{"id":45744,"date":"2025-08-05T15:25:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/sobre-epa\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:51:57","slug":"sobre-epa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/en\/sobre-epa\/","title":{"rendered":"About \u00a1EPA!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747856869632{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row el_id=&#8221;todosProductos&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reverse-nop&#8221;][vc_column is_sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; sticky_min_width=&#8221;991&#8243; sticky_top=&#8221;135&#8243; sticky_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756928295911{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770130308616{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content-servicios-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"servicios-links list-unstyled\">\n<li id=\"porqueestudiar\"><a class=\"btn-servicios_page\" href=\"#\">Why Study Spanish at EPA?<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"metodologia\"><a class=\"btn-servicios_page\" href=\"#\">Our Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"acreditaciones\"><a class=\"btn-servicios_page\" href=\"#\">Accreditations &amp; Recognitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"equipos\"><a class=\"btn-servicios_page\" href=\"#\">Meet Our Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;pl-lg-4&#8243;][vc_row_inner animation_delay=&#8221;100&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content_float-servicio porqueestudiar reverse&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_inner css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-u-heading titulo-page-all  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0  vc_custom_1770045621785\"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h1  >Why Study Spanish at EPA?<\/h1><\/div><style>.porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0.porto-u-heading{text-align:left}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">1.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Over 18 Years Teaching Spanish in Panama<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\">Thousands of students have trusted \u00a1EPA! to learn Spanish. We are known for our academic quality, immersive local experiences, and the warm, personalized attention of our team.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">2.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">International Recognition<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\">We are the only private center in Panama accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, the highest international authority in the promotion of Spanish as a foreign language.<\/p>\n<p>We are also an official DELE Examination Center (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language).<\/p>\n<p>We are recognized by Bildungsurlaub in Germany, which allows German employees to undertake certified professional development through our courses.<\/p>\n<p>We work with a global network of agencies and educational partners to offer programs for individual students and groups from all over the world.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">3.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Panama: Bridge of the World, Heart of the Universe<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\">Panama is a safe, stable, and well-connected country, linking Latin America with the rest of the world.If traveling is your passion, start here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore unique and diverse tropical nature<\/li>\n<li>Connect with seven Indigenous communities<\/li>\n<li>Travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea in under two hours<\/li>\n<li>Witness the migration of thousands of whales, birds, fish, and other species<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a rich and authentic culinary scene<\/li>\n<li>Experience local culture and vibrant multiculturalism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">4.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Three Destinations, One Unforgettable Experience<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\">Learn Spanish across our three campuses while discovering the best of Panama:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Panama City: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern, multicultural, and vibrant. Explore the lively historic district and the iconic Panama Canal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boquete (Chiriqu\u00ed): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urrounded by mountains, coffee plantations, and the majestic Bar\u00fa Volcano\u2014the highest point in Panama.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Playa Venao (Los Santos) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:a paradise for surfing, pristine beaches, wellness, and lush tropical nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Choose one campus or combine all three in a single trip!<\/b><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">5.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Real Cultural Immersion<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t just study Spanish\u2014you live the language. Surf in Playa Venao, explore mountains and coffee culture in Boquete, enjoy historical tours in Panama City, and experience many more activities that make learning dynamic and memorable.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">6.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Commitment to Panama<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are a local school that actively supports our communities and indigenous groups, contributing to their cultural and social development.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">7.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Teachers Who Teach With Passion<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our teachers don\u2019t just give lessons\u2014they make you experience Spanish. With a dynamic and personalized methodology based on the Instituto Cervantes and the Common European Framework of Reference, we help you communicate from day one.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">8.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Support Throughout the Entire Process<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the moment you contact us, we assist you with organizing your trip, accommodation, and activities so you can enjoy a unique, worry-free experience.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">9.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">A Multicultural and Welcoming Environment<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet locals and students from all over the world in an open, fun, and energetic community where you\u2019ll feel right at home.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">10.<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Total Flexibility<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer group courses, private lessons, and combined programs so you can design your Spanish-learning experience exactly the way you want.