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RE: Are There Private Bilingual Schools Available in Volcan, Panama?
- The headmaster also studied in Leeds, United Kingdom.
- Students start from Pre-K, K, primary and high school. Total 400 students. He prefers a small school to have good interaction with the students and parents.
- Students per class: Pre-K & K between 10 -15, Primary class 20, High school +/- 23 (if more than 23 they make use of a second teacher)
- School hours: Primary class 7:30 – 12:00, High School 7:30 – 15:00.
- Other activities like football, chess, drama, community work and music are being done in school hours.
- Curriculum is recognized internationally.
- They also have exchange students from countries like Europe, USA, even the Philippines. Meaning that these students do not speak Spanish.
- School year: 1 March – beginning of December. Looong school holiday for 3 months. They do however have SUMMER SCHOOL during January for some subjects.
- Registration fees: A yearly registration fee between $130 - $295, depending on the students grade. This includes: a) registration/license fee for language lab in Eng/Spanish or Spanish/Eng. b) Insurance for the student including accident insurance from 1 hour before school – 1 hour after school. c) Family gatherings/meetings.
- Monthly school fees between $55 - $107, depending on the grade.
You are welcome to contact Mr Jorge Acosta for more information at jpaulletino@hotmail.es