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American School International

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 11
Strengths STEM, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

American School International (ASI) is a full English-speaking Pre-K–12 international school located in Costa Verde, West Panama, founded in 2023. The school offers a bespoke English-language curriculum for ages 3 to 14, designed to nurture global citizens through a holistic program that blends STEAM, humanities, and social sciences. Robotics is integrated into everyday learning, and hands-on science experiences enrich study across disciplines. On campus, facilities include a Computer Lab, a Science Lab, and a dedicated Communications Department, plus dedicated spaces for Arts and Music. Sports on site include Swim Club, Basketball Club, and Pickle Ball Club, while driver education and bike riding expand practical learning outside the classroom. The school serves around 700 students from multiple countries and emphasizes a global mindset through innovative teaching approaches. ASI has expansion plans to broaden locations internationally, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and opportunities for international families. The program welcomes families seeking a global future.

y Ave. Los Robles en Costa Verde, Ave. Circunvalación, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Panama

The Essentials

American School International has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
ASI Costa Verde is located in Costa Verde, Panama City, in the West Panama region. The campus sits at the intersection of Avenida Circunvalación and Avenida Los Robles in Costa Verde. The surrounding neighborhood is a growing residential area within Costa Verde.

Stages
Pre-K through 12 (Preschool to Grade 12)

Type
Full English-speaking international school offering Pre-K–12 education
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students must wear uniforms. The uniform is available for purchase at the school and consists of a burgundy or white polo-style shirt with the ASI logo depending on age; khaki shorts, navy pants or a plaid skirt depending on age and gender; black shoes or sneakers; a unisex PE uniform consisting of navy track pants, a white T-shirt with the ASI logo, and white sneakers with rubber soles.

Food Options
Food is currently catered to the school for students who sign up weekly for food service with Sanitos Café. Starting in 2024, American Café will offer meals and snacks directly on campus.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by American School International, S.A.
Fees
Application & pre-enrollment fees

- A one-time pre-enrollment (application) payment is required before submitting an application; this pre-enrollment payment is non-refundable.
- A separate non-refundable enrollment fee is required after acceptance to reserve the student's seat; for returning students the same non-refundable enrollment fee must be paid in full by the re-enrollment deadline to secure a place for the next academic year.
- Specific monetary amounts for the pre-enrollment/application fee and the enrollment fee are not published in the publicly available admissions information.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Tuition is charged by grade level, but specific tuition amounts per year group and per term are not published in the school's publicly available materials for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26).
- No itemised fee schedule showing grade-by-grade annual tuition, term amounts, or a per-term breakdown was found in the school's admissions or FAQ pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The enrollment fee for new and returning students must be paid in full by the published re-enrollment deadline to reserve a seat; parents are required to have any outstanding fees from the current school year settled to complete re-enrollment.
- No publicly available calendar of invoice dates, termly instalment dates, or late‑payment penalties was published in the admissions or FAQ content.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's publicly available materials describe student life, transportation arrangements, and campus facilities but do not describe any boarding or residential programme or list boarding fees. The school operates as a day school with external bus arrangements.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms: Uniforms are required and are available for purchase at the school (uniform items and descriptions are listed, but uniform prices are not published).
- Transport: School bus service is provided by a third-party provider; the school has indicated it will offer its own bus route (information about fares or schedules is not published).
- Cafeteria / meals: A catered lunch service is available (Sanitos Café currently; American Café planned for campus service), with sign-up options; meal costs and plans are not published.
- Extracurricular activities, trips and other incidental costs: Extracurricular programmes and occasional trips are offered; participation or activity-specific charges are possible but no standard price list for clubs, trips, or exam fees is published.
- School supplies, textbooks, technology or materials fees: these categories are commonly charged by schools, but no specific published schedule of such charges or amounts was found.

Refund information

- The pre-enrollment (application) payment and the enrollment fee are explicitly non-refundable.
- No separate, detailed refund policy for tuition, term fees, extra-curricular charges, or other payments was published in the publicly available admissions or FAQ materials.

Fee payment options

- The publicly available school pages list Finance & Administration contact details (phone and email) for billing and administration, but they do not publish a list of accepted payment methods (for example: which credit cards, online payment portals, or bank-transfer details are accepted). Parents should use the Finance & Administration contact for payment instructions.

