Metropolitan School of Panama

What the school is

A parent-founded IB school inside a global group

The parent-founded school became an IB World School early in its development and later joined Nord Anglia. School materials describe MIT, UNICEF and Global Campus collaborations and cite MEDUCA Resolution 4527 of 2012 for its international calendar.

The current campus is at Calle Primavera in Green Valley, Panama Norte. Clayton was the earlier location and should not be used for planning the school journey. Obtain the current entrance address and bus map from the school.

Secondary sources report more than 775 students from about 45 nationalities and roughly 125 faculty. The MET belongs to Nord Anglia, King’s belongs to Inspired and ISP is a non-profit association; these are different governance structures, not a quality ranking.

Academics in practice

The full IB continuum, with group-scale enrichment

The IB route runs through PYP, MYP and Diploma studies with English and Spanish teaching. Bilingual teaching does not guarantee bilingual mastery. School facilities include design and STEAM labs, a theatre and a Diploma study area. The device policy uses iPads through Grade 4 and MacBooks from Grade 5; confirm current provision and any charges.

A 2026 secondary profile reports an IB average of 32.2, individual scores of 43 and 44 and university destinations including Imperial, Toronto, NYU, McGill and Amsterdam. The examination year and cohort behind these figures were not publicly available in a first-party results report. NEASC accreditation and IB authorisation serve different purposes from school memberships and MEDUCA recognition.

Admissions and cost

Admissions and sponsored or non-sponsored fees

The official 2026–27 non-sponsored annual tuition is US$11,475 for EC3–4, US$16,560 for Kinder–Grade 5, US$18,771 for Grades 6–8 and US$18,948 for Grades 9–12. Sponsored figures are US$14,127, US$20,607, US$23,379 and US$23,601 respectively. The school describes sponsored families as those whose company covers school fees; clarify partial subsidies or reimbursements. Annual enrolment, comprising registration and technology, is US$1,160–1,900. Snack and lunch are included in tuition.

The admission payment is normally US$12,000 per new student, with a US$500 single-payment discount and reduced or deferred arrangements for some ages. The schedule describes three instalments across Kinder–Grade 2 for Early Childhood entrants, two instalments for Kinder–Grade 10 entrants and a half payment for new Grades 11–12 pupils. Tuition deadlines include 15 July 2026 for one payment or trimester dates of 31 July, 30 October and 22 February. A 10% late surcharge is listed. Sibling discounts of 5% for a third child and 10% for a fourth also have conditions. Support, IB exams, transport, activities and athletics are additional.

The 2025–26 non-sponsored range of US$11,250–18,576 is roughly 2% below the 2026–27 range. That comparison does not predict future increases. The school follows an August–June calendar and describes rolling admissions subject to places and assessment. A transfer from a March–December school needs individual placement and course mapping.

The family experience

Green Valley campus and school journeys

The Green Valley campus includes classrooms, a pool, turf field, parent café and Library Commons. Compare the actual journey from proposed homes, including Costa del Este or the city centre if relevant.