Know our history
In the summer of 2004, in the remote area of what was formerly known as Howard Airforce Base, Principal Tania Fleming opened the doors of a new bilingual family school located in the western region of Panama City. Chosen because of her familiarity with that same establishment from years before, when the US Army occupied the area until 1999.
The school's history has not been without incident
When it first opened on August 6, 2004, it was one of three businesses in a very rural region and welcomed a handful of students. With a lot of passion and work from a dedicated team, Howard Academy has been able to grow.
Howard Academy is an educational institution dedicated to meeting the needs of children located in the western area of Panama City, it is located in Panama Pacifico (Howard Airforce Base), building 42. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education and is proud to offer one of the best full English programs in the area. As an institution, Howard Academy is proud to offer unique services such as services for children with special needs, daycare, private tutoring, after-school education, extracurricular activities, etc., all at an exceptional value.
Mission
Offer an excellent education based on the English language, to be the best academic institution in the western area of Panama City.
Values
The Core Values are aligned with the vision of the dreamers “Scientia Potentia est”. Our goal is to encourage and empower our children to be eager to pick up a book and read
Vision
Educate the future leaders of this country, by integrating the English language, technology and values focused on global success.
Global partnerships
Howard Academy is a Panamanian institution accredited by the local Ministry of Education (MEDUCA). Additionally, Howard Academy has partnerships with the Inclusive Foundation and also with DAYU Elementary School in Beijing, China. These partnerships offer academic support and access to new educational practices, opportunities to recruit highly qualified staff, opportunities for our students to participate in cultural and educational exchanges with students from our sister school in China, and offer opportunities to experience the world.
What makes Howard different
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Recognizing students’ different abilities and learning styles. Teachers are committed to providing tools for each child to cultivate self-knowledge in an individualized way, adapting to their needs to ensure that everyone feels capable and successful.
We believe that children are our future
We firmly believe in the unique potential of every child. We seek to empower them to discover their identity, express their opinions and develop their ideas. Our vision is a world where differences are valued and respected as enriching elements of life.
Give them a sense of pride
In our educational environment, we seek to create safe and fair classrooms where each child can fully develop. We encourage responsibility and participation through strategies such as class meetings, positive discipline, and democratic principles. By empowering children to be responsible for themselves and their learning, we provide them with the tools for success, self-confidence and self-love.