Practical summary for a parent completing a database entry

- Categories that must be recorded: pre-enrollment/application fee (one-time, non-refundable); enrollment fee (non-refundable, required to reserve seat); annual tuition by grade (amounts not published); billing schedule (details not published); uniforms (available for purchase at school); transport and lunch services (external/contracted; fees not published); no boarding programme described; refund policy limited to non-refundable application/enrollment fees.

Contacts given for fee enquiries

- Finance & Administration phone: +(507) 241-0993; Admissions & Finance email: admisionescostaverde@as.edu.pa. Use these contacts to request the official numeric fee schedule and the school's detailed billing and payment terms.
Academics

American School International teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
American School International offers Premier Pre K-12 Education. It has a full English-speaking program and an English-based curriculum. It provides a holistic learning experience centered on STEAM, humanities, and social sciences with extensive extracurricular opportunities.

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio.

Higher Education Progression
Career guidance helps students pursue higher education at world-class universities.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses an English-based curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The school fosters a diverse and inclusive community and emphasizes student wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
The American School International is located in Costa Verde, West Panama. Founded in 2023, ASI Costa Verde serves a student body that ASI states is nearly 700 students from multiple countries. The school offers an English-language curriculum. The mission is to forge global leaders through innovative approaches and exploration, with expansion plans to broaden locations globally.

Community
The campus culture centers on a STEAM-based curriculum and includes the introduction of a third language beginning in Grade 3. Robotics is integrated into the regular program, and hands-on science activities are part of the learning experience. Students can participate in a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as soccer, karate, and swimming, as well as cultural experiences like folklore and chess. In the current academic year, ASI welcomed over 200 students from 10 nationalities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The ASI Costa Verde campus is located at Ave Circunvalación and Ave Los Robles in Costa Verde, West Panama. The campus has a Computer Lab and a Science Lab, plus a dedicated Communications Department. There are classrooms for various subjects, and spaces dedicated to Arts and Music. Sports facilities are provided, including Swim Club, Basketball Club, and Pickle Ball Club. Other learning spaces include a Playground and Building Construction facilities, with programs such as Bike Riding and Driver Education.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are on campus and support Swim Club, Basketball Club, and Pickle Ball Club.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes a Computer Lab and a Science Lab, a dedicated Communications Department, classrooms, and spaces for Arts and Music.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts; Music; Swim Club; Basketball Club; Pickle Ball Club; Driver Education; Bike Riding.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
STEAM-based curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with humanities and social sciences. The program personalizes learning around STEAM, humanities, and social sciences, in addition to endless extracurricular opportunities. Robotics classes are integrated into the regular program. Hands-On Science offers hands-on experiments.

Arts & Creative
Creativity Unleashed includes Lego Bricks Challenge, Galileo Technic, and arts and crafts activities. These programs are part of ASI's extracurricular offerings. The activities support creative exploration beyond the core curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Cultural Experiences include folklore and chess. They are part of ASI's wide range of extracurricular offerings. They are featured under Explore Beyond the Classroom.

Social & Hobbies
Sports programs include soccer, karate, and swimming. They keep students active and competitive. They are part of ASI's extracurricular opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Career Guidance helps students achieve their goals, whether attending world-class higher education institutions or securing the job of their dreams. It supports students in developing their professional paths and readiness for future opportunities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and uses an English-based curriculum. A pre-enrollment policy states a full-English education. Math assessments can be taken in English or Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
American School International accepts students who meet the age requirements for the grade they wish to enter and provides a full-English education. To apply to ASI Costa Verde: review the grade-age eligibility; submit an application form; provide required documents (copy of the student's ID/birth certificate or passport, copy of the parent's ID or passport, school transcript and report cards, two passport-sized photographs, immunization record and health certificate, and a letter of behavior/good standing from the last school attended); after receiving the pre-enrollment fee, schedule an admissions interview with a member of the admissions team; once accepted, receive a letter of acceptance and enrollment instructions. The pre-enrollment policy includes a one-time non-refundable processing fee and a non-refundable enrollment fee to reserve a seat; returning students must pay the enrollment fee by the reenrollment deadline to secure their spot, and reenrollment is not possible if current-year fees remain unpaid. PK3–Grade 1 admissions involve a parent interview with the Director or Psychologist; Grade 2–Grade 8 admissions involve an English and math assessment (no advance study required), with the option to take the math portion in English or Spanish, and the exam may take up to two hours.

Waitlist
The waitlist is open; as new phases of ASI Costa Verde are opened, more seats become available, and the waitlist is growing quickly with seats filling rapidly.
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