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El Colegio de Panamá

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $6,000 - 7,700
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

El Colegio de Panamá is a private, PK–12 bilingual school located in Panama City. Founded in 2008, it offers an inclusive education designed to help every student develop their abilities in English and Spanish. The school emphasizes diversity and the formation of global citizens through a multicultural, neurodiverse learning environment. The curriculum blends traditional subjects with innovative methods to support curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership, including the Franklin Covey leadership framework. The school holds NEASC accreditation, LIM Certification, AMISA membership, ChildSafe safeguarding, IB candidacy, ISO 9001 certification, and MEDUCA recognition. The campus is described as state-of-the-art and provides facilities to support STEM and Robotics, arts, and sports, as well as community initiatives. Extracurriculars include Chorus, Ukulele & Guitar, Art, Ballet, Folklore, Figure Skating, Chess, Debate, Robotics, and a range of athletic programs. The Mighty Eagles program and related leadership activities promote service, citizenship, and personal growth in a safe, stimulating environment.

Avenida Los Colegios, Corregimiento Don Bosco, Urbanización Costa Sur, Panama City, Panama

The Essentials

El Colegio de Panamá has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Avenida Los Colegios, Corregimiento Don Bosco, Urbanización Costa Sur

Stages
Preschool; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Additional learning support
Special Education Team provides Learning Support, including Individualized Education Programs, accommodations and modifications, Learning Centers, and collaboration with classroom teachers. Counseling services support students' social-emotional and academic development, PK-12, and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program assists English language learners.

School day structure
The day begins at 7:30 AM across levels. The schedule includes structured class blocks with breaks for recess and lunch, and dismissal in the early afternoon.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students. Regular uniform for PK–9 includes a school polo shirt in any color, blue or gray sweatpants or khaki pants/skort (skorts no more than 1 inch above the knee), white socks or logo socks, and sneakers that match the uniform; 10–12th grades wear a blue or white polo with the same bottoms. The PE uniform is a green Eagles logo T‑shirt with blue or gray sweatpants or shorts and white socks; Preschool–Primary grooming rules restrict dyes, nails, jewelry, and require school sweaters only for specified activities.

Governance and Ownership
Privately owned; El Colegio de Panamá operates as a private bilingual and inclusive school.
Fees

Annual tuition at El Colegio de Panamá ranges from USD 6,000 to USD 7,700 for 2026/27.

Application and Evaluation Fees

- Evaluation (entrance) fee: B/. 125.00 for Pre-K to 2nd grade.
- Evaluation (entrance) fee: B/. 150.00 for 3rd to 12th grade.
- Inscription fee: B/. 5,000.00.

Enrollment and Annual Service Fees (per student, by year group)

- Prekinder: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 450.00.
- Kinder: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 450.00.
- 1st Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 2nd Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 3rd Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 4th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 5th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 6th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 505.00.
- 7th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.
- 8th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.
- 9th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.
- 10th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.
- 11th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.
- 12th Grade: Enrollment fee B/. 850.00; Annual Student Services fee B/. 530.00.

Tuition (monthly and annual) by year group

Tuition is billed in 10 monthly installments (March through December). Annual tuition shown is the monthly amount multiplied by 10.

- Prekinder: Monthly tuition B/. 600.00 — Annual tuition B/. 6,000.00.
- Kinder: Monthly tuition B/. 600.00 — Annual tuition B/. 6,000.00.
- 1st Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 700.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,000.00.
- 2nd Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 700.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,000.00.
- 3rd Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 700.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,000.00.
- 4th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 5th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 6th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 7th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 8th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 9th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 745.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,450.00.
- 10th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 770.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,700.00.
- 11th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 770.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,700.00.
- 12th Grade: Monthly tuition B/. 770.00 — Annual tuition B/. 7,700.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments from March through December.
- The school issues an Enrollment fee and an Annual Student Services fee in addition to monthly tuition; an evaluation (entrance) fee and an Inscription fee are charged during the admissions/registration process.

