AmeriSpan - Study Spanish in Panama City, Panama

  Panama

Panama City

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: New classes begin each Month

Description: The country's capital, Panama City, is a good base to see the many points of interest around the country. The city boasts the longest shopping street in the world, old world charm and modern sky-scrapers. Moreover, a number of beaches are located 1/2 - 1 1/2 hours from the capital.

Our partner school is located in Altos de Chases, an upper- middle class residential section that is peaceful and safe. Only a few minutes away is Centro Comercial El Dorado, an area with good shopping and an active night-life.

School Facilities: Located in the so-called City of Knowledge - a Panamanian government initiative to create a cluster of academic organizations, technology companies and non-governmental organizations (NGO's) in what used to be Ft. Clayton. The City of Knowledge is just half a mile from the Miraflores Canal locks. Attractive, remodeled building with computer room for the students with email and internet access. Swimming pool and additional sport/recreational facilities located in complex and accessible to participants. Capacity is 40 students/day.

Participants: Mostly from the United States and Europe. Especially suitable for professionals and serious students.

Accreditation Memberships: Member of ACTFL. Affiliated with CERVANTES (starting in February), IACET, AmCham, UCEEPE, USDLA. Approved for credit through several US institutions including: University of Southern Mississippi.

Highlights: This S-shaped country is the southernmost country in Central America bordered on the west by Costa Rica and on the east by Colombia. Although Panama is often overlooked by tourists rushing to South America, the country has some interesting attractions including the Panama Canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Options (extra cost):
- One-on-One Instruction
- Group 4 Plus (Combines: 4 hrs group & 2 hrs 1-on-1 each day)

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded: 1993