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At our high school in Clayton, Panama, students are challenged to set high standards and go on to achieve excellent exam results every year. Ranging in age from 11 to 16, we help our pupils to develop their critical thinking and questioning abilities, leading to an independent approach to learning and a wide range of research skills. At this stage of their educational journey, we are preparing students for their IGCSE exams, and helping them to consider their future and the path they would like to take.

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Why Choose our High School in Panama, Clayton?


As a top high school in Panama City, we focus on preparing our students for what lies ahead, developing their critical thinking and research skills, so that they can start to learn independently and continue to develop a lifelong love of learning while achieving success both in the classroom and beyond.

As well as outstanding tuition, we regularly assess, record, report and track the progress of each student, ensuring that they receive individualised support to enhance their academic achievements. Our team of expert teaching staff support students to identify and hone their talents, as classes become more focused on formal subject-based learning. Our students also benefit from exceptional facilities and resources at our secondary school, with a brand new, purpose-built campus that provides the ideal environment for learning to thrive.

During 'transition week' in June, Year 6 students who will be joining the high school are invited to visit their new classrooms and get a feel for their new timetables. Students take part in a range of assemblies, activities and workshops all designed to help familiarise them with key subject areas and the growing expectations placed on them as they enter this phase of their high school education.

Students usually take 9 or 10 IGCSE examinations in a variety of subjects at the end of Year 11. At our high school in Clayton, Panama, we support students in Year 9 as they start to choose the subjects they may wish to study at this level.

We achieve consistently outstanding examination results, and students go on to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, leading to successful admission to top universities around the world.

Our Secondary School Curriculum


Pupils at our high school in Panama follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Subjects studied include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art & Design, Drama, Music, French, Computing, PSHE, Spanish, Panamanian History and Geography, and Physical Education. In Year 9, pupils begin accessing GCSE-level content.

Pupils in Year 7 and 8 study English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art & Design, Drama, Music, French, Computing, PSHE, Spanish, Panamanian History and Geography, and Physical Education.

In Year 9, they continue to build on the previous two years, although in English, Science and Mathematics, pupils start to access GCSE-level content in preparation for the next year of schooling. Additional subjects are studied at this level, including Geography, History, Art and Design, Drama, Music, French, Computing, PSHE, Spanish, Panamanian History, World History and Physical Education. 

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Key stage 3: Years 7-9


Ages 11-14

Starting Year 7 is a big step in any student’s education. Under the British system, pupils move from Primary to Secondary School at the age of 11 and begin to deepen their subject knowledge and independent study skills. We acknowledge the anxiety that this move can sometimes cause, and work with Year 6 pupils to help them prepare for their first day in high school.

As part of the transition process, our Year 6 students are taught a range of lessons by Secondary School specialists in Art, French, Physical Education and Science.

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Key stage 4: Years 10-11


Ages 14-16

Years 10 and 11 mark an intensive period of study under the British system, as students begin studying for, and then take, their IGCSEs. Designed by Cambridge International and Edexcel, these comprehensive curriculums are based upon the Secondary curriculum implemented in schools in England and Wales for 14 to 16-year-olds. The course allows learners to undertake examinations and gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Students are expected to be more independent in their study habits and to enter a regular revision programme by reviewing and revisiting topics in preparation for their examinations (taken at the end of Year 11). We expect students in Years 10 and 11 to be studying for approximately 1.5 hours per evening in order to make satisfactory progress. This study time will not always be directed by class teachers via homework tasks, and it is important for pupils to undertake private study and review any gaps in their understanding.

Year 10 & 11 Curriculum


Students in Years 10 and 11 study a core curriculum and may choose two additional optional subjects.

Compulsory IGCSE Subjects

  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Spanish (A-Level)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Geography
  • History

Compulsory Complementary Studies

  • Physical Education
  • Personal, Social & Health Education
  • Panamanian History and Geography

Optional IGCSE Subjects (Subject to demand)

  • Computer Science
  • French
  • PE
  • Art
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Languages at Our High School


At our high school in Panama, we maintain full English immersion while offering French as an optional third language within the curriculum. Additionally, students have the opportunity to learn other languages through various afterschool clubs. This approach ensures our students develop strong bilingual and multilingual skills, preparing them for global opportunities in higher education and their future careers.

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Our High School Teachers


Our teachers are chosen for their expertise and experience as well as their dedication to supporting students to teach their full potential. 90% of our faculty are native English speakers, and all our teaching staff are themselves lifelong learners, committed to continuing their professional development and implementing the latest best practice.

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