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Mar 5, 2020
Francis Savage replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"So just to confirm that other than Academia de Boquete (AIB) there are no other bilingual / English speaking schools in Boquete? I have found threads relating to the Elevate Christian  Academy but it appears to have ceased functioning. Does anyone…"
Dec 13, 2019
Francis Savage posted a discussion
Hello can anyone with personal experience give me an average drive time from Boquete to puerto Armuelles please . Am I correct to assume it would beyond what most would consider an acceptable daily commute ? On google I find times varying between…
Dec 13, 2019
CierzoPanama replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"you will notice that Panama does not appear in this ranking. This is because the previous years results were so embarassing that Panama pulled out of the rankings. Finally, last year, they decided to pull back in. I think this was a courageous…"
Dec 4, 2019
Patrick replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"With all due respect, you are entitled to your opinion:
From the Ministry of Education: 
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-education-shortcomings-h...
 
From the Pisa World Rankings:…"
Dec 3, 2019
Francis Savage replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"Thanks for the comments everyone  . Hmmm...Yes it is concerning that the overall consensus  I've read online about academics in Chiriquí is that it is lacking ."
Dec 3, 2019
Rod Taylor replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"I would recommend you get down here for a bit before deciding on moving, go visit  the private schools, visit with some parents with kids in these schools. Find out for yourself, and get comfortable with your decision.  I dont think anyone on this…"
Dec 3, 2019
Patrick replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"Francis, my adopted daughter is Panamanian and is now in University in Panama city about to enter her 3rd year majoring in Architecture. She attended every school in Boquete and I mean every school, sometimes twice. Additionally, she attended two…"
Dec 2, 2019
Oscar on the Streets replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"Hola Francis,
 
I do have a 7 year old son and I have him on Academia de Boquete school, this one is bilingual and is the closest to Boquete if you are thinking to live here in Boquete. 
In David there is an Oxford school, also I believe Cambridge…"
Dec 2, 2019
Rod Taylor replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"Hello Francias, as I am sure you agree, Patrick's answers are not very relevant to you, as you are goung to be putting you girls in the Panama public school system.
You will have to be looking at a private school, and there are two around hre that…"
Dec 2, 2019
Patrick replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"ALSO CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION:
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-education-shortcomings-h...
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Dec 2, 2019
Patrick replied to Francis Savage's discussion Best Bilingual Elementary Schools in Chiriquí
"HI FRANCIS: IF YOU WANT THE BRUTAL TRUTH SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS. I DO HOPE YOUR DAUGHTERS ARE BI-LINGUAL ALREADY. IF YOU ARE Hesitant ABOUT POSTING  YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS THEN FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS…"
Dec 2, 2019
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Dec 1, 2019
Francis Savage posted a discussion
Hello,Can someone with first hand experience recommend an excellent  bilingual elementary  school for my two English speaking daughters? Looking at the wider Chiriquí area at the moment as haven't decided yet where we might live .We will be arriving…
Dec 1, 2019
Francis Savage is now a member of Boquete Ning
Dec 1, 2019