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Number of students |
400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
36 |
Most common nationality |
Panamanian
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Ratio of local students to international students |
About 25% of our student population is local, the rest is international. |
Native English speaking teachers |
All academic staff teaching the English National Curriculum are qualified British teachers, with the exception of some of the language teachers, who are native speakers. Those teaching Spanish language, Spanish validation and Bachillerato are native, qualified Panamanian teachers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
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. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Mandarin |
Average number of students per class |
25 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have 1 bilingual class assistant from Nursery to Year 2 in each classroom. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Every classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art interactive whiteboards and wifi internet connection. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we are currently developing our lessons virtually through platforms such as Seesaw, Google Classroom, Blue Jeans. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Around one week. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
From Nursery to Year 1: An interview and a trial day.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The CAT 4 provides a rounded profile of pupil ability so you can target support, provide the right level of challenge and make informed decisions about pupils’ progress. It provides a unique profile of strengths and weaknesses across four batteries: |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
8:00 |
School finish time |
15:20 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, dance, ballet, self-study club, drums, swimming, rugby, football, tennis, fencing, Taekwondo, Chinese, chess |
Sports activities included |
Weekly physical education lessons. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we have a boys football (soccer) team and a girls football (soccer) team. |
Sports facilities at the school |
- Large green playing area
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
King's College The British School of Panama opened its doors in September 2012. The school is located in an idyllic setting, surrounded by the Panamanian rainforest in the area of Clayton and is approximately 6km from the city centre. |
Teaching approach of the school |
British education creates open-minded, creative and dynamic individuals. Your child will learn from first-hand experience, not just textbooks. They will be encouraged to be creative in their thinking and they are expected to work hard every day. |