IB and British
Ages 2 to 18

King's College The British School of Panama

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CityPanama City
CurriculumsIB and British
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and IB Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and IB Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 25 students / class
Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 7,997 B/.
to: 23,630 B/.
Address: Avenida Demetrio B. Lakas, Clayton, Panama, Republic of Panama
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Nationalities

Number of students

440

Number of nationalities represented in the school

47

Most common nationality

Panamanian, American, Spanish, British, Colombian, Korean, Brazilian, German, Chinese, Argentinean, Venezuelan, Italian, French, among others.

Ratio of local students to international students

About 30% of our student population is local, and 70% is international.

Languages

Native English speaking teachers

We are the only school in Panama with 90% of native English speaker teachers.
​​All academic staff teaching the English National Curriculum are qualified British teachers, with the exception of some of the language teachers, who are native speakers. Those teaching Spanish language, Spanish validation and Bachillerato are native, qualified Panamanian teachers.

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes, we have an EAL (English as an Additional Language) program to support all the students that may have a gap in their English, as well as an MFL (Modern Foreign Language) for those students who need extra support in Spanish.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, French

Classroom

Average number of students per class

25

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

We have 1 bilingual class assistant from Nursery to Year 2 in each classroom.

Use of technology in the classroom

Every classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art interactive whiteboards and wifi internet connection.

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 are prepared to develop our lessons virtually through platforms such as Seesaw, Google Classroom, Blue Jeans.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, IB Diploma

Results in these examinations

IB Diploma Program AVERAGE SCORE 2023: King’s 33.29 points (vs Global 30.24 points)
IGCSE Results 2022: 41% achieved level 9 - 8s ; 59% achieved level 9 - 7s ; 75% achieved level 9 - 6s

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Around one week.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

From Nursery to Year 1: An interview and a trial day.
From Year 2 to Year 13: A test known as "CAT 4" and a trial day.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

The CAT 4 provides a rounded profile of pupil ability so you can target support, provide the right level of challenge and make informed decisions about pupils’ progress. It provides a unique profile of strengths and weaknesses across four batteries:

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes.

School day

School start time

8:00

School finish time

15:20

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Soccer, volleyball, swimming, running, taekwondo, basketball, chess, student newspaper, guitar, French, Chinese, drama, piano, ukelele, Model United Nations (MUN), Student Leadership Opportunities.

Sports activities included

Weekly physical education lessons.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, we have a boys football (soccer) team and a girls football (soccer) team.

Facilities

Facilities at the school

- EYFS learning area and separate playground with direct access from classrooms (including an art atelier and dining room).
- Well-resourced classrooms, each equipped with interactive whiteboards.
- Large, green playing area
- 3 fully-equipped science labs
- School ICT room
- Art studio
- Primary and Secondary school library
- Music room and practice room
- Dance room
- Primary iPad trolleys
- Dining room and fully-functioning kitchens
- Air-conditioning in all classrooms and halls
- Sixth form common room

Sports facilities at the school

- Football field
- Hard court
- Indoor hall
- Multipurpose hall
- Covered sports area

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

A world-class premium international school, bordered by the Panamanian rainforest and situated on a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus, conveniently located in Clayton within easy access to the vibrant city centre.​

Established in 2012, King's College School, Panama, was the first British curriculum school in the country. We are proud that our students are pioneers of British education in the region, and even prouder of the exemplary education we continue to offer our growing learning community. As a diverse and inclusive international school, we educate more than 400 students from 47 nationalities, aged 2 to 18, who attend the Pre-Nursery division to Sixth Form.

Teaching approach of the school

British education creates open-minded, creative and dynamic individuals. Your child will learn from first-hand experience, not just textbooks. They will be encouraged to be creative in their thinking and they are expected to work hard every day.

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