Panama, Panama City
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Panama City, Panama, with two campuses in Albrook and Costa del Este.
Pre-School, Primary School, Middle School and High School (Albrook); Pre-School and Primary School (Costa del Este).
Private bilingual international school (British curriculum).
One-to-one language support for students needing extra help with English or Spanish.
Panama
School day runs 7:30 am–5:00 pm; classes typically 8:30 am–3:00 pm; younger children may have half-day options until 12:00 pm.
Yes, a transportation company provides routes throughout the city.
Application and one‑off fees
- Enrollment fee (one‑time, payable at enrollment):
- Non‑sponsored families — Reception & Primary / Pre‑School: USD 1,389.00. Middle & High School: USD 1,492.00.
- Sponsored families — all levels: USD 1,543.00.
- Minimum capital donation (one‑time on admission): USD 2,500.00 (applies to new student admissions).
Tuition fees by year group and billing frequency
- Non‑sponsored families (monthly fee; billed as 10 instalments per year):
- Half Day (Pre‑school): Monthly USD 522.00 — equivalent to Annual USD 5,220.00; per academic term (annual ÷ 3) USD 1,740.00.
- Full Day (Reception & Primary): Monthly USD 799.00 — equivalent to Annual USD 7,990.00; per academic term USD 2,663.33.
- Middle & High School: Monthly USD 905.00 — equivalent to Annual USD 9,050.00; per academic term USD 3,016.67.
- Sponsored families (annual tuition; may be paid annually or by term — Term 1, Term 2, Term 3):
- Half Day (Pre‑school): Annual USD 5,586.00 — per term USD 1,862.00.
- Full Day (Reception & Primary): Annual USD 9,051.00 — per term USD 3,017.00.
- Middle & High School: Annual USD 10,647.00 — per term USD 3,549.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Non‑sponsored families: tuition is set as a monthly fee and billed in 10 instalments per academic year. Parents complete enrollment by settling required fees and signing the school contract.
- Sponsored families: may choose to pay the tuition annually or by the three academic terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3).
- Discounts: a 5% discount is applied for full‑year payments made before July 31; a family discount of 5% applies to the enrollment fee invoice for the youngest child when three or more children attend.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding programmes and therefore no boarding fees.
Other costs and recurring extras
- Uniforms: the school does not use a uniform; school T‑shirts for trips, sports, and events are available for purchase.
- Materials and supplies: the enrollment fee is stated to cover necessary supplies and materials for the full academic year.
- Extracurricular activities, after‑school clubs, special events, and trips may carry separate charges; these are additional to tuition and one‑off fees.
Refund information
- No specific public refund policy for enrollment fees, capital donation, or tuition refunds is published on the school's publicly posted admissions/fees material. The enrollment fee is described as covering supplies and materials; the capital donation is listed as a required one‑time payment.
Fee payment options
- Publicly listed billing options: non‑sponsored billing is by 10 instalments (monthly fee basis); sponsored families may pay annually or by the three academic terms. No detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, specific card payments, or online payment portal) is published in the school's publicly posted admissions/fees material.
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