Schools in Costa del Este

By a Costa del Este resident · Reviewed: 18 Oct 2026 · How we make the guide

Costa del Este has bilingual schools from preschool to high school, a British school and several preschools, most within a 20-minute walk of Town Center. For families moving to Panama City it is one of the few neighborhoods where school can be a walk from home.

Compare schools

Start with the stage and campus, then compare language, program, calendar and budget. The table is alphabetical within each group, with no quality scores. Brader is outside Costa del Este; academies and supplementary classes remain in the full 19-entry directory.

‘Not published’ means we did not find that detail in the linked public sources. Documents from 2024 and 2025–26 are historical references, not 2026–27 quotes. Undated schedules were checked on 18 October 2026. AIP and Brader fee examples cover grades 1–3; they are not full budgets.

Schools with primary or secondary grades

Schools with primary or secondary grades
School or center	Stages / ages	Language	Curriculum / authorization	Calendar	From Town Center	Published fee	Admissions
Academia Interamericana de Panamá	Preschool to grade 12 Source: Academia Interamericana de Panamá, stages / ages	English and Spanish Source: Academia Interamericana de Panamá, language	Panamanian educational requirements; Catholic education Source: Academia Interamericana de Panamá, curriculum / authorization	March–December 2026 Source: Academia Interamericana de Panamá, calendar	21 min on foot	Undated schedule: grades 1–3, USD 750/month × 10; enrollment USD 800; one-time admission USD 7,500. Other charges extra. Source: Academia Interamericana de Panamá, published fee	Admissions / contact: Academia Interamericana de Panamá
Boston School International	Ages 3–18; preschool to grade 12 Source: Boston School International, stages / ages	English and Spanish; support in both languages Source: Boston School International, language	Early Years (3–5); IB PYP (6–11), MYP (12–16) and Diploma (16–18) Source: Boston School International, curriculum / authorization	August–June; published calendar 2025–26 Source: Boston School International, calendar	7 min on foot; about 23 to the other building	Not published	Admissions / contact: Boston School International
Colegio Brader	Pre-K to grade 12; age 4 by March 31 for Pre-K Source: Colegio Brader, stages / ages	English and Spanish Source: Colegio Brader, language	High-school tracks in Sciences and Letters, and Humanities Source: Colegio Brader, curriculum / authorization	March–December; three terms Source: Colegio Brader, calendar	By car	Undated schedule: grades 1–3, B/.645/month × 10; enrollment B/.750; one-time admission B/.3,000. Other charges extra. Source: Colegio Brader, published fee	Admissions / contact: Colegio Brader
Colegio San Agustín	Preschool, primary and secondary Source: Colegio San Agustín, stages / ages	Not published	Augustinian educational project Source: Colegio San Agustín, curriculum / authorization	Not published	17 min on foot	Not published	Admissions / contact: Colegio San Agustín
The Casco School – Costa del Este	Ages 3–11: preschool and primary in Costa del Este; secondary in Albrook Source: The Casco School – Costa del Este, stages / ages	English and Spanish Source: The Casco School – Costa del Este, language	British and MEDUCA; EYFS in preschool Source: The Casco School – Costa del Este, curriculum / authorization	August–June; published calendar 2025–26 Source: The Casco School – Costa del Este, calendar	22 min on foot	Not published	Admissions / contact: The Casco School – Costa del Este

Preschools and daycare

Preschools and daycare
School or center	Stages / ages	Language	Curriculum / authorization	Calendar	From Town Center	Published fee	Admissions
ABCnMe Preschool	Preschool: ages 3–5 Source: ABCnMe Preschool, stages / ages	English and Spanish Source: ABCnMe Preschool, language	Creative Curriculum; Learning Without Tears Source: ABCnMe Preschool, curriculum / authorization	2024 document: A, February–December; B, August–June Source: ABCnMe Preschool, calendar	21 min on foot	2024 reference: USD 475/month until noon or 600 until 2 pm; enrollment 675 and extras 150. 2026 schedule not published. Source: ABCnMe Preschool, published fee	Admissions / contact: ABCnMe Preschool
Bamboo Kids Academy	Preschool; ages not published Source: Bamboo Kids Academy, stages / ages	Not published	MEDUCA authorization, May 2025 Source: Bamboo Kids Academy, curriculum / authorization	Not published	15 min on foot	Not published	Not published
Citykids	Daycare; ages not published Source: Citykids, stages / ages	Not published	Social, physical, emotional and cognitive development program Source: Citykids, curriculum / authorization	Not published	17 min on foot	Not published	Admissions / contact: Citykids
Costa Kids	Early-childhood school; ages not published	Not published	Not published	Not published	5 min on foot	Not published	Not published
Vida en Arte Kids	Early-childhood education; ages not published	Not published	Not published	Not published	29 min on foot	Not published	Not published

