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Description

Located in Altos de Chases district an upper-middle class residential section that is peaceful and safe. Only a few minutes away is Centro Commercial El Metropolitano an area with good shopping and a very active night-life. 20 minute taxi or bus ride from the downtown 10 minutes from the Parque Natural.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
4 lessons daily (20 group lessons per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test & orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 4 students per group class

Academic credit available: (if required)
Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

You have the following lodging options:

Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast & dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 20 mins. to school by public transport

After class & weekend activities:

Enjoy social & cultural outings during the week with other students and optional weekend excursions.

The school offers excellent weekend excursions and the afternoon activities include lectures, movies, cooking classes and short excursions.

Enjoy afternoon lectures/ talks on the current political, economic, social and cultural life of Panama. Discussions also focus on history and the national park system. Visit the Panama Canal, the old city, Presidencia de la Republica, the Metropolitan Cathedral or National History Museum.

Salsa and Merengue dance classes are offered each week.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Various options

Cost Include Description:

* Selected language course & course length
* Placement test & orientation on the day
* Lodging as requested
* Meals if selected
* Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
* Optional cultural & social activities.
* Language proficiency certificate
* Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Panama

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000