Balboa Academy is an international,
coeducational
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,
college-preparatory school
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that offers a US curriculum education for
Pre-kindergarten
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through the
12th grade
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. The language of instruction is English.
Balboa Academy was established in
Ciudad del Saber
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,
Panama City
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,
Panama
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, in August 1999 by a team of educators.
Balboa Academy students represent a diversity of economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Balboa Academy is administered by a director.
See also
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List of international schools
This is a list of notable international schools from around the world.
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
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References
External links
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International schools in Panama
American international schools in North America
Educational institutions established in 1999
1999 establishments in Panama