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Panama, Panama City
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CadI uses a color-coded uniform: a red daily polo, a yellow polo for excursions, and a blue daily-wear tracksuit, with black sneakers and plain white socks. The physical education uniform is a white CADI polo, black PE shorts, and white sneakers. Graduating students may wear a polo variation to identify their status on Mondays and Fridays; civilian clothes are worn on civil days; hair and jewelry rules apply (only small gold or silver earrings, a thin chain under the sweater, and a watch; bracelets are not allowed; hair accessories must be black, white, blue, yellow, or red; no makeup or hair coloring).
The school is a private daytime educational institution with no religious affiliation. The Board of Directors acts as advisors to the Director. The school holds Cognia accreditation.
Colegio Alemán del Istmo (CADI) is a German international school in Panama City that follows an American curriculum framework while delivering trilingual instruction in English, German and Spanish. German language is a central focus of the program. The school serves ages 0 to 17, offering Baby Welt from 6 months to 3 years, Preschool PK3–Kinder (ages 3–6), Primary (grades 1–5) and Middle School (grades 6–11). CADI opened in 2016 as Colegio Nikolaus Kopernikus and rebranded in 2022. It is located on Calle I Edison Park, providing a convenient, multicultural setting for families from diverse neighborhoods. The school holds Cognia accreditation. Co-curricular activities include Fine Arts; Beyond Classroom experiences such as Debate, Leadership and Creative Expression; and an annual Summer Camp. International exchanges occur in Middle School, alongside German culture activities and wellness and emotional coaching integrated into student life. The campus supports a global-minded community with diverse traditions for families worldwide.
