EPA! Español en Panamá Playa Venao, Panama
Selina River Venao. Playa Venao, Av. Dr. Belisario Porras, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos Province - 0000 Playa Venao - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Indoor swimming pool
Location: EPA! Español en Panamá Playa Venao is a Spanish language institute located in the paradise-like beach location of Playa Venao, Panama. The school is housed in the beautiful Playa Venao area, where students can enjoy a laid-back, beachside atmosphere with many eateries, activities, restaurants and attractions.
Course selection: The school has a mass of courses suitable for students of all levels and various ages. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Survival Spanish courses, Exam Preparation (DELE), private tuition and several combination programmes with Spanish and additional subjects such as surfing and internship opportunities. EPA! Español en Panamá Playa Venao also arranges immersive Junior Summer programmes (students aged 14 - 17 years).
Getting around: The nearest airport to Playa Venao is Pedasí Airport, which is around a 20-minute taxi ride from Playa Venao. Flights are regularly available between Panama and Pedasí, ensuring international arrivals have bus and flight options to get to EPA! Español en Panamá Playa Venao. Shared shuttle services in vans or by bus are also readily available between Panama and Playa Venao.
Social and cultural: The surrounding areas are very surf-orientated, with the best season for this between December and April. There are also multiple bars, restaurants, eateries and opportunities for excursions and activities available locally.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$245$233 / week More
Intensive Spanish
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$245$233 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 245 233 | 475 452 | 680 646 | 895 851 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,305 1,240 | 1,510 1,435 | 1,700 1,615 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,085 1,981 | 2,465 2,342 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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General Spanish4 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from$57$55 / week More
General Spanish
4 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
$57$55 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 8 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 456 434 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 24 Feb 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 11 Aug 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
24 Feb 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 06 Oct 2026, 06 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi Intensive Spanish15 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$200$190 / week More
Semi Intensive Spanish
15 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$200$190 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 200 190 | 380 361 | 560 532 | 740 703 | 895 851 | 1,065 1,012 | 1,225 1,164 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,685 1,601 | 2,000 1,900 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
19 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Summer Program (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from$850$829 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Summer Program (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
$850$829 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 850 829 | 1,650 1,609 | 2,400 2,340 | 3,100 3,023 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 06 Jul 2026, 31 Jul 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 mealInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 10 (evening)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$370$352 / week More
Private Lessons 10 (evening)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$370$352 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 370 352 | 700 665 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Lessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons 10 (morning)10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$320$304 / week More
Private Lessons 10 (morning)
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$320$304 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 15 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 810 770 | 1,090 1,036 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Lessons can be tailored to the students needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for EPA! Español en Panamá include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
EPA! Español en Panamá
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Instituto Cervantes- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at EPA! Español en Panamá.
- Year of school foundation
- 2007
General school facilities
Restaurant
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Lounge
Student support desk
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Career guidance service (paid)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
Job placement guidance service (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
The school is located in a hip hostal/hotel with beautiful nature surrounded and just steps from the beach and where all the fun is!
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Israel | 35% |
| USA | 16% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| England | 9% |
| Germany | 8% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 15% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 15% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 3Junior courses In summer: 3Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 21 years
Information for all courses offered by EPA! Español en Panamá
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $50
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $60 per course level.
- Comments about courses
When there are two holidays in the same week (Monday to Friday), one day of the missed lessons will be made up.
What is included in the course price:
- Welcome package
- Assistance certificate
- Cultural activities every Thursday
- Weekend activities once a month
- Conversational classes every Tuesday.
If there are not enough students for the group courses to take place, the course will be taken in a one-to-one format with the number of lessons being reduced to 50%.
- Welcome package
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 32 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 09 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 04 Nov 2026, 05 Nov 2026, 10 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 09 Jan 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 03 Nov 2027, 04 Nov 2027, 05 Nov 2027, 10 Nov 2027, 28 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 20 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- relax at the beach, beach games, trail walks, short hike, visit to Pedasi village.
Adults - Paid activities
- Nature walk & wildlife Spotting, watch the surf together, surf lessons, visit to cañas for turtle watching, zip line, handcraft, yoga, Beach trip to Playita resort, Trip to Iguana island, visit to Pedasi village.
Junior - Free activities
- relax at the beach, beach games, trail walks, short hike, visit to Pedasi village.
Junior - Paid activities
- Nature walk & wildlife Spotting, watch the surf together, surf lessons, visit to cañas for turtle watching, zip line, handcraft, yoga, Beach trip to Playita resort, Trip to Iguana island, visit to Pedasi village.
FAQ about EPA! Español en Panamá, Playa Venao
What is the best price for a course at EPA! Español en Panamá, Playa Venao?
“Spanish courses at EPA! Español en Panamá start at 55 US$ for a General Spanish course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at EPA! Español en Panamá as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Spanish, General Spanish, Semi Intensive Spanish, Junior Summer Program”
What is the number of students per class at EPA! Español en Panamá?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EPA! Español en Panamá varies from 1 (Private Lessons 10 (evening)) to 12 students (General Spanish)”
Which countries are students of EPA! Español en Panamá from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EPA! Español en Panamá comes from Israel with a 35% representation, followed by students from USA (16%) and Brazil (10%).”
EPA! Español en Panamá offers courses for which ages?
“EPA! Español en Panamá offers courses from 14 years (Junior Summer Program, 15 lessons per week) to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 21 the rest of the year.”
Terms of EPA! Español en Panamá
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- EPA! Español en Panamá, S.A. | Tax registration ID: RUC1209573-1-583930DV46
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 150 US$
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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