Panama, Panama City
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English is the primary language of instruction. Spanish is the mother tongue of the majority of students. Mandarin is taught as an additional language from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Spanish as an Additional Language (SAL) supports, with language services through the Student Services Department and bilingual communications available to families in English and Spanish.
English is the language of instruction. Spanish is the mother tongue of the majority of students. Mandarin is taught as an additional language from Kindergarten through Grade 6. EAL and SAL programs support language development.
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.