Spanish Panama Language School has helped students from around the world learn Spanish in Panama City for more than 20 years — through small group classes, private one-on-one instruction, and flexible programs for every schedule and budget.
Below is a quick comparison of all our current programs and prices, so you can find the right fit before exploring the full details of each one.
Compare All Spanish Programs
| Program | Starting Price | Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Spanish Intensive Classes (Group) |
$320 (1 week) | 20 hrs/week | Fastest progress, small-group setting |
Spanish Intensive Classes (Private) |
$420 (1 week) | 20 hrs/week | Fastest progress, fully personalized |
Private Spanish Classes (20-hour) |
$450–$490 | 20 hrs total | Flexible pace, no daily commitment |
Private Spanish Classes (50-hour) |
$890–$940 | 50 hrs total | Steady progress over 2–3+ months |
Spanish Course for Locals (2x/week) |
$860 | 50 hrs / ~3 months | Expats & residents with limited weekly time |
Urban Spanish Lab™ |
$295 (1 week) | 20 hrs/week | Complete beginners, survival Spanish |
Group Spanish Classes (Schools/Orgs) |
Custom quote | Custom | Schools, universities, companies |
Full pricing by week/duration, group vs. private options, and what’s included appears on each program’s page — click through for complete details.
Spanish Intensive Classes (Group & Private)
Our most popular option: four hours of daily instruction, Monday through Friday, in either a small group (max. 4 students) or fully private one-on-one format. Programs run 1–4 weeks and include course materials, native-speaking teachers, and eligibility for our FREE Saturday Tours & Cultural Activities.
Group: $320 (1 week) to $990 (4 weeks)
Private: $420 (1 week) to $1,420 (4 weeks)
Total Immersion add-on: $220 per additional 10 hours
Private Spanish Classes (20 or 50 Hours)
Ideal for students who want private instruction without a daily intensive schedule. Choose a 20-hour or 50-hour package, with flexible or fixed weekly scheduling. Both 50-hour packages include one FREE Saturday Cultural Activity.
20-hour: $450 (fixed schedule) or $490 (flexible schedule)
50-hour: $890 (fixed schedule) or $940 (flexible schedule)
Spanish Course for Locals & Residents (2x/Week)
Designed for expats and residents already living in Panama who want consistent progress without an intensive daily schedule. Two 2-hour classes per week over approximately 3 months (50 hours total), with a small-group format and one FREE Saturday Cultural Activity included.
Price: $860 (paid in advance; schedule commitment required)
Urban Spanish Lab™ — Survival Spanish for Beginners
A low-pressure, conversation-first program for complete beginners, travelers, and retirees — combining small-group classroom time with guided real-world practice in cafés, markets, and shops around El Cangrejo.
Price: $295 (1 week / 20 hours)
Group Programs for Schools, Universities & Organizations
Bringing a school, university, or corporate group to Panama? We design custom Spanish immersion itineraries around your group’s size, ages, Spanish levels, and schedule — with optional cultural activities and excursions built in.
Spanish Panama Language School
Spanish Panama Language School has a proven track record, operating for more than 20 years in the heart of Panama City, offering a wide range of courses to students of all levels. We offer Spanish lessons for both private and group classes, for beginners to the most advanced students. We also arrange airport pickup, optional private personalized excursions, salsa dance classes, and a nearby shared accommodations option for students to help you get the most out of your stay in Panama.
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Spanish Panama is wonderful!! The teachers are absolutely AWESOME in every way! They are not only fabulous teachers, but also very friendly and engaging. The administrators are very organized and very personable. The school building is very nice, clean, and has numerous separate classrooms. I spent 6 hours each day for the past 2 weeks at Spanish Panama. I learned so much….never a wasted moment…. I can’t wait to do it again!!! Thank you Spanish Panama!!! See you again soon…
– Dr Tamika
London
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