The Casco School - Albrook vs The Oxford School

	T The Casco School - Albrook Panama City, Panama	T The Oxford School Panama City, Panama
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $5,220 - 10,647	Fees / year $3,217 - 5,765
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 26
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The Oxford School operates four branches in Panama: Edison Park – Vía Transístmica, Panama City (Edison Park, Urbanización Edison Park, Edificio The Oxford School, next to Cervecería Nacional); Paseo del Norte – Brisas del Golf; Azuero – Corpus Christi, Vía Principal; and Santiago – Nuevo Santiago, Veraguas. The Edison Park branch sits on Vía Transístmica in Panama City, near major routes and the Cervecería Nacional. The other campuses are in Brisas del Golf (Paseo del Norte), Corpus Christi (Azuero) and Nuevo Santiago (Santiago).
Stages	Stages —	Stages —
School type	School type —	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation England (National Curriculum of England)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fees - One-time enrollment/registration payment is required at contract signing. A one-time incorporation/registration fee of USD 1,035 has been listed in school listings. Tuition fees — yearly and per term (by year group) - PK1 – PK3: USD 3,216.51 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,072.17. - Kindergarten: USD 3,799.62 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,266.54. - 1st – 5th grade: USD 4,204.04 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,401.35. - 6th – 8th grade: USD 4,796.55 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,598.85. - 9th – 10th grade: USD 5,088.11 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,696.04. - 11th – 12th grade: USD 5,765.27 per year. Per term (3 terms): USD 1,921.76. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school follows an academic calendar split into three terms across the school year; tuition figures above are presented on an annual basis and can be divided into three term payments to align with the school terms. Exact billing dates, due-dates, and late-payment terms are handled at enrollment and on the school contract. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed. The Oxford School operates multiple day-school campuses; no boarding or residential program fees are publicly indicated. Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, transport, extracurriculars, capital fees, etc.) - Specific amounts for uniforms, transport, meals, extracurricular activity fees, capital/maintenance contributions, exam fees, and textbook charges are not listed alongside the published tuition figures. Historical listings have shown separate monthly/annual components for some campuses, but itemized current amounts for these additional items are not publicly posted. Refund information - A school refund policy or specific refund terms for tuition, enrollment, or deposits is not publicly posted with the tuition figures. Refund and cancellation terms are governed by the school contract signed at enrollment. Fee payment options - The school's standard accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, local payment channels) are not listed alongside the published fee amounts. Payment method details are provided in enrollment paperwork and at the time of contract signing. Notes for parents (concise) - Tuition figures are presented above by academic level and show annual and per-term amounts (school year split in three terms). Enrollment requires an initial enrollment/registration payment and execution of a school contract that sets billing dates and payment terms. Itemized charges for uniforms, transport, meals, extracurricular activities, and any capital or maintenance contributions are not published with the tuition schedule and should be confirmed at enrollment.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement House System uniform is worn for special occasions and extracurricular activities; students wear the House System T-Shirt with blue jeans and sneakers.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school offers an external food service on campus.
House system	House system —	House system The Oxford School has a House System.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Oxford School is inclusive and welcomes children of all cultures and abilities.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The Oxford School offers English language courses to children and adults.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History 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.
Community	Community —	Community 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.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association 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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge Assessment International Examinations are integrated into the learning framework. Academic programs are aligned with international standards to support students' global opportunities. An internationally recognized framework underpins the school's academic offering.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Drama is offered as an extracurricular activity. Drama is listed among the school's extracurricular activities. Opportunities for creative expression are provided through drama and related arts activities. This emphasis on the arts sits alongside sports and other clubs.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Go English is offered as part of the extracurricular program to support English language development. Go English is listed among the extracurricular activities. The school also features a Debate Club as part of its cultural and language offerings. Language and cultural engagement are supported through these activities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Sports are listed as an extracurricular activity. Drama is included as a social and creative pursuit. House System is a feature of student life that fosters teamwork and social interaction. Students participate in clubs and events that support social engagement.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Debate Club is an extracurricular activity. The House System fosters leadership and teamwork within the student body. Students have opportunities to demonstrate leadership in competitions and events, such as the Concurso Nacional de Oratoria (first place in 2021). Participation in these activities develops communication and leadership skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports are offered to promote fitness and well-being. Physical education and outdoor activities support students' health. Teamwork and competition in sports contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Wellbeing is encouraged through active participation in the extracurricular program.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The Admission Officer will arrange an appointment for the child to undergo a psychological evaluation for children aged 5 years and up.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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