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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
International Christian Academy offers a bespoke, private Christian international education designed for 21st-century learners. The curriculum is innovative and Christian in orientation, building knowledge, values, ideals, abilities, habits, attitudes, and skills to participate successfully in modern society. English is reinforced through a fully bilingual program, with information technology integrated across all subjects and classes taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The school is organized into Primary (grades 1–6), Pre-Media (grades 7–9), and Secondary (grades 10–12). High school tracks include a Scientific Baccalaureate with emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and a bilingual Science and Technology Baccalaureate with emphasis in Computer Science. ICA emphasizes Christian values, personalized attention, extended-day options, and ongoing educational innovation. The school supports a holistic approach with intensive English, ICT across the curriculum, and strong family involvement via the Psycho-Pedagogical Cabinet. Extracurriculars focus on Performing Arts, Languages, and Social and Hobbies. It prepares global citizens.
Carr. Panamericana, Vista Alegre, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Panama
The Essentials
International Christian Academy has instruction in English.
Location
Residencial Nuevo Arraiján, Calle 5ta., Edificio C-98, Arraiján District, Panama
Stages
Primary (grades 1–6); Pre-Media (grades 7–9); High School (grades 10–12). High School tracks include a bilingual Science and Technology program and a Biomedical Sciences emphasis program.
Type
Private Christian international school
Additional learning support
Psychopedagogical support
Religious affiliation
Christian
School day structure
Extended-day program provided
Fees
Application / enrollment fees - One-time enrollment (Matrícula): B/. 525.00 for each new or re-enrolling student. - No separate application fee is published; the matrícula is the listed enrollment charge.
Tuition fees by year group (published amounts) - Monthly tuition (all levels listed): B/. 225.00 per month for Preescolar (Pre y Kinder), Primaria (1–6), Premedia (7–9) and Media (10–12). - Graduation fees: Premedia (7–9) derecho a graduación B/. 300.00; Media (10–12) derecho a graduación B/. 500.00.
Note: the school's published fee listings present a monthly tuition figure (B/. 225.00) and the one-time matrícula; no definitive per-term or per-academic-year totals are published alongside those monthly and matrícula figures, so per-term and per-year totals are not provided as explicit charges.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school bills tuition as a monthly charge (mensualidad: B/. 225.00). Parents report payments using the school's payment-report form; bank deposits and bank transfers are processed and validated before a digital receipt and fiscal invoice are issued. Transfers from banks other than the school's bank may take up to three days to appear in the school account and be validated. No specific published calendar of due dates or term-by-term billing schedule appears alongside the monthly figure.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed or offered; all materials and pages describe day-school programs (Preescolar through Bachillerato) with no boarding/hostel fees published.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms: Students are required to wear the school uniform; uniform rules and expectations are specified in the Parent Manual. Cost for uniform items is not published. - School supplies: Separate lists of required supplies are published (lista de útiles); parents are responsible for purchasing those items. Specific prices for supplies are not listed. - Graduation fee amounts noted above (Premedia B/. 300.00; Media B/. 500.00). - No additional exam, activity, or boarding fees are published on the pages showing tuition and matrícula.
Refund information - No explicit refund or tuition-return policy is published on the school pages for the fees shown. The school issues fiscal invoices/receipts after validating deposits/transfers, but a published refund procedure or timetable is not provided.
Fee payment options - Bank deposit and bank transfer are accepted; parents must report the payment via the school's payment-report form including the student name, grade and payment concept (mensualidad, matrícula, libros, etc.). Receipts and fiscal invoices are issued once the payment is validated. Transfers from other banks may take several days to be validated. No published information on credit-card acceptance or online card payment is provided on the published payment instructions.
Brief summary of published information and limitations - Published, definitive items: monthly tuition B/. 225.00 (all listed levels), one-time matrícula B/. 525.00, graduation fees for Premedia and Media, and bank-deposit/transfer reporting and validation procedures. - Items not published on the fee pages: explicit per-term totals, a published per-academic-year total, a separate application fee (other than matrícula), a stated refund policy, and published acceptance of credit-card payments. These items are therefore not included as definitive charges above.
