Panama, Panama City
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The Oxford School has been providing an international educational service in Panama since 1984. It is a pioneer of British Education in Panama and aligns with the National Curriculum of England and Cambridge International Examinations. The Oxford School operates six branches nationwide across Panama to serve diverse communities: Edison Park, Paseo del Norte, Azuero, Santiago, David and Costa Verde. It serves more than 3,000 students from many nationalities and cultures.
The Oxford School serves a diverse community with students from many nationalities and cultures and is inclusive of children from all backgrounds and abilities. It operates six branches nationwide, enabling broad community access and engagement. The school runs an active extracurricular program with clubs and activities coordinated with the Parents Association, including robotics, Mandarin, and a range of other clubs such as taekwondo, dance, art, mental maths, gymnastics and chess. Regular family engagement is supported through ongoing communication and events with families.
The extracurricular programme of clubs is offered weekly in conjunction with the Parents Association. The After School Programme runs from 12:15 to 5:30 pm, providing care after school hours with lunch and snacks. A variety of clubs are offered, including taekwondo, robotics, dance, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, art, mental maths, gymnastics, chess, and more, with some activities incurring extra costs. The sports program includes soccer, basketball, American football, flag football and swimming, with teams competing in national and international events. The debate team develops critical thinking and communication skills through weekly sessions. Mandarin is offered through the Confucio Institute with native-teacher instruction, and clubs are coordinated with the Parents Association.
The Oxford School is a British international school in Panama serving students aged 3 to 18. It follows the National Curriculum of England and Cambridge International Examinations, with Cambridge assessments embedded in everyday learning. Established in 1984, it operates six branches across Panama—Edison Park, Paseo del Norte, Azuero, Santiago, David and Costa Verde—and enrols more than 3,000 pupils from diverse nationalities. The school provides a consistent curriculum, strong English-language development, and pathways to Cambridge qualifications within a Panamanian context. Drama forms part of the arts offering, while Go English supports language development and a Debate Club builds speaking skills. A House System fosters teamwork and leadership, and sport, physical education and outdoor activities promote fitness and wellbeing. Notable opportunities include the Concurso Nacional de Oratoria, where students have achieved top honours, offering a platform to showcase communication and leadership on regional stages. The school fosters community and parent partnerships throughout.