Academia Internacional Árabe Panameña

Panama, Colon

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 350

Type Co-educational

Opened 1983

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic

Typical class size 9

Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Academia Internacional Árabe Panameña (AIAP) is an international day school located in Colón, Panama, with more than 40 years of experience forming leaders. It offers an intercultural curriculum that begins in preschool, with English as the primary medium of instruction and more than 60% of subjects taught in English. Arabic is taught as a third language to complement core studies. A strong STEM orientation runs through the program, with robotics, science, mathematics, and technology used to develop observation, logical thinking, and design skills from the early grades. Extracurricular activities in art, sport, and sciences complement classroom learning, including Taekwondo, painting, and figure skating through partner programs. AIAP is Cognia-accredited—the first school in Colón to achieve this recognition. The school's mission is to form principled, innovative leaders for society, and its vision is to be the country's intercultural educational center fostering independent individuals. The school also engages in community service activities.

aiap.edu.pa

Calle Naciones Unidas, Colón, Panamá, Panama

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The Essentials

Location

United Nations Street, Margarita, Colón, Panama

Stages

Preschool, Primary, Secondary

Type

International day school

Additional learning support

Inclusive education through the Individualized Educational Program for students with special educational needs.

Country affiliation

Panama

Bus service

The school provides its own school buses to the community under a prior contract. All buses are in good mechanical condition, equipped with fire extinguishers, have current insurance, and carry ATTT documentation. Each bus has a hostess who supervises on board to ensure safety and proper conduct and helps students board and alight. Students who do not use the bus service must be dropped off and picked up at the Academy by their parents or a designated person.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application / registration fees (one‑time)
- Pre‑school (Kinder/Pre‑Kinder): USD 600 (one‑time inscripción / matrícula).
- Primary (Educación Básica General): USD 650 (one‑time inscripción / matrícula).
- Pre‑media (Primer ciclo: VII–VIII–IX): USD 650 (one‑time inscripción / matrícula).
- Media / Bachillerato (XI–XII): USD 500 (inscripción / matrícula for bachillerato levels).

Tuition (anualidad) by school level (annual fee / full year)
- Pre‑school (Kinder): USD 4,070 per year.
- Primary (Educación Básica General): USD 4,345 per year.
- Pre‑media (Primer ciclo: VII–VIII–IX): USD 4,675 per year.

Approximate monthly tuition (reported range)
- Reported approximate monthly colegiatura across levels: USD 300 to USD 418 (varies by level). Use the annual figures above for exact annual amounts.

Total annual cost example (inscription + anualidad)
- Pre‑school total (example): USD 600 + USD 4,070 = USD 4,670 per year.
- Primary total (example): USD 650 + USD 4,345 = USD 4,995 per year.
- Pre‑media total (example): USD 650 + USD 4,675 = USD 5,325 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school charges an annual tuition (anualidad) and an inscription (matrícula / inscripción). Anualidad is commonly collected in periodic installments over the academic year; exact installment counts and due dates are set in the school's enrollment contract and payment schedule provided to families. Specific installment counts and the school's standard due‑date schedule were not published in the available materials.

Boarding / residential fees
- The school does not operate a boarding/internado program; no boarding fees apply. (Services listed for AIAP are day school services only.)

Other costs and recurring charges
- Items commonly grouped under inscripción (matrícula) include laboratory fees, parent‑association fees and similar school charges; parents should expect that uniforms, school supplies and certain activity or lab fees may be charged either at inscription or as separate items during the year. Specific line‑item amounts for uniforms, books, transport or meal plans were not published in the available materials.
- Transport service is offered as a paid service (transport fees apply), but specific route or monthly transport rates were not published.
- Extracurricular / after‑school activities are available; some activities may carry separate fees. Exact activity fee amounts were not published.

Refunds and withdrawals
- No specific, publicly listed refund policy or detailed refund amounts were found in the school admission materials available; the school issues a contract of educational services at enrollment that governs withdrawals, refunds and related conditions. Families should review the contract at the time of enrollment for the school's formal refund and withdrawal terms.

Fee payment options
- The school's public admission and enrollment documents did not list explicit accepted payment channels (for example: specific bank account numbers, online payment portals, credit‑card processors or mobile payment handles). Typical payment channels used by schools in Panama include bank transfer / deposit, mobile payment apps and card payment options, but no definitive list of accepted methods for this school was published in the materials reviewed.

