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Panama, Panama City
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Founded in 1982, the International School of Panama (ISP) is a non-profit, student-centered school offering international education from Pre-K 3 to 12th grade. Global accreditations support ISP's programs, and the school emphasizes student well-being as part of its mission.
ISP's community includes an Alumni network and a PTA that promote connection and well-being. Alumni are described with the motto Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin, reflecting the spirit of ISP's alumni network. Student clubs such as PANAMUN, TECHO por mi País, iGEM, NearSpace Club, Art Club, Make-a-Wish, and VEX Robotics provide opportunities for leadership, service, science, and creativity. The PTA organizes signature events each year, including Welcome Back BBQ, Holiday Shop, Teacher Appreciation Day, and Family Fun Fair, strengthening community ties.
The PTA leadership comprises elected officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, and Secretary, along with appointed chairs who lead important committees. Class Representatives serve as vital liaisons between families and faculty, ensuring effective communication. Committees represent different divisions and areas of school life. The PTA exists to support the education and wellbeing of the ISP community by fostering strong, collaborative relationships between families and educators. Annual events organized by the PTA include Welcome Back BBQ, Holiday Shop, Teacher Appreciation Day, and Family Fun Fair. Parents are encouraged to volunteer, join committees, or attend meetings; contact pta@isp.edu.pa.
Founded in 1982, the International School of Panama is a nonprofit school serving Pre‑K 3 to 12th grade affiliated with MEDUCA. ISP offers Bespoke Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The K–12 program emphasizes content mastery and transferable skills in a student‑centred environment, with Know, Understand, Do outcomes and a Transferable Skills Rubric to monitor progress. English and Spanish are core languages, with EAL support and placement testing. The 10‑hectare campus hosts 71 classrooms, six science laboratories, five STEM innovation labs, eight visual arts studios, and two libraries. A 538‑seat auditorium hosts assemblies; two cafeterias; and facilities for sport, including three tennis courts, a semi‑Olympic pool, two indoor gyms, a weight gym, two soccer fields, and two basketball courts. Sustainability features include solar panels and wastewater treatment. Clubs include PANAMUN, iGEM, and VEX Robotics Club; TECHO por mi País and Make‑a‑Wish. ISP also provides Student Wellbeing and Support Services.
