Lycée Français International de Panama
International School in Panama City
Quick answer
Lycée Français International de Panama offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat. Tuition of $6,705–$9,408/year is in line with Panama City averages. Graduates leave with French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $6,705–$9,408/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Panama City international school · 700 students total.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at School starts at 7.30 am..
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
700
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Lycée Français International de Panama
The Liceo Francés Internacional de Panama is a plurilingual school. We offer education in French, English and Spanish to 700 students form over 40 differents countries. We are part of the AEFE, he Agency for French Education Abroad (www.aefe.fr), an institution supervised by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs that coordinates and supports nearly 600 schools in 139 countries.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,705 – $9,408 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 6705 B/.-9408 B/. |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,557(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,057 |
| Cost position in Panama City | 20th percentile(budget-friendly) |
French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
Our students complete the following exams: - Diplôme National du Brevet, - Baccalauréat (French Baccalaureate and Fench International Baccalaureate),
100% of success.
French, english, spanish and portuguese.
We implement a special support program for each student with special needs. Our counselor works with the teachers, nurse and family on a special program for the students depending on each specific case.
Our school supports children with different special learning needs.
School starts at 7.30 am. – Preschool and primary school end at 2 pm. Secondary school ends between 3 and 4 pm.
Yes, we have a cafeteria and provide menus. Students can also bring their own lunchbox.
Yes, we offer alternative food items for allergies.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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