International Schools in Panama CityCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 17 schools · 10 with verified fee data · Updated April 2026
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$10,483
per year
+16%
above published tuition
65/100
Panama City, Panama has 17 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $10,483. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 16%. Admissions are moderately selective. The most common curricula are American, IB, British.
Quick answer
Panama City, Panama has 17 international schools across 5 curricula (American, IB, British). 10 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $10,483/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 16% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 65/100. Admissions are moderately selective.
Key facts
- 17 international schools 10 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $10,483/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +16% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula American (4) · IB (4) · British (3).
- Admissions mix 8 open · 9 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
8
Open / Rolling
9
Moderate
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 17 schools in Panama City, 10 with verified fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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