Balboa Academy

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Basic Information

Address: City of Knowledge, Building 100 Panama City, Panama
Phone Number: +507 302 0031
Director/Owner: Mr. Mark Lentz

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Additional Information

Human Resources Executive Director: Leyda Lopez
Ages: 3-18
Accreditation/Affiliation: Cognia & MEDUCA
Nationalities: over 40 different nationalities
Language(s): English
School Types: Private day school
Tuition:

$14,643.12

Enrollment: 820
School Setting:

American Curriculum International School

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community:

International

School Size: Maximum 25
Classroom Size: Maximum class size is 25
Curriculum:

U.S. Common Core and Advanced Placement

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100% of graduating seniors are accepted in Colleges and Universities worldwide.
Support Services:

Our support team offers ELL support as well as support for students with exceptional needs.

Computer Capabilities:

We have a bring your own device policy in Middle and High School. Elementary students have access to our computer lab as well as Ipad sets.

Extracurricular Activities: Balboa Academy offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including but not limited to competitive sports, performing arts, and a wide variety of student clubs
Uniform Guidelines:

All students are required to wear the school shirt and pants.

Admissions Requirements:

Copy of birth certificate

Copy of passport

Copy of both parents’ passport

Copy of immunization records

Copy of academic records

Copy of standardized testing (if available).

Admissions Deadline: Admissions is year-round
Mission Statement:

Balboa Academy provides a U.S. standards-based curriculum in which English is our language of instruction. Our comprehensive and engaging educational program is dedicated to fostering innovative, intellectual growth. We honor individual differences and diversity, while focusing on the development of the whole child. Our nurturing community inspires students to become responsible global citizens with integrity and compassion.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Together we cultivate a caring community of lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and builders of a promising future.

Visa Requirement:

For admissions, not required. Panama law requirements apply to the family’s migration status.

Travel/Living Accommodations: We do not offer boarding Employment Opportunities: Contact our head of HR Leyda Lopez