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International Christian Academy

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International Christian Academy offers a bespoke, private Christian international education designed for 21st-century learners. The curriculum is innovative and Christian in orientation, building knowledge, values, ideals, abilities, habits, attitudes, and skills to participate successfully in modern society. English is reinforced through a fully bilingual program, with information technology integrated across all subjects and classes taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The school is organized into Primary (grades 1–6), Pre-Media (grades 7–9), and Secondary (grades 10–12). High school tracks include a Scientific Baccalaureate with emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and a bilingual Science and Technology Baccalaureate with emphasis in Computer Science. ICA emphasizes Christian values, personalized attention, extended-day options, and ongoing educational innovation. The school supports a holistic approach with intensive English, ICT across the curriculum, and strong family involvement via the Psycho-Pedagogical Cabinet. Extracurriculars focus on Performing Arts, Languages, and Social and Hobbies. It prepares global citizens.

Carr. Panamericana, Vista Alegre, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Panama

The Essentials

International Christian Academy has instruction in English.

Location
Residencial Nuevo Arraiján, Calle 5ta., Edificio C-98, Arraiján District, Panama

Stages
Primary (grades 1–6); Pre-Media (grades 7–9); High School (grades 10–12). High School tracks include a bilingual Science and Technology program and a Biomedical Sciences emphasis program.

Type
Private Christian international school

Additional learning support
Psychopedagogical support

Religious affiliation
Christian

School day structure
Extended-day program provided
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Extended-day program available.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required daily; on PE days the PE uniform is worn separately and students change, with preschool and first grade wearing the PE uniform from home. Parents, guardians, and visitors must dress appropriately; sandals, sleeveless tops, and short shorts are not allowed; and there are hair/accessories guidelines (girls should avoid conspicuous highlights and large earrings; boys should have conservative haircuts with no dyes).

Food Options
Students bring their own snacks.

Governance and Ownership
The Imani Foundation is a private nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to provide scholarships and educational subsidies for centers evaluated and approved by its Academic Committee; it also contributes periodically to humanitarian aid through global agencies.
Fees
Application / enrollment fees
- One-time enrollment (Matrícula): B/. 525.00 for each new or re-enrolling student.
- No separate application fee is published; the matrícula is the listed enrollment charge.

Tuition fees by year group (published amounts)
- Monthly tuition (all levels listed): B/. 225.00 per month for Preescolar (Pre y Kinder), Primaria (1–6), Premedia (7–9) and Media (10–12).
- Graduation fees: Premedia (7–9) derecho a graduación B/. 300.00; Media (10–12) derecho a graduación B/. 500.00.

Note: the school's published fee listings present a monthly tuition figure (B/. 225.00) and the one-time matrícula; no definitive per-term or per-academic-year totals are published alongside those monthly and matrícula figures, so per-term and per-year totals are not provided as explicit charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school bills tuition as a monthly charge (mensualidad: B/. 225.00). Parents report payments using the school's payment-report form; bank deposits and bank transfers are processed and validated before a digital receipt and fiscal invoice are issued. Transfers from banks other than the school's bank may take up to three days to appear in the school account and be validated. No specific published calendar of due dates or term-by-term billing schedule appears alongside the monthly figure.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed or offered; all materials and pages describe day-school programs (Preescolar through Bachillerato) with no boarding/hostel fees published.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear the school uniform; uniform rules and expectations are specified in the Parent Manual. Cost for uniform items is not published.
- School supplies: Separate lists of required supplies are published (lista de útiles); parents are responsible for purchasing those items. Specific prices for supplies are not listed.
- Graduation fee amounts noted above (Premedia B/. 300.00; Media B/. 500.00).
- No additional exam, activity, or boarding fees are published on the pages showing tuition and matrícula.

Refund information
- No explicit refund or tuition-return policy is published on the school pages for the fees shown. The school issues fiscal invoices/receipts after validating deposits/transfers, but a published refund procedure or timetable is not provided.

Fee payment options
- Bank deposit and bank transfer are accepted; parents must report the payment via the school's payment-report form including the student name, grade and payment concept (mensualidad, matrícula, libros, etc.). Receipts and fiscal invoices are issued once the payment is validated. Transfers from other banks may take several days to be validated. No published information on credit-card acceptance or online card payment is provided on the published payment instructions.

Brief summary of published information and limitations
- Published, definitive items: monthly tuition B/. 225.00 (all listed levels), one-time matrícula B/. 525.00, graduation fees for Premedia and Media, and bank-deposit/transfer reporting and validation procedures.
- Items not published on the fee pages: explicit per-term totals, a published per-academic-year total, a separate application fee (other than matrícula), a stated refund policy, and published acceptance of credit-card payments. These items are therefore not included as definitive charges above.
Academics

International Christian Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is innovative and Christian in orientation, designed to form learners with knowledge, values, ideals, abilities, habits, attitudes, and skills to participate successfully in modern society. It reinforces English through a fully bilingual program and integrates information technology across all subjects. Classes are taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The program is organized into Primary (grades 1–6), Pre-Media (grades 7–9), and Secondary (grades 10–12). High school tracks include a Scientific Baccalaureate with emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and a bilingual Science and Technology Baccalaureate with emphasis in Computer Science. The school emphasizes Christian values, personalized attention, extended-day options, and ongoing educational innovation.

