Bocas del Toro

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Spanish school in Bocas del Toro: Habla Ya

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Key points

Explore Panama’s culture in a magical location
Learn Spanish at a well-recognised school
Choose from a variety of nearby accommodation to suit all budgets
Enjoy a wide range of activities and things to do

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 18 years
Average age: 29 years
Nationality mix: United States, Germany, Switzerland, etc..

This language school is based in a large hacienda-style house in the centre of Bocas de Toro. Located just 20 minutes’ walk from the beach and 5 minutes from local restaurants, bars and shops, the school has 12 air-conditioned classrooms and offers the ideal conditions for learning Spanish, with a maximum of 6 students per class. Students may buy food from the supermarket next door and prepare their meals in the school’s kitchen. The school has a reception, teachers' area, student lounge and garden with hammocks and chairs. Relax and chat with the other international students on the large balcony or in the bright, spacious and colourful rooms.

Arrival package: 1st night in Panama City and transfer to Bocas del Toro: Upon arrival in Panama City, you will be picked up from the airport and driven to the hotel in town where you will spend your first night and relax after your flight. Make the most of your free time the next day to visit Panama City! You will then be driven to the airport for a regional flight to Bocas del Toro.

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Airport transfer (pick-up) (included if homestay booked (08:00 - 17:30))

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Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 08:00-12:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.85 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Tax (1 week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (2 weeks) Standard course (7%)	34 USD
Tax (3 weeks) Standard course (7%)	49 USD
Tax (4 weeks) Standard course (7%)	63 USD
Tax (5 weeks) Standard course (7%)	77 USD
Tax (6 weeks) Standard course (7%)	91 USD
Tax (7 weeks) Standard course (7%)	102 USD
Tax (8 weeks) Standard course (7%)	112 USD
Tax (9 weeks) Standard course (7%)	119 USD
Tax (10 weeks) Standard course (7%)	126 USD
Tax (11+ weeks) (per extra week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (host family) (per week) Host family (7%)	20 USD
Tax (host family) Placement fee (7%)	6 USD

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Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 09.01 / 25.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 10.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2020

Holidays

03.11.2020 - 04.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday/Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ General (private): 5 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:00-12:00
General (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Options specific on-to-one course: Medical Spanish, Spanish for lawyers, DELE exam preparation, Business Spanish, or anything else you need.

DELE: exam dates on request

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USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.85 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 09.01 / 25.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 10.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2020

Holidays

03.11.2020 - 04.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday/Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ General (private): 10 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:00-12:00
General (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Options specific on-to-one course: Medical Spanish, Spanish for lawyers, DELE exam preparation, Business Spanish, or anything else you need.

DELE: exam dates on request

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USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.85 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 09.01 / 25.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 10.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2020

Holidays

03.11.2020 - 04.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday/Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ Surfing: 5
Course duration: 1 - 6 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:00-12:00
Surfing: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

5 afternoons of Surf (1x)

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USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.85 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Tax (1 week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (2 weeks) Standard course (7%)	34 USD
Tax (3 weeks) Standard course (7%)	49 USD
Tax (4 weeks) Standard course (7%)	63 USD
Tax (5 weeks) Standard course (7%)	77 USD
Tax (6 weeks) Standard course (7%)	91 USD
Tax (7 weeks) Standard course (7%)	102 USD
Tax (8 weeks) Standard course (7%)	112 USD
Tax (9 weeks) Standard course (7%)	119 USD
Tax (10 weeks) Standard course (7%)	126 USD
Tax (11+ weeks) (per extra week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (per week) Surf (7%)	16 USD
Tax (host family) (per week) Host family (7%)	20 USD
Tax (host family) Placement fee (7%)	6 USD

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 09.01 / 25.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 10.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2020

Holidays

03.11.2020 - 04.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday/Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ Diving: 6
Course duration: 1 - 6 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 08:00-12:00
Diving: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

6 afternoons of diving (1 per week)

