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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.
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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)
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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.
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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).
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Sports facilities at the school |
- Football field
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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. |