Highlights
- Innovative, tech-focused learning
- Bilingual curriculum for global citizens
- Promotes leadership through service
Overview
Balboa Academy is a private school in Panama City, located in the heart of the capital’s vibrant community. Offering students two diploma programs (US and Panamanian) and the only school in Panama to provide over 20 courses in their AP Program, our International School in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton is a beacon of educational excellence and a home for lifelong learners.Our journey began in 1999 with a vision to provide a rich and immersive educational experience inspired by the best American schools, with a U.S. standards-based curriculum and English as the language of instruction. But Balboa Academy is more than just a school – it is a dynamic and nurturing learning environment where students, educators, staff, parents and all members of our community come together as one family.
An international education at Balboa Academy not only opens doors to top-tier universities worldwide, but also equips students with the global perspective and skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Here, students embark on a journey of discovery and growth, guided by a broad and sequential plan of study that emphasizes not only academic achievement, but also the development of students – so that they can become productive and happy citizens of our global community.
- from 2
- to 18 years old
Co-Education
from 7,966 to 15,309 EUR
Founded in 1999
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34 students
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Academics
Graduating from Balboa Academy means receiving both a local Panamanian diploma and an U.S. diploma. This dual certification not only opens doors to top-tier universities worldwide but also equips students with the global perspective and skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
At Balboa Academy, it is our responsibility to prepare our students to become citizens of the world. We teach our students to embrace the next phase of their lives with confidence, high-level thinking, and empathy. Our Instructional program concentrates on Five Core Competencies and Five Core Values.
The Five Core Competencies reflect the essence of the academic program at our school. These Five Core Competencies define our curriculum and provide a clear set of outcomes and skills to guide its development and teaching.
The competencies of Balboa Academy are expressed through the acronym WE ACT:
W = World view
E = Emotional intelligence
A = Academics in balance
C = Creativity
T = Technology
Five Core Values reflect the essence of the character of our school. They also define and provide a clear context which guides the governance and management of the school. The values of Balboa Academy are expressed through the acronym RIGHT.
I will act RIGHT:
R = Respect for yourself and others
I = Integrity in making the correct decisions
G = Good deeds to help others in need
H = Hard work leading to certain mastery
T = Team spirit to help everyone in collaboration
Together the Five Core Competencies and the Five Core Values, spelling WE ACT RIGHT, is an easy to remember acronym that represents the essence of both the character and academic program of Balboa Academy.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Accreditations
American School Counselor Association, Cognia, MEDUCA, AASCA, National Honor Society, WIDA International School Consortium, AP CollegeBoard
Tuition Fees for 2025
Learn more about Balboa Academy tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at Balboa Academy range from EUR 7,966 to EUR 15,309, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Things to know
Student Community
Balboa Academy welcomes a vibrant community of 34 students representing different nationalities.
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
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How much does it cost to attend Balboa Academy?
Tuition fees for Balboa Academy range from 7966 to 15309 EUR per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.
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- Address: Balboa Academy, Street Jorge Gil 100, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
