Casco Antiguo Spanish School

This was a great experience and I really improved my Spanish. I honestly can't say enough good things about my week here. I came in as an intermediate speaker, which is a tricky level to teach since you're past the basics but still make mistakes constantly and can feel stuck. My teacher figured that out fast and built the lessons around what I actually needed instead of running through a generic curriculum.

What really stood out was the patience. Learning a language as an adult is humbling. You mix up tenses, you blank on words you know you've learned before. My teacher never made me feel rushed or embarrassed about any of it. Corrections came gently and in a way that actually helped things stick, so I found myself willing to just speak instead of overthinking every sentence.

The location is also a huge bonus. Casco Viejo is such a gorgeous part of Panama City, with colonial architecture and narrow streets full of life. Walking to lessons through that area became part of the experience. Learning a language surrounded by the culture it comes from just hits different than studying in a plain classroom.

If you're thinking about Spanish lessons in Panama. I can't recommend this enough. Even one week made a real difference.

My week at Casco Antiguo Spanish School was outstanding. The class was excellent. Our teacher, Samuel, used terrific techniques to keep us talking and that’s what I was there for — to improve my conversation.

We also took 2 fascinating field trips that broadened my understanding of the history of Panama and the Canal, as well as the various cultures that blend together to influence the country today.

I’ve been to four Spanish schools in Costa Rica, Spain and Mexico and this one is top-notch. We only had 2 students in my class so we each got lots of personal attention.

We had the most amazing week here learning Spanish as a family. My husband and I were taught by Lina, and our ten year old twins by Sandra. This school went above and beyond for us. The school offers a free weekly sunset bike ride and several other free activities. We could walk to this school from our Airbnb. Close to our Airbnb and the school were tons of coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores. Our twins learned Spanish rapidly in just one week, and keep saying they want to go back. This will be one of our favorites memories on our quest to learn Spanish!

I had a wonderful experience refreshing and improving my Spanish at Casco Antiguo Spanish School! It was a well planned course, although I was only there one week, and my teacher was amazing. We spent time in the classroom (just one other student and our teacher) and also walked around Casco Viejo using our Spanish skills. Very personalized and adjusted to fit my needs. My husband and sister also attended, and their teachers were fantastic as well. I would highly recommend this school, and hope to return soon.

The school’s director Eddalia was very accommodating related to changing students’ placements. Since I ended up being the only student in the class, I was fortunate to be with Lina for 3 hours a day. We visited the local square and small museums nearby, and spoke in Spanish as we went. The syllabus covered a broad range of topics, only some of which could be covered in one week. I was able to choose the items I wanted to concentrate on. I felt much more proficient conversing with local people after the course. I highly recommend the school. We stayed at Hotel San Felipe, a short walk from the school.