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EPA! Español en PanamáBoquete, Panama

Central Avenue, Plaza Los Establos, 20 - 22 26 Boquete - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located just a few minutes away from the mountains and waterfall.
  • Small class sizes
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 15%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 10%

Special Offers


Location: EPA! Español en Panamá Boquete is a Spanish langauge school located in the town of Boquete, on the Caldera River, in Panama. The naturally vibrant town is home to the surrounding Chiriqui Highlands, coffee plantations, the Baru Volcano National Park and much more.

Course selection: The school provides a wide range of Spanish courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides combination programmes of General Spanish plus activities such as the "Farming Experience", the "Trail and Hiking Experience", "Coffee Tasting and Learning", and the "City and Countryside Spanish Programme".

EPA! Español en Panamá Boquete also provides volunteering and internship opportunities and DELE Exam Preparations. Immersive junior courses are also available throughout the summer months.

Social and cultural: The school provides a regular activities calendar for students to enjoy and engage with their peers. The weekly activities taking place in Boquete include coffee tasting and learning, the thematic garden- the explorer, the public library, hiking, visiting waterfalls, strawberry picking, hanging bridge tours, visiting local brewing companies, and dining out.

Accommodation: The school has many courses with accommodation included. EPA! Español en Panamá Boquete can provide accommodation in Homestay with local families and in Shared Apartments.

Spanish Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
IntensivePopular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
230US$219US$
Course Details
General
6 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
57US$55US$
Course Details
Intensive + Farming Experience
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
305US$290US$
Course Details
Intensive + Trail & Hiking Experience
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
305US$290US$
Course Details
Semi Intensive
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
190US$181US$
Course Details
Semi Intensive + Farming Experience
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
265US$252US$
Course Details
Semi Intensive + Trail & Hiking Experience
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
265US$252US$
Course Details
Super Intensive
30 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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480US$456US$
Course Details
Intensive + Coffee Tasting & Learning
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
305US$290US$
Course Details
Semi Intensive + Coffee Tasting & Learning
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
265US$252US$
Course Details
Spanish + Adventure & Relax
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
1095US$1068US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
City and Counryside Spanish Programme - Semi Intensive
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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253US$241US$
Course Details
City and Countryside Spanish Programme - Intensive
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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310US$295US$
Course Details
Junior
Junior Summer Program (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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850US$829US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons 10 (evening)
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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370US$352US$
Course Details
Private Lessons 10 (morning)
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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320US$304US$
Course Details
Work & Study
Spanish + Internship
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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113US$108US$
Course Details
Spanish + Internship (homestay)
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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343US$335US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Spanish + Internship (shared apartment)
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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299US$292US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Spanish + Volunteering
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
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125US$119US$
Course Details
Spanish + Volunteering (homestay)
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
325US$317US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Spanish + Volunteering (shared apartment)
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
Offer!from
250US$244US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Exam Preparation CourseRecommended Spanish course
12 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
384US$365US$
Course Details

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

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  • School building
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  • School building
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  • Coffee Museum
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  • Boquete Town
    Boquete Town5/5

EPA! Español en Panamá

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% 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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: RUC 1209573-1-583930

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 3
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
We are located in a Plaza that has great facilites as coffee shop, tour operators, hair and nail saloon and much more. We are centrally located in Boquete where you can walk anywhere. Boquete has a very mild temperature all year.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses - In summer: 5
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 16%
Brazil 10%
Germany 8%
England 8%
France 5%
Korea 5%
Japan 2%
Italy 2%
Sweden 2%
Other nationalities 42%

Information for all courses offered by EPA! Español en Panamá

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses


What is included in the course price:

  • Welcome package
  • Assistance certificate
  • Cultural activities every Thursday
  • Weekend activities once a month
  • Conversational classes every Tuesday.
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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 09 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 05 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 05 Nov 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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

Kuh-e Takhteh:
45 US$ one way
90 US$ return (both ways)
Tocumen International Airport:
45 US$ one way
80 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Boquete and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Boquete page. For flight comparisons to Boquete, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking tour around the town, library visit, visit to Flower fair

Adults - Paid activities

Get in a boat and visit little islands were 3 species of monkeys live, visit to Panama Canal etc..

Junior - Free activities

- Painting recycle bags
- 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

Activities included in junior programme.

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
250 US$
Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
195 US$

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FAQ about EPA! Español en Panamá, Boquete

  • Spanish courses at EPA! Español en Panamá start at 55 US$ for General course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Kuh-e Takhteh (45 US$), Tocumen International Airport (45 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EPA! Español en Panamá varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10 (evening)) to 12 students (General)
  • 100% of teachers at EPA! Español en Panamá hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EPA! Español en Panamá comes from USA with a 16% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Germany (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EPA! Español en Panamá offers courses from 14 years (Junior Summer Program, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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