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USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.85 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Tax (1 week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (2 weeks) Standard course (7%)	34 USD
Tax (3 weeks) Standard course (7%)	49 USD
Tax (4 weeks) Standard course (7%)	63 USD
Tax (5 weeks) Standard course (7%)	77 USD
Tax (6 weeks) Standard course (7%)	91 USD
Tax (7 weeks) Standard course (7%)	102 USD
Tax (8 weeks) Standard course (7%)	112 USD
Tax (9 weeks) Standard course (7%)	119 USD
Tax (10 weeks) Standard course (7%)	126 USD
Tax (11+ weeks) (per extra week) Standard course (7%)	18 USD
Tax (per week) Diving (7%)	21 USD
Tax (host family) (per week) Host family (7%)	20 USD
Tax (host family) Placement fee (7%)	6 USD

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 09.01 / 25.02 / 10.04 / 01.05 / 10.11 / 08.12 / 25.12.2020

Holidays

03.11.2020 - 04.11.2020

Arrival: Saturday/Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday/Sunday following course end

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These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5

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94% of students recommending this school

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69 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (2 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
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School highlights

« Kleine Schule »

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« Offenheit und viele Touren unternehmen und natürlich surfen »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Carol Jill C.

27 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Vier schöne und gepflegte Hostel mit rundum guter betreuung, von Lehrkraft bis hin zu Reisebegleitung. Sehr kleine und angenehme Gruppe Viele tolle Aktivitäten waren beteits dabei.

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4 weeks, January – February 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, habe das A1 abgeschlossen. »

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« Kleine Klasse »

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« Traveling Class Room ist ein großartiges erlebnis mit einem super Preisleistungsverhältnia »

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Lisa M.

23 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Lehrerinnen waren zum Teil nicht sehr motiviert... Vielen hatten keine Englischlenntinisse, was den Unterricht positiv beeinflusste und wirklich nur spanisch gesprochen wurde. Ausflugsangebote waren vorhanden, jedoch immer überteuert...dann macht man es lieber auf eigene faust und kommt billiger.

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3 weeks, September – October 2018

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja ich habe Fortschritte erreicht, ich denke vorallem dank meinen privat lektionen. »

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School highlights

« Privatlektionen wo der lehrer gefragt hat, an welchen themen ich arbeiten möchte, was ich verbessern möchte.Abfalltrennung in der schuleGrösse der schule war ideal »

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Anonymous

19 years old - Switzerland

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Ana Montenegro war eine sehr angenehme Lehrerin und hat mich beim Lernprozess gut unterstützt, in dem sie alles geduldig und deutlich erklärt hat.

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4 weeks, August – September 2018

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Anonymous

26 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Sehr freundliche Familie. Zimmer eher klein aber völlig ausreichend. Das Bad ist sauber aber hat nur eine kalte Dusche. Es gibt Wifi.

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja. Sehr viel vokabular gelernt und allgemein die Sprache zu veestehen viel immer leichter. Es war sicherlich hilfreich, dass die Klasse kleim war. »

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School highlights

« Die kleinen Gruppen mit höchstens 6 Leuten. »

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Testimonials

Michaela Mühlbauer

Habla Ya, Bocas del Toro

I don’t think my linguistic stay in Santo Domingo de Heredia and Bocas del Toro could have been any better. At the beginning, it was a bit chaotic because I could not speak Spanish very well. But the people were all very open and helpful and I quickly felt at ease. At both schools, Academia Columbus in Santo Domingo and Habla Ya at Bocas del Toro, I had excellent experiences. The teaching as well as the kindness and the openness of the teachers and the students are to be recommended. I particularly enjoyed the excursions to the beaches and to the national parks that we organized ourselves.

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Host family
This is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of Bocas del Toro. Living in a Panamanian household is a unique experience where you will be given a warm welcome and become part of the family. This is a golden opportunity to speak Spanish all day long and learn more about local customs. Our partner school’s host families are carefully chosen and live between 10 and 20 minutes from the school on foot. You will stay in a single room (or a double if you are travelling with another person) and share communal areas with your hosts. You have two daily food options to choose from: breakfast or half-board.

Palma Royale Hotel
Just a 15-minute stroll from the school, this charming, waterfront hotel offers air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in a fantastic area of Bocas del Toro. You choose your level of luxury: studios with private patios, suites with kitchens and more affordable rooms are all available. Each includes a private bathroom with a rain shower, a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, coffee maker, free daily cleaning service and laundry service for an extra charge. The hotel restaurant is open for breakfast (included), lunch and dinner.
Price on request.

