Moving up: What transitions mean at ISP
Leaving a familiar classroom, saying goodbye to a beloved teacher, and stepping into a whole new hallway can bring up a lot of big feelings. For our students, it is a time of exciting possibilities, but it can also bring moments of quiet uncertainty. And as parents, watching your children grow up so fast often […]
How does ISP’s admissions process work? A step-by-step guide
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions your family will ever make. If you are exploring international schools for the first time, relocating to Panama from abroad, or trying to navigate a mid-year move, we know that the admissions process can sometimes feel a bit daunting and you […]
Graduating at ISP: three pathways, one future
Every May, we celebrate more than a graduation ceremony at the International School of Panama: We celebrate years of growth, discovery, resilience, and ambition as our students prepare to take their next step into the world. While every ISP graduate walks across the same stage, each student’s journey is uniquely their own. Some are future […]
The Cove Cafeteria: How ISP is redefining school nutrition
At the International School of Panama, ISP, our educational philosophy is built on the idea that excellence is holistic. This is why we don’t just develop minds; we nurture future leaders by fostering an environment where academic growth, emotional wellbeing, and physical health go hand in hand. We believe that every part of our campus […]
Healthy tech use for learning: How to make technology work for students
Students have instant and constant access to a wealth of digital resources, platforms, and information. As school and families, how do we ensure that students develop healthy tech use for learning and maintain balance between their digital and physical #IRL (in real life) spaces? Remember: Healthy use of technology refers to the intentional, balanced, and […]
Responsible AI in Learning Endorsement
Back in August 2023, at the start of the very first school year after the release of ChatGPT, International School of Panama launched AI@School. Developed in partnership with the leading organization in this sector, Digital Promise, this micro-credential is, to this day, the only one offered by any international school on this crucial topic. Designed […]
ISP & Carnegie Mellon: Leading STEM Education in Latin America
The International School of Panama (ISP) proudly stands as an educational partner with the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA), a collaboration that reflects the school’s commitment to world-class, future-focused learning. Through this partnership, ISP offers a range of robotics microcredentials based on a research-driven approach to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Exclusive Robotics Microcredentials in […]
Why teaching together matters: Strengthening learning at ISP
At ISP, our mission is to inspire and challenge every learner to reach their full potential. When we talk about learners, we often think first about students, but this mission also applies to our teachers. Great teaching does not happen in isolation. It is strengthened when educators learn from one another, plan together, and reflect […]
Investing in teaching excellence: Strengthening practice through international certification
At ISP, we believe that student learning is strongest when teachers are supported, challenged, and continuously growing in their practice. This belief guides our professional learning strategy and reflects our commitment to excellence as a school. This spring, ISP is proud to participate in the inaugural International Educator Residency Consortium (IERC), a professional learning partnership […]
What it means to be an inclusive school in the 21st century
Inclusion, belonging, and student success At ISP, inclusive education is not just a policy: It is a culture where every student is valued and supported. Inclusion aligns with ISP’s mission and core values excellence, compassion, integrity, and strength in diversity and is grounded in the definition of learning: Exciting, meaningful and social. Inclusive education at […]