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Table of ContentsI) About Panama

– Facts about Panama– Map of Panama

II) About Bocas del Toro–  Facts about Bocas del Toro– #1 beach destination in Panama

III) About Boquete–  Facts about Boquete–  Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama

VI) The Schools– Building & Staff– Host Families– Extracurricular Activities

V) Academic Content– Level System & Methodology– Our Programs– Our Courses

 

Facts about Panama

• Panama is safe & tourist friendly

• Direct flights from Brazil

• Panama uses the US Dollar

• Panama has it all – Mountains, Beaches & Shopping

• Panama compared to Costa Rica:– Better infrastructure– Significantly cheaper– Less tourists, more culture &

traditions– Much safer

Map of America

Where are we situated?

Bocas del Toro Campus

Bocas del Toro Location

Facts about Bocas del Toro

• Boquete is the #1 beach destination in Panama

• Only a a short 45 minute flight from PTY or Costa Rica

• World class surfing spots & Diving sites

• A safe & friendly laid back Caribbean town surrounded by coastal wonders

• Local indigenous community: The Ngobe Bugle & the Teribe

• Bocas is famous for its beaches

• Perfect setting to study Spanish and relax

Boquete Campus

Boquete Location

Boquete

Situated in the Highlands of Chiriqui:- 20,000 inhabitants- 1,300 meters above sea level- Average temperatures between 20C and 26C

all year

Facts about Boquete• Boquete is the Eco-Adventure capital of

Panama

• Only a 30 minutes drive form the second largest city of Panama, and a short 45 minute flight from PTY

• Fresh mountain climate: No air-conditioner needed!

• A safe & friendly town surrounded by nature

• Local indigenous community: The Ngobe Bugle

• Boquete is famous for its coffee & agriculture

• Perfect setting to study Spanish and relax

• Gorgeous white sand beaches nearby (Chiriqui Gulf)

Surfing

Sailing

Diving

Caving

Boat Tours

Turtle Nesting & Hatching

Eco-Adventure capital of Panama: Rafting

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Hiking

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Baru Volcano

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Horseback Riding

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Caldera Hotsprings

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Ziplining

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Chiriqui Gulf Island Trips

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Yoga Retreats

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Coffee Tour

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Rock Climbing

Eco-Adventure Capital of Panama: Cangilones Swimming Holes

Schools’ Facts• 24 classrooms• 28 Spanish Teachers with University Degrees• 1 sales department speaking 6 languages• Teacher area • Reception area• Student study area• Total capacity for 200 students• Centrally located• Accredited by the Instituto Cervantes (Boquete)• 2 Official DELE Examination Centers

28 teachers with University Degrees in Language

Teaching

Level System & Methodology

• Our Methodology: The Communicative Method

• 6 Levels as defined by the Common European Framework for Languages: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

• Our syllabus & level system are also built under the guidelines of the Common European Framework for Languages

• Quality Approval from the Instituto Cervantes

Class with teacher Monica

Our Programs

• Total Spanish Immersion Program

• Family Spanish Vacation Program

• Medical Spanish Immersion Program

• Exchange Program for Teenagers

• Spanish Program for School Groups

• Volunteer & Spanish Program

• Standard Spanish Program

• Spanish 4 Kids

Total Immersion Program

Family Vacation Program

Spanish 4 Teens

Spanish 4 Kids

Our Courses

• Group 4 lessons (Group 4 PLUS 1 or PLUS 2)

• Private Lessons (up to 6 hours/day)

• DELE Exam preparation Course, all levels

• Spanish for Travelers

• Online Spanish Lessons

• Personalized courses (Medical Spanish, Mini Group, Spanish for law/business)

Group Lessons

Classroom for Private Lessons

Online Lessons

School Groups

Typical Host Family

• At walking distance from the school, or a short bus/taxi ride

• Continually screened by our school director for quality control

• We work with over 100 families in Boquete

• Families are middle class by local standards

• References from former students can be provided

Extra-Curricular Activities: Daily Yoga

Extra-Curricular Activities: Panamanian dinners on Tuesdays

Extra-Curricular Activities: Movie night on Wednesdays

Extra-Curricular Activities: Poker nights on Wednesdays

Extra-Curricular Activities: Charity Parties on Thursdays

Extra-Curricular Activities: Friday dinners

Extra-Curricular Activities: Salsa Lessons

Extra-Curricular Activities: Conversational Sessions on

Saturdays

Volunteering in Boquete:We place volunteers in10 different

organizations

– Community Outreach Programs

– Sea Turtle Conservation Project

– Elderly Home

– Children's Programs

– English Programs

– 100% of the fees are donated to the organizations

Volunteering

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