Notes on amounts and academic year
- The figures above reflect the school's reported inscription and annuality values published in the official ACODECO comparative report for the 2026 lective year and the school listing summary for 2026; amounts are presented in USD (Panama's Balboa is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar). Use the annual figures for exact yearly obligations; the monthly range shown is an approximate reported range across levels.

Academics

Curriculum

AIAP offers an intercultural curriculum that begins in preschool, with English as the primary medium of instruction and more than 60% of subjects taught in English. Arabic is taught as a third language to complement core studies. A comprehensive STEM program develops students' analytical and scientific abilities. Extracurricular programs in the arts, sports, and sciences complement classroom learning. The school is Cognia-accredited, the first school in Colón to receive this accreditation. The mission is to form principled and innovative leaders for the development of society, and the vision is to be the country's leading intercultural educational center that develops skills and capacities to form free and independent individuals.

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

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Admissions

1. Our admissions process allows AIAP to know new families, their goals, their needs, and their educational expectations in order to determine that our teaching model fits their requirements. It also provides the opportunity for parents and children to relate to our experts in student development, as well as with the processes and methodologies implemented at AIAP to achieve the best educational level in Colón. This step establishes whether AIAP is the right fit for the student. 2. Enrollment requirements: Preschool: birth certificate, three recent passport-sized photographs, medical certificate, and a copy of the vaccination card (for students up to 15 years old). Primary and Secondary: certificate of completion from the previous year (if applicable) and the corresponding academic record. This is mandatory. 3. For students coming from other countries, transcripts must be translated (if not in Spanish or English), apostilled, and endorsed by the Ministry of Education of Panama. 4. Enrollment form: Click here to access the enrollment form. 5. Evaluation and Interview: After parents complete the enrollment form, they will be contacted to schedule the evaluation and interview to meet the new student and administer tests according to their grade level. 6. The psychopedagogical department conducts interviews with the parents and with the child, and performs a psychological evaluation according to the age of the child. 7. Acceptance: When the above steps are completed, the admissions team will evaluate the application, the psychological reports, and other information to determine the child's educational needs and to ensure optimal learning within their abilities. The AIAP reserves 15 business days to inform the families of the approval decision.

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FAQs

What languages are used for instruction at AIAP?

English is the primary language of instruction, with more than 60% of subjects taught in English. Spanish is also used, and Arabic is offered as a third supplementary language throughout the curriculum.

Does the school offer support for children with special educational needs?

Yes. AIAP has a Psychopedagogical Cabinet that conducts socio-psychopedagogical evaluations and diagnoses learning, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Students with special educational needs receive Individualized Educational Programs with tailored accommodations.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

The student-to-teacher ratio at AIAP is 9:1, allowing for close attention and personalised instruction across all year groups.

What are the annual tuition fees at AIAP?

Annual tuition starts at approximately USD 4,070 for preschool (Kinder). Primary and pre-media fees are higher, with the maximum reaching around USD 5,325 per year. One-time registration fees range from USD 500 to USD 650 depending on the level.

What age groups does the school serve?

AIAP accepts students from age 2 through to secondary school graduation. The school covers preschool, primary, and secondary levels.

Is AIAP accredited?

Yes, AIAP is the first school in Colón to be accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED/SACS). This international accreditation validates the quality of its educational programmes.

What STEM programmes are available?

AIAP integrates a comprehensive STEM programme from first grade onwards. Robotics, science, mathematics, and technology are used to develop observation, logical thinking, and computational design skills across the curriculum.

Is bus transportation available?

Yes, the school provides its own bus service under prior contract. All buses are maintained in good mechanical condition and equipped with fire extinguishers, current insurance, and the required ATTT documentation.

What is the school's approach to inclusion?

The school follows an inclusive education model, believing all children should learn together regardless of personal, social, or cultural conditions. The Psychopedagogical Cabinet supports evaluation, intervention, and guidance for students with diverse needs.

What extracurricular activities are offered?

Extracurricular activities include art, sports, and science clubs. Robotics is also offered as part of both the curriculum and enrichment programming from the primary level onwards.

Who founded the school and when?

AIAP was originally founded in 1983 by the Centro Cultural Islámico de Colón. In 2011, it was renamed Academia Internacional Árabe Panameña under its current ownership.

Does the school require uniforms?

Yes. Students from 1st through 11th grade wear a daily uniform consisting of a beige polo with the academy logo, khaki pants, a brown belt, plain khaki socks, and chocolate-coloured school shoes.

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