Gap Year Package

A gap year is a year before going to college or university or taking a year off before going into graduate school. 

During this time you may engage in non-academic courses, language studies, volunteer work, travel or internships.

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Internships & Minor programs

Obtain study credits, help a local community, give your CV a boost, have a unique experience abroad and learn a new language and culture!

Internships, minor programs and thesis investigations. Fields of interest: psychology, tourism, sports, social work, education, nature, marketing, business, finances and healthcare.  Onstage Latijnsamerika is our sister organization that mediates and guarantees a tailor made internship abroad for you! We offer different packages with Spanish classes & Internships.

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Senior program

This package focuses on the needs of people that finished school quite a while ago and are no longer accustomed to the rigors of study. 

If you are a beginner, you are probably interested in learning Spanish for real conversations (for example ordering food in a restaurant) but if you already have a foundation, you might want to focus on grammar, improve you pronunciation, expand your vocabulary to use in different situations and learn about the culture. Fewer class hours per day, more relaxed learning atmosphere, upscale lodging accommodations and tours designed to meet your specific interests are some of the characteristics of this package.

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Spanish & Adventure – COSTA RICA

Learn Spanish & enjoy nature in Costa Rica which this package.

Best places and activities of  Turrialba (mountains) and Puerto Viejo (ocean) are included. At both locations you can add other activities for an extra cost or do volunteer work. You can also arrive before or stay afterwards, paying $14 per night for a shared room at our hostel.

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Spanish & Adventure – PANAMA

Wow! Learn Spanish & enjoy nature in Panama which this package.

Best places and activities of  Boquete (mountains) and Bocas del Toro (island) are included. At both locations you can add other activities for an extra cost or volunteer work. You can also arrive before or stay afterwards, paying $12 per night for a shared room at our hostel.

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Spanish & Birdwatching

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for birdwatching!

Wether you like to walk and chat or to search for that one special bird, we´ll make birdwatching a personal experience for you. Your specific interests are important to us. Two afternoon hikes with a specialized guide is included.  

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Spanish & Dive

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for diving!

In this program you will take any of the PADI dive courses in combination with learning Spanish. What a perfect combination for an educational holiday.  The dive schools organize the courses in many different languages, not just Spanish.

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Spanish & Hiking

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for hiking!

Learning Spanish and going on relaxing hikes make the perfect combination for a stress-free, educational experience.  You can dedicate part of the day to learn Spanish and the other part to participate in two half day hikes in the surroundings of our fascinating locations. 

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Spanish & Mountain Biking

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for mountain biking!

Depending on your level of mountain biking, we will select for you two interesting half day mountain bike trips. We will also show you some variation of scenery. For example you might do one trip in the countryside and one on a nature trail.

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Spanish & Rafting

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for whitewater rafting! 

You’ll enjoy one full and one half day of whitewater rafting on two different rivers in the surroundings of our location. Of course we take your rafting experience into account to make sure you have a safe, enjoyable and memorable river journey!

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Spanish & River Camp

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for river adventures!

Rafting & Camping on the banks of the Pacuare River, listed in the top 5 of the most scenic rivers in the world,  is an experience that you should not miss! In this package you will have an overnight trip included. From there you return to Turrialba or continue to San Jose or our Location in Puerto Viejo.

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Spanish & River Kayak

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for river kayaking!

This program includes two sessions of kayak instruction on the Pejivalle River (class I –II). You will be introduced to and practice “reading the water”, the “eskimo-roll” and also crossing the river by making “ferries”.

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Spanish & Rock Climbing

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for rock climbing!

Climbing is very much a physical and mental challenge. The rock is like a puzzle that you solve through body movements and different techniques in order to reach the top. Rock climbing is an extreme sport that involves gymnastic maneuvers using the body’s energy in the most efficient way. Two afternoons of climbing are included in this attractive package.

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Spanish & Sea Kayak

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for sea kayaking!

Bocas del Toro is the perfect place to combine learning Spanish and enjoy some sea kayaking in your free time! In this package deal you receive instructions on how to paddle and manouver your kayak as you visit different locations on two afternoons.

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Spanish & Surf

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for surfing!

In this Package you will receive two afternoons of surf classes on Panama’s or Costa Rica’s top surf locations. This will provide you a kickstart to continue practicing surfing on your own, giving you a new life changing hobby.

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Spanish & Yoga

Combine Learning Spanish with your passion for yoga!