Academics
International Christian Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum is innovative and Christian in orientation, designed to form learners with knowledge, values, ideals, abilities, habits, attitudes, and skills to participate successfully in modern society. It reinforces English through a fully bilingual program and integrates information technology across all subjects. Classes are taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The program is organized into Primary (grades 1–6), Pre-Media (grades 7–9), and Secondary (grades 10–12). High school tracks include a Scientific Baccalaureate with emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and a bilingual Science and Technology Baccalaureate with emphasis in Computer Science. The school emphasizes Christian values, personalized attention, extended-day options, and ongoing educational innovation.
Gifted and Talented
Special programs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Psychopedagogical support includes diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and psychopedagogical intervention by qualified specialists. A personalized approach ensures each student and family receives tailored attention, while clubs and field trips contribute to holistic development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychopedagogical support for students with special educational needs is provided through diagnostic, evaluation, and intervention programs conducted by qualified specialists.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English is taught; classes are conducted entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The curriculum reinforces English through a fully bilingual education.
Mental Wellbeing
The class day runs from 8:30 am to 2:35 pm, promoting rest and supporting healthy mental development.
Safeguarding
Admission requires a psychological evaluation.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill the enrollment or re-enrollment form. This is required for all levels and begins the admissions process. 2. Provide level-specific documents. Preschool requires a birth certificate, health certificate, two passport-size photos, a copy of the vaccination card, enrollment form, and a psychological evaluation. Primary requires a birth certificate, health certificate, conduct certificate if transferring from another school, two passport-size photos, cumulative record if transferring from another school, the last report card, enrollment form, and a psychological evaluation. 3. Begin pre-enrollment via the site using the Pre-inscripciones Aquí link, supported by a virtual platform to facilitate the process. 4. ICA offers Intensive English taught entirely in English, with Christian values, educational innovation, personalized attention, and a no-homework-at-home approach. 5. For admissions contact ICA at Residencial Nuevo Arraiján, Calle 5ta., Edificio C-98, Distrito de Arraiján, Panamá; phones are (507) 344-1533, (507) 251-2386, (507) 251-3190, and (507) 6206-8023.
FAQs
What curriculum does International Christian Academy follow?
ICA offers an innovative bilingual Christian curriculum with English reinforced through fully bilingual instruction. Information technology is integrated across all subjects, and the programme emphasises ethical and moral values.
What are the tuition fees?
Monthly tuition is B/. 225.00 across all levels from Preschool through Media. A one-time enrolment fee (matrícula) of B/. 525.00 applies for new and re-enrolling students.
Does the school offer psychopedagogical support?
Yes, ICA provides psychopedagogical support including diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and intervention by qualified specialists. Each student receives personalised attention.
Where is the school located?
ICA is located in Residencial Nuevo Arraiján, Calle 5ta, Edificio C-98, in the Arraiján District of Panama. The school is accessible from the Panamericana highway.
What is the school's religious affiliation?
ICA is a Christian school that teaches students to seek God daily and emphasises helping others and generosity as core values alongside academic excellence.
What levels does the school cover?
ICA serves Preschool (Pre and Kinder), Primary (grades 1-6), Pre-media (grades 7-9), and Media (grades 10-12), with a bilingual high school track in Sciences and Technology.
Is there an extended-day programme?
Yes, ICA offers an extended-day programme as an additional benefit for families who need care beyond regular school hours.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, uniforms are required daily. On PE days, students wear the PE uniform. Preschool and first-grade students wear the PE uniform from home on those days.
What performing arts activities are available?
ICA organises school plays including productions such as A New Beginning, The Most Powerful Force on Earth, and Peter and the Wolf, providing artistic expression opportunities.
Does the school follow a no-homework approach?
Yes, ICA promotes a no-homework approach as part of its educational philosophy, focusing learning within the school day.
What is the admissions process?
Families fill out an enrolment form and provide level-specific documents including birth certificate, health certificate, photos, and a psychological evaluation for preschool applicants.
Is Grade 6 taught in English?
Yes, in Grade 6 all subjects are taught in English except physical education, Spanish, and Social Studies.
