Colegio Alemán del Istmo
International School in Panama City
Quick answer
Colegio Alemán del Istmo follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur. Tuition of $5,488–$12,202/year is in line with Panama City averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Colegio Alemán del Istmo.
- Tuition: $5,488–$12,202/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 16 school day starts at 7:30 am.
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About Colegio Alemán del Istmo
Colegio Alemán Del Istmo is a German International School in Panama City with a trilingual curriculum: German, English and Spanish.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,488 – $12,202 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 5488 B/.-12202 B/. |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,345(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,845 |
| Cost position in Panama City | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
German
Cambridge A1 - C1 German A1 - B2
Great!
Regular classes are trilingual: Spanish, English and German. French and Mandarin are offered as after school activities.
Special Aid teachers
Yes.
Yes, extra German or English classes are offered in the afternoon if there is a corresponding demand.
7:30 am – Preschool usually finishes at 1:15 pm. Primary and secondary school finishes about 3 pm.
Catering Service.
Yes we do.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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