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Academia Interamericana de Panamá

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages French, Italian
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Academia Interamericana de Panamá is a private, Catholic, bilingual school serving students from pre-school through twelfth grade at its Costa del Este campus. The school offers an American Curriculum complemented by Catholic traditions, with English and Spanish taught from early years. The English Immersion Program strengthens second-language skills through prereading and writing methods, while the STEM program develops mathematical and scientific thinking. Mindfulness and an Emotional Intelligence program support student well-being and social development, and Grafomotricidad and integrated gym classes promote physical literacy. The preschool curriculum includes Art to support broad learning, and a Psychopedagogical cabinet provides psychologists, language therapists, and other specialists. Co-curriculars include a theatre program and Horizons, a theatre club for younger students, plus a rich after-school program with clubs in debate, robotics, chess, and sports. The sustainability initiative Dejando Huellas links school and community through social service and student leadership, preparing graduates to study abroad globally.

aip.edu.pa

2G7F+8WG, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

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The Essentials

Academia Interamericana de Panamá has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Costa del Este, Panama City, Panama. The campus is located in Costa del Este, a district of Panama City. The school can be reached at +507 271-0012 and info@aip.edu.pa.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary

Type
Private, Catholic, bilingual

Pupil Nationality Mix
92% of our students are Panamanian. There are 19 nationalities represented. In order of number of students from each country, the represented nationalities are Venezuela, United States, Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Canada, Uruguay, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Namibia.

Religious affiliation
Catholic

School day structure
Preschool operates in two shifts: first shift 7:50 a.m.–11:50 a.m. and second shift 10:20 a.m.–2:20 p.m. The schedule for grades 1 through 12 runs from 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Bus service
Optional school transportation; outsourced to a private company or driver. Payments are made directly to the company or driver. For bus availability, contact Mindy de Chanis (m.chanis@aip.edu.pa). PikMyKid is used for dismissal.
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Fees
Application and one‑time admission fees

- One‑time Admission Fee: USD 7,500.00.
- Enrollment / Matriculation Fee (annual): USD 800.00.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts)

The school's annual tuition is divided into 10 monthly installments (March through December). Monthly amounts and the equivalent annual total (10 months) by year group are:

- Pre‑K – Kindergarten: USD 625.00 per month — USD 6,250.00 per year.
- Grades 1 – 3: USD 750.00 per month — USD 7,500.00 per year.
- Grades 4 – 6: USD 775.00 per month — USD 7,750.00 per year.
- Grades 7 – 9: USD 800.00 per month — USD 8,000.00 per year.
- Grades 10 – 12: USD 850.00 per month — USD 8,500.00 per year.

Additional recurring / annual charges

- Parents Association fee: USD 70.00 (annual).
- Yearbook: USD 30.00 (one per family).
- "Cuenta de Varios" (miscellaneous charge covering didactic materials, activities, photocopies, maintenance, school insurance, technology and graduation fee): billed between March and April; amount varies by year/grade and is charged separately.
- "Cuenta de Libros" (books): billed between June and July; amount is charged separately.
- Bookstore / uniform purchases are handled via the school bookstore portal (uniform items and PE kit required for students; specific prices set by the bookstore).

Optional charges (transport and other services)

- School transport is optional, operated by third parties, and billed directly to families by the transport provider. Current route costs by area (per month) are:
- Costa del Este: USD 80.00.
- Santa María: USD 90.00.
- Coco del Mar / San Francisco / Paitilla / Marbella / La Cresta: USD 110.00.
- Cangrejo: USD 115.00.
- After‑school activities, summer programs, special events and PTA activities may carry separate fees billed independently.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is invoiced as 10 monthly installments covering March through December. Payments for the monthly installments are due within the first 20 days of each month when paid via the school's Banco General online platform. When paying through other banks, payments must be made within the first 15 days of each month. December payments are due before the 15th and are collected together with the matriculation fee for the following year.
- Re‑enrollment for the following academic year is permitted only after the family has settled the current year's tuition (10 installments) and any outstanding charges (late fees, books, various fees, bookstore purchases and transport). The deadline to complete re‑enrollment procedures is December 18.

