What we like about the school
- 5 locations, all offering the same Spanish program
- Unique eco classroom (outside)
- Best rated school in Panama
- Small class sizes
- Hotel / Hostel accommodation very close to school
Spanish by the Sea
The language school Spanish by the Sea was founded in Bocas del Toro, Panama in 1998. This Spanish School in Bocas del Toro was founded in 1998 and it is conveniently located on Fourth Street, right behind the Main Street. Spanish classes are held all around the building, from upstairs on the balcony to the "rancho" in the garden. The communicative method is applied and the teachers make sure classes are fun by using music, role-playing and adding lots of cultural information, so that you will stay motivated to learn.
The school address is: Calle 4ta, 7215 - Bocas del Toro, Panama (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
OTEIMASchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
8Number of public PC workstations:
2Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 40
- Adult courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 15 years
- 6 years for specific Junior courses
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 50 % hold a university degree
- 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
25
2
2
20
10
25
15
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport:15 US$ pick up
20 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 09.Jan.2018, 28.Feb.2018, 14.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 03.Nov.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 10.Nov.2018, 27.Nov.2018, 28.Nov.2018, 08.Dec.2018, 25.Dec.2018.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Spanish Courses
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
285 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
214 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1575 1497 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 225 214 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
342 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 360 342 |
Starting dates
Every Day .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 6
214 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1575 1497 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 225 214 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 6
285 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 19:00
Note: All courses offered by Spanish by the Sea, Bocas del Toro can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 22.50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
98 US$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 98 | 196 | 294 | 392 | 490 | 588 | 686 | 784 | 882 | 980 | 1078 | 1176 | 98 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
14 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Shared room (multiple beds).
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Single room, No meals
168 US$ per week
More
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| Price in US$ | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1512 | 1680 | 1848 | 2016 | 168 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
24 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Single room, No meals
210 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 1890 | 2100 | 2310 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
245 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2205 | 2450 | 2695 | 2940 | 245 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
35 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
210 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 1890 | 2100 | 2310 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals
294 US$ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2646 | 2940 | 3234 | 3528 | 294 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
42 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Airport transfer via school includes pick-up at the international airport, hostel in panama city with breakfast, transfer from hostel to national airport, national flight and transfer from Bocas del Toro to the accommodation.
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
5 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
3.8/5.0
Organisation
3.8/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.8/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Students liked about Spanish by the Sea, Bocas del Toro
Simon Adreas20 years - Austria
“Friendly staff, great accommodation, many different beaches in the neighborhood.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Hostel Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I also stayed at the schools in Boquete and Turrialba. Everything was really great. The rooms are very large (for 10$ /night) and clean. The accommodations are very nice, spacious and well equipped. Even with a nice garden. They were the best hostels I've seen during the two months I stayed in Central America.
Stefan Norbert 23 years - Austria
“The family atmosphere at school was really great. Also, the classes and the teachers are really amazing.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: We were at the school/hostel in Boquete and Turrialba as well. The school in Turrialba should not be missed, just heavenly. And you can do so many cool things here.
Other comments: The entire organization of the school is amazing, they are happy to help with any questions and the staff is super nice.
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