Families weighing up international schools in Panama City that follow the English system will find The Casco School among the smaller British options, spanning the early years to the upper secondary school. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and location.
GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays for a listing. The school is listed on the main international school directory with a British curriculum for ages two to eighteen and a published fee band for the 2025/26 year, which gives relocating parents a starting point for budgeting. Where a detail is not published we say so.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The Casco School delivers a British curriculum across the early years, primary and secondary phases, listed for ages two to eighteen. British schools typically follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Key Stage structure, leading towards IGCSE and post sixteen qualifications, though families should confirm the exact examination pathway and any sixth form provision directly with the school.
As a smaller setting in the historic heart of the city, the school offers the English system in a compact community. For how the British schools sit against the IB and American options across the city, our guide to international schools in Panama City lays out the full list by curriculum and stage.
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The Casco School fees
The Casco School sits in a narrow fee band for Panama City. The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees from around B/. 7,972 to about B/. 9,029 by year group, which is competitive against the larger British and IB schools. Balboa amounts are at par with the US dollar. Treat the figures below as a planning band and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Panama City primary fees page sets this against the market.
- Tuition: reported around B/. 7,972 to B/. 9,029 per year for 2025/26, varying by year group
- Extras: budget separately for uniform, books, examination entry and any optional activities
- Confirm: registration, deposit and any capital charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet from admissions
Admissions
The Casco School teaches from the early years, so many enquiries concern nursery and primary entry, where a British setting of this size tends to have the steadiest demand. Families should request the current admissions pack, which sets out assessment, documentation and payment terms.
Because the school is compact, places in specific year groups can be limited, so register your interest early once you have a relocation date. Ask the admissions office about assessment timing, the examination pathway in the senior years and any waiting list for the year group you need.
Location and who goes there
The school takes its name from Casco Antiguo, also known as Casco Viejo, the historic quarter of Panama City and a UNESCO listed district of restored colonial streets near the waterfront. Confirm the exact campus address and any transport arrangements with the school when you enquire.
A setting in the old town suits families drawn to the character and walkability of the district rather than the newer high rise neighbourhoods. For how the Panama City areas compare and where international families tend to live, our international schools in Panama City hub maps the options by curriculum and neighbourhood.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for The Casco School, so we are not showing a star rating. We would rather show an honest empty state than an unverified score. If your family attends or has attended the school, you can submit a first hand review through our school reviews hub and we will publish it once checked.
Frequently asked questions
How much are The Casco School fees?
The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees in a narrow band of around B/. 7,972 to B/. 9,029 by year group, competitive against the larger British and IB schools in the city. Registration and deposit charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet and treat the range as a planning band.
What curriculum does The Casco School follow?
The school follows a British curriculum for ages two to eighteen, typically leading towards IGCSE and post sixteen qualifications. Confirm the exact examination pathway and any sixth form provision directly with the school.
Where is The Casco School located?
The school is in Panama City and takes its name from Casco Antiguo, also known as Casco Viejo, the historic UNESCO listed quarter of restored colonial streets near the waterfront. Confirm the exact campus address with the school.
What ages does The Casco School teach?
Published listings show the school teaching from age two to eighteen, across the early years, primary and secondary phases.
Is The Casco School a good school?
It is one of the smaller British options in Panama City, in a distinctive old town setting. We do not publish our own rating without verified reviews, so we suggest visiting, asking about the examination pathway and speaking to current families.
