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Balboa Academy

Panama, Panama City

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History

Balboa Academy is a private school in Panama City, located in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton. It began in 1999 with a vision to provide a US standards-based curriculum and English as the language of instruction. It is part of Inspired Education Group. The school provides two diploma programs, the U.S. diploma and the Panamanian diploma, and an AP program with 20+ courses. The current Ciudad del Saber campus will continue to offer Early Childhood and Elementary; a new Costa Sur campus opens in 2027 with a $30 million investment from Inspired.

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Balboa Academy has students from over 40 nationalities. The school emphasizes integrity, empathy and respect, with a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. School events are memorable and leave a lasting impression on students. Exchange programs and global camps through Inspired enable international connections.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $1,993 - 16,005
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 901
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No

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.

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