Bildungsurlaub
In Germany, the institution of Bildungsurlaub allows employees from any sector to receive up to an extra 5 days of educational leave that are to be used for professional advanced training.
Language courses like we offer at Spanish at Locations have become a popular option for Bildungsurlaub as it allows workers to travel and advance their foreign language skills abroad. This program is only acknowledged by the German states for the Intensive Spanish Course, requiring six hours per day.
Location for Bildungsurlaub
Bildungsurlaub in Bocas del Toro
In order to take advantage of the Bildungsurlaub program, you need to study at our location in Bocas del Toro and apply one month in advance so we can get all the documentation ready on time
Puerto Viejo Afro‑Caribbean surf breaks.
Bocas del Toro Island waves and tropical sessions.
Additional spots on request: Panama mainland, hidden surf coves.
You’re a wave‑lover who wants more than just surf.
You’re ready to combine language learning with adrenaline and nature.
You want memories, skills, and stories.
You’re someone who wants to connect with local surf culture while improving Spanish.
Testimonial
5 / 5
Laura, Switzerland
27 May 2024
Puerto Viejo stole my heart.
“Puerto Viejo stole my heart. I learned so much — not just Spanish, but about people, culture, and myself.”
Laura, Switzerland
27 May 2024
Puerto Viejo stole my heart.
“Puerto Viejo stole my heart. I learned so much — not just Spanish, but about people, culture, and myself.”
Alex, Canada
“Combining Spanish with surf was the best decision I made — I improved my language and found my next hobby.”