Panama, David
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Educational levels run from preschool through secondary, with a Science baccalaureate (Bachiller en Ciencias) offered in the upper grades. The school provides bilingual education in Spanish and English. Classrooms support both in-person and virtual learning, and facilities include Biology and Chemistry laboratories as well as a Technology Laboratory. The program emphasizes science and technology through its laboratories and bilingual framework.
Art is offered across all levels—preschool, primary, and secondary; theatre is available for primary and secondary students; a band focusing on liras and drums is available for primary and secondary; and chess is offered for primary and secondary. Art stimulates communication, creativity, concentration, and expression. Theatre activities build confidence and social skills, while the band and chess develop performance and strategic thinking.
The school is bilingual in Spanish and English. Boquete and David are multicultural communities characterized by hospitality and diverse cultures. Education is prioritized as bilingual to serve a diverse community, fostering leadership, creativity, and mutual respect among cultures.
Extracurricular activities include soccer for preschool through secondary, basketball for primary and secondary, girls' flag football for secondary, and debate for secondary. Additional options include theatre, cooking chemistry, art, chess, robotics, and a band program for primary and secondary, all designed to enhance social skills, teamwork, and personal growth.
Chiriquí is a privileged region with abundant natural resources; Boquete and David are multicultural, hospitable communities that influence local culture and education. Education is bilingual to serve these diverse communities, with a pedagogy aimed at holistic development and social responsibility. The mission emphasizes educating in a challenging environment that respects individual differences and prepares leaders with high life values, while promoting environmental awareness and community engagement.
Grupo Academia Internacional forms bilingual leaders from age 4. The mission states that education prepares students for leadership with strong values for life. The vision seeks to develop students' potential, incite innovative thinking, encourage creative expression, embrace diversity and art, leverage technology, and foster environmental respect.
The Boquete campus is located in Boquete, El Francés, Kilometer 21, in a natural setting, with two buildings for preschool and for primary/secondary. The campus employs bioclimatic architecture, rainwater harvesting, eco-friendly fixtures, and recycled materials to promote sustainability. Facilities include adaptable classrooms for in-person and virtual learning, science laboratories, a technology lab, basketball/volleyball and football courts, green recreational areas, a preschool playground, a cafeteria, and a library, all under 24-hour security coverage to ensure safety.
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.