Program Reviews

I spent two weeks studying at Casco Antiguo Spanish School. I highly recommend this course of study. I was in a beginning Spanish class with one other student so the class size was very intimate and gave you the opportunity to practice without feeling intimidated by making mistakes. Kathia was my instructor and she has the patience of a saint. The four hours of class went by quickly. Kathia had daily excursions at the end of the third hour in and around Casco Viejo which she incorporated into our learning vocabulary and discussions in Spanish. There is nothing like being totally immersed in a language and I can't wait to return to Panama and Casco Antiguo to further my studies.

Great 'feel at home' venue if you want to.learn Spanish. I spend Monday to Friday 8 to 12 in the morning in a small group with a top profesora :) and two other students, one of which was a dentist/philosofer/plumber. Exciting! An organisation that combines reading, conversations, games, outdoor activities in a way that makes learning Spanish a fun activity. Try it out and let me know how you appreciated... in Spanish please, haha! Thank you Ismael, Slilma, Rogelio, Reiner, Susanah, Hector and the Salsa teacher of whom I do not remember the name (I remember the Salsa moves though) . Gracias, 🫠

I would absolutely recommend this school! I did spend 4 weeks there in a small group intensive course. They were able to find a classmate with a similar level (a little bit of Spanish before) We spent 4 weeks together with our teacher Lina, who was very lovely and caring about our progress. The small group size allowed it to create a nice, relaxed, and individual atmosphere in which to study. The school itself is doing a wonderful job in providing help with everything it can, even if it is just a little chat in a break.

This is a time where I wish I could give 4.5 - overall, a great experience and I have no regrets spending a month there. I spent four weeks in class (upper beginner/low intermediate speaker) and definitely made progress, specifically when it came to general comfort level and confidence speaking Spanish. You move through content and concepts very quickly, so while you cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, I think there is some room for improvement on how to increase retention.

They did an awesome job grouping people with similar levels and not forcing it to ensure group classes were 'full'. Most of the time I was with one other person which was ideal. The school is super welcoming, everyone is wonderful and they really do care about your experience - and obviously the location is phenomenal. Super fun getting to hang out in Casco every day.

Gracias a todos en la escuela por ayudarme con mi Español!

I just spent a week studying Spanish at Casco Antiguo Spanish School in Panama City, Panama. My professor, Samuel, was patient, very knowledgeable, and made every lesson interesting. The 4 hour class every morning seemed to fly by. One of my favorite aspects of his class was its informality. I felt like my two classmates and I were Samuel's friends, visiting for a chat. We spoke about Panamanian history, culture, food, and even politics. Disguising lessons as an informative conversation, Samuel worked in grammar and vocabulary instruction which seemed so natural and contextual that it hardly felt like a classroom. One of the things I loved most about Samuel's class was his flexibility. We'd oftentimes start off on one subject but if something else interesting came along he wasn't afraid to alter course and pursue our new avenue of interest. One day we were talking about local cuisine and Samuel suggested that we walk over to the local produce market. Along the way we chatted in Spanish (of course) and when we arrived he gave us an assignment to speak with at least 5 vendors, inquire the prices of 5 products, and find several foods we were unfamiliar with to learn about. It was a fascinating and very useful outing.

I could go on about the charming location of the school, the welcoming, friendly locals, the abundance of fantastic food and drink available in the neighborhood, and the lovely weather but they were all added bonuses to the wonderful week I spent enjoying the opportunity to learn from Samuel and his colleagues at Casco Antiguo Spanish School.

I had a wonderful experience learning Spanish in Casco Antiguo - small classes, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great teacher, and lots of opportunities to practice, in and out of the classroom. The after-class social activities were nice too. I'd highly recommend this program.

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Very friendly staff, excellent teaching, builds confidence early. Good atmosphere with activities after class. Silka was my instructor and was very good at engaging the class and encouraging early speaking which is essential. Part of the class involved entering the community to practice speaking and how to interact with locals.

The school was very helpful to anyone new to the area and gave really helpful advice on how to make the most of time in Panama. Fully recommend it to anyone wishing to learn or improve their Spanish.

The school was absolutely great. I enrolled very spontaneously and received individual lessons because no-one was at the same level. I was able to make up the paid lessons on the other days of the week because of public holidays. Everyone is incredibly friendly. There are free activities in the evenings (salsa, biking...), which were also great. Sandra, my teacher, was perfect! I learnt so much in the two weeks. We often practised outside and she was incredibly nice and welcoming. Thank you so much! I would absolutely recommend the school!

A lovely school in a good location. Friendly staff and good teaching. A very enjoyable week. Some afternoon activities but the rain prevented us from doing the cycle. We had 2 different teachers and this worked very well. Ismael, the receptionist and activity organizer was particularly friendly and helpful. Muchas gracias. I would suggest that organizing a guided walk of the city on the first day would be very useful. This includes a little of the history of Panama and show the students important services like ATMs supermarkets and good restaurants.

Outstanding small group intensive Spanish class. The Instructor was very experienced, and the learning exercises encompassed a lot of speaking and listening with only 2-3 students per Instructor, mini video stories where we chose the correct verb tenses to explain what we saw, written exercises, trips to nearby stores and museums, games, as well as speaking to other language teachers. The after-school activities also gave me the opportunity to meet other students and teachers, learn more about Casco Viejo, and practice more Spanish speaking. Casco Viejo offers excellent sightseeing and restaurants, and was a great starting location for our Panama vacation. After this class, we traveled to other parts of Panama, and my communication was greatly improved.