King's College The British School of Panama
International School in Panama City
Quick answer
King's College The British School of Panama serves 440 students from 47 nationalities aged 2 to 18. Part of the global King's College group founded 1969, the school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, BSO and CIE. Tuition $8,213-$24,269 per year. Strong fit for British, Latin American and international expat families on Panama assignments seeking British-track education with King's College brand recognition.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $8,213–$24,269/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 Panama City international school · 440 students total.
- 47 nationalities top: Panamanian, American, Spanish.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, BSO, CIE verified.
440
47 (Panamanian, American, Spanish, British, Colombian, Korean, Brazilian, German, Chinese, Argentinean, Venezuelan, Italian, French, among others.)
25 avg
Rolling
IBO, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About King's College The British School of Panama
A world-class premium international school, bordered by the Panamanian rainforest and situated on a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus, conveniently located in Clayton within easy access to the vibrant city centre.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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) | $8,213 – $24,269 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 8213 B/.-24269 B/. |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,891(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,391 |
| Cost position in Panama City | 90th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
IB Diploma Program AVERAGE SCORE 2023: King’s 33.29 points (vs Global 30.24 points) IGCSE Results 2022: 41% achieved level 9 - 8s ; 59% achieved level 9 - 7s ; 75% achieved level 9 - 6s
Spanish, French
unknown
No
Yes, we have an EAL (English as an Additional Language) program to support all the students that may have a gap in their English, as well as an MFL (Modern Foreign Language) for those students who need extra support in Spanish.
8:00 – 15:20
Yes
Yes
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, American, Spanish, British, Colombian, Korean, Brazilian, German, Chinese, Argentinean, Venezuelan, Italian, French, among others.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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