What a perfect combination, exercising the mind through studying Spanish and relaxing the mind through yoga!

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Spanish for Families

In order for families to study Spanish in Costa Rica & Panama, we can provide complete customized family packages for you. 

We can arrange everything for you, including transportation from the airport to the school. We secure a nanny for your very young children (under 6 years old) and Spanish classes for your older children. We provide family homes to rent, plan adventurous activities and volunteer oppportunities for you and your children. We can make recommendations for your travel in other parts of the country.

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Spanish for Relocators

Moving to Panama or Costa Rica? You must learn Spanish to be able to communicate and get things done. 

If you are retiring to Costa Rica or Panama or simply starting a new life, you will want to make friends and feel part of the community.  You will need to ask lots of questions about insurances, car rentals, schools for your children, shipping and moving companies, immigration and visa rules. Just contact us with your questions and we’ll answer them with the knowledge we have aquired.

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Spanish for Teachers

This package is for teachers of Spanish as a second language who want to brush up and practice the language as they travel abroad to Costa Rica or Panama. 

Sign up together as a small group for a cross-cultural experience at one of our locations and work out customized Spanish immersion with us. Transfer from the airport to the location of your choice, accommodations, social activities (cooking class, latin dance class), authentic community service projects and networking with a local school are possibilities in this package.

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Spanish Immersion Program

Some people just want to learn as much Spanish & Culture as possible in a short period of time!

In this package you receive two weeks of intensive Spanish (6 hours in group or 3 hours private), your stay with a host family will include breakfast & dinner.  Along with the free activities from sunday till friday, you’ll have two memorable weekend excursions included. You’ll learn about the local culture from a local guide and this way as you have time to relax your mind.

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Teens Camp

Hey teens! in June & July we offer camps just for you. Combine Spanish classes, activities and volunteer work in Turrialba & Puerto Viejo – Costa Rica! For teens only. 

Teens we know you are at an exciting, confusing and challenging time in your life. To meet your needs, we have specialized, less structured classes, fun activities, as well as some adventurous excursions. You will have opportunities to practice Spanish, do volunteer work and meet local young people of a similar age. 

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Travelling Spanish Classroom | 4 Locations

Increíble aventura de aprendizaje de español

4 semanas, cada semana explorando un lugar emocionante diferente

Este programa está diseñado para ti que quieres aprender español pero también quieres viajar . Mientras viaja, compartirá actividades diarias como ir de compras y cocinar con un instructor de habla hispana. Te sumergirás en un ambiente divertido e inspirador para aprender español . Para completar el paquete total, incluimos nuestras aventuras más populares en cada lugar para asegurarnos de que no se pierda estas experiencias inolvidables.

AULA ITINERANTE DE ENGLISH | PANAMÁ Y COSTA RICA

28 días

Incluido:

• Recogida en Tocumen – Aeropuerto de la Ciudad de Panamá y traslado al Hostal
• Tres y 3 días de clases de español
• La compañía de un instructor
• Transporte entre ubicaciones
• Desayuno diario
• Introducción semanal a la nueva ubicación
• 4 clases de baile latino (Ciudad de Panamá, Boquete, Bocas, Turrialba)
• 3 clases de cocina local (Boquete, Bocas, Turrialba)
• 3 Happy Hour del viernes (Boquete, Bocas, Turrialba)
• Panama City Adventures: Walking tour Casco Viejo + Panama Canal Tour
• Panama City Adventure: Dos noches de estadía en las Islas San Blas
• Boquete Adventure: Canopy Tour (tirolesa en las copas de los árboles)
• Bocas Adventure: Catamarán Sailing
• Turrialba Adventure: Rafting en el río Pacuare y alojamiento en River Camp

No incluye:

• Billete de avión
• Seguro
• Almuerzo y cena (en San Blas y en el campamento del río esto está incluido)
• Snacks y bebidas en las salidas
• Actividades y excursiones adicionales
• Recuerdos
• Boletos adicionales (autobús o avión) fuera de Panamá o hacia Costa Rica como requisito previo para ingresar a uno de estos países
• Mejoras en habitaciones (de compartidas a privadas)
• Mejoras en las clases (clases privadas en lugar de clases grupales o clases privadas adicionales además de las clases grupales incluidas)
• Noches extra antes o después del Aula Itinerante que comienza el domingo a las 5 pm y termina el domingo alrededor de las 3 pm en Siquirres.
• Semana de extensión en Puerto Viejo

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