Metropolitan School of Panama

What Metropolitan School of Panama does

Metropolitan School of Panama (MET) is a private international school operating from a five-hectare purpose-built campus in Green Valley, northern Panama City, serving students ages 3-18. Founded in 2011 by a parent group and operating since 2017 as a member of the Nord Anglia Education network, MET delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum — Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes — in English, and is the first school in Panama and Central America authorized to do so across all three stages. The school holds triple accreditation from the IBO, NEASC, and Panama's Ministry of Education (MEDUCA), and is a member of CIS, AASCA, and PAIS.

The core academic platform is supported by Nord Anglia's exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School (performing arts), MIT (STEAM design-thinking challenges and teacher training), and UNICEF (social impact aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals), plus Nord Anglia's proprietary Global Campus online platform connecting 100,000+ students across 80+ schools. MET's technical infrastructure — claimed as the first 5G wireless campus in Panama — runs a 1:1 Apple device program (iPads Early Childhood through Grade 4, MacBooks Grades 5-12) and includes STEAM design labs and a media center with iMacs and 3D printers. Ancillary academic programs include EAL support, Special Education (EEP), Athletics, Visual and Performing Arts, Extracurricular Activities, Summer Camps, Social Purpose/Service Learning (including CAS, MET MUN, and UNICEF-aligned projects), and a Virtual School Experience (VSE) for hybrid learning.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style recurring tuition fees paid by enrolled families, supplemented by paid transportation services and EAL support at additional cost. The school markets directly to international and expatriate families and to local Panamanian families seeking premium international education, through personalized admissions (inquiry, campus and virtual tours, online applications), digital channels (website, social media across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and community events. Tuition is not publicly disclosed. The institution employs 139 staff and is wholly owned and operated as part of Nord Anglia Education, a London-headquartered global premium-school group.

Name

Metropolitan School of Panama

Legal name

Metropolitan School of Panama

Website

https://themetropolitanschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metropolitan School of Panama is a private international school in Panama City delivering the full IB continuum (ages 3-18) in English, operating as a member of the Nord Anglia Education network serving expatriate and premium local families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private international school
• K-12 education
• IB continuum programs
• Bilingual education

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The school offers transportation services and EAL support as additional paid services.
2. Transportation Services: Private bus transportation service in Panama City available for daily commute and extracurricular activities.
3. EAL Program: English as an Additional Language support program available at additional cost for students requiring language support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Metropolitan School of Panama (MET) is a private international school that delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum in English from Early Childhood (ages 3-6) through High School (ages 14-18), including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school combines the IB framework with a 1:1 Apple device program, the first 5G wireless campus in Panama, and exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF, supporting expatriate and local families seeking globally recognized, university-preparatory education.

Product overview

Metropolitan School of Panama is an IB World School offering a unified educational platform centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — delivered in English from Early Childhood (ages 3-6) through High School (ages 14-18). The school operates as a single, integrated educational institution supported by Nord Anglia Education's global network, with the IB Continuum as its core academic product. Supporting programs include EAL language support, Special Education Program, Global Campus online platform, Virtual School Experience, technology integration with 1:1 Apple devices, STEAM labs, Visual and Performing Arts (Juilliard curriculum), Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Summer Camps, Transportation, and Social Purpose/Service Learning programs. The school does not offer modular pricing or add-on tiers; these are integral components of the overall educational offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum
• Early Childhood Program
• Elementary School Program
• Middle and Lower High School Program
• Upper High School Program
• Global Campus
• Virtual School Experience (VSE)
• EAL (English as Additional Language) Support
• STEAM Program
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Athletics Program
• Extracurricular Activities (ECA)
• Summer Camps
• Transportation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 outperformed the global IB average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• The Juilliard SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration with the world's most renowned performing arts institution. The Juilliard curriculum provides innovative tools for creative thinking, cultural exploration, and celebration of diverse cultures across dance, drama, and music.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEAM collaboration where students learn design thinking and innovation through practical, hands-on challenges. Teachers receive professional development from MIT experts and incorporate MIT methodologies into the curriculum.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership connecting students with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students engage in social impact projects and service initiatives that address real-world challenges in local and global communities.
• Nord Anglia EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of the Nord Anglia Education family since 2017, the school is part of a global network of 80+ premium international schools across 31 countries. This provides access to Global Campus platform, shared professional development, and worldwide student connections.
• Global CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationNord Anglia's exclusive online learning platform connecting over 100,000 students across 80+ schools worldwide for shared challenges, creative projects, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Balboa Academy: Panama City international school offering K-12 with American-style curriculum; competes for the same mid-to-premium family segment and similar expatriate positioning.
• King's College Panama: British-curriculum international school in Panama City sharing a premium positioning and competing for expatriate and bilingual Panamanian families.
• Marymount School Panama: Catholic international school in Panama serving a similar premium family segment with English-language instruction and global university placement.
• International School of Panama (ISP): Direct competitor in Panama City offering an international curriculum (IB and US track) to a similar expatriate and local affluent family segment. Operates as the most direct head-to-head alternative for MET Panama.
• Columbus International School: Panama-based international school offering K-12 with English curriculum and IB programs, targeting overlapping premium and expatriate demographic.
• Panama International School: English-language international school in Panama City catering to similar K-12 expatriate and bilingual Panamanian families.
• Lincoln Academy Panama: Panama City international school offering bilingual K-12 education, competing in the same premium expatriate / local family segment.

Others

• Association of American Schools of Central America (AASCA) member schools: MET is an AASCA member; peer schools in the regional association compete for similar Central American expatriate families and participate in shared athletic and academic competitions.
• Council of International Schools member schools (Latin America): MET is a CIS member; comparable CIS-accredited international schools across Latin America (e.g., in Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico) serve as relevant comparables for premium positioning and family mobility.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education (sister schools): Parent network of 80+ premium international schools globally; sister schools benchmark MET's positioning, share curriculum (IB, Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF), and represent the broader premium international school category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/METSchoolPanama
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/METSchoolPanama
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetropolitanSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/metschoolpanama
• Instagraminstagram.com/metschoolpanama

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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