United School of Panama
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 8.6K–9.55K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private international school near Panama City offering a trilingual, English-first curriculum from PK4, adding one grade a year toward PK4-12th grade by 2029. Teaching draws on neuroscience research and includes daily physical activity, an extracurricular programme and a post-lunch rest session. Candidate for NEASC accreditation and candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2021
- School day
- 07:50-15:10 (Mon-Thu); 07:50-13:20 (Fri)
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PK-K | USD 8,600 |
| 1-5 | USD 9,050 |
| 6-8 | USD 9,550 |
| 9-12 | USD 9,500 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PK-K | USD 8,600 (about PAB 8.6K) |
| 1-5 | USD 9,050 (about PAB 9.05K) |
| 6-8 | USD 9,550 (about PAB 9.55K) |
| 9-12 | USD 9,500 (about PAB 9.5K) |
Source: school website (usp.edu.pa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| United School of Panama (this school) | USD 8,600 (about PAB 8.6K) | USD 9,550 (about PAB 9.55K) |
| Crossroads Christian Academy | USD 7,450 (about PAB 7.45K) | USD 9,500 (about PAB 9.5K) |
| Colegio Alemán del Istmo | USD 5,500 (about PAB 5.5K) | USD 7,425 (about PAB 7.42K) |
| King's College The British School of Panama | USD 8,441 (about PAB 8.44K) | USD 24,941 (about PAB 24.9K) |
| Metropolitan School of Panama | USD 11,475 (about PAB 11.5K) | USD 18,948 (about PAB 18.9K) |
| TRAIL School | USD 4,000 (about PAB 4K) | USD 8,500 (about PAB 8.5K) |
Source: school website (usp.edu.pa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per month · Across grades
PK / KINDER → 9TH TO 12TH GRADE
| United School of Panama · Per month | |
|---|---|
| PK / KINDER | 860 |
| 1ST TO 5TH GRADE | 905 |
| 6TH TO 8TH GRADE | 955 |
| 9TH TO 12TH GRADE | 950 |
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| PK / KINDER | USD 860 |
| 1ST TO 5TH GRADE | USD 905 |
| 6TH TO 8TH GRADE | USD 955 |
| 9TH TO 12TH GRADE | USD 950 |
The school's document states 10 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 150
- Enrolment fee
- USD 825
- Lunch
- USD 1,720
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 8, 1
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Arts
- Sports
- Academic clubs
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