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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Coronado International School is a bilingual private school in the Coronado Beach area on a 5-hectare campus. It offers an American-based Bespoke Curriculum with a Pathways Program that offers a U.S. High School diploma and access to 18 U.S. universities. Instruction is in English and Spanish, with additional language support for multilingual learners. Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum to encourage hands-on learning; Elementary follows Common Core for English, Mathematics, and Science, emphasizing project-based learning in a STEAM studio. An inclusion program supports students with Special Educational Needs, reserving about 10% of classroom spots. In Middle and High School, students earn a Coronado International School diploma stamped by the Panama Ministry of Education after ninth grade; Pathways offers a U.S. diploma, F1 visa eligibility, streamlined admissions, and a Student Signature Experience, with direct access to partner universities. Facilities include a cafeteria, playground, and access to the Coronado Luxury Club & Suites for sports and leisure.
Coronado International School has 220 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is located in the Coronado Beach Area, a beach town on the Pacific coast of Panama, about an hour from Panama City. Coronado offers amenities such as a country club, supermarkets, a golf course, and a mall, and is situated along the dry-arid coastal region of Panama.
Stages
Preschool; Elementary School; Middle & High School. A Pathways Program offers a U.S. High School diploma with direct access to U.S. partner universities.
Type
The school is a bilingual international school located in the Coronado Beach Area.
Additional learning support
The school provides inclusive education and has an inclusion program with approximately 10% of spots per classroom for students with Special Educational Needs.
Country affiliation
United States (Pathways Program includes a U.S. High School diploma and partnerships with U.S. universities).
Annual registration and materials - Annual registration fee (PK2 to Grade 12): USD 767.50. - Materials and resources fee: USD 150.00.
Tuition by year group (payment options shown as Annual / Per trimester / Per month — 11 payments) - PK2 to PK3 (ages 2–3) - Annual: USD 3,811.08 - Per trimester: USD 1,270.36 - Per month (11 months): USD 346.47.
- PK4 to Kindergarten - Annual: USD 4,011.17 - Per trimester: USD 1,337.06 - Per month (11 months): USD 364.65.
- Grades 1 to 6 - Annual: USD 4,612.69 - Per trimester: USD 1,537.57 - Per month (11 months): USD 419.34.
- Grades 7 to 9 - Annual: USD 4,947.41 - Per trimester: USD 1,649.14 - Per month (11 months): USD 449.77.
- Calvert Preparatory School pathway - Annual: USD 5,706.25 - Per trimester: USD 1,902.08 - Per month (11 months): USD 518.75.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Multiple payment options for the annual tuition total are offered: pay the full annual amount, pay by trimester, or pay in 11 monthly instalments. The per-trimester and per-month figures above correspond to those options. - Monthly (annuity) payments are due during the first ten days of each month. A 5% surcharge is applied to late payments. - Payment of the annual registration fee guarantees placement. Payment of admission fees alone does not guarantee registration. The school offers a family discount when more than two children are enrolled.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the published fee schedule and policies do not include a boarding or residential program.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Materials and resources fee: USD 150.00 (listed separately from registration). - Uniform requirements are specified (school polo with logo, khaki skirt/pants/bermuda, white socks, black closed shoes or regular sneakers, cap mandatory for outdoor activities, PE and swim attire rules). Uniform item prices are not listed. - Field trips, special activities or extracurricular program charges are handled on a per-event basis; specific charges are not included in the published fee table.
Refund information - No public refund policy or explicit refund schedule for tuition, registration or other fees is listed in the published fees and policies pages.
Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, online payment platforms) are not specified on the publicly published fees or contact pages. Contact and admissions phone numbers and email addresses are provided for arranging payment.
Notes on discounts and surcharges - A 5% surcharge applies to late annuity (monthly) payments. The school provides a discount for families with more than two children.
Academics
Coronado International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is bilingual, offering instruction in English and Spanish with Spanish and English as Additional Languages to support students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on, active learning and developing enthusiastic learners. The Elementary curriculum follows the Common Core Guidelines for English, Mathematics, and Science, with multiple ways of learning and diverse cultural perspectives. The school emphasizes project-based learning and a STEAM studio environment, and maintains an inclusion program for students with Special Educational Needs, with approximately 10% of classroom spots allocated. The Middle & High School leads to a Coronado International School diploma stamped and signed by the Ministry of Education of Panama upon ninth grade completion. The Pathways Program provides a U.S. High School diploma with direct access to 18 U.S. partner universities, with a 2.5 GPA requirement, F1 visa eligibility, a streamlined admissions process, and a Student Signature Experience.
