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| Number of students |
525 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
38 |
| Most common nationality |
Costa Rican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
31% international |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
We have native speakers and also non- native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes we have different options: Tutoring, Counselling and Learning Support (Pull out) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Virtual classrooms, 3D gadgets for certain classes like Sports Science, Smart Blackboards, EBSCO for research, younger children use apps for reading-writing, we have developed our own app for students and parents with multiple functions, etc. |
| 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, the school had a virtual classroom platform ready before the COVID-19 quarantines. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Non-religious education |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We respect all religions and beliefs, we promote values. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent results. In 2021 our IB Diploma Program's highest score was 44/45 points. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The students have weekly homework with different deadlines, the objective is to teach the students to manage their time. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Co-Curricular Programs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Services for Students with Learning Differences, Language Acquisition Program, College and Career Counseling, Tutoring and Special Needs Services, Shadows teachers. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In Primary we have the following enrichment opportunities:
In Middle School we have:
High School we have the following options:
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have psychologists and pedagogues. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For PreKinder, Kinder and Preparatory: Development assessment is required.
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| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We enroll students all year-round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:25 a.m. |
| School finish time |
On Monday to Thursday 2:45 p.m. On Friday 1:25 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a cafeteria, the students can buy lunch there. Currently, students and parents can order in advance through their app. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have several co-curricular activities from 1:40 a 2:40 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Sports activities included |
Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Table tennis (Ping Pong), Cross country, Cross training (Crossfit), Cardio tennis, Functional training, Spinning. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have different teams.
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| Facilities at the school |
Health Services, Library and Research Center, Science Laboratories, Audio Recording Studio, Sports Facilities, Maker and Design Space. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer fields, multipurpose gymnasium (basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer), spinning bikes, running machines, table tennis, weight and functional training. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
* Fully bilingual (English-Spanish)
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Pan-American School has a balanced approached to teaching and learning. Educators embrace the IB philosophy of inquiry-based, student-centered learning while fostering specific skills in self-management, communication, social and emotional development, research, critical thinking, and innovation. Service to our local and global community is an integral part of our curriculum and instruction. |