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Nationalities
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| Most common nationality |
Panama |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30/70 |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, laptop computers, coding, and robotics |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Not on weekends. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
One hour daily. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. PAD - Personal Achievement Department |
| Learning support offered |
Support to students with learning differences and learning support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated instruction |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. In house. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions are open year round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:20 AM |
| School finish time |
2:45 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes. Outsourced. |
| School provided lunches |
Cafeteria service is outsourced and optional |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Could be arranged with the cafeteria services |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, debate, arts and crafts, dance, drama, violin, piano, guitar, soccer, functional training, mountain biking, Taekwondo, tennis, photography, cooking |
| Sports activities included |
Fitness, soccer, volleyball, swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports facilities are shared at nearby sports complex |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Boston School International is a private international bilingual, college preparatory, IB World School school in Panama. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSI empowers each student to reach their highest potential. BSI's teachers are committed to excellence by encouraging and supporting students to develop critical thinking skills, ethical values and their own individual talents. |