The Casco School
International School in Panama City
Quick answer
The Casco School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $7,989–$9,049/year is in line with Panama City averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,989–$9,049/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Panama City international school · 450 students total.
- 30 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
450
30
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The Casco School
The Casco School is a boutique British school based in Panama. We offer an internationally recognized British bilingual curriculum that encourages students’ academic, personal and social growth. We welcome familites of all nationatities who wish their children to be educated in a caring, internationally minded and learning focused environment. Across three locations we offer Pre School, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form for ages 2-17.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,989 – $9,049 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 7989 B/.-9049 B/. |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,719(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,219 |
| Cost position in Panama City | 30th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
French
unknown
Yes
Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM – At 3:00 PM
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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