Oxford International School: Details and Information

Leaving qualifications		SAT
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	25 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Is this school a perfect match for you?

Tell us your preferences and we’ll calculate your compatibility.

All the details about this school in their own words

We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 39 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.

Number of students	1400
Number of nationalities represented in the school	16
Most common nationality	Europa, Sur América y América Central
Ratio of local students to international students	25 : 8

Native English speaking teachers	50%
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	Spanish, French, English

Average number of students per class	25
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Mproves engagement. When technology is integrated into lessons, students are expected to be more interested in the subjects they are studying Encourages individual learning Encourages collaboration
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, synchronous and asynchronous... Using Microsoft 365 TEAMS
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	No

External examinations or assessments available	SAT, TOEFL
Results in these examinations	Advanced
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	3 to 8 days
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	Inclusive Classrooms, we have a mix of children of varying abilities and co-teachers within the room that allows those who have special needs to get the additional help they require while remaining in a traditional classroom setting. Often, some of the students within the classroom may receive some pull-out services in addition to their assisted learning.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Compact the curriculum and provide enrichment activities. Provide environments that are stimulating, and address cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs of gifted students in the curriculum.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes

Entry evaluation for students	Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Psychological evaluation, academic evaluation depending on the grade
Waiting list	Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	February
Students can join after academic year begins	Only on the first bimester

School start time	7:45 a.m.
School finish time	2:00 p.m.
Supervised care before/after school	Yes
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 or clubs offered	Dance, robotics, music, plastic arts, school band, soccer, basketball, karate, debate club, chess, math club, social action club,
Sports activities included	Soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Sports facilities at the school

Multipurpose court

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Oxford International School serves the educational needs of San Francisco and the rest of Panama City. Located in one of the country’s fastest growing areas, OIS enjoys a diversified economic base and a culturally diverse population consisting of students with Hispanic, afro-Panamanian, Amerindian, and Asian background.
Teaching approach of the school	OIS inspires learners to reach high academic standards and act with honesty and integrity to become proactive world citizens.