Instituto Bern Bautista Bilingüe – Las Américas

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees $1,650 - 1,800

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 995

Type Co-educational

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Taught languages Spanish, English

Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Instituto Bern Bautista Bilingüe – Las Américas is a private Baptist bilingual day school in Panama City, serving preschool through secondary education. The Las Américas campus offers a bespoke Christian curriculum with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary (grades 1–6) and secondary (grades 7–12) and awards two diplomas: Science and Commerce. The school provides dedicated academic spaces for language learning, information technology, science, robotics, and business studies, complemented by smart boards, data projectors, and math resources. Facilities include a chapel, an audiovisual room, a library, biology and chemistry laboratories, language laboratories, a robotics laboratory, a commerce laboratory, and a psychopedagogical cabinet. Additional services include psychology, counseling, and a Family Academy. Extracurriculars feature MEDUCA contests, Science Week, a Trade Fair, English Week, Spanish contests, Bible Month, and camps. A Band and a Traditional Ensemble support performing arts. The motto is Jesus is our guide, reflecting the school's faith-informed approach to learning. It serves about 1,200 students.

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The Essentials

Location

Panama City, Panama. The school began on March 1, 1999 in the eastern sector of Panama City, Las Américas. The Valle Dorado extension was opened in 2002 in the western area, La Chorrera, Panama Oeste. The main Las Mañanitas campus is connected to this contact information.

Stages

Preschool through high school (Media).

Type

Private bilingual Baptist day school.

Additional learning support

Sicopedagogical (psychopedagogical) services on site.

Country affiliation

Panama

Religious affiliation

Baptist

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Fees

Application / registration (inscripción / matrícula)
- Pre‑school (Pre‑k / Kínder): B/. 220.
- Primary (Educación Básica, ciclos iniciales): B/. 255.
- Pre‑media (Primer ciclo: VII–IX): B/. 260.

Annual tuition (anualidad) by school level
- Pre‑school (Kínder / Pre‑escolar): B/. 1,650 (anualidad).
- Primary (Educación Básica / Primaria): B/. 1,800 (anualidad).
- Pre‑media (Educación Básica, primer ciclo VII–IX): B/. 1,800 (anualidad).
- Media / Bachillerato (where offered): annuality figures for comparable years appear in the ACODECO regional listing; see the primary/pre‑media figures above for the school's reported annual amounts.

Fee breakdown per term / installments
- Annual amounts are reported as single-year totals ("anualidad"). The ACODECO tables include columns labeled I–VI (installment columns) and the school's reported annual amount is shown across those columns (no per‑installment variance is listed for Instituto Bern in the ACODECO table). This indicates the annual total as published; installment values are not shown separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published regional fee tables present an annual tuition figure and show columns for multiple installments (I–VI) used in the dataset; Instituto Bern's annual figures appear unchanged across those columns. Specific internal billing dates, deadlines for early‑payment discounts, penalty rules or late‑payment terms are not published in the public admissions materials. Contact lines and the school secretariat are provided for administrative arrangements.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service for Instituto Bern; the school operates as a day school and no boarding / residential fees are reported.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Uniforms and basic uniform guidelines are referenced in the school's family/FAQ material (uniform items suggested) but specific uniform prices are not published. Additional periodic charges (for example: student ID cards, extracurricular activity fees, exam or graduation fees, transport or camp fees) may apply; the regional fee compilation lists "matrícula y otros" as a category, and some schools list separate activity or resource charges, but itemized amounts for these items for Instituto Bern are not published in the available materials.

Refund information
- No publicly posted, itemized refund policy for tuition or registration is provided in the school's admissions pages or in the regional ACODECO fee summary. Administrative practice in the regional dataset notes that enrollment charges can include the last installment of the annuality in some cases; specific school refund terms should be confirmed with the school's administration.

Fee payment options
- The school's public admissions material lists email and phone contacts for the secretariat but does not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, cash or online payment portal). Families are routed to the secretariat for payment arrangements. Contact: info@ibern.edu.pa; Las Mañanitas (507) 292‑8594 / (507) 388‑7962; La Chorrera (507) 6853‑2038.

Quick summary (figures at a glance for the 2026 academic listing)
- Application / registration (matrícula/inscripción): Pre‑school B/. 220; Primary B/. 255; Pre‑media B/. 260.
- Annual tuition (anualidad): Pre‑school B/. 1,650; Primary B/. 1,800; Pre‑media B/. 1,800.

Note: All monetary amounts are shown in Panamanian balboas (B/.) as reported in the regional fee compilation and the school's admissions material for the 2026 academic listings. The ACODECO regional compilation presents the official comparative tables used for the 2026 academic period.

Academics

Curriculum

Preschool through secondary education is offered: Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten; Primary from Grade 1 to 6; Secondary from Grade 7 to 12 with two diplomas: Science and Commerce. Language laboratories, Information Technology laboratories, a Science laboratory, a Robotics laboratory, and a Commerce laboratory support learning. Modern technology includes smart boards, data show projectors, robotics kits with a testing track, and additional resources for mathematics. Additional services include psychology, counseling, and a family academy. Students participate in MEDUCA contests, Science Week, a Trade Fair, Black Heritage Week, English Week, Spanish contests, Bible Month, camps, and other activities.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 1,200 students and 67 teachers; about 18 students per teacher.

