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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, German, Italian
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
The Panama Prep International School offers a Bespoke Curriculum designed for learners from age 3 to 18, delivered across preschool, primary and middle levels. The program emphasizes English language development and the integration of new technologies within daily learning, ensuring students acquire strong communication skills and digital literacy. The school supports bilingual literacy in Spanish and English, enabling effective study and collaboration across subjects. At the primary level, students work in cognitive, psychomotor and socio-affective domains and study through Humanistic, Scientific and Technological streams. In the middle years, the curriculum offers Arts and Sciences and reinforced bilingual language skills in Spanish and English. The campus on Camino al nuevo Club de Golf in Brisas del Golf, Panama, features a comprehensive infrastructure to support academic and personal growth. Beyond academics, the school promotes leadership, community involvement and environmental stewardship, encouraging graduates to contribute responsibly to family, school and wider society globally.
Panama Prep International School has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Panama Prep International School is located on Camino al Nuevo Club de Golf, in the Brisas del Golf area, Panama. The Brisas del Golf neighborhood is in Panama. The address places the school in a residential area in Panama near local roads linking to the Golf Club area.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary
Type
International school
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application fee amount is published for Panama Prep International School for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Prospective families must request the current application fee directly from admissions.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Panama Prep International School does not publish a public tuition schedule by year group or per-term/per-year amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. No specific tuition figures for preschool, primary, or secondary year groups are available on the school's public pages. Families must obtain exact per-term and per-year tuition figures from the school's admissions office.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted, detailed billing schedule or payment-terms document (for example: number of terms per year, due dates, late-payment penalties, or installment plans) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. The school's public admissions information does not include published billing calendar or the standard payment terms; these must be requested from admissions.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding provision or boarding-fee schedule is listed in the school's public information. Panama Prep International School is presented as a day school (preschool, primary and secondary) with no boarding accommodation published; therefore no boarding fees are available.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Specific amounts for uniforms, books, school supplies, transportation (school bus), lunches, extracurricular clubs, and activity fees are not published in a single fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26. - An example of extracurricular / summer activity pricing that has been publicly posted for specific programs shows session/activity charges in the range of USD 30–45 for short-term summer activities (music, karate, basketball, swimming, artistic swimming, flag football, volleyball). These small activity fees are shown as per-activity program charges for seasonal programs and do not represent the school's regular annual tuition or mandatory fees.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, tuition-refund schedule, or terms for withdrawal refunds is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. Refunds, if available, and any deadlines or conditions for reimbursement are not posted publicly and must be confirmed with the school's administration.
Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list specific payment methods (for example: accepted credit cards, bank transfer details, local currency vs. USD policy, online payment portal, or cash policies). Families should request the school's accepted payment methods and the bank/payment details from admissions.
Brief summary of availability of published fee information
- For the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26 where 2026/27 is not published) there is no publicly posted comprehensive fee schedule showing application fees, tuition per year group (per term or per year), billing calendar, boarding fees, uniform costs, refund rules, or detailed payment methods. The school's public admissions and about pages provide contact details for families to request an up-to-date fee schedule and the specific financial terms that apply to an individual student's enrolment.
Academics
Panama Prep International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school has a syllabus applied across preschool, primary and secondary education. The syllabus pays special attention to English learning and new technologies, integrating these areas into the curriculum.
Exam Results
Graduates achieve very good results on academic tests.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to develop emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social tools in students. The mission and vision describe forming individuals with these tools to support holistic development and social engagement.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses both English and Spanish for instruction.
Mental Wellbeing
The school has a psychologist on staff to support students' mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The school has a whistleblowing policy.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Book a visit. Prospective families can book a visit to learn about the school's programs and community. Visit Us: Panamá Preparatory School, Camino al nuevo Club de Golf, Brisas del Golf, Panamá. Step 2: Request a prospectus. Prospectuses are available for Nursery, Junior, and Senior levels. Use the Request a prospectus option on the admissions page to select the level and request a copy. A physical copy can be requested. Step 3: Contact admissions for information. The school is part of SEK International Institution, a private educational institution with more than 131 years at the service of education, present in Europe, USA, South Africa and Latin America.
FAQs
What curriculum does Panama Prep follow?
Panama Prep uses a bespoke bilingual curriculum emphasising English language development and technology integration across preschool, primary, and secondary levels.
What languages are taught?
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, supporting literacy development in both languages across all levels from preschool through secondary.
What age range does the school serve?
Panama Prep serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Preschool, Primary, and Secondary divisions.
Where is the school located?
The school is located on Camino al Nuevo Club de Golf in the Brisas del Golf area of Panama City, in a residential neighbourhood.
Is there a school psychologist?
Yes, the school has a psychologist on staff to support students' mental wellbeing alongside their academic development.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, a complete daily uniform and a separate physical education uniform are required. Parents can purchase uniforms at any store meeting the school's design and colour specifications.
What is the school's history?
Panama Prep traces its roots to the San Estanislao School, founded in 1892. It became part of International Education Systems (IES) and has evolved through multiple name changes over more than a century.
Does the school have a whistleblowing policy?
Yes, the school maintains a whistleblowing policy as part of its safeguarding framework.
What is the admissions process?
Families begin by booking a visit to the campus, then request a prospectus. Admissions staff guide families through the remaining steps of the enrolment process.
Does the school integrate technology into learning?
Yes, the integration of new technologies within daily learning is a key part of the curriculum, ensuring students acquire strong digital literacy alongside communication skills.
What focus areas does the primary level cover?
Primary education is organised into Humanistic, Scientific, and Technological areas. Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-affective skills alongside bilingual literacy.
