Balboa Academy
International School in Panama City
Quick answer
Balboa Academy provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Tuition of $9,063–$15,941/year is in line with Panama City averages. Graduates leave with AP and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and PSAT.
- Tuition: $9,063–$15,941/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 Panama City international school · 901 students total.
- 37 nationalities top: Panamanian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 a.m..
901
37 (Panamanian)
18 avg
Rolling
AP and PSAT
About Balboa Academy
Balboa Academy is a private school in Panama City, located in the heart of the capital's vibrant community. Offering students two diploma programs (US and Panamanian) and the only school in Panama to provide over 20 courses in their AP Program, our International School in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton is a beacon of educational excellence and a home for lifelong learners.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,063 – $15,941 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 9063 B/.-15941 B/. |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $14,002(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,502 |
| Cost position in Panama City | 70th percentile(above average) |
American
AP and PSAT
MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) is done twice a year from first grade up to 9th grade in Reading, Language Usage, and Mathematics. Our 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT. Our 11th and 12th graders take the SAT test. AP (Advanced Placement) exams are given every May.
Traditionally, our students score above global averages.
Spanish and French (High School level), Mandarin (High School level)
Our primary focus is inclusion with support from our Educational Specialists. Some students receive support in small group or one on one settings.
Yes.
English Language Learners
8:00 a.m. – Preschool: 12:30 p.m. (Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.) Kindergarten - 12th grade: 2:55 (Wednesdays 12:45 p.m.)
Lunches may be purchased from a provider.
Yes, through the lunch service provider.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Panama City
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Panamanian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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