Hello! Greetings from wintery Chicago! I am new to the blog and looking for some help from expats who have moved to Boquete with young children. We have a seven year old daughter and twin boys who are almost five. We would like to talk with someone whose kids attend Academia Internacional Boquete (AIB). We would also like to discuss what its like raising kids in Panama. How do kids adjust to the culture and a new language. What activities are available? swim lessons? gymnastics? What are the best family friendly neighborhoods? Any other advise for families looking to move to Boquete? We would be delighted to read any comments here, but would love to talk with some people on the phone or via skype. E-mail me at TheResnicks@msn.com if you are willing to have a conversation. Thanks!!! Debbie and Howard Resnick
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Dear Debbie: I sent you an e-mail requesting your phone number so that I can call you. I live in Boquete and can provide you with some info about the school you inquired about. I didn't receive a response from you. I will be happy to call you from here. Please send my your number at jrossmaz@gmail.com Regards, John
This inquiry is from 2013! I am closing the discussion.
I am moving to Boquete as well, from Panama City, willing to know about schools and social life in Boquete.
Nestor, bear in mind that this post is over two years old.
If bi-lingual education starts in kindergarten, the schools do a very poor job. I have neighbors with teenagers who have lived here all their lives, attended public schools, have made excellent grades, are slated for the university, but who can't speak a word of English.
There is a law to start bi-lingual education in public and private schools from kindergarden. The problem is that the law exist but there are not enough and good english teachers. Private schools are different. Most of them have a total bi-lingual education. In Panama private education is better and any parent would make a sacrifice to give their kids private education.
Hi Debbie:
I sent you an email yesterday with some info on the school and Santa Lucia.
Hi Lily! I just found your e-mail in my overactive junk filter. Thanks for the thoughtful response. I will e-mail you back tomorrow!! Debbie
Boys are more flexible than adults and adapt quickly and easily to new places. After they found new boys and kids of the same age.... things improve and they will be happy.
I definately agree! I have a (just turned) 15 yr old. We have been here for about 6 months now. We love it, but as with moving anywhere, there are things we miss from home. Before he was able to meet other kids his age...it was tough. He wasn't at all happy and I was afraid we were going to have to take him back. We finally got out and met people. He's now very happy here. We plan to attend AIB. The school year differs from that of the US, so we were here at the end of the year. He will start the new year in Feb.
This place is exactly what you make of it. There are alot of things to do and to get involved in. Whether you do, is up to you. I will say from experience, everyone in ourhome is alot happier getting outand getting involved!
The school will keep your kiddos busy, while they are in, with activities. I will be happy to help you in any way I can.
Leslie