Admission Policy

Admission to CCA is not on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin; however, the academy maintains the right to refuse admittance to anyone who fails to meet entrance requirements.

For the next school year: Student application must be filled out completely and submitted together with a copy of the birth certificate or passport, school's report cards from the previous three years, if applicable results of standardized tests, special needs assessments, health certificate and immunization record.

1. Transfer Students from a Panamanian school. Students are normally only admitted at the beginning of CCA's school year. We do not accept local student in January.
1. Must have a "3" average in all subjects
2. Must have a "3" or above in English
3. Application is evaluated by the Admissions Office
4. Must take entrance exam and math placement test.
   
2. Transfer Students from a US, Canada or recognized English language International school. Students will be tested for admission at anytime.
1. Must have a "C" average in all subjects
2. Must have a "C" or above in core subjects
3. Application is evaluated by the Admissions Office.
4. Must take entrance exam and math placement test.

1. Pre-K and K applicants
1. Program runs from 7:45 - 11:25
2. Must be potty trained
3. Must pre-register for Grade 1 by paying a $450 registration deposit (non-refundable unless job transfer out of Panama.)
4. Must be of age by September 30 th
5. Admission is only at the beginning of August unless transferring from outside Panama or an international school.
2. All applicants.
1. If the applicant meets the above criteria and an opening exists for the next school year, he/she will be scheduled for testing/interview in March, May, or July
2. Students applying for K4 are interviewed for their readiness to learn
3. Students applying for K5 are evaluated for the English proficiency required to function in an English speaking learning environment
4. Parents must agree to have their child taught in the context of the Statement of Faith subscribed to by the CCA
5. Students applying for Gr. 1-12 are required to take English and mathematics proficiency and placement examinations
6. Students with special educational needs are generally not accepted into the school
7. Parents and student must meet with the school administration
8. Parent will be notified of admission by the school office
9. Admission to CCA does not guarantee continued enrollment. Students are evaluated at the end of each school year to determine if they will be accepted into the next level.

1. Students who fail the English proficiency test may ask for a retest. This test can be taken no sooner than 3 months and within 6 months. The retest fee of $70.00 is payable within 30 days of the first test. If the student passes the retest he/she will be eligible for admission on the first available opening after successfully passing the entrance exam.

Enrollment Information

• Complete the Student Application Form and return it to the school office along with previous school's report card/transcripts, birth certificate or passport (photo copy), health certificate, immunization record (photocopy) and standardized test (if available).
• Testing will be scheduled by the school office.
• If the applicant does not keep the scheduled appointment more than two times they will be dropped.
• If the student successfully passes the admission process and if interview is successful, the student will be accepted.
• Payment of registration fee will be required.
• If a student is offered admission to the school during the school year he/she must enter the school within 10 days after acceptance unless the administration grants a delay.