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School comparison · Panama City
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Panama City
| Metric | International School of Panama | Metropolitan School of Panama |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | IB | IB |
| Qualifications | IB Diploma and TOEFL and ACT | — |
| Ages served | Ages 3 to 18 | Ages 3 to 18 |
| Language of instruction |
| English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $9,999-$18,938 | $12,408-$20,473 |
|---|
| True annual cost? | $15,569 | $18,091 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +8% | +10% |
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| First-year cost? | $17,069 | $19,591 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 60/100 | 60/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 80th | 100th |
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| Students | — | 800 |
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| Nationalities | 47 | 45 |
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| Admissions | Moderate | Open |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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