English as an Additional Language

Spanish

24

18

Yes

Technology has become a new and key “literacy” for today’s students and professionals. Thus the MET is a technology-rich school where we offer an Apple one-to-one technology program, where each student from Kinder to 4th Grade has an iPad, and each student from 5th to 12th Grade has a Mac laptop.

Each classroom is equipped with the latest technological offerings for education, such as SMARTboards in every classroom. These interactive digital boards enhance the teaching and learning experience in the classroom by expanding the nature of content, introducing different media and digital educational resources to lesson plans and providing interactivity through which students can demonstrate their mastery of content.

As the MET already offered a one-to-one Apple technology program, we were able to switch to a virtual school offering within 24 hours of schools closing in Panama. During the pandemic, students connected to classes from 19 countries and we continue to offer virtual classes when quarantining or government mandates require this. Our new state-of-the-art campus is equipped with Wifi6 (5G) and offers students wireless capacity and modern technologies not previously seen in Panama school campuses.

IB Diploma

For the 2020-2021 the average DP score for MET students was 35 points, 2 points above the world average of 33 points.
25% of our graduating class gained 40 points or higher and our top IB DP score was 43 points. This was achieved by 3 students.
We had a 98% pass rate.

To meet the diverse needs of MET's students, MET's Exceptional Education Program offers support services for students with mild to moderate learning needs.

The MET’s Universal Inclusion Model has been developed by combining research based inclusion programs including Response to Intervention and is designed to support students based on their individual and specific needs. MET's services follow a multi-tiered approach that encourages each student’s success through frequent progress monitoring and instructional interventions, personalized to the child’s personal level.

METAGS Enrichment Program: to qualify for this Exceptional Education Program academic service, the MET uses standardized assessments in achievement and cognitive ability that are internationally recognized. The program will incorporate pull-out instruction/extension and an individual personal project to stretch and enhance critical thinking skills.

The program will provide a variety of learning experiences that challenge, engage and inspire students to develop their full potential. Students will have opportunities to collaborate with their academic peers, develop an awareness for their giftedness as well as explore topics in depth and of individual interest.

Assessment

No deadline

Yes. As an international school we have rolling admissions.

8:00am

3:00pm (Friday 1:15pm)

Yes

Yes - included in the school fees.

MET strives to offer meal options to meet students' individual dietary needs. In addition to regular meal plan, MET offers daily vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free menu options, as well as modified options for students with sensory needs.

If a child has any dietary needs, MET informs the school's nutritionist upon admission. Parents may also schedule an appointment with the school’s nutritionist at any time to work together in developing an individual nutritional plan for the child.

Yes

Sports (Soccer, volleyball, swimming, triathlon, karate
Music (Cello, guitar, viola, violin, orchestra
STEAM, robotics and 3D modeling
Performing Arts, Theater, Drama
Reading club, explorers club

Yes

We have a black box theater, 8 fully equipped science labs, a media center, a library plus 3 music rooms and various creative spaces.

Extensive outdoor sports fields include FIFA-sized soccer fields, indoor athletic facilities, and a pool provides young athletes turf to train and compete in inter-school competitions.

The Metropolitan School of Panama is a private IB World school that is setting a new standard of excellence in Panama. Now in it's tenth year and the only the only school in Panama and Central America to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB)'s continuum of programs in English for students in Early Childhood 3 through 12th grade.

The IB is a world acclaimed academic program with innovative teaching methodologies that allows the development of intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills necessary to learn, work and succeed in a rapidly globalizing world.
In September 2017, MET joined Nord Anglia Education, the world's leading schools organization, uniting with over 70 other outstanding schools in 33 countries around the world to offer a quality education in Panama. The MET's learning community is unique. It is a vibrant tight-knit community that resembles a family more than a school. Every member of our MET family shares the same goals: to provide the best educational experience to our children within an environment that fosters respect and celebrates diversity.

The MET is committed to each child reaching their personal level of excellence through a balanced academic program that nurtures their self-esteem and potential, and engages them in the world that surrounds them.