International School of Panama

What International School of Panama does

International School of Panama (ISP) is a non-profit international school founded in 1982 in Panama City, Panama, serving approximately Pre-K 3 through Grade 12 students from both expatriate and local Panamanian families. The school operates a single ten-hectare campus in the Cerro Viento area of San Miguelito district with a reported 12:1 student-teacher ratio in Elementary School and 320 total employees. ISP delivers a globally accredited curriculum spanning four academic divisions (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School), with multiple diploma pathways including the mandatory MEDUCA Diploma, the IB Diploma (held since 1992), the ISP Diploma, and an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Diploma co-developed with Syracuse University and the University of Delaware.

The school's technical differentiators center on a STEM-focused curriculum integrating NGSS-aligned science, robotics, and computer vision tools (VEX, Arduino, ShieldBot robot with HuskyLens AI camera) through its exclusive Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy partnership — the only such certification in Latin America covering up to five CMRA microcredentials. Its AI@School initiative, launched August 2023, includes selection as one of only 50 schools worldwide in the RAIL (Responsible AI in Learning) pilot program developed by Middle States Association. NEASC accreditation was achieved in 2023, supplementing IB and MEDUCA recognition, and Child Safeguarding recognition was added in 2024.

ISP operates a direct-to-consumer GTM model with an 8-step admissions process (inquiry, info session/tour, application fee, portal access, divisional review, assessments/interviews, decision, enrollment) and rolling admissions for transferring expatriate families. Revenue is generated solely through tuition and fees paid by Institutional and Non-Institutional families on annual payment plans; specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. The school runs no third-party distribution channels and does not offer a public API, though it uses ClassLink (SSO) and Veracross (parent portal) for operational systems, plus mClass and Lectura for literacy assessment and WIDA for EAL proficiency tracking.

Name

International School of Panama

Legal name

International School of Panama

Website

https://isp.edu.pa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International School of Panama is a non-profit international school founded in 1982 in Panama City serving Pre-K 3 through Grade 12 expatriate and local families with globally accredited curricula, exclusive Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy microcredentials, IB Diploma, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB diploma programme
• STEM curriculum
• Early childhood education
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: ISP is a non-profit school that generates revenue through tuition payments from families. The school offers payment plans for both Institutional and Non-Institutional families. Tuition fees are not publicly disclosed and require direct inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International School of Panama delivers comprehensive K-12 international education from Early Childhood (PK3) through Grade 12, offering four diploma pathways: the ISP Diploma, MEDUCA Diploma, IB Diploma, and an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Diploma developed in partnership with Syracuse University and University of Delaware. The school provides specialized programs including STEM Learning with the exclusive Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Program, VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts), Athletics, After School Activities, Student Clubs, and comprehensive student wellbeing and support services for expatriate and local Panamanian families.

Product overview

International School of Panama is a non-profit international school offering a unified K-12 educational platform spanning Early Childhood (PK3-Kindergarten), Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school operates specialized programs including STEM Learning with Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts), Athletics, After School Activities, and Student Clubs. Students can pursue multiple diploma pathways: the mandatory MEDUCA Diploma, ISP Diploma, IB Diploma (since 1992), and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Diploma (partnered with Syracuse University and University of Delaware). The school provides comprehensive student support services including EAL/SAL language programs, inclusion services, and social-emotional learning, supported by Parent-Teacher Association community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of elementary students reading at or above grade level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Syracuse UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ISP collaborates with Syracuse University through the Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) program as part of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma. Students earn college credit for taking an English course in presentational speaking and persuasive communication. ISP faculty member Anna Drake became an official adjunct instructor for Syracuse University after completing training in summer 2024.
• Middle States Association / MSA Evolution LabflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ISP is one of only 50 schools worldwide selected for the RAIL (Responsible AI in Learning) pilot program. RAIL is a comprehensive guide for implementing AI in schools, developed by Middle States Association, a leading school accreditor since 1887.
• Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP partners with Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy to deliver their robotics curriculum. The partnership offers courses on VEX, Arduino, and physical computing. ISP is the only school in Latin America certified to offer up to 5 CMRA microcredentials, with students who master all five awarded the SMART Robotics Technician qualification. CMRA trains ISP teachers to become official facilitators for the academy.
• University of DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP collaborates with the University of Delaware for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Diploma. Students take classes in entrepreneurship, innovative design, and leadership. The partnership offers students the opportunity to earn college credit.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• International School of Curitiba: Brazil-based international K-12 IB school. Comparable Latin American international-school scale, curriculum mix, and AMISA membership profile to ISP.
• International School of Asuncion (ISA): IB World School in Paraguay serving K-12 with a similar international-curriculum, English-instructed model to ISP. Comparable Latin American international-school benchmarks for size and offerings.
• Colegio Interamericano (Guatemala): IB World School in Central America offering bilingual K-12 international education. Useful as a regional AMISA-tier comparable for ISP in adjacent Latin American markets.

Direct peers

• Balboa Academy: Panama City-based private international school serving PK3-12 with IB and US accreditation. Directly competes with ISP for expatriate and affluent local families in the same catchment area.
• The British School of Panama: Panama City-based international school offering British curriculum and IGCSE/IB pathways. Competes with ISP for international families seeking UK-track credentials locally.
• Escuela Internacional de Panama (EIP): Panamanian international K-12 school with bilingual curriculum and IB programs. Direct Panama City competitor to ISP across the expatriate and local premium segments.
• Marymount School Panama: Catholic international school in Panama City offering K-12 with IB diploma. Targets a partially overlapping premium local and expatriate segment as ISP.
• American School of Panama (ASIA): Panama City international K-12 school following an American-style curriculum with IB offerings. Operates in the same Panama premium international-school market as ISP.
• Country Day School Panama: Smaller Panama City international school offering K-12 with strong college-prep orientation. Competes in the Panama premium local-family segment served by ISP.
• Lincoln School (Panama): Panamanian international school offering K-12 education with US-style curriculum and IB programs. Competes head-to-head with ISP for the same expatriate and premium local segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@isppanama
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISPpanama
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/isppanama
• Instagraminstagram.com/isppanama/?hl=es

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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