Balboa Academy是一所位于巴拿马城中心的私立学校。学校提供美国和巴拿马两种文凭课程,是巴拿马唯一提供超过20门AP课程的学校,位于Clayton的Ciudad del Saber,是教育卓越的标杆和终身学习者的家园。Balboa Academy是Inspired的成员,Inspired是全球领先的优质学校集团,在6大洲的118所学校为超过95,000名学生提供优质教育。学校始于1999年的愿景,借鉴美国最好的学校,提供丰富而沉浸式的教育体验,采用基于美国标准的课程和英语教学。Balboa Academy不仅是一所学校,更是一个充满活力和关怀的学习环境,学生、教育者、员工和家长在此汇聚成一个大家庭。国际教育不仅打开通往世界顶级大学的大门,还赋予学生在当今互联互通的世界中蓬勃发展所需的全球视野和技能。
Admissions
Entrance Exam Required
Application fee: USD 150
Required Documents
Copy of child's passport
Copy of child's birth certificate
Copy of child's Immunization Records or Immunization Form filled out by pediatrician
Copy of both parents passports
Copy of all academic records including current school year's grades
Admissions Process
Complete the Enquiry Form
招生信息
是否对新生进行入学评估
Yes. As part of the admissions process we evaluate students' skills and have an interview to get to know them.
入学评估要求简介
Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten evaluation has a duration of approximately 20 minutes and covers such concepts are shapes, letters, and numbers. The 1st-12th grade evaluation has a duration of approximately one hour and covers reading, writing, and mathematics. The evaluation is not an English proficiency test but is proctored entirely in English.
候补等待名单
Generally, no. Some grades at times might be full and applying students are placed on a waitlist.
We have before school supervision and after-school programs.
是否提供校车服务
Yes.
学校是否提供午餐
Lunches may be purchased from a provider.
特殊饮食需求的餐食选择(纯素、犹太洁食、清真等)
Yes, through the lunch service provider.
是否要求穿校服
Yes.
课堂
每班最多学生人数
Preschool 12, Elementary and up 25
每班平均学生人数
18 to 20
学校是否配备教学助理?
For Preschool and Kindergarten
课堂中技术应用情况
The school implements technology throughout the curriculum. Some examples are Microsoft Teams, Seesaw, IXL, BrainPop, Raz-Kids, Lexia, etc. From Elementary and up, students have access to computers, iPads, and laptops. Teachers use Smartboards in the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
学校是否已准备好在需要时使用虚拟课堂?(如学校关闭时开展线上教学,例如新冠疫情期间)
Yes, our main platform is Microsoft Teams.
学生是否在学校进行宗教活动?信仰何种宗教?
No.
学生构成
在校学生总数
901
学校学生国籍数量
37+
最多学生的国籍
Panamanian
本地学生与国际学生的比例
1 to 2.6
课外活动
课外活动或社团
We have a wide variety of after-school activities and Clubs including sports, arts, academics, social service clubs, and technology.
涵盖的体育运动项目
Physical education is required for all students from preschool until 9th grade. Our PE classes include sports like soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and many more physical activities.
学生可参加的体育队或比赛
Yes.
设施
学校设施
Balboa Academy has two libraries, six Science labs, two Music rooms, a Drama room, and access to an Olympic sized pool.
学校体育设施
We have two gymnasiums, an AstroTurf field, athletic fields, and recreational areas with playground equipment,
语言支持
英语母语教师
是
为英语非母语学生提供的语言支持
English Language Learners
学校提供的额外语言课程
Spanish and French (High School level), Mandarin (High School level)
学生支持
为有特殊学习需求学生提供的专职人员/项目
Yes.
提供的学习支持
Our primary focus is inclusion with support from our Educational Specialists. Some students receive support in small group or one on one settings.
学校对天赋异禀和优秀学生的支持
BADGE – Balboa Academy Dragons Gifted Education Program as well as advanced and AP courses in the higher levels.
学生是否可获得教育心理师支持
We provide social-emotional support through the Counselors.