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Panama, Panama City
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The school uses a U.S. standards-based curriculum with English as the language of instruction. Two diplomas are awarded—the U.S. diploma and the Panamanian diploma. English, French, and Spanish are taught, with subject specialists delivering instruction. The school is internationally accredited and part of Inspired Education, with a multicultural community of students from over 40 nationalities and opportunities for global camps and exchanges.
The school uses English as the language of instruction. French and Spanish are taught by subject specialists, alongside English. Preschool provides English immersion to start language development.
English immersion is offered at the Preschool Stage. Based on neurological research, total immersion in a foreign language is the best way for children to learn, and class sizes are kept small to provide a language-rich environment, enabling them to acquire a second language as naturally as their first.
Balboa Academy is a private day, college-preparatory school in Panama City, located in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton. It offers a U.S. standards-based curriculum with English as the language of instruction and issues dual Panamanian and U.S. diplomas. The program serves PK3–12 with a 180-day, two-semester calendar. The middle and high schools provide English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, Modern Languages, Computer Science, and an Encore curriculum, with accelerated options and Spanish-language courses required by Panama. The high school offers 19 AP courses plus 4 Pre-AP courses; AP Capstone is available after completing at least four APs plus AP Seminar and AP Research. Balboa Academy operates on the Ciudad del Saber campus with three academic buildings, an Athletics Building, and access to a sports complex. A Costa Sur campus opens in 2027. The school joined Inspired Education Group, supporting Exchange Programs and Global Camps with participants from over 40 nationalities across continents.