Places and walking times

5minCosta KidsChildren's school.Av. Centenario
7minBoston School InternationalBilingual English-Spanish, preschool to grade 12. Buildings 7 and about 23 minutes from Town Center. Early Years (ages 3–5) and IB programs: PYP (6–11), MYP (12–16) and Diploma (16–18). English and Spanish additional-language support.Boulevard Costa del Este · Paseo del Mar
15minBamboo Kids AcademyPreschool authorized by MEDUCA in May 2025.Av. La Rotonda · Calle Miramar
17minColegio San AgustínAugustinian Recollect school: preschool, primary and secondary.Av. San Agustín
17minKumonAfter-school math, reading and English.Star Plaza
21minAcademia Interamericana de PanamáPrivate, Catholic, bilingual school from preschool through grade 12.
21minABCnMe PreschoolBilingual preschool with learning through play and after-school programs.Av. Centenario · Calle Green Bay
22minThe Casco School – Costa del EstePreschool and primary (ages 3–11), in English and Spanish. British and MEDUCA curricula; EYFS in preschool. Secondary school is in Albrook. Campus opened in 2022.
by carColegio BraderAcross the Matías Hernández river; better by car.

Daycare and academies

16minLearning VilaRobotics, game development and cooking, with after-school programs and camps.Atrio Mall
16minE. Wagner Taller de ArteArt workshops for children and adults, plus family workshops and birthday parties.Atrio Mall
17minCitykidsDaycare with activities supporting social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.Star Plaza
29minVida en Arte KidsEarly-childhood education center on Calle 1 in the industrial area.Parque Industrial
by cariTech AcademyRobotics, coding and electronics courses for children and teens.Parque Industrial · Calle 3a

Learning support

16minBrainSparkPrograms for children in cognitive skills, mathematics and reading in English.Peninsula Center · Av. Centenario
17minCEPAVAL · Costa del EsteSupport with reading and writing, educational reinforcement and speech therapy.Plaza Real · Av. Marina Norte
28minSmart CenterBilingual academic support, tutoring and support for homeschooling.Parque Industrial · Calle 3

Languages and professional education

12minEF · Ciudad de PanamáAdvisory office for language courses and study programs abroad.Dream Plaza
21minINCAE · Centro Ejecutivo PanamáExecutive education, workshops and programs for professionals and businesses.Business Park · Torre Este

Estimated minutes from Town Center along streets at 80 m/min (about 5 km/h), using OpenStreetMap data. Each tenant uses its mall or building’s arrival time. Crossings, breaks and indoor walking are not included.

Good to know

Fees vary widely. 2025–26 school directories list roughly USD 7,180–13,690 a year at Boston School International and 5,220–10,647 at The Casco School – Costa del Este. These are historical references, not 2026–27 quotes.
Contact schools months ahead to ask about places, the school calendar and admissions.
The gated neighborhoods of houses north of Town Center, such as Costa Azul, are a 5–20 minute walk from several of these schools.

Questions

What curriculum does Boston School International offer?

It offers Early Years and the International Baccalaureate sequence: PYP, MYP and Diploma. Its buildings are 7 and about 23 minutes on foot from Town Center.

Does The Casco School offer secondary school in Costa del Este?

The Costa del Este campus offers preschool and primary, ages 3–11. Secondary and high school are in Albrook.

How should I compare school costs?

Ask each school for a quote for the same grade and school year. Include enrollment, tuition, transport, uniforms and materials, and ask which payments are refundable.

Sources (37)

Consulted in October 2026. Confirm hours, availability and requirements directly before visiting.