Program Reviews

I took a four week trip to Panama to attend this school and start learning Spanish, and after the end of this month I can not recommend this school enough for any potential Spanish students or travelers! In the four weeks I spent in Casco Antiguo, I was able to go from a complete beginner to having a solid basic basis in the language. After a month of study, I was able to confidently have basic conversations with Panamanians on the street, and felt I was able to express myself in (basic) Spanish thanks to what I learned at Casco Antiguo. The classes are immersion style, which really facilitates quick learning. The classes are a great mix of days that are more more grammar-heavy and structured, as well as days that are less structured and more free-flowing conversation-based. The teachers are excellent. They are understanding, and more than happy to (while sticking to Spanish) help and guide you in your conversation so that you are more able to confidently express yourself, without having to revert to English. The school has its own textbook/study resources (which are included in the price), which give you a great base in the basic Spanish. I signed up for group classes (20 hours a week), but if there are not enough students in your level for group classes, you are offered one on one classes for no additional charge! (Though you are understandably dropped down for 15 hours a week in this situation).

Additionally, you can’t beat the location. Casco Antiguo is really beautiful, with a great mix of colonial Spanish, art deco, and 19th century French architecture and a beautiful historic core of old churches and cathedrals. Great restaurants, and great views of the downtown and Amador causeway in the distance. The school offers activities throughout the week. I loved trying Salsa dancing my first week, as well as the bike tour. The weekly happy hour comes from a free drink ticket at a great nearby bar, where they host a language exchange - great place to practice your Spanish!

Anyone looking to travel for the purpose of learning Spanish, or to spend a week or two to brush up on your Spanish in the middle of your backpacking trip, I can’t recommend this school enough. The price can’t be beat for the quality of class on offer. Students are of all ages and backgrounds. ¡Gracias por todo!

The school is located in a historic part of Panama City. This increases the value of the school because it is easy to practice what you learned after class. The classes are small, at the most 4 students. This will allow for better interaction between a student and the teacher. The school sets up activies 4 days a week so students can practice Spanish outside of the classroom. Also the views of the skyline are great. I took two tours on the weekend and it did not take much time to get to either downtown or the canal.

My husband and I have been struggling to learn Spanish on and off for a year and a half. We looked for an immersion program and found Casco Antiguo Spanish School in Panama. We came for a week and learned so much! Lina is the best!! We could understand and speak Spanish much better after our time here. The enrichment activities were so fun! We loved the whole experience! The school helped us with our reservations for Hotel Central, and got us a nice discount. We hope to return next year and to bring other family members, too!

I went with 2 friends to Panama for a vacation of Spanish learning and adventure. School for a week and 2 weekends of travel to the mountains and beach. The experience was both enriching and fun. The staff helped us every step of the way in our trip planning and with recommendations and logistics while we were there. The school itself is bustling with activity and the environment warm and welcoming. The quality of teaching was excellent and our teacher customized the learning for our small group and made learning fun. The school enhanced the classroom time with an immersive trip to a museum and late afternoon activities (like salsa dancing and a sunset bike tour) so we could experience the culture and keep practicing our Spanish. These activities were truly a delight. The neighborhood is beautiful, walkable, felt safe and full of restaurants, bars and village squares where you could hear live music. If you are someone interested in improving your Spanish I would highly recommend this type of immersive vacation.

I attended Casco Antigua Spanish School for 3 weeks - both the one-on-one and small group intensive sessions combined with daily activities really helped my Spanish. The fun, welcoming and energetic staff and location in the historic old town complimented the experience. They have the perfect learning/ travel combination!

After 3 weeks I had a solid foundation in the language to build upon. And the daily optional after class activities ( bike ride your, volleyball, salsa lessons etc) allowed you to practice Spanish outside of class.

We had a fabulous experience at the Casco Antiguo school. The teachers and staff were unbelievably friendly and helpful with everything. They made us feel like part of their family from the first day. I learned more during these 3 weeks of classes than I did during 4 years of classes in school. Most importantly, I gained a lot of confidence to practice my Spanish. I really enjoyed the free activities the school did every week; they gave me a great chance to meet other students and learn more about the Casco Viejo area. I would HIGHLY recommend this school! I can't wait to come back.

A wonderful school with caring staff. I was there for 3 weeks, if it weren't for responsibilities like work I would have attended indefinitely!
From day one we went out for part of the session to learn about local history and culture and to speak to locals. ( If you are shy, don't worry. The locals I talked to were friendly and willing to help.)
The staff, even those not my teacher, greeted me every day and learned my name so know they care about you and want you to feel welcome.
I loved the extracurricular activities. I did the biking and volleyball. If you aren't good at volleyball, don't worry. Nobody got mad or made me feel bad when I messed up (which is often!!). It's a fun way to hang out with staff and students and make connections while getting exercise. All skill levels accepted.
The classrooms are air-conditioned so if you aren't accustomed to tropical weather you'll be comfortable.
The pricing is very affordable. When I first signed up I was afraid I might get subpar quality but my concern was baseless. I learned a lot about the language as well as the history and culture of Panama.

This was a wonderful experience. I wish I had had more than one week to spend. I learned an awful lot in just a week. My confidence in speaking and communicating increased exponentially! The setting was amazing! Spending time in the old town wise a lovely experience. We stayed in an Airbnb condominium, which was very comfortable, and only two blocks from the school. In the afternoons, I wandered the streets enjoying the beautiful architecture and the good food. I would find a small café and drink my coffee and do my homework. I can’t wait to go back!

I attended 1-on-1 class at Casco Antiguo from 10/04 (TUES) - 10/07 (FRI), two hours per session for a total of eight hours of instruction. My teacher was Hector Gonzalez.

Hector customized the content of each session based on what I had previously expressed to be my proficiency gaps in Spanish. For example, some of what we covered were:

- When to use « se »
- When to use le, lo, etc …
- Verb tenses … imperfecto vs indefinido

We worked on reading comprehension, writing, and conversation.

I like this school for its quality of instruction, flexible scheduling, and location. Lastly, but not least and definitely just as important, Hector made the learning process fun and engaging.

Thank you, Casco Antiguo Team, for a lovely experience. I hope to be able to reconnect later down the road for more lessons.

A terrific school in a great location. The school will meet all your needs. Whether a quick refresh or a more in-depth nuanced understanding, Casco Antiguo can deliver. Great (and fun!) instructors that want you to succeed.

A terrific school in a great location. The school will meet all your needs. Whether a quick refresh or a more in-depth nuanced understanding, Casco Antiguo can deliver. Great (and fun!) instructors that want you to succeed.

Location, Facilities, Instructors and don't forget location! Love Cosco.