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Learn Spanish in Boquete, Panama

Boquete is a beautiful small town located in the western highlands of Panama in the province of Chiriqui . It is nestled between mountains on three sides and has a beautiful river running through the center of the town. The climate in Boquete is considered to be almost perfect, hence the town is often referred to as the valley of eternal spring, with temperatures ranging between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit all year round, meaning there is no need for heating or air conditioning. The city has two basic seasons: the dry season from November to April, and the rainy season from May to October. However, even during the rainy season, the days generally start out sunny, with rains beginning around noon . As the town is only nine degrees north of the equator, the length our days vary very little, with the sun rising and setting about the same time year round: between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Boquete is situated at 3,200 feet above sea level, while the mountains that surround the town rise to nearly 11,000 feet. The highest of these peaks is the extinct Baru Volcano, which is the highest point in Panama and provides one of the only places in the world that both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can be seen.

Spanish language students choose to learn Spanish in Boquete, Panama for a variety of reasons, with many coming purely to witness the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area. The town is located close to many of the countries National Parks where you can wander along miles of nature trails, with the lush tropical setting providing a dream environment for bird watchers and nature lovers. Boquete also offers a gateway to many of Panama 's most popular adventure sports, with white water rafting, scuba diving and mountain horse riding all available close to the town.

In addition to adventure sports, there are numerous other attractions in the province of Chiriqui that make it popular with visitors. The beaches of Las Lajas and La Barqueta, with their white sands and beautiful palm trees, are ideal for swimming or taking long walks, while the Caldera Thermal Wells, located to the South West of Boquete, are famous for the healing properties of their waters, especially for those suffering from arthritis.

Spanish Courses in Boquete, Panama - Fees

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Our Spanish Language School in Boquete, Panama

At our Spanish language school in Boquete, Panama we are committed to unlocking the full potential of our students by employing the most up to date methods that provide the most efficient and enjoyable learning experience possible. Over the years our school has developed its own methodology and materials which are continually updated to keep them fresh and culturally relevant. This ensures that our students enjoy a range of Spanish teaching methods and materials that can be readily adapted to the needs of each individual.

All our teachers in Boquete hold university degrees (most of them related with Spanish teaching) as well as the "Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language" training certification. Our school also believes that language teachers themselves should never stop learning, with this in mind we require our staff to attend a days training session every two weeks, in order to constantly improve on the service we provide for our students. All our teachers have many years experience teaching Spanish courses in South America .

Our Spanish language school in Boquete, Panama also operates an extensive activities program that runs along side its language courses, with a variety excursions and events available to all students on a regular basis. One of our more popular activities is our Saturday night dance lessons, which introduces students to the rhythm of the Salsa and the Merengue. These lessons are open to all, with no experience required, just a sense of humor. Other regular activities at our school include eco tours such as white water rafting, canopying, kayaking and mountain biking. Other optional activities for the less adventurous student include movie nights, conversation sessions, cooking lessons and many more. Participation in our extra activities is completely optional, with some included in the course price, while others will require a fee to cover expenses.

At our Boquete Spanish School we also provide a cafeteria on the school grounds which is often the focal point of breaks in class, as well as providing a venue for some of our on site activities. Here you can enjoy a cup of local coffee with apple pie or a variety of cookies and cakes, as well as a range of tasty lunches. The coffee of Panama has long been well renowned throughout the world for its quality, and here at our Center we can offer you more than twenty different varieties of coffee from all over Panama .

Our entire school campus is covered with Wi fi Internet access that is free for all of our students to use at their leisure, so students should feel free to bring along their own laptops so they can keep in touch with friends and family.

Our Spanish Courses in Boquete, Panama

Our Spanish school in Boquete, Panama offers students a choice of Spanish courses especially designed to meet specific learning needs. The majority of our students choose to enroll on our general group course, one to one private lessons or a combination of both.

Standard Group Spanish Courses

Our Standard Group Spanish Course is always a popular choice with students as it offers you the chance to meet like minded people from all over the world, as well as providing many opportunities for practicing what you have learnt together. For students enrolling on this course we offer a completely new interactive experience that keeps the students active and practicing their Spanish during the lesson. Even our classroom design responds to this style of language learning, with a maximum of only four students per class, although we usually do not have more than two or three students on this course at any one time. Our Group Spanish Course students are separated according to their initial Spanish ability, which is tested by way of a written test prior to the course, with a oral test applied on arrival at our school.

Individual Spanish Courses

Another popular option is our Individual Spanish Course, which is aimed at students who want to learn the language in a shorter period of time, or just feel more comfortable learning on their own with one teacher. Another advantage of this option is that the lessons can be adapted to suit the student's individual requirements, whether it is more conversation, more grammar or a specialized theme to suit your work or social requirements. This option is also recommended for students who will be with us for only a short time so you maximize your learning potential.

Learn Spanish in Boquete, Panama - Accommodation

Our Spanish school in Boquete, Panama offers students a choice of accommodation options to suit all individual requirements. Our school can provide, and highly recommend, the opportunity of living with a local Panamanian family in Boquete for the duration of your course. Other options include a wide range of hotels, hostels and cabins in and around the town.

Home Stay

Our Home Stay program provides students with the opportunity to live with a middle class Panamanian family within a short walk or bus ride from the school premises. Our Spanish language school believes that the home stay option provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the customs and culture of normal Panamanians, while also providing constant opportunities for practicing the language which you have learnt in the classroom.

All our local host families have been carefully selected to ensure they can provide the things necessary for our students well being, while regular monitoring further ensures a continuing high standard. The role of our host families is to not only provide accommodation and meals for our students, but to also to you feel like a part of the family for as long as you choose to stay.

The cost of your stay with a local host family depends on how many meals you require each day, whether you require a laundry service and the number of people who are going to stay with the family. Your stay with a host family will include a private room and study area (students can share a room if required), with students over eighteen receiving their own house keys so they are free to come and go as they please.

Other Accommodation

For students who do not wish to take part in our host family program, we can offer a wide choice of alternatives to suit all budgets. Our school has connections with many hostels, hotels and guest houses in the area that can provide a good discount to our students. As there is a wide range in quality and price, interested students should contact us in advance so we can arrange the right option to suit your requirements.