Gifted and Talented
Special programs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Psychopedagogical support includes diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and psychopedagogical intervention by qualified specialists. A personalized approach ensures each student and family receives tailored attention, while clubs and field trips contribute to holistic development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychopedagogical support for students with special educational needs is provided through diagnostic, evaluation, and intervention programs conducted by qualified specialists.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English is taught; classes are conducted entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. The curriculum reinforces English through a fully bilingual education.

Mental Wellbeing
The class day runs from 8:30 am to 2:35 pm, promoting rest and supporting healthy mental development.

Safeguarding
Admission requires a psychological evaluation.
Parent Experience

History
International Christian Academy is a serious, long-standing educational organization focused on 21st-century global education. The curriculum is innovative and emphasizes English through fully bilingual instruction, integrates information technology across subjects, and reinforces ethical and moral values. ICA stays up-to-date with contemporary pedagogical and technological approaches to meet globalization demands. Its mission is to offer quality, multidimensional education that strengthens the axiological foundations of education and to pursue a Christian education model that equips students with knowledge, values, ideals, skills, habits, attitudes, and abilities to participate successfully in modern society. The Imani Foundation is a nonprofit private organization whose main purpose is to provide scholarships and educational financial support for institutions evaluated and approved by its Academic Committee, and it also contributes humanitarian aid globally.

Community
Classes are taught entirely in English by teachers skilled in teaching this language. Christian values are taught, with daily emphasis on seeking God and helping others. Educational innovation is emphasized, and students receive personalized attention; an extended day and special programs are offered. Psycho-pedagogical support is available, and parents can arrange meetings with the psychologist to discuss their child's progress.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICA offers an innovative bilingual curriculum with intensive English instruction, integrated information technology across the curriculum, extended-day options, and values-based education with personalized attention.

Academic Facilities
Classes are taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in acquiring the language. The curriculum emphasizes English through a fully bilingual approach, with information technologies applied across all subjects and a holistic pedagogical formation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
In Grade 6, all subjects are taught in English, except physical education, Spanish, and Social Studies. ICA offers a bilingual high school track in sciences and technology. The curriculum reinforces English language development through a fully bilingual approach across the curriculum. The program aligns with modern pedagogical methods and integrates information technology to support learning.

Arts & Creative
ICA organizes school plays, including A New Beginning, The Most Powerful Force on Earth, and Peter and the Wolf. These productions form part of the school's extracurricular life, providing opportunities for artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
Intensive English classes are taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition. ICA reinforces English language development through a fully bilingual curriculum. In Grade 6, all subjects are taught in English, with exceptions for physical education, Spanish, and Social Studies.

Social & Hobbies
ICA organizes at least two extracurricular activities per year in which all students participate; transportation and admissions costs for these activities are covered by parents and/or guardians; students should bring a snack; students with behavioral problems may be deprived of this privilege. ICA plans After-School programs to reinforce diverse areas of development; participation is voluntary and regulated by the Administration based on academic performance and conduct. After-School activities are a privilege and not a punishment, with the Administration organizing and selecting students for each activity; the school covers the costs of classes or training needed for After Schools, but not uniforms, equipment, transportation, or other related expenses.

Community & Service
The Psycho-Pedagogical Cabinet provides spaces for integration, reflection, and action, promoting the health of the school community and the early detection of difficulties that affect the educational project. It conducts individual and group follow-up of students, advises and collaborates with teachers, and works with staff on school convivencia while maintaining communication with families and external professionals who assist students. It also arranges meetings for parents to discuss student progress.

Leadership & Professional
Parent meetings are organized at the start of the school year to open dialogue between parents and educators. The schedule includes dedicated hours for teacher interviews, coordinated through the school office.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ICA provides personalized attention to each student and family according to individual needs. An Extended Day program is offered as an additional benefit. ICA promotes a no-homework approach as part of its daily routine.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for the intensive English program, with classes taught entirely in English. The high school offers a bilingual Bachillerato in Ciencias y Tecnología with emphasis in Informática, and a Scientific Bachillerato with emphasis in Ciencias Biomédicas.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a fully bilingual curriculum that strengthens English proficiency. A bilingual Bachillerato in Ciencias y Tecnología is offered at the high school level.

Immersion Programs
Intensive English is offered. Classes are taught entirely in English by teachers experienced in language acquisition.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill the enrollment or re-enrollment form. This is required for all levels and begins the admissions process. 2. Provide level-specific documents. Preschool requires a birth certificate, health certificate, two passport-size photos, a copy of the vaccination card, enrollment form, and a psychological evaluation. Primary requires a birth certificate, health certificate, conduct certificate if transferring from another school, two passport-size photos, cumulative record if transferring from another school, the last report card, enrollment form, and a psychological evaluation. 3. Begin pre-enrollment via the site using the Pre-inscripciones Aquí link, supported by a virtual platform to facilitate the process. 4. ICA offers Intensive English taught entirely in English, with Christian values, educational innovation, personalized attention, and a no-homework-at-home approach. 5. For admissions contact ICA at Residencial Nuevo Arraiján, Calle 5ta., Edificio C-98, Distrito de Arraiján, Panamá; phones are (507) 344-1533, (507) 251-2386, (507) 251-3190, and (507) 6206-8023.
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