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Panama offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 7 international schools in Panama. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 13,298), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Casco School is a private bilingual international school in Panama City serving ages 2 to 18 with a British curriculum foundation and English–Spanish instruction. The school offers EYFS, the National Primary Curriculum of England & Wales, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma programme in the final years, alongside a bespoke curriculum tailored to bilingual learners. It operates across two campuses, Albrook and Costa del Este, with dedicated grade classrooms, libraries, music and arts spaces and outdoor facilities including sports fields. Students benefit from a strong language program and one-to-one language support when needed. The Casco School runs extensive after‑school clubs in sports, arts, technology and academics, and hosts signature events such as STEAM Week and Entrepreneurial Week, plus the O2O University Fair and a robust wellbeing program based on the Jigsaw framework. Established in 2018, the school emphasizes cultural exchange, inclusive community and student-led projects for growth.
Casco School is a private bilingual international school in Panama City serving ages 2 to 18 with a British curriculum foundation and English–Spanish instruction. The school offers EYFS, the National Primary Curriculum of England & Wales, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma programme in the final years, alongside a bespoke curriculum tailored to bilingual learners. It operates across two campuses, Albrook and Costa del Este, with dedicated grade classrooms, libraries, music and arts spaces and outdoor facilities including sports fields. Students benefit from a strong language program and one-to-one language support when needed. The Casco School runs extensive after‑school clubs in sports, arts, technology and academics, and hosts signature events such as STEAM Week and Entrepreneurial Week, plus the O2O University Fair and a robust wellbeing program based on the Jigsaw framework. Established in 2018, the school emphasizes cultural exchange, inclusive community and student-led projects for growth.
King's College The British School of Panama (KCSP) provides a British international education for ages 2 to 18. The school follows the UK National Curriculum with IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the sixth form, while integrating elements of the Reggio Emilia approach and Cambridge practice within a multi-curriculum framework. Instruction is in English with full immersion; French is offered as an option and Panamanian studies are integrated where required. The curriculum is delivered across Key Stages 3–5 by subject specialists, with High Performance Learning embedded across KS3. The campus is in Clayton beside the rainforest, relocated in 2023 with updated facilities including EYFS, art studio, libraries, three science labs, ICT room, music and dance spaces, and air-conditioned classrooms. KCSP earned HPL accreditation and Outstanding British Schools Overseas inspection in 2023, with first IB graduation that year and first cohort of founding students graduating in 2024.
Casco School is a private bilingual international school in Panama City serving ages 2 to 18 with a British curriculum foundation and English–Spanish instruction. The school offers EYFS, the National Primary Curriculum of England & Wales, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma programme in the final years, alongside a bespoke curriculum tailored to bilingual learners. It operates across two campuses, Albrook and Costa del Este, with dedicated grade classrooms, libraries, music and arts spaces and outdoor facilities including sports fields. Students benefit from a strong language program and one-to-one language support when needed. The Casco School runs extensive after‑school clubs in sports, arts, technology and academics, and hosts signature events such as STEAM Week and Entrepreneurial Week, plus the O2O University Fair and a robust wellbeing program based on the Jigsaw framework. Established in 2018, the school emphasizes cultural exchange, inclusive community and student-led projects for growth.
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.
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.
Metropolitan School of Panama offers the International Baccalaureate continuum in English from early years to high school. The Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) follows IB Primary Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach; Elementary (ages 6–11) also follows PYP; Middle School (ages 11–14) uses IB Middle Years Programme; High School (ages 14–18) prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme. Languages taught across EC–MS are English and Spanish. Average class sizes are 15 in EC, 20 in Elementary, and 22 in Middle School. The school provides EC, Elementary, Middle School, and High School with language instruction in English and Spanish and a diverse international community. Sports facilities include soccer, basketball, swimming, and triathlon, with swimming lessons starting at age three. Notable programs include music instruction with Juilliard instructors, TOK within DP, CAS, MIT challenges in STEAM, a STEAM lab, and METMUN. Diploma Programme students have a DP Lounge; Games connect Nord Anglia peers.
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