Higher Education Progression
Direct access to 18 top-ranking U.S. partner universities through the Pathways Program.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Coronado International School is a bilingual school located in the Coronado Beach Area. The learning approach is project-based and uses a STEAM studio environment to foster collaboration and inquiry. The Director's message emphasizes strengthening healthy relationships and teamwork as core aspects of learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is inclusive and provides the support required for students with special educational needs. The inclusion program reserves approximately 10% of spots per classroom for students with Special Educational Needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Spanish and English as Additional Languages are offered to accommodate students from diverse linguistic backgrounds; the school receives students from many parts of the world whose mother languages are diverse.
Safeguarding
Policies include an Anti-Bullying Policy and a Uniform Policy.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete and submit the online admission form. Submit all required documents; the application review begins only after a complete submission. The student must complete the school's assessment prior to a confirmed acceptance. The academic year runs from August through mid-June, and the admissions process can take up to 20 working days.
2. Appointment with the admissions department. After submission, an appointment with the admissions department is scheduled as part of the process. The appointment advances the evaluation of the applicant's profile and next steps. This step follows the online form submission.
3. Submit original documents. Original documents must be provided as part of the admissions process. The admissions team reviews these documents as part of evaluating the application. The submission of original documents is a required step.
4. Admission assessments. The school conducts admission assessments as part of the selection process. For students entering 2nd through 12th grade who transfer from abroad, MEDUCA validation is required and is part of the admissions process. MEDUCA validation is coordinated to ensure transfer compliance with Panama's education authority.
5. Admission letter delivery. An admission letter is delivered upon acceptance. The letter formalizes the acceptance and outlines next steps.
6. Formalization of enrollment (Payment). Enrollment is formalized when payment is made. Payment completes the enrollment process.
7. User and password for virtual platform. User and password for the virtual platform are provided after enrollment is formalized.
FAQs
What curriculum does Coronado International School follow?
CIS follows Common Core Guidelines for English, Mathematics, and Science with project-based learning and STEAM methodology. Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum for hands-on, active learning.
Does the school offer a U.S. diploma pathway?
Yes, through the Pathways Program, students with a 2.5+ GPA qualify for direct admission to 18 partner U.S. universities via Hudson Global Scholars and Calvert Preparatory School.
Does the school support students with special educational needs?
Yes, CIS operates an inclusion programme that reserves approximately 10% of classroom spots for students with Special Educational Needs. Dedicated support services are provided.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately USD 3,811 for PK2-PK3 to higher amounts for secondary levels. A one-time contribution of USD 1,750 is required for new students, plus a USD 75 admission test fee.
What languages are taught?
CIS is a bilingual school offering instruction in English and Spanish. English and Spanish as Additional Languages are available for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Where is the school located?
CIS is located in the Coronado Beach Area on the Pacific coast of Panama, about an hour from Panama City. The area offers amenities including a country club, golf course, and mall.
What age range does the school serve?
CIS serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Preschool, Elementary, and Middle/High School. The Pathways Program extends university preparation.
What sports facilities are available?
The campus has a synthetic football field and psychomotor exercise area. Students also access Coronado Luxury Club & Suites facilities including tennis courts, a swimming pool, gym, spa, and Beach Club.
Is there a uniform requirement?
Yes, the official uniform is a polo shirt with the CIS logo paired with khaki bottoms. White socks and black closed shoes or regular sneakers are required.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
CIS offers extracurricular activities in artistic, sports, and academic areas from Monday to Friday, directed by teachers and qualified professionals.
Does the school have an anti-bullying policy?
Yes, CIS maintains a formal Anti-Bullying Policy as part of its safeguarding framework, alongside a Uniform Policy and other student welfare measures.
What is the campus environment like?
The campus is surrounded by green forest with an ocean view. The Coronado area features a dry-arid coastal climate with access to the nearby country club, golf course, and beach amenities.
How many students attend the school?
CIS has approximately 220 students enrolled across all divisions from Preschool through High School.
