Curiosity and integrity, since 2020
The Renaissance Academy of International Learning is a nonprofit, English-first school in Panamá Pacífico for ages 2 to 18. We opened in 2020 with sixteen students. Today more than 180 students from more than 25 nationalities learn together on one campus.
Why TRAIL exists
TRAIL, a school that embraces diversity, is driven to spark curiosity in every child. Our vision is every student empowered and equipped to pursue their passion, purpose and place in the world.
Minds are sharpened
Fundamentals first, then real work that asks students to think, explain and prove what they know.
Character is formed
Curiosity and integrity are taught and practiced every day, in class and beyond it.
Belonging is real
Every student is known by name, and learning support comes into the classroom when a child needs it.
Responsibility is shared
Students, families and teachers each own their part, and student leaders help shape school life.
Learning is deeply human
Students build their own thinking with teachers who know them well. That is why we put mastery before AI.
Built with this community
TRAIL opened in 2020, during the pandemic, with sixteen students. Panamá Pacífico had been left without an English-immersion school, and the community chose our founders' proposal to build one. Today TRAIL runs from age 2 to Grade 12 on one 2.7-hectare campus, is accredited by Cognia for 2025 to 2028 and is a member of PAIS.
Life in Panamá Pacífico →What sets TRAIL apart
Six commitments shape every classroom, from our youngest learners to our seniors.
The Renaissance Method
Master the fundamentals, connect them across subjects, and prove it every trimester with a signature project for a real audience.
Explore the method →Known by name and by evidence
Classes are capped at 20. Teachers follow each child's progress through MAP Growth results and classwork.
English first, Spanish throughout
Every subject except language classes is taught in English, with English support at four levels and Spanish from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
Inclusion built in
Our Inclusive Learning Center brings support into the classroom first, with small-group and one-on-one help, and a school psychologist on staff.
Two diplomas
Every graduate earns a U.S. high school diploma and the Panamanian MEDUCA diploma.
Grades 6 to 12 →Mastery before AI
No generative AI for schoolwork through Grade 10. Students build their own thinking first, and learn about AI rather than with it.
Who leads TRAIL
TRAIL is a school of Fundación Inclusiva, a nonprofit founded in 2014 and governed by a Board of Directors. The Foundation funds financial aid for students and professional development grants for teachers.
Accredited by Cognia (2025 to 2028) · Authorized by MEDUCA · Member of PAIS · College Board school code 855635
Find your place at TRAIL
Tours run by appointment, Monday to Friday. See a class in session and meet the people who will know your child by name.
Your generosity fuels the Trailblazer Fund
Gifts of any size support financial aid, our teachers, and academics, athletics and the arts.
Gifts are received by Fundación Inclusiva, a nonprofit.