Language studies abroad : Adults : Spanish : Panama : Bocas del Toro : Spanish By the Sea
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School

Our partner school is situated in the centre of Bocas del Toro, 15 minutes' walking distance away from the airport and also very close to the sea. The language school building has its premises in a pretty house with a garden. The 10 classrooms are spread out throughout the building and generally welcome mini-groups of around 3-4 students, which allows students to make rapid progress. Generally, classes take place in the morning, but it can occur that some classes are scheduled for the afternoon during the high season. A computer is available to students in order to access the Internet (paying) but the WiFi connection in the school is free if you use your own laptop. A student lounge allows you to meet other students during breaks or after your Spanish classes. Nearby, you will easily find Internet cafés, shops, supermarkets and restaurants for going out with your friends.
Our partner school is situated in the centre of Bocas del Toro, 15 minutes' walking distance away from the airport and also very close to the sea. The language school building has its premises in a pretty house with a garden. The 10 classrooms are spread out throughout the building and generally welcome mini-groups of around 3-4 students, which allows students to make rapid progress. Generally, classes take place in the morning, but it can occur that some classes are scheduled for the afternoon during the high season. A computer is available to students in order to access the Internet (paying) but the WiFi connection in the school is free if you use your own laptop. A student lounge allows you to meet other students during breaks or after your Spanish classes. Nearby, you will easily find Internet cafés, shops, supermarkets and restaurants for going out with your friends.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginners to advanced
Students/class: max. 4 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:00 or 13:00 -17:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:00
+ 1 hour in the afternoon or evening
Details: cf. standard course

Super intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 60 minutes
Daily schedule: 08:00-12:00
+ 15:00–17:00 or 17:00–19:00
Details: cf. standard course

Accommodation

Host family
Staying with a host family will allow you to make the most of your stay at Bocas del Toro. Families are carefully selected by the school and generally live around 15 minutes away from the language school building. . You will stay in a single room with breakfast only provided.This option will allow you to discover the Caribbean lifestyle and to practise your Spanish daily in a motivating atmosphere.
A certain flexibility will be necessary in order that your stay will be successful. Most of the inhabitants of Bocas have their bathroom outside the house and water shortages or power cuts may occur sometimes. Nevertheless, the local hospitality and the discovery of the Caribbean lifestyle and that of its welcoming and open inhabitants will make you quickly forget these inconveniences.

Residence
You also have the possibility of staying on the same site as the school, in a double room (or single, depending on availability). You will share the common areas with the other residents, including the kitchen for preparing your meals, the TV lounge, the showers and bathrooms, the balcony with hammocks, ideal for relaxing...A certain flexibility will be necessary in order that your language study trip is successful. Effectively, power cuts or water shortages occur sometimes. Be that as it may, the warm atmosphere of the school and the legendary hospitality of the Panamians will allow you to overcome these inconveniences without any problem.
This accommodation option is very popular, think of booking in advance!

Hotel, apartment
Prices and information on request.
Host family
Staying with a host family will allow you to make the most of your stay at Bocas del Toro. Families are carefully selected by the school and generally live around 15 minutes away from the language school building. . You will stay in a single room with breakfast only provided.This option will allow you to discover the Caribbean lifestyle and to practise your Spanish daily in a motivating atmosphere.
A certain flexibility will be necessary in order that your stay will be successful. Most of the inhabitants of Bocas have their bathroom outside the house and water shortages or power cuts may occur sometimes. Nevertheless, the local hospitality and the discovery of the Caribbean lifestyle and that of its welcoming and open inhabitants will make you quickly forget these inconveniences.

Residence
You also have the possibility of staying on the same site as the school, in a double room (or single, depending on availability). You will share the common areas with the other residents, including the kitchen for preparing your meals, the TV lounge, the showers and bathrooms, the balcony with hammocks, ideal for relaxing...A certain flexibility will be necessary in order that your language study trip is successful. Effectively, power cuts or water shortages occur sometimes. Be that as it may, the warm atmosphere of the school and the legendary hospitality of the Panamians will allow you to overcome these inconveniences without any problem.
This accommodation option is very popular, think of booking in advance!

Hotel, apartment
Prices and information on request.

Leisure

With intact coral reefs, deserted white sandy beaches and creeks, Bocas del Toro is a paradise for lovers of nature and outdoor sports. Our partner school offers an activity programme each week to enable you to make the most out of your stay, including free dance and cookery classes every Friday.Whether you have the chance to go snorkelling, diving, surfing or participate in cookery courses, an excursion to a butterfly park or a coastal cruise in a catamaran at the weekend, you will be spoilt for choice and will take back magnificent memories with you.
With intact coral reefs, deserted white sandy beaches and creeks, Bocas del Toro is a paradise for lovers of nature and outdoor sports. Our partner school offers an activity programme each week to enable you to make the most out of your stay, including free dance and cookery classes every Friday.Whether you have the chance to go snorkelling, diving, surfing or participate in cookery courses, an excursion to a butterfly park or a coastal cruise in a catamaran at the weekend, you will be spoilt for choice and will take back magnificent memories with you.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Inhabitants in Bocas del Toro
4'000
Size of language school
S
Levels Beginners to advanced
Minimum age 18 years
Accommodation in Bocas del Toro
Host family/residence
Spanish exams
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Inhabitants in Bocas del Toro
4'000
Size of language school
S
Levels Beginners to advanced
Minimum age 18 years
Accommodation in Bocas del Toro
Host family/residence
Spanish exams
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Quality marks

/ language school Spanish By the Sea

WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Dream setting for a Spanish course
  • Very friendly and high-quality language school
  • Excellent value for money
  • Maximum of 4 participants per class
  • Dream setting for a Spanish course
  • Very friendly and high-quality language school
  • Excellent value for money
  • Maximum of 4 participants per class

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7)

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start

Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 09.01 / 24.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 03.11 / 10.11 / 16.11 / 28.11 / 08.12 / 25.12 .2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/breakfast ; B: Residence/shared bedroom/without meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 535 465
3 weeks 790 685
4 weeks 1045 905
6 weeks 1555 1345
8 weeks 2065 1785
12 weeks 3085 2665
16 weeks 4105 3545
24 weeks 6145 5305
Extra week (24+) 255 220
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 605 535
3 weeks 895 790
4 weeks 1185 1045
6 weeks 1765 1555
8 weeks 2345 2065
12 weeks 3505 3085
16 weeks 4665 4105
24 weeks 6985 6145
Extra week (24+) 290 255
Super intensive course A B
2 weeks 745 675
3 weeks 1105 1000
4 weeks 1465 1325
6 weeks 2185 1975
8 weeks 2905 2625
12 weeks 4345 3925
16 weeks 5785 5225
24 weeks 8665 7825
Extra week (24+) 360 325
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) 19
Internet in the school (per week) 5
Airport transfer (Bocas) 15
Airport transfer (Panama City. Package: B&B + one-way flight Panama City-Bocas) 220
Laundry service at the school 3.50/wash
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/breakfast +105/w.
Residence/shared bedroom/without meals -35/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +35/w.
High season
Language
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