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Admissions

Step 1. Application documents. To apply to Instituto Bern, documents must be submitted at the school's secretariat. Preschool applicants provide a copy of the national ID or birth certificate. Primary or Secondary applicants provide a copy of the national ID or birth certificate, and a copy of the current academic year's report card and the previous year's report card.
Step 2. Assessments. After the documents are submitted, the student undergoes tests. Preschool requires a psychological test. Primary requires a psychological test and a reading test. Premedia requires a psychological test and tests in mathematics, reading comprehension, and English.
Step 3. Entry/enrollment requirements. Preschool and First Grade: The age to enter Kindergarten is five years old by the start of the school year.
Preschool and First Grade require: original birth certificate; copy of the juvenile ID (both sides); health certificate; two passport-sized photos; vaccination card copy; copy of the guardian's ID; results of the psychological test. Primary (Grades 2–6) requires the Preschool documents, a conduct certificate, a record of credits, and MEDUCA validation for students coming from abroad. Premedia requires the first six Preschool requirements, an interview with the principal or their representative, a conduct certificate, a record of credits, and a copy of the guardian's ID.
Step 4. Summer course. A summer course is required: Preschool courses are mandatory; Primary and Premedia courses are required according to evaluation. For students coming from abroad, information should be requested at the school secretariat.

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FAQs

What levels of education does Instituto Bern Bautista Bilingüe – Las Américas offer?

The school provides preschool through secondary education, including pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, primary from Grade 1 to 6, and secondary from Grade 7 to 12 with two diplomas: Science and Commerce. It is a private, Baptist, bilingual, co-educational day school.

Where are the campuses located, and are they part of a single administration?

There are two campuses: Las Américas in Panama City and Valle Dorado in La Chorrera. They operate independently under separate resolutions.

Who is the head of the school?

The head of school is Professor Ivanova Di Bello. She has led the school since it opened in 1999 (initially as Colegio Suizo Panameño).

What are the application/registration and annual tuition fees by level?

Application/registration fees are: Pre‑school 220 B/;, Primary 255 B/;, and Pre‑media 260 B/. The annual tuition is 1,650 B/. for Pre‑school and 1,800 B/. for Primary and Pre‑media.

What is the admissions process?

Admissions start with submitting documents at the school secretariat. Students then take required assessments: a psychological test for preschool; psychological and reading tests for Primary; and psychological plus math, reading comprehension, and English tests for Pre‑media. A summer course is also required for certain entrants.

Are there scholarships or waitlists?

Scholarships are not listed publicly, and waitlists are not published in the available materials. Families should contact the secretariat to inquire about any current opportunities.

What diplomas can students graduate with?

At the secondary level, students can pursue two diploma tracks: Science and Commerce. These diplomas reflect the school's focus on science and business subjects and are supported by dedicated labs and facilities.

What facilities support learning in science and technology?

The campus includes language laboratories, computer laboratories, a Science Laboratory, a Robotics Laboratory, a Commerce Laboratory, and a library. Smart boards and robotics kits with a testing track enhance practical learning.

What is the student-teacher ratio or class size?

The school serves about 1,200 students with around 67 teachers, yielding roughly 18 students per teacher. This ratio supports opportunities for individual attention in classes.

What academic and other facilities are on campus?

In addition to the laboratories and library, the Las Américas campus has a chapel for development, an audiovisual room, a psychopedagogical cabinet, and two cafeterias.

Does the Las Américas campus have robotics facilities and testing track?

Yes. The campus has a Robotics Laboratory with a testing track to support hands-on robotics learning.

Is there a library on campus?

Yes, there is a library on campus to support study and research. It complements other labs and is integrated with the curriculum.

What extracurricular activities or events are part of Bern Bautista's program?

Students participate in MEDUCA contests, Science Week, a Trade Fair, English Week, Spanish contests, Bible Month, and various camps. The Bern Home Experience program also promotes extracurricular activities like bands, ensembles, clubs, and fairs.

Are there arts and music opportunities?

Yes, the school offers a Band and a Traditional Ensemble. These groups perform at school events and showcase student creativity.

Is there a family-focused program?

There is a Family Academy that engages families with training sessions, conferences, and digital resources.

What wellbeing support is available on campus?

The school provides psychology services, counseling, and a psychopedagogical cabinet to support student wellbeing. These services help address social-emotional needs and learning challenges.

What support is available for English language learners or special education needs?

Language laboratories support bilingual instruction and English Week as language-focused activities. Specific SEN details are not listed in the materials.

How is student safeguarding addressed?

The campus provides on-site psychological and welfare support; detailed safeguarding policies are not published in the available materials.

Is the school a day school with no boarding?

Yes, Instituto Bern Bautista Bilingüe operates as a day school; no boarding is listed. Students commute to campus.

Is there a uniform policy?

Uniform guidelines exist with suggested items, but specific prices are not published. The school uses these guidelines to help families prepare uniforms.

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