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Costa del Este, Panama City, Panama. The campus is located in Costa del Este, a district of Panama City. The school can be reached at +507 271-0012 and info@aip.edu.pa.

Preschool, Primary, and Secondary

Private, Catholic, bilingual

92% of our students are Panamanian. There are 19 nationalities represented. In order of number of students from each country, the represented nationalities are Venezuela, United States, Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Canada, Uruguay, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Namibia.

Catholic

Preschool operates in two shifts: first shift 7:50 a.m.–11:50 a.m. and second shift 10:20 a.m.–2:20 p.m. The schedule for grades 1 through 12 runs from 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Optional school transportation; outsourced to a private company or driver. Payments are made directly to the company or driver. For bus availability, contact Mindy de Chanis (m.chanis@aip.edu.pa). PikMyKid is used for dismissal.

Daily uniform is blue sweatpants and a blue dry-fit polo (graduates wear a different color) with the AIP logo or another school activity logo. Socks are white or black, and shoes may be any color. The physical education uniform is blue sweatpants and the Fighting Owls T-shirt, worn only on PE days. Outerwear is the blue school jacket with logo; sweatshirts with other logos are not permitted and, if brought to school, will be confiscated for two months. Hair and nails: boys must have short hair not touching the ears or collar and, if required, be clean-shaven; girls must keep hair well-groomed away from the face with a headband, ponytail, or clip; nails should be of reasonable length and clean, with girls allowed clear or light polish (not pink). Accessories: one pair of earrings per ear in the traditional location; long earrings, bracelets and colorful or excessive necklaces are not permitted; tattoos and piercings are not permitted. Please ensure uniforms are in good condition; stained, torn or hems unstitched are not allowed, and shoes must be polished. The AIP Bookstore carries the blue dry-fit polo for the daily uniform, the jacket, and the gym uniform.

AIP Bistro handles meals. To order lunch or after-school meals, call before 10:00 a.m. to extension 214 to place the order and specify where to pick it up (store or Bistro) if the meal is for second recess. Your child will pick up and pay in cash or via TipTap at the designated location. Children can also visit the stores during the day to reserve a meal for after-school, which is picked up at the Bistro.

The school is a private Catholic bilingual institution serving preschool through twelfth grade. Five founding partners form the Board of Directors. It opened in Altos del Golf in 1983, moved to Cerro Viento in 1988, and inaugurated the Costa del Este campus in March 1999.

The school's academic program is designed to prepare students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in a supportive environment. The English Immersion Program strengthens second language skills through innovative methodologies focused on prereading and writing. The STEM program builds essential mathematical and scientific thinking. Mindfulness supports students' self-control, attention, and emotional regulation to reduce stress. An Emotional Intelligence program, active pedagogy addressing psychomotor, socio-emotional, cognitive and communicative development, and a Grafomotricidad program with gym classes are integrated into the curriculum. Art classes are an essential part of the preschool curriculum to support broad learning, and a Psychopedagogical cabinet provides psychologists, language therapists, and other specialists to assist students and families.

College Corner provides college guidance, including university visits, letters of recommendation, college list reviews, resume building, and review of application materials. AIP's College Acceptance History shows graduates admitted to a wide range of universities, including American University, Amherst College, Brown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and University of Virginia.

TalentoAIP is offered.

The school develops soft skills and socio-emotional foundations in line with global educational policies and has implemented an Emotional Intelligence Program. Mindfulness is used to support self-control, attention, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. The curriculum prepares students academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a supportive and caring environment.

The school provides a Psychopedagogical cabinet that supports students and families through psychologists, language therapists and other specialists.

The English Immersion Program improves second-language skills using innovative methodologies focused on prereading and writing.

Mindfulness practices help students improve self-control, attention, emotional regulation, and reduce stress.

The school has 24-hour security personnel who monitor entrances and patrol the perimeter; the head of internal security ensures the well-being of students by walking the halls.

Online Application: To apply, press here to access the online admissions form. The online application is completed through the PowerSchool portal at aip.powerschool.com. Applicants fill out the admissions form within PowerSchool. The online application initiates the admissions process and starts the recording of the applicant's information.

Space Availability: If space is available, the school will contact you. This contact begins the next steps of the admissions process and informs you of subsequent requirements. Respond to the communication promptly to continue with admissions.

Documentation after approval: Once your application is approved, after interviews and admissions tests, it is necessary to bring the following documentation. PRE-SCHOOL: Two passport-sized photos; Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs or main passport page; Health certificate; Complete Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY: Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs or main passport page; Health certificate; Two passport-sized photos; Letter of good conduct from the previous school; Cumulative grade records from 1st grade to the last completed grade; Copy of the General Basic Education Certificate for 9th grade; Complete Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter. THOSE COMING FROM COLEGIOS FUERA DE PANAMÁ: Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs; Health certificate; Two passport-sized photos; Letter of good conduct from the previous school; Cumulative grade record. These grades must be apostilled at the Panamanian Embassy in the country of origin and translated into Spanish by an authorized public translator; the grades must be authenticated by Relaciones Exteriores in Panama; convalidation of these grades must be completed at MEDUCA, presenting all grades and birth certificate. Complete the Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter.