have your own keys to come and go as you please, you will have to respect some rules and schedules, especially regarding mealtimes.
Living with a host family can help you learn Spanish faster while experiencing Latin American customs and culture firsthand. Students often develop very close relationships with their hosts - friendships that can last a lifetime.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 55 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Gluten-free or lactose free supplement: USD 25 per extra week.
Shared apartments are offered to the school by members of the local population who are eager to share their apartment with our students. This accommodation is carefully selected on a variety of criteria. It gives you complete freedom and gives you access to all facilities, kitchen, bathroom, etc. This is an excellent option for those looking for independence, but who still wish to practice Spanish at home. No meals are included in the fees.
Bed linens are changed every week, but students need to clean their own rooms each week.
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Student opinions about EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
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Questions and answers about EPA! Español en Panamá
- 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
- 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.
”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
FAQ about EPA! Español en Panamá, Panama City
- 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.
”Nathalie, Sales & Marketing Coordinator from EPA! Español en Panamá - Oct 01, 2021 - 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. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 23, 2024 - Is it possible to take a course at EPA! Español en Panamá as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive, General, Semi Intensive, Super Intensive
- Is airport pickup offered by EPA! Español en Panamá?Yes. The school offers pickup from Tocumen International Airport (35 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 students (Online - Private Lessons (morning)) to 12 students (General)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EPA! Español en Panamá?100% of teachers at EPA! Español en Panamá hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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.