NASA In-Flight Educational Downlink. January 24th, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that the next week ISP students will have the opportunity to connect with the International Space Station.

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Who We Are

ISP is a non-profit, student-centered, independent school. Inspiring lifelong learners for a future without borders. We are recognized as a leader in international education, offering world-class opportunities for students Pre-K 3 to 12th grade.

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At a glance

Nationalities Represented +more than 1,000 students from over 40 countries and +300 Faculty & Staff from over 20 countries.

9:1 Student- Teacher ratio supported by a world class Teaching and Learning team.

Professional Learning We offer varied opportunities for our staff to continue being lifelong learners

37 Years Offering Non-profit, student-centered, independent, international education.

First IB World School established in Panama. Average score of 33, 10% above the world average.

9.6 hectare campus with student-centered facilities like maker spaces, FIFA certified soccer field and track, semi-olympic pool, responsive classrooms, and Performing Arts Center.

Unique Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program offered to students in 11th and 12th grade.

70% K-12 students participate in after school activities, including the visual and performing arts, competitive sports, special activities and clubs,

Over 30 clubs offered in middle and high school.

Service Learning activities offered PK-12.

Student led activities Panama Model United Nations, Near Space Program, Service Engineering and Technology Club, United Women Conference, Global Issues Network and TedX

STEM Certified First AdvancED certified Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Program in Latin America.

News & Announcements

NASA In-Flight Educational Downlink. January 24th, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that the next week ISP students will have the opportunity to connect with the International Space Station.

Happy New Year ISP Friends from the PTA!

We hope the return to school has been joyful and positive for all, parents and children. January 2020 finds us with 5.5 months left of this year's school year and we look forward to supporting an excellent period of learning and growth for our children and sharing some great moments together as a community.

Quesos Chela now available for purchase at School Cafeteria

Starting Monday 20th, we will have Chicken, Beef and the famous Cheese Empanada from Quesos Chela as well as Chicheme available for purchase at our Middle and High School Cafeteria.

ES - Bringing Literature to Life

Book Character Parade - Thursday 23rd January Storyteller workshop for parents - Thursday 23rd January

ES Counselors Coffee - Transitions

ES Counselors Coffee - Transitions Wednesday 22nd - 10:30am

Welcome back from ISP Athletics

Welcome back and best wishes for 2020! We are straight back into action with AASCA Soccer in two weeks and our AASCA Tennis and Swimming teams already in practice ahead of the trip to Costa Rica in early March. Read on for some important reminders about registrations and start dates.

APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW OPEN

Applications are open for ISP siblings who want to start at ISP in August 2020.

Elementary School Students Visit Sister School in El Valle

Thank you to everyone for their donations and helping us spread joy beyond our school walls.

Alumni Voices: Catching up with Jorge Brito

Jorge tells us about realizing his potential after graduating in 2017.

ISP Dolphin Maria Antonia Vergara Sets 3 New National Free Diving Records

Maria Antonia Vergara , Class of 2019, tells us about participating in her second Free Diving Competition in Bali, Indonesia.

Peek into PK: The Power of Choice

Student’s early years at ISP set in motion their lifelong learning adventure. That is why we are continually reviewing, refining, and adapting the way we teach.

ISP Teachers Present at International Conference, to Host in 2020

We were pleased to send a delegation of teachers to the 38th Annual Tri-Conference. ISP will host the TRI Association Conference in 2020.

Making Community Connections at ISP

At ISP, it's not about me, it's about us. Find out more about our new initiative to foster connections and partnership between learners at ISP and our community.

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Events Calendar

24 Jan

NASA Live Downlink

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

Location: PAC

26 Jan

ISP Alumni Reunion in Cambridge

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: The Asgard, 350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

3 Feb

First day of ASAs

4 Feb

Director's Coffee on Assessment

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: 2nd Floor next to Applebees, Atrio Mall in Costa del Este, Av Marina del Nte, Panamá, Panama

5 Feb

Counselors' Coffee

Time: 8 AM – 11 AM

Location: ES-1-ES Conference Room (30)

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Life at ISP

After School Activities

Life at ISP does not end when the bell rings. Approximately 70% of K-12 students at ISP stay after school to pursue their passions.

Visual and Performing Arts

Through the study of visual and performing arts, we foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, while enriching the overall human experience for every student, creating a vibrant nexus between our school and the global community.

International Baccalaureate Program

Part of what makes the last years of learning at ISP unique is our student-centered approach to the IB. Following nearly 30 years of experience as an IB World School, we are confident in saying that a key to students reaching their full potential is choice. That's why we offer a full range of courses in the IB, more than most international schools with similar academic and IB programs.

Teaching & Learning

The Office of Teaching and Learning represents ISP's investment and commitment to our continued growth, support, and improvement. Our office is an inter-divisional group of educators who collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure we are meeting ISP Strategic Plan’s academic excellence goal.

Early Childhood Center

What makes our ECC extra special is the focus on social-emotional learning, helping our little ones become a family of compassionate learners. By offering multi-age groups, older children have the opportunity to serve as a mentor and begin planting the seeds of leadership.

ISP Gives Back

Service-learning is a fundamental part of student life. Through several initiatives, clubs activities, and organizations, ISP students take initiative to make positive contributions as global citizens.