Boarding

- El Colegio de Panamá operates as a day school and provides school transportation; boarding / residential accommodation is not offered.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Annual Student Services fee (see amounts by grade above).
- Uniforms are required; the school specifies uniform items and expectations for each level. Specific uniform prices are not listed in public school materials.
- School feeding / cafeteria service is provided through an external provider (Natuviva); families must register students with that service. Costs for meals are handled through the feeding provider.
- Extracurricular activities, educational tours and optional programs can incur additional charges; specific fees for these items are set separately and billed as applicable.

Refunds and cancellations

- No specific public refund or cancellation schedule is published in the school's publicly available admissions and policy documents. Parents should note that evaluation, inscription, enrollment and service fees are charged as listed above.

Fee payment methods and options

- Accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, or other) are not specified in the publicly available admissions and policy documents. The school manages billing on a monthly schedule (March–December) and administers admissions fees as stated above.

Key numbers at a glance

- Evaluation fees: B/. 125.00 (PK–2) and B/. 150.00 (3–12).
- Inscription fee: B/. 5,000.00.
- Enrollment fee (per student): B/. 850.00 for all grades.
- Monthly tuition range (by grade): B/. 600.00 to B/. 770.00; Annual equivalent (10 months): B/. 6,000.00 to B/. 7,700.00.

(Amounts presented use the currency notation shown by the school: B/. [amount].)
Academics

Curriculum
The school teaches a non-traditional education that promotes the comprehensive development of its students. The school teaches through a bilingual approach, empowering students with innovative, multicultural teaching since 2008. The school adapts its methodology to enhance multiple intelligences, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership. The school emphasizes diversity, personal growth, and the formation of global citizens within an inclusive environment. Student life goes beyond academics with a safe, stimulating setting and facilities that support sports, arts, and community initiatives.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates study at universities around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides group interventions in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) based on CASEL's framework, focused on the comprehensive development of social, emotional, and behavioral competencies. Group interventions are offered for PK-12 and address academic skills, social-emotional learning, and career/college support. The SEL program is delivered in spaces dedicated to social-emotional development. The school aims to empower students and create a safe environment where everyone can learn and grow. Counseling services include group and individual interventions that support social-emotional learning and overall wellbeing, with ongoing collaboration with families and teachers during transitions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Education Team with expertise across psychology, occupational therapy, learning difficulties, educational psychology, and speech therapy. The school embraces neurodiversity and provides an inclusive educational environment with equitable access to education and specialized support aligned to student needs. The team offers Learning Support with small-group and individualized interventions and collaborates with classroom teachers to tailor instruction and assessment. The school provides Individualized Education Programs, accommodations and modifications, and Learning Centers for students who require additional support. The school maintains open communication with parents, teachers, and students about progress and fosters a safe, supportive learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an English As An Additional Language (EAL) program providing comprehensive support for English language learners through small-group instruction and in-class assistance. The EAL program ensures all students, including those developing English proficiency, can fully access the curriculum. The program emphasizes collaboration between language specialists and classroom teachers to foster student success. The EAL program supports language development and helps students participate in class activities.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through Social and Emotional Learning and counseling. Counseling services include group interventions appropriate to each developmental stage, focusing on academic skills, social-emotional learning, and career/college support. Individual and small group support is available, along with interventions to address specific situations in line with the Child Protection Policy. The school coordinates preventative programs such as Mental Health Week and collaborates with parents and teachers. Referrals to external professional services are available as necessary.

Safeguarding
Interventions to address specific situations consider our Child Protection Policy. This policy is referenced in safeguarding and student-support provisions to guide responses and actions.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2008, El Colegio de Panamá is a private bilingual school serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school emphasizes inclusive education and diversity, with a comprehensive educational journey from early years to graduation. It champions global citizenship, leadership, and applied learning through innovative methodologies and programs such as the Franklin Covey leadership framework. The school holds accreditations and memberships including NEASC Accreditation, LIM Certification, AMISA, ChildSafe Guarding, IB Candidacy, ISO 9001 Certification, and MEDUCA recognition.

