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Number of students |
500 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Costa Rican |
Ratio of local students to international students |
25% 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 and Counselling and Learning Support (Pull out) |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
18 students |
Average number of students per class |
15-18 |
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, the use of EBSCO for research, younger children use apps for reading-writing, we have developed our own app for students and parents that has 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 al 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 |
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 |
Shadows teachers, Counselling and Learning Support (Pull out), Tutoring. |
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, but with the COVID-19 requirements the service is a bit restricted. |
School provided lunches |
Yes, we have cafeteria, the students can buy the lunch there. Currently students order in advance through their app, due to COVID-19 protocols. |
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. At this moment these schedules have varied due to COVID-19 protocols. |
Sports activities included |
Yoga
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have different teams.
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Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field, multipurpose court (baseball, tennis), big and modern gymnasium, spinning bikes, table tennis... |
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. |