Tropical Suites Boutique Hotel
This elegant establishment has 16 modern suites, a presidential suite and a top-floor penthouse. This boutique hotel is right on the Caribbean Sea and just minutes from the centre of Bocas del Toro. Each suite has a private balcony, two double beds, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi, flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen. If you don’t feel like cooking, why not have your breakfast or sample Caribbean specialities in one of the hotel’s two neighbouring restaurants? Spend a little extra and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and unrivalled comfort!
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Bed & Breakfast
The school has a selection of small bed and breakfasts nestled in gardens near the course centre. This accommodation is ideal for those who enjoy peace and quiet and their independence. Several room types are available (single/double bedrooms).
Contact us for further information.

Apartments/houses to rent
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This Caribbean paradise is the place to stay for unspoiled nature and deep seas with a colourful abundance of sea life. Every weekday there is an activity or trip for international students. Enjoy Panamanian dinners, movie nights, salsa lessons, conversation classes, yoga classes and so much more! Many people come here to surf, as this beautiful area is renowned for its superb swells, which lends the town a relaxed, surfer vibe. The school also gives daily nature tours either before or after lessons: hiking, trekking, zip-lining in the rainforest and diving are just a few examples. Why not explore the town at your own pace by bike (day hire)? The local culture and traditions come to life on themed trips and visits to indigenous villages.

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Spanish courses in Bocas Del Toro with ESL - Language Travel

PLUS yoga, 5 lessons/week (per week)	54 USD
Laundry service (to be paid on site) (host family) (per week)	6 USD
Extra night (host family)	52 USD
Airport transfer from Panama City (pick-up) Panama City. Package: Night in Hotel + one-way flight Panama City - Bocas del Toro	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + Night in Hotel	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + transfer Albrook - Tocumen International Airport	199 USD
Luggage weight allowance for Panama City-Bocas flight: 14kg (excess at your expense)

Tax (1 week) (7%)	25 USD
Tax (2 weeks) (7%)	48 USD
Tax (3 weeks) (7%)	70 USD
Tax (4 weeks) (7%)	90 USD
Tax (5 weeks) (7%)	111 USD
Tax (6 weeks) (7%)	132 USD
Tax (7 weeks) (7%)	150 USD
Tax (8 weeks) (7%)	165 USD
Tax (9 weeks) (7%)	181 USD
Tax (10 weeks) (7%)	193 USD
Tax (11+ weeks) (per extra week) (7%)	25 USD
Tax (host family) (per week) Host family (7%)	20 USD
Tax (host family) Placement fee (7%)	6 USD

PLUS yoga, 5 lessons/week (per week)	54 USD
Laundry service (to be paid on site) (host family) (per week)	6 USD
Extra night (host family)	52 USD
Airport transfer from Panama City (pick-up) Panama City. Package: Night in Hotel + one-way flight Panama City - Bocas del Toro	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + Night in Hotel	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + transfer Albrook - Tocumen International Airport	199 USD
Luggage weight allowance for Panama City-Bocas flight: 14kg (excess at your expense)

Tax (1 week) (7%)	32 USD
Tax (2 weeks) (7%)	62 USD
Tax (3 weeks) (7%)	91 USD
Tax (4 weeks) (7%)	119 USD
Tax (5 weeks) (7%)	144 USD
Tax (6 weeks) (7%)	168 USD
Tax (7 weeks) (7%)	189 USD
Tax (8 weeks) (7%)	212 USD
Tax (9 weeks) (7%)	231 USD
Tax (10 weeks) (7%)	249 USD
Tax (11+ weeks) (per extra week) (7%)	32 USD
Tax (host family) (per week) Host family (7%)	20 USD
Tax (host family) Placement fee (7%)	6 USD

PLUS yoga, 5 lessons/week (per week)	54 USD
Laundry service (to be paid on site) (host family) (per week)	6 USD
Extra night (host family)	52 USD
Airport transfer from Panama City (pick-up) Panama City. Package: Night in Hotel + one-way flight Panama City - Bocas del Toro	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + Night in Hotel	295 USD
Airport transfer to Bocas del Toro (drop-off) One-way flight Bocas del Toro - Panama City + transfer Albrook - Tocumen International Airport	199 USD
Luggage weight allowance for Panama City-Bocas flight: 14kg (excess at your expense)