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box -->[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner animation_delay=&#8221;100&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content_float-servicio metodologia reverse&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_inner css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-u-heading titulo-encabezado  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0  vc_custom_1770045930325\"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h1  >Our Methodology<\/h1><\/div><style>.porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0.porto-u-heading{text-align:left}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At \u00a1EPA! Spanish in Panama, we believe that learning Spanish is more than studying a language \u2014 it\u2019s living an authentic and transformative experience. Our methodology is communicative, which means that from day one you will speak, listen, and think in Spanish through real-life situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We follow the Instituto Cervantes curriculum based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), ensuring a structured, effective, and internationally recognized learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are the only private center in Panama accredited by the Instituto Cervantes of Spain \u2014 a seal of excellence that validates our programs and teaching quality.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Placement Test: Your Starting Point<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before enrolling, you will take an online placement test to determine your Spanish level, followed by a short virtual interview to place you in the most suitable group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This process ensures that you learn with classmates at the same level and advance with confidence.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Small Group Classes<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know learning is most effective when there is time to practice and speak.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our groups have a maximum of <\/span><b>7 students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, group classes have only <\/span><b>3 or 4 students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing for personalized attention and more opportunities to interact.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work with all levels, from <\/span><b>A1 to C2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with clear and progressive objectives.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Books and Materials<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use materials specifically designed for students of Spanish as a foreign language from leading international publishers.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Our Teachers<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At EPA, the heart of our school is our teachers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native Spanish speakers with training in <\/span><b>ELE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proactive, culturally aware, and passionate about teaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced in the communicative methodology and continuously trained through internal workshops to maintain the highest academic quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">Your First Day at EPA<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want you to feel at home from the very first moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our student advisor will welcome you, give you a tour of the school, and take you to your classroom.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll receive a welcome package with information about the school, Panama, your teacher, schedules, and helpful recommendations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need assistance with transportation, a SIM card, or information about activities, our team will be there to support you.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box box-porqueEstudiar  wpb_custom_aee68457787b5f85408d24e8fded9596 style_1 default-icon flex-wrap\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><p style=\"color:var(--porto-dark-color);\">A Team That Supports You All the Way<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the classroom, we\u2019re here to help you make the most of your experience in Panama \u2014 from activity recommendations to any detail of your stay. We want your learning journey to be as memorable as your trip.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box -->[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner animation_delay=&#8221;100&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content_float-servicio acreditaciones reverse&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_inner css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;box-sepa&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-u-heading titulo-page-all  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0  vc_custom_1770046100962\"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h1   style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">Accreditations & Recognitions<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"porto-u-sub-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At \u00a1EPA! Spanish in Panama, the quality of our teaching is backed by important international accreditations:<\/span><\/div><style>.porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0.porto-u-heading{text-align:left}<\/style><\/div><a aria-label=\"Accreditation by the Instituto Cervantes\" class=\"porto-sicon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cervantes.org\/es\" target='_blank'><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_e3a11feb667d3d476698aba0460abc93 style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-9f5d1cfb45d27d96b50bf473aebba227\" style=\"font-size: 100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Logo-cervantes.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Accreditation by the Instituto Cervantes<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are the only private center in Panama accredited by the <\/span><b>Instituto Cervantes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most prestigious institution worldwide for the promotion and teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This accreditation guarantees that our academic program, our teachers, and our facilities meet the highest international quality standards.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/a><a aria-label=\"Official DELE Examination Center\" class=\"porto-sicon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/dele\/que-es\" target='_blank'><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_3c1c5adf6932ed018b2ad387547e5f71 style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-9f5d1cfb45d27d96b50bf473aebba227\" style=\"font-size: 100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dele.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Official DELE Examination Center<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are an official <\/span><b>DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examination center, the most internationally recognized certification for validating your Spanish level at universities, companies, and institutions around the world.