What we like about the school
- 5 locations, all offering the same Spanish program
- Unique eco classroom (outside)
- Small class sizes
- Hotel / Hostel accommodation very close to school
Spanish by the Sea
- 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 language school Spanish by the Sea was founded in Bocas del Toro, Panama in 1998.
- Address: Calle 4ta, 7215 - Bocas del Toro, Panama (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Spanish by the Sea Corp.
- Tax registration ID: RUC311688-1-411601-2009-177214
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Spanish by the Sea
Personal will use face masks in reception and frequent handwashing and there will be alcohol in gel available for everybody. Staff helps people that want to keep distance from other people to make that possible. Furthermore, we just will follow all government measures issued.
Accreditations and Quality seals
OTEIMASchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
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:
1Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED 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:35 US$ pick up
70 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 25 Dec. 2021.
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 585 556 | 855 813 | 1110 1055 | 1360 1292 | 1610 1530 | 1860 1767 | 2110 2005 | 2360 2242 | 2610 2480 | 3110 2955 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 225 214 | 435 414 | 630 599 | 810 770 | 985 936 | 1160 1102 | 1335 1269 | 1510 1435 | 1685 1601 | 1860 1767 | 2210 2100 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 585 556 | 855 813 | 1110 1055 | 1360 1292 | 1610 1530 | 1860 1767 | 2110 2005 | 2360 2242 | 2610 2480 | 3110 2955 |
This includes 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week.
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
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 225 214 | 435 414 | 630 599 | 810 770 | 985 936 | 1160 1102 | 1335 1269 | 1510 1435 | 1685 1601 | 1860 1767 | 2210 2100 |
Private classes are ideal for those wanting to progress quicker.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 285 | 585 556 | 855 813 | 1110 1055 | 1360 1292 | 1610 1530 | 1860 1767 | 2110 2005 | 2360 2242 | 2610 2480 | 3110 2955 |
Private classes are ideal for those wanting to progress quicker.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 360 342 | 700 665 | 1020 969 | 1320 1254 | 1620 1539 | 1920 1824 | 2220 2109 | 2520 2394 | 2820 2679 | 3120 2964 | 3720 3534 |
Private classes are ideal for those wanting to progress quicker.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 240 228 | 465 442 | 675 642 | 875 832 | 1075 1022 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is designed for 2 students, ideally of the same level, to work with one teacher to improve their level of Spanish.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 160 152 | 310 295 | 450 428 | 580 551 | 710 675 | 840 798 | 970 922 | 1100 1045 | 1230 1169 | 1360 1292 | 1620 1539 |
This course is designed for 2 students, ideally of the same level, to work with one teacher to improve their level of Spanish.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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 let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 22.50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:When no other student with the same level is available the school will restructure the classes as follows: 4 hours group will change to 2 hrs private and 6 hrs group will change to 3 hours private.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 98 | 196 | 294 | 392 | 490 | 588 | 686 | 784 | 980 | 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 3 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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Single room, No meals
168 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1680 | 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
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals
280 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
40 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: 0Airport 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.
Accommodation extras:
- Breakfast supplement for Hostels: USD 6 (per person per day).
- Laundry included in Homestay price.
Accommodation extras:
- Breakfast supplement for Hostels: USD 6 (per person per day).
- Laundry included in Homestay price.
Reviews
4.2
Overall school rating
9 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.8
Organisation
3.9
Facilities
4.0
Social activities
3.9
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
4.2
What students liked about Spanish by the Sea, Bocas del Toro
Quirijn22 years
“The kindness of the hosts! Mar and Manuel were always there for you and were so very nice people to stay with. In addition, the teachers were all very nice. I've had Olivia and Frank and were very helpful”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Hostel Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Perhaps make an even clearer distinction for people who want to learn Spanish for conversation during their journey. And above all learning to communicate a lot with the population instead of focusing on difficult language constructs found in texts.
Stefan Norbert 23 years
“The family atmosphere at school was really great. Also, the classes and the teachers are really amazing.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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.
Simon Adreas20 years
“Friendly staff, great accommodation, many different beaches in the neighborhood.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Hostel Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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.
Mathilde23 years
“Clean, very friendly staff and plenty to do in the area.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Hostel Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: It would work better if you would have x number of words to learn each day.
- What is the best price for a course at Spanish by the Sea, Bocas del Toro?Spanish courses at Spanish by the Sea start at 152 US$ for Specialized - Semi-Private 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Spanish by the Sea?The accommodation Hostel Spanish by the Sea - Bocas is the most popular among all our clients of Spanish by the Sea
- Is airport pickup offered by Spanish by the Sea?Yes. The school offers pickup from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (35 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Spanish by the Sea?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Spanish by the Sea varies from 1 students (Specialized - Private Spanish (10) ) to 6 students (Intensive Spanish)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Spanish by the Sea?50% of teachers at Spanish by the Sea hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Spanish by the Sea from?The highest Nationality percentage at Spanish by the Sea comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (25%) and Holland (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Spanish by the Sea offers courses for which ages?Spanish by the Sea offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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