Payment methods and instructions

- Bank transfers to Banco General (current account) — families are instructed to send payment confirmation to contabilidadce@aip.edu.pa and to create the student record in the bank payment portal using the student ID from the school billing portal. Banco General transfer details are provided for payments.
- Bank transfers to BAC — a BAC current account number is provided for direct transfers; families should email payment confirmation to contabilidadce@aip.edu.pa.
- Credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted via the school billing portal (the school's billing portal allows selection of invoice and card type). The school accepts Visa Vale General and Pluxee / Vale Digital payment methods as available.
- Account and invoice access is managed through the school billing/parent portals (ODOO and PowerSchool) for viewing statements and selecting invoices to pay.

Boarding

- The school does not offer boarding services; all programs are day school offerings and transport is optional and provided by external operators.

Refunds and cancellations

- No general tuition refund schedule or broad refund policy for enrollment/matriculation is published within the school's admissions and academic costs information. Re‑enrollment requires settlement of the current year's charges before completing registration for the next year. Refunds for specific extracurricular or PTA transactions may follow separate policies administered by the responsible activity or association.

Practical notes on other incidental costs

- Uniform and PE kit are required; specific uniform rules and item lists are published and uniforms are sold via the school bookstore. Prices for uniform pieces and bookstore items are set by the bookstore and charged separately.
- Graduation fees, technology fees, insurance, activity materials and photocopying are included in the "Cuenta de Varios" and are billed at the start of the school year (March–April) or as indicated. Textbook charges are billed in the mid‑year book account (June–July).

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Academia Interamericana de Panamá teaches American Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school's academic program is designed to prepare students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in a supportive environment. The English Immersion Program strengthens second language skills through innovative methodologies focused on prereading and writing. The STEM program builds essential mathematical and scientific thinking. Mindfulness supports students' self-control, attention, and emotional regulation to reduce stress. An Emotional Intelligence program, active pedagogy addressing psychomotor, socio-emotional, cognitive and communicative development, and a Grafomotricidad program with gym classes are integrated into the curriculum. Art classes are an essential part of the preschool curriculum to support broad learning, and a Psychopedagogical cabinet provides psychologists, language therapists, and other specialists to assist students and families.

Higher Education Progression
College Corner provides college guidance, including university visits, letters of recommendation, college list reviews, resume building, and review of application materials. AIP's College Acceptance History shows graduates admitted to a wide range of universities, including American University, Amherst College, Brown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and University of Virginia.

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Admissions

Admissions
Online Application: To apply, press here to access the online admissions form. The online application is completed through the PowerSchool portal at aip.powerschool.com. Applicants fill out the admissions form within PowerSchool. The online application initiates the admissions process and starts the recording of the applicant's information.

Space Availability: If space is available, the school will contact you. This contact begins the next steps of the admissions process and informs you of subsequent requirements. Respond to the communication promptly to continue with admissions.

Documentation after approval: Once your application is approved, after interviews and admissions tests, it is necessary to bring the following documentation. PRE-SCHOOL: Two passport-sized photos; Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs or main passport page; Health certificate; Complete Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY: Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs or main passport page; Health certificate; Two passport-sized photos; Letter of good conduct from the previous school; Cumulative grade records from 1st grade to the last completed grade; Copy of the General Basic Education Certificate for 9th grade; Complete Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter. THOSE COMING FROM COLEGIOS FUERA DE PANAMÁ: Copy of juvenile ID on both sides or birth certificate; Foreigners: Copy of migration card, copy of birth certificate, and copy of the main passport page; Copy of parents' IDs; Health certificate; Two passport-sized photos; Letter of good conduct from the previous school; Cumulative grade record. These grades must be apostilled at the Panamanian Embassy in the country of origin and translated into Spanish by an authorized public translator; the grades must be authenticated by Relaciones Exteriores in Panama; convalidation of these grades must be completed at MEDUCA, presenting all grades and birth certificate. Complete the Admissions Form in PowerSchool via the link sent in the welcome letter.
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