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Panama, Panama City
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STEAM-powered learning weaves through lessons, with a STEAM lab where students build original projects and tackle challenges posed by MIT professors, developing creative problem-solving. MIT challenges involve tackling problems posed by MIT professors, building skills across STEAM and enabling creative solutions. In IB programs, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) deepen independent thinking and real-world impact. Learning connects geography, science, STEAM, history, and art through cross-disciplinary projects, making lessons relevant beyond the classroom.
The Juilliard School guides music and movement classes, helping students express themselves through rhythm and performance. Students read in the library with a literacy coach, perform scenes with drama specialists, and work with STEAM coaches. STEAM and arts are woven into lessons to support creativity and collaboration. Art, drama, STEAM, guitar, and violin are popular after-school pursuits.
Languages taught are English and Spanish. Nationalities show a diverse community, with 35+ nationalities in Early Childhood and 45 in Elementary. METMUN provides opportunities for debate and international engagement.
Art, drama, STEAM, guitar, and violin are popular extracurricular activities. Soccer, basketball, swimming, and triathlon are also mentioned as activities. When classes finish, students go to their extracurricular activities to explore new interests and have fun with peers. These activities broaden experiences beyond the classroom.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) enables students to use their skills to help others and make an authentic impact in the community. Students take the lead where it's helpful and gain experience in delegation and diplomacy. Nurturing passion and talent involves pursuing interests in sports, chemistry, or debate, including METMUN.
Wellness activities in homeroom and the Student Council announcements support leadership development. College counsellors assist DP students as they prepare for higher education. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) provides leadership experiences and delegation skills. Global Games and MIT challenges offer teamwork and competition experiences that foster leadership.
In homeroom, a wellness activity centers students and promotes well-being. Lunchtime offers a social setting where students practice healthy eating and cooperation. Swimming lessons begin at age three, building confidence and teamwork. Music and movement classes support physical awareness and listening skills.
Metropolitan School of Panama offers the International Baccalaureate continuum in English from early years to high school. The Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) follows IB Primary Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach; Elementary (ages 6–11) also follows PYP; Middle School (ages 11–14) uses IB Middle Years Programme; High School (ages 14–18) prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme. Languages taught across EC–MS are English and Spanish. Average class sizes are 15 in EC, 20 in Elementary, and 22 in Middle School. The school provides EC, Elementary, Middle School, and High School with language instruction in English and Spanish and a diverse international community. Sports facilities include soccer, basketball, swimming, and triathlon, with swimming lessons starting at age three. Notable programs include music instruction with Juilliard instructors, TOK within DP, CAS, MIT challenges in STEAM, a STEAM lab, and METMUN. Diploma Programme students have a DP Lounge; Games connect Nord Anglia peers.
