Program Reviews

Hector was a fantastic teacher! He is obviously passionate about his work that he tries to understand why I’m confused coming from an English speaking country. He also made the lessons relatable to my needs. The after school activities were fun and I learned a lot from my salsa class. I hope they bring back the cooking classes, but can’t say I want anything to go. Overall would recommend this to friends. It is more expensive than classes I have taken in Guatemala, but the combination of listening, writing and speaking.

I am a professor approaching 60 and as part of my sabbatical I wanted to study Spanish. I did a ton of research and decided on Casco Antiguo Spanish School (CASS). It was definitely the right choice!

I had a lot of criteria for my trip. In addition to wanting a good Spanish program, I wanted a program where I would not feel totally out of place as an almost 60 year old. I also wanted a program in a location that was safe (I was traveling alone) and relatively easy to get to (I was coming from the US). CASS in Casco Viejo checked all the boxes, and their 5 star rating is well deserved.

The staff at CASS are great. From my first contact, they were incredibly responsive. Tricia took the time to speak with me and answer all my questions (and I had a lot) And throughout my stay, all of the teachers and staff were willing to practice with me. I truly appreciate their willingness to speak slowly and clearly!

I took 4 weeks of small group intensive lessons. My first 2 weeks I had afternoon classes and, as I was the only person at my level that week, had 3 hours of 1-on-1 classes with Silka. For my second 2 weeks I switched to morning classes with Lina. I was in a great small group of 3 one week and 2 the other. Both teachers were great! In addition to classroom learning, I got to take some “field trips” and practice my Spanish in and around Casco Viejo. I particularly enjoyed my visit to the Museo de la Mola and practicing giving and following directions while wandering around Casco.

Salsa class with Jasmin, and happy hour and sunset bike rides with Kiki were also great opportunities to practice and meet other students studying at the school.
I learned a lot and my Spanish has really improved. I highly recommend CASS.

Casco Spanish School has provided me with an unforgettable experience in Panama!! As a senior in high school, I spent one month taking Spanish lessons and being immersed in the language at Casco school. I loved the different outdoor lessons and fun activities in class, because it was a great way to practice speaking. One of my favorite aspects about school is how they teach conversational Spanish skills in a very effective and fun way. After finishing my 4-week Small Group lessons, I felt much more confident in my Spanish skills to have meaningful conversations with native Spanish speakers! In addition to their outstanding education and instruction, the school always gave me great tips on how to navigate the beautiful city!

This was also my first trip traveling alone, and Casco Spanish School provided me with a wonderful host family and great accommodations. After returning to my home in the United States, I still keep in touch with my host family and am able to practice Spanish with them!

Overall, I’ve had a wonderful time at Casco Spanish School, and will definitely return soon!!

I had a great experience at Casco Antiguo Spanish School. I feel much more comfortable speaking Spanish with native speakers now. The instructors are passionate about teaching and they make the classes fun and interesting. We took several field trips to museums, markets and parks. I especially enjoyed the free samples at I Love Panama Chocolate. I also enjoyed being able to practice what I learned in class during the free after school activities. The bike tour and happy hour were great ways to meet other students. I hope to return to Panama City some day to take another class.

Casco Antiguo Spanish School built a program for our children to learn Spanish with them. They each had a different level of Spanish knowledge before coming to class. They made the kids feel welcomed. The kids participated in outings around the neighborhood so they could practice their skills. They went above and beyond to make the kids feel comfortable. The school did an impressive job teaching them Spanish and teaching them the Panamanian culture. I would recommend this school for anyone wanting to learn Spanish.

Absolutely AMAZING experience at Casco Antiguo Spanish School. Lessons were interactive, teacher was incredible and had an amazing ability to break the language down in a manner that really made sense and enabled us to pick it up quickly. I walked out feeling confident in both my written and spoken Spanish - I'm not fluent but, without a doubt, on my way to being so with Rosana's help. ALL the staff are friendly, fun, warm and welcoming. It was simply an all-round super experience and I can't wait to go back!

I just completed 3 weeks of the intensive course (4 hours/day, 5 days a week) at Casco Spanish School. I really enjoyed my time here and learned a lot. My teacher, Jose Javier, was fantastic. He used a lot of different activities and techniques to teach Spanish. We did some more typical activities like reading stories, learning vocab from the stories and answering questions but we also did more interactive activities like interviewing native speakers and then reporting their answers, playing games, scavenger hunts and given presentations. I really appreciated the diversity of activities and topics that we discussed and practiced in class. The other instructors and staff at the school are great and super fun and supportive. I felt like I could reach out with problems or questions. I have studied at a few Spanish schools and this was by far the best. I really enjoyed my time her and highly recommend this school.

Hola,
My wife and I just had a wonderful time at Casco Antiguo Spanish School. We spent a month and improved our Spanish. The lessons are well structured and interesting. There are also activities included wich are fun and give you the opportunity to meet others students and locals.
The school is located in Casco Antiguo where you can enjoy restaurants, bars, rooftops, shops, museums and walking along the shore. On the weekends, we rented a car to explore a little further.
A nice way to travel, meet locals, make new friends and no matter your age.

Andree 53 and Steve 52

Had a wonderful week in Spanish immersion. Great teachers and staff and the location is awesome. Price was very reasonable. School was able to accommodate changes in skill level. I’m looking forward to returning and improving my skills! I recommend this whether you are just starting out in Spanish or are a more advanced student. I very much appreciated the additional activities and field trips. There are great restaurants, museums, and stores located nearby and you can easily walk to the ocean in a few minutes.

I was in Panama for a week and wanted to brush up on my Spanish. Lina was extremely helpful and made a point to cover my more problematic areas and get my speaking and listening practice in. One of the best parts is that it's not limited to a classroom experience, we went out and saw the city and were able to practice our Spanish in situations. The school is in a central location in Casco, so it's very convenient for you to explore the city before or after your classes. I'd recommend anyone visiting Casco Viejo to drop in for a few classes. It's well worth it and was a lovely experience!