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.

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.

Our after-school program is designed to develop the whole child, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Our range of activities change throughout the year, with some having a limited number of participants, or special requirements. In some cases there may be additional costs to students specific to the activity. In order to participate, students must be in good academic standing, and exhibit appropriate behavior at all times.