International schools in Panama
There are 14 international schools listed in Panama. They offer IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $7.5K–$11.5K (USD).
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 14
- Curricula
- 10
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $7.5K–$11.5K
Curricula offered: IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
Accreditations: IB, NEASC, CIS, Cognia, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan School of Panama | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, NEASC, CIS | Co-ed | $11.5K |
| Balboa Academy | Advanced Placement, US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cognia, IB | Co-ed | $8.3K |
| International School of Panama | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, NEASC | — | $10.2K |
| Centro Bilingüe Vista Alegre | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | B/. 1.8k |
| Colegio Isaac Rabin | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Crossroads Christian Academy | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Middle States Association, ACSI | Co-ed | $7.5K |
| Oxford International School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | — | — |
| SABIS International School - Costa Verde | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Academia Panamá Para El Futuro | IB Diploma | Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| El Colegio de Panamá | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe de Panamá | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Jacarandá School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Academia Integral San Lucas | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Panama Prep International School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | CIS | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Panama?
- Novana Index lists 14 international schools in Panama.
- What are the best international schools in Panama?
- There is no single best international school in Panama; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 14 listed schools offer IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary and hold accreditations including IB, NEASC, CIS, Cognia, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI. Compare all 14 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Panama offer?
- International schools in Panama offer IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, US Common Core, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- How much does international school tuition cost in Panama?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Panama ranges from about ≈ $7.5K–$11.5K (USD).
- Which accreditations do schools in Panama hold?
- Listed schools in Panama hold accreditations including IB, NEASC, CIS, Cognia, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI.