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Instituto Alberto Einstein

Panama, Panama City

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

A clear path toward excellence, growth, and innovation. Since its founding in 1955, Instituto Alberto Einstein has pursued a path of continuous growth and transformation, committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. Over the years, it has achieved milestones that reflect leadership in education, adaptation to a changing world, and a dedication to delivering high-quality educational experiences. The school's history is marked by expansions, major facilities, scholarships, partnerships, and a progressive shift toward international accreditations and IB programmes, culminating in becoming an IB World School in 2023, the IAE Goes Green 2.0 initiative, and AP Capstone recognition.

Community

Jewish life at IAE is dynamic and meaningful, aligned with IB principles, strengthening students' connection to their roots and integrating learning with daily life. It is evident in activities inside and outside the classroom, fostering closer connections among students, teachers, peers, and the wider community. This year the program redefined the Jewish profile to reinforce identity, updated teachers' profiles, and introduced an institutional Judaic diagnostic, while expanding festival celebrations and after-school activities for families. Preschool teaches Torah study and mitzvot through playful activities; Lower School strengthens Jewish identity with Torah study and the Talam Hebrew language program; Upper School emphasizes Tanakh and Hebrew history and offers Hebrew through the NETA program, with projects such as the Zionism contest, Jidón Tanaj, and the March of the Living.

Parent-Teacher Association

Mother's Committee is the heart that drives our school community. It is recognized and valued for its dedication and ongoing effort, strengthening our educational community. Thanks to its commitment, activities have enriched school life and promoted unity among students, staff, and families. Key events include Welcome Week, Kite Fest, Teacher's Day, and the End-of-Year Celebration. Each initiative reflects the Committee's commitment to the well-being of our community, creating memorable moments. Thank you, Mother's Committee, for your service and passion; you are a fundamental part of our IAE family.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1955
Bus Service No

Founded in 1955, Instituto Alberto Einstein (IAE) is a Jewish educational institution in Panama offering a bilingual program in English and Spanish for Preschool through Upper School. It is an IB World School (PYP, MYP) since 2023 and offers Advanced Placement courses through the College Pathways. The curriculum blends inquiry-based learning with Judaic values. In Preschool, a Reggio Emilia approach supports exploration, with Art, Computer Science, and Letters and Sounds for literacy. Lower School uses blended, station-based classrooms across Mathematics, English, Science, and Spanish, with literacy developed through the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) and the LEV program. Upper School emphasizes language development through TCRWP, interdisciplinary projects, a Tech Lab, and online university courses via the OSU program, plus College Counseling, CAMP, and COMSANA. The school implemented AP Capstone recognition and the IAE Goes Green 2.0 initiative, and offers Morrisby-based counseling and a University Credit Program for Grades 10–12.

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