Pan-American School es el primer Colegio de Continuum IB de Costa Rica y ofrece el Programa de Años Primarios, el Programa de Años Intermedios y el Programa del Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional. Brinda una educación bilingüe en inglés y español enfocada en el desarrollo de ciudadanos globales integrales, con énfasis en el aprendizaje personalizado, el apoyo socioemocional y la sostenibilidad.
Admisiones
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Sí
Lista de espera
No
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Sí
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
For PreKinder, Kinder and Preparatory: Development assessment is required.
First Grade until the Eleventh Grade: Admissions evaluations in English, Math, and Spanish are required for admission. Math is evaluated in English.
Yes, we have a cafeteria, the students can buy lunch there. Currently, students and parents can order in advance through their app.
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
24
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
18
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Non-religious education
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Virtual classrooms, 3D gadgets for certain classes like Sports Science, Smart Blackboards, EBSCO for research, younger children use apps for reading-writing, we have developed our own app for students and parents with multiple functions, etc.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Yes, the school had a virtual classroom platform ready before the COVID-19 quarantines.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
We respect all religions and beliefs, we promote values.
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
547
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
43
Nacionalidad más común
Costa Rican
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
28%
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
We have several co-curricular activities from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Yes, we have different teams.
We participate in international competitions like AASCA Basketball Tournament, AASCA Soccer Tournament, AASCA Volleyball Tournament, AASCA Cross Country & Track and Field, we also participate in national tournaments.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Health Services, Library and Research Center, Science Laboratories, Audio Recording Studio, Sports Facilities, Maker and Design Space.
We have native speakers and also non- native speakers
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
English and Spanish
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish
Yes we have different options: Tutoring, Counselling and Learning Support (Pull out)
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Yes.
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
Co-Curricular Programs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Services for Students with Learning Differences, Language Acquisition Program, College and Career Counseling, Tutoring and Special Needs Services, Shadows teachers.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
In Primary we have the following enrichment opportunities:
Acceleration--advanced grade placement (usually in Math or English).
Enrichment--weekly meetings with learning support to engage in additional advanced projects.
RAZ-Kids and Newsela--advanced reading opportunities.
Co-curricular--a variety of academic and non-academic learning opportunities (dance, sports, art, hobbies, academic clubs, robotics, etc.)
In Middle School we have:
Enrichment: Student-led projects according to their area of interest and ability.
Acceleration: Advance grade placement subject or grade level (very special cases).
High School we have the following options:
Acceleration in individual courses such as Math and English for grades 9 and 10
Enrichment via online programs for areas such as Math, science, Psychology, History for grades 9 and 10
Higher Level courses in the Diploma program both school-taught and online via Pamoja
Also in the diploma program, students might choose to take additional science or math classes to enrich their academic profile.
There are other possibilities which depend on the student’s background and interests that we can customize based on their academic profile.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
