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Nationalities
| Number of students |
Approximately 110 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Apart from Panamanians and other Central or South American countries there are also students of German, Korean and Chinese origin. |
| Most common nationality |
Panamanian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% Local - 30% other countries |
Languages
| Native English, German, and Spanish speaking teachers |
Teachers are native or fluent in the language they instruct. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English, German, and Spanish |
Yes, extra German or English classes are offered in the afternoon if there is a corresponding demand. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Regular classes are trilingual: Spanish, English and German. French and Mandarin are offered as after school activities. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
About 20 students |
| Average number of students per class |
About 10 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in preschool. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students use tablet computers during informatics and robotics class. |
| 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, we have successfully implemented online classes during the whole COVID-19 lockdown in Panama. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we instruct values |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge A1 - C1
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| Results in these examinations |
Great! |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Students do their homework mostly in school in order to promote family life. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Special Aid teachers |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, actually there are various teachers that are also trained as psychologists. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Psichological Test - Bass II (all levels)
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| Waiting list |
No, but it is recommended to submit registrations in time to reserve a space. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Usually by the end of February, but registrations can be submitted all year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, school fees will be calculated accordingly. |
School day
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
Preschool usually finishes at 1:15 pm. Primary and secondary school finishes about 3 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After School Day Care is provided. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, but outsourced. Parents have to contact the school bus company to inquire routes und fees. |
| School provided lunches |
Catering Service. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes we do. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Karate, violin, piano, football, athletics, art, gymnastics, dance, ballet, yoga and others |
| Sports activities included |
All sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Biology Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab., Technology and Robotics Lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 Football courts (1 covered)
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colegio Alemán Del Istmo is a German International School in Panama City with a trilingual curriculum: German, English and Spanish. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We offer a comprehensive education based on values, developing different acadamic, athletic and artistic areas, in a context that promotes a positive attitude towards learning and the developement of confidence and autonomy. |