Most popular international schools in Panama

Boston School International (BSI) is an IB World School in Costa del Este, Panama, serving learners from 3 to 18 years old. The school offers the full IB continuum: Early Learning (PK), PYP through Grade 5, MYP through Grade 10, and the DP for Grades 11-12, with English as the primary language of instruction. Mandarin is taught from Primary through DP, alongside Spanish; the bilingual IB Diploma uses English A and Spanish A. BSI is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) and operates across two campuses, including a new Early Learning Campus opened in 2022. Facilities include science, technology and robotics labs, an art and music suite, a bright library and cafeteria, plus classrooms with interactive displays. There are 18 extracurriculars, including MUN, international chess, and collaborative projects, with CAS, Future Pathways, and language opportunities supporting development. The school uses dual curricula described as British and Costa Rican for families.

Coronado International School is a bilingual private school in the Coronado Beach area on a 5-hectare campus. It offers an American-based Bespoke Curriculum with a Pathways Program that offers a U.S. High School diploma and access to 18 U.S. universities. Instruction is in English and Spanish, with additional language support for multilingual learners. Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum to encourage hands-on learning; Elementary follows Common Core for English, Mathematics, and Science, emphasizing project-based learning in a STEAM studio. An inclusion program supports students with Special Educational Needs, reserving about 10% of classroom spots. In Middle and High School, students earn a Coronado International School diploma stamped by the Panama Ministry of Education after ninth grade; Pathways offers a U.S. diploma, F1 visa eligibility, streamlined admissions, and a Student Signature Experience, with direct access to partner universities. Facilities include a cafeteria, playground, and access to the Coronado Luxury Club & Suites for sports and leisure.

Academia Internacional Boquete is a bilingual, STEAM‑focused school in Panama serving preschool through secondary. The Bespoke Curriculum blends Spanish and English instruction with an emphasis on science, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. In the grades, students can pursue a Bachiller en Ciencias (Science Bachiller) while benefiting from Biology and Chemistry laboratories and a Technology Laboratory designed for hands‑on inquiry. The Boquete campus combines two buildings in a natural setting, featuring bioclimatic architecture, rainwater harvesting, recycled materials, and 24‑hour security. Academically and culturally, the school supports multilingual communication within a community. Extracurriculars include Arts and Creative offerings (art across all levels, theatre for primary and secondary, a band program, and chess) and Social and Hobbies activities (debate, sports). A strength is leadership development through Grupo Academia Internacional, which forms bilingual leaders from age 4 and emphasizes values, innovation, and environmental respect. The program encourages community engagement and preparing students to contribute globally.

Founded in 1982, the International School of Panama is a nonprofit school serving Pre‑K 3 to 12th grade affiliated with MEDUCA. ISP offers Bespoke Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The K–12 program emphasizes content mastery and transferable skills in a student‑centred environment, with Know, Understand, Do outcomes and a Transferable Skills Rubric to monitor progress. English and Spanish are core languages, with EAL support and placement testing. The 10‑hectare campus hosts 71 classrooms, six science laboratories, five STEM innovation labs, eight visual arts studios, and two libraries. A 538‑seat auditorium hosts assemblies; two cafeterias; and facilities for sport, including three tennis courts, a semi‑Olympic pool, two indoor gyms, a weight gym, two soccer fields, and two basketball courts. Sustainability features include solar panels and wastewater treatment. Clubs include PANAMUN, iGEM, and VEX Robotics Club; TECHO por mi País and Make‑a‑Wish. ISP also provides Student Wellbeing and Support Services.

St. Mary School is a private Catholic institution in Panama serving Pre‑Kinder through Secondary levels, following an international academic calendar. Its mission guarantees the comprehensive development of students through ongoing education with family involvement and aims to form citizens with strong academic preparation, English language proficiency, and social awareness. Class times vary by level: Pre‑Kinder 7:00–1:00; Kindergarten through 3rd grade 7:00–2:15; Primary and Secondary 7:00–2:25. The curriculum emphasizes English proficiency and prepares students for international settings. The school runs STEM Teams and hosted the SCI‑TECH 2023 science fair, featuring projects such as a robotic grabbing arm and ultrasonic levitation. The SMS‑Debate program, via the Crusaders Club, has attended the NCE 22 congress. The SMS Digital Museum preserves student work and annual multimedia projects. Cultural programming includes Desfiles Patrios and Acto Civico, reflecting community engagement. Leadership and professional growth are fostered through clubs and debate, with strong family partnership across activities.