Community
Life at El Colegio de Panamá goes beyond academics with a safe, stimulating campus and facilities set in a natural environment. Students participate in sports, arts, and community initiatives that build teamwork, global awareness, and values. The Mighty Eagles program fosters leadership, character development, and community service projects. The school offers a broad range of extracurriculars, including chorus, music, dance, folklore, chess, robotics, debate, and a variety of sports.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is state-of-the-art and designed to provide an enriching and dynamic learning environment.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches private bilingual and inclusive education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a curriculum that includes STEM and Robotics as regular components.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities: Chorus and Ukulele & Guitar; Art; Ballet; Folklore; Chess; Debate; Robotics; Figure Skating; Gymnastics; Cheerleading; Athletic programs; Soccer; Basketball; Volleyball; and Flag Football.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics, chess, and debate develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills across elementary and high school. Mighty Eagles fosters leadership and personal development through community service projects and workshops. Franklin Covey leadership programs support student leadership development, and a bilingual education is provided from PK through 12 to prepare students for a global context.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are offered across levels, including Music, Art, Ballet, Folklore, and Figure Skating in preschool and elementary. In elementary, Chorus and Ukulele & Guitar support creative expression, alongside additional Art sessions. High School extends these opportunities with Ukulele & Guitar and Art, and Folklore remains a staple in later years. The programs emphasize performance, collaboration, and artistic growth.

Cultural & Language
Folklore is offered across preschool, elementary, and high school as a cultural activity. The school provides bilingual education in English and Spanish from PK through 12. The environment is multicultural and neurodiverse, valuing diverse cultures and perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Chorus, Ukulele & Guitar, and Chess provide social and hobby-based opportunities for collaboration and personal expression. Debate offers a structured forum for teamwork and communication. These activities promote collaboration, communication, and friendships beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
The Mighty Eagles program focuses on forming leaders and responsible citizens, offering opportunities to participate in community service projects and workshops that promote self-awareness and emotional regulation. The program emphasizes values such as honesty, respect, and empathy. Community and service experiences are designed to develop social responsibility and civic engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported by Franklin Covey programs and integrated across school life. The Mighty Eagles program fosters leadership, integrity, and empathy through its activities and service opportunities. These initiatives prepare students for leadership roles in local and global contexts.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness are a core part of student life, with soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, gymnastics, and other athletic programs offered across grade levels. Eagles Fitness Training and dedicated coaches provide structured physical activity and coaching. Leadership values and emotional management tools are transversal axes in the learning program to support student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught across all divisions (Preschool through High School). English is taught as part of the core curriculum with EAL support for learners. Spanish is a central language of instruction in many subjects and daily activities. The school maintains a private bilingual education approach and emphasizes inclusion.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides private bilingual and inclusive education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, empowering students through innovative, bilingual education since 2008. Instruction is conducted in both English and Spanish across the grades, with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support learners.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC; Leader in Me; AMISA; ISO 9001; ChildSafe Guarding; IB Candidacy; MEDUCA
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration application. Access the enrollment system to complete the application form and obtain an access code. The section includes details about requirements and costs. After information is verified, the application is added to the waiting list. Families are notified of space availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Interview and Tour. Learn about the academic offer and facilities. It is required to complete the Parent Interview form beforehand. The school offers bilingual education and seeks to understand each family's goals.

3. Evaluation. PK-3 students participate in an introductory session on developmental milestones. From 4th to 12th grade, students take academic tests. Parents receive a report with the results and recommendations. These evaluations help determine readiness and support planning.

4. Registration. Credentials are provided to enter the guardian and student modules on the school management platform. This enables families to access enrollment information and track the status of their application.

5. Adaptation. Supply lists, teaching resources, and details about summer and other courses are provided. Fees related to admissions include an evaluation fee and an enrollment fee, and tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments from March to December, with amounts varying by grade. Detailed information by grade is available in the fees schedule.

Waitlist
After verification, the application is added to the waiting list and families are contacted on a first-come, first-served basis to notify about space availability at the levels requested.
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