About Us

Mission

Preparing internationally-engaged individuals, committed to the pursuit of excellence, who make meaningful contributions to their country and the global community.

Vision

A leading bilingual World School in Central America.

Values

Excellence | Responsibility | Solidarity | Honesty | Respect

Strategic Priorities

Learning

Inspiring, personaized learning for all.

Community

A welcoming, engaged and connected community for all.

Sustainability

A sustainable and balanced future for all.

High Quality Learning at Pan-American School

Learning is a lifelong journey of growth and transformation, fostered by social connections, personal empowerment, and meaningful engagement with the world around us. It is a complex and challenging process that flourishes in supportive environments where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Our School

Pan-American School History

The idea of Pan-American School started at the Primary School of the Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IICA) in Turrialba, Costa Rica. There, James Genis (known as “Mister”) implemented an educational philosophy so successful he was motivated to bring the concept to San José, the capital city.