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare for and take your exam with us.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/a><a aria-label=\"Recognized by Bildungsurlaub\" class=\"porto-sicon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bildungsurlaub.de\/?bundeslaender=%5B%5D&#038;themenbereiche=%5B%5D&#038;veranstaltungsformen=%5B%5D&#038;umkreis=50&#038;dauer=%5B%5D&#038;weitere_filter=%5B%5D&#038;map_bounds=%7B%7D&#038;map_bounds_veranstalter=%7B%7D\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_3c1c5adf6932ed018b2ad387547e5f71 style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-9f5d1cfb45d27d96b50bf473aebba227\" style=\"font-size: 100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BILDUNGSURLAUB-2.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Recognized by Bildungsurlaub<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our programs are approved by <\/span><b>Bildungsurlaub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Germany, allowing German employees to receive support from their companies to take our Spanish courses as part of their professional development.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/a><a aria-label=\"Affiliated with The Forum\" class=\"porto-sicon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forumea.org\/\" target='_blank'><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  wpb_custom_8e0ffaf67fc5a67c7370c82216fa4ea3 style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-9f5d1cfb45d27d96b50bf473aebba227\" style=\"font-size: 100px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-forum-on-education-abroad.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Affiliated with The Forum<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are affiliated with <\/span><b>The Forum on Education Abroad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forum envisions a future where education abroad is an integral part of higher education, meets the Standards of Good Practice, and is accessible to all students.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner animation_delay=&#8221;100&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content_float-servicio equipos reverse&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_inner css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"porto-u-heading titulo-page-all  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0  vc_custom_1770046214590\"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h1   style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">Meet Our Team<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"porto-u-sub-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;At EPA Spanish in Panama, our team is the heart of the school. Teachers, advisors, and coordinators work together to give you a unique and personalized learning experience.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/div><style>.porto-u-ad87e2eaf3f9c495180fe0156ddf3eb0.porto-u-heading{text-align:left}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046227932 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capa-1.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Alberto Orillac<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">CEO<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leads EPA\u2019s vision and growth, ensuring that every student enjoys a unique, high-quality experience.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046244218 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stivalli.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Stivally Cortes<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Sales and Client Services Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connects students from around the world with our programs and ensures they understand the true value of studying Spanish in Panama.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046260080 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Foto-Lia.jpeg\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Lia Lezcano<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Student Services & Groups Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first point of support. She guides you from the moment you arrive, answering questions and helping with anything you need to feel at home.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046276194 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capa-1.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Alberto Orillac (Interim)<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Playa Venao Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knows Playa Venao inside and out and ensures your experience at this location is as warm and special as the destination itself.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046294295 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jurgen.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">J\u00fcrgen Schlottbom<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Boquete Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible for our Boquete school, he supports you throughout your academic and cultural experience to make it truly memorable.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046311361 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patricia.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Patricia Tinoco<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Academic Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures every course meets the standards of the Instituto Cervantes and that students achieve their learning goals.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-sicon-box  vc_custom_1770046327733 box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_dcb168246568d302f631c619a4d22b5c style_1 left-icon\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-left\"><div class=\"porto-just-icon-wrapper porto-sicon-img  porto-icon-d751713988987e9331980363e24189ce porto-u-circle-img\" style=\"border-radius:500px;font-size: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studyspanishinpanama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diana.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"porto-sicon-body\"><div class=\"porto-sicon-header\"><h3 class=\"porto-sicon-title\" style=\"\">Diana Betancurt<\/h3><p style=\"color:var(--porto-primary-color);\">Academic Coordinator<\/p><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"porto-sicon-description\" style=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversees the academic program, supports teachers, and ensures each student enjoys a high-quality learning experience.<\/span><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div><\/div><!-- porto-sicon-box --><div class=\"porto-u-heading box_content_equipo  wpb_custom_95aa9a11c17ad45cfabaf210d84ee7cc porto-u-55ca8359258f9a412be7e73af65d2aac \"><div class=\"porto-u-main-heading\"><h5  >\u201cWe work to give you the best experience in Panama.\u201d<\/h5><\/div><style>.porto-u-55ca8359258f9a412be7e73af65d2aac.porto-u-heading{text-align:center}<\/style><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; 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