| Panama has some of the best schools in Central | | | | for this reason a number of world class Jewish |
| America, due in part to the tremendous diversity of | | | | schools are available for families relocating to |
| families that have moved to Panama over the last | | | | Panama. Pricing and curriculum vary, with the |
| decade. Panama schools have enjoyed a rich | | | | majority of schools being concentrated in the city |
| history, with some of the oldest schools dating back to | | | | center. Escuela Isaac Rabin offers kindergarten |
| the early 1900’s when the Panama Canal first | | | | through high school, with an intensive English focus |
| came into operation. In the last 20 years, several | | | | from first grade . Two other notable Jewish schools |
| new, world class schools have opened including the | | | | include Instituto Alberto Einstein, which was founded in |
| International School of Panama, which is considered | | | | 1954 and Academia Hebrea de Panama. Total |
| one of the best schools in the region. Other schools | | | | enrollment at Jewish schools in Panama is estimated |
| in Panama cater to specific-needs families, including | | | | at 1500 students. |
| religious schools and classrooms for developmentally | | | | Campus size and facilities vary depending on their |
| delayed children. Panama also has a well developed | | | | location, but the majority of private Schools in Panama |
| public schools system, however all of the curriculum is | | | | are fully integrated in terms of cutting edge |
| taught in Spanish. This report will focus on private | | | | technology. Both Balboa Academy and the |
| schools that cater to expatriates. | | | | International School of Panama offer an integrated |
| A number of specialty schools exist in Panama, | | | | online system that allow parents and students real time |
| including several Jewish Schools, a Japanese School, | | | | access to grades, homework, and important |
| and a handful of American-style elementary and high | | | | announcements. These two schools are also |
| schools. The Japanese School is located in the | | | | noteworthy for beautiful campus grounds that include |
| Marbella district and specializes in Japanese | | | | well maintained sports grounds and spacious |
| education. Curriculum at the Japanese school | | | | classrooms. |
| includes martial arts and Eastern religion classes, with | | | | Any family considering a move to Panama can be |
| instruction given in both Japanese and English. | | | | reassured that there is a tremendous variety of |
| Panama is home to a significant Jewish population, and | | | | private school options in and around Panama City. |