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
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
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$245$233 / week More
Intensive
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$245$233 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 245 233 | 475 452 | 680 646 | 895 851 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,305 1,240 | 1,510 1,435 | 1,700 1,615 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,085 1,981 | 2,465 2,342 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Intensive" at EPA! Español en Panamá
Heiko
"The lessons are easy to understand."
JEAN
"1 Week lost"
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Semi IntensiveThis course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$200$190 / week More
Semi Intensive
This course tends to sell out quickly!
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$200$190 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 200 190 | 380 361 | 560 532 | 740 703 | 895 851 | 1,065 1,012 | 1,225 1,164 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,685 1,601 | 2,000 1,900 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
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 - 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 Intensive30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$500$475 / week More
Super Intensive
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$500$475 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 500 475 | 980 931 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,910 1,815 | 2,315 2,200 | 2,760 2,622 | 3,190 3,031 | 3,615 3,435 | 4,055 3,853 | 4,490 4,266 | 5,355 5,088 |
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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:
19 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews 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."
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City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Semi Intensive15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$560$532 / week More
City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Semi Intensive
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$560$532 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 560 532 | 1,065 1,012 | 1,540 1,463 | 2,000 1,900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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City and Countryside Spanish Programme - Intensive20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$680$646 / week More
City and Countryside Spanish Programme - Intensive
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$680$646 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 680 646 | 1,305 1,240 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,465 2,342 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 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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Golden Age Program20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Offer!from$925$879 / week More
Golden Age Program
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Offer!from
$925$879 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 1,850 1,758 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 09 Mar 2026, 16 Nov 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
09 Mar 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Regular program + Optional 1: + USD 700 (per week) (March 9th – March 22nd)
Regular program + Optional 2: + USD 2000 (per week) (November 16th – November 29th)
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 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 50 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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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!from$850$829 / 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
$850$829 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 850 829 | 1,650 1,609 | 2,400 2,340 | 3,100 3,023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 28 Jul 2026
Includes daily and weekend leisure activities.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 mealInterested 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 - 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
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Online
Online - Private Lessons (morning)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$320$304 / week More
Online - Private Lessons (morning)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$320$304 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,250 1,188 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
It 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 - 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
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Private
Private Lessons 10 (evening)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$370$352 / week More
Private Lessons 10 (evening)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$370$352 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 370 352 | 700 665 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Lessons 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 - 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!from$320$304 / week More
Private Lessons 10 (morning)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$320$304 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,250 3,088 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Lessons 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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews 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!from$113$108 / week More
Spanish + Internship
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$113$108 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,350 1,283 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - 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!from$343$335 / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish + Internship (homestay)
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$343$335 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,120 4,017 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- 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 - 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!from$299$292 / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish + Internship (shared apartment)
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$299$292 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,590 3,501 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- 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 - 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!from$384$365 / week More
DELE Exam Preparation Course
12 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$384$365 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 384 365 | 720 684 | 972 924 | 1,200 1,140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
EPA! 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 - 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
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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
Reception1/14
Light airy spaces2/14
Cultural activities with students3/14
Cafe Coca Cola!4/14
School team5/14
Chocolate experience6/14
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Visiting Panama Canal11/14
classroom12/14
Airport pickup13/14
Group tour14/14
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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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.
Fred
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The efficiency of Juan, my teacher, and his good humour...”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2025 by Fred Beriaud
Verified student who booked this course 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 - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jan. 2025 by Heiko Streichert
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.”
My teacher Diana was great.”
“The confirmation via e-mail that I never received after asking a few times.
But afterwards nothing wrong.”
But afterwards nothing wrong.”
Insider tip: “Do it”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: TopOther comments: Will definitely come back!
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.”
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 - 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”
- 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 - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Feb. 2024 by Stefanie Korthals
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.
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 (morning) - 6 weeks
Review date: 13. Jan. 2020 by Olivia Frommelt
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 - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Michael Donath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Donte
13 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The field trips”
Details of the review
Course: Junior Summer Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Donte Wyatt Jr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Madison
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Small class sizes, great host family, weekly social activities”
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Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2018 by Madison Acker
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 - 5 weeks
Review date: 19. Feb. 2018 by Mihai Stauceanu
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 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Feb. 2018 by Manuel Knoche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Soichiro
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jan. 2023 by Soichiro Asada
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jan
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jul. 2022 by Jan Kluge
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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| Homestay | ||
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EPA! Español en Panamá (EPA)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Bildungsurlaub approval- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 55% male / 45% 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
Additional comment about facilities of school
We have a paid parking spot in the basement of the building in our Panama City location. We cover 1 hour of parking and the student may cover the rest. Close to us there are laundry, restaurants and beauty salons.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 25% |
| China | 13% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 9% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| Korea | 7% |
| Japan | 7% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Sweden | 3% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
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% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 150Adult courses - Throughout the year: 400Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by EPA! Español en Panamá
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $50
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $60 per course level.
- Comments about courses
When there are two holidays in the same week (Monday to Friday), one day of the missed lessons will be made up.
What is included in the course price:
- Welcome package
- Assistance certificate
- Cultural activities every Thursday
- Weekend activities once a month
- Conversational classes every Tuesday.
- Welcome package
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 32 US$. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 09 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 04 Nov 2026, 05 Nov 2026, 10 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.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 one way
$80 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Tocumen International Airport, Panama City, Panama.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Visit to Museums, cultural sites and panamanian restaurants.
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 Junior - Free activities
- - Painting recycle bags
- Quilting a Panamanian cultural image
- Making a string art.
- Panama cooking lessons
Junior - Paid activities
- Punta Culebra Natural Center + Bowling (Bowland)
Mini Golf + Laser Tag (Funlandia)
Escape Room + Legomania
Chocolate Experience + Gameworld (Bumper Cars)
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
7 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
$250/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
7 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$250/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 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 (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 reviews 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/ week Show more
Shared Apartment
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
$195/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 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 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average 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 8 students (Intensive)”
Which countries are students of EPA! Español en Panamá from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EPA! Español en Panamá comes from USA with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (13%) and Germany (10%).”
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 30 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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