Balboa Academy
Important Information
Accreditation
Cognia & MEDUCA
Affiliation
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Ages
3-18
Founded
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Nationalities
over 40 different nationalities
Language(s)
English
School Schedule Hours in the day
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
School Size
Maximum 25
Classroom Size
Maximum class size is 25
Student/Teacher Ratio
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% of Graduating Class
100% of graduating seniors are accepted in Colleges and Universities worldwide.
Parking Spaces Availability
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Notable Graduates
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$14,643.12
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820
American Curriculum International School
International
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U.S. Common Core and Advanced Placement
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Our support team offers ELL support as well as support for students with exceptional needs.
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
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.
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All students are required to wear the school shirt and pants.
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 is year-round
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.
Together we cultivate a caring community of lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and builders of a promising future.
Founded in 1999, Balboa Academy is a private, college-preparatory day school located in Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge) in Panama City, Panama. The school was established by educators with extensive professional experience in the United States Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS), bringing a strong foundation in U.S. standards–based instruction. From its inception, Balboa Academy has been guided by a clear purpose: to deliver rigorous academics within an inclusive, internationally minded learning environment.
Over the last 26 years, the school has grown and evolved in response to the needs of its community. Balboa Academy now serves approximately 815 students from Prekindergarten through Grade 12, representing more than 40 nationalities. Key milestones in the school’s development include the expansion of secondary programming, the steady growth of Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, the establishment of a comprehensive college counseling program, and consistent success in placing graduates in colleges and universities aligned with their academic aspirations. In December 2022, Balboa Academy became part of the Inspired Education Group, strengthening the school’s global perspective, governance capacity, and long-term sustainability while preserving its mission, culture, and local identity.
For admissions, not required. Panama law requirements apply to the family’s migration status.
We do not offer boarding Employment Opportunities: Contact our head of HR Leyda Lopez
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Frequently Asked Questions
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