Grades 6 to 12
College-prep courses taught in English, an advisor who follows every student, and two diplomas at graduation: a Cognia-accredited U.S. high school diploma and the Panamanian diploma from MEDUCA.
Two diplomas, one path
Every TRAIL graduate earns both diplomas. Students complete a U.S. college-prep program accredited by Cognia along with the MEDUCA requirements, so doors stay open in Panama and abroad.
Taught in English
Every course is taught in English except Spanish and Cívica. Panamanian history, geography and ethics are taught in English too, so students build academic English in every subject.
Math at each student's level
ALEKS adapts math practice to each student, and MAP Growth assessments track progress through the year, so teachers see where each student needs to grow.
An advisor for every student
The day starts with Morning Community, and every student has an advisor who follows their progress and helps them manage their own learning.
From listening to leading
The Renaissance Method gives every class the same shape. What changes with age is who holds the conversation.
Middle School: learning to argue well
Students read closely, write often and defend their ideas with evidence. Each unit includes a Socratic seminar, where students question each other's reasoning while the teacher listens and coaches.
High School: students lead the table
Discussion moves toward the Harkness model made famous by Phillips Exeter Academy: students prepare, lead and build on each other's ideas, and the teacher coaches. In math and science, students present and debate their solutions.
Students do their own thinking. Generative AI is not used for schoolwork through Grade 10. In Grades 11 and 12, it is used only under teacher supervision, in tasks the teacher designs.
Read about the Renaissance Method →Ready for university, in Panama or abroad
College preparation is built into high school, from course planning to applications.
AP Human Geography exam
TRAIL students can sit this AP exam at TRAIL. Our College Board school code is 855635.
AP Spanish Language and Culture exam
TRAIL students can sit this AP exam at TRAIL. Our College Board school code is 855635.
A college counselor who knows every file
Our college counselor works with each student and family on university choices and applications, and on how both diplomas fit each plan.
Transcripts universities trust
TRAIL is accredited by Cognia, authorized by MEDUCA and a member of PAIS, so transcripts carry weight with universities in Panama and abroad.
Robotics, sports and student leadership
Pineapple Power, our robotics team, competes in Cesenatico, Italy, in March 2027. Students lead through Student Council, train on a campus with a gym and an athletics track, and celebrate Panamanian culture at school events.
After-school clubs →Applying to Grades 6 to 12
We want to know each applicant well before we decide. Here is what to prepare.
- A student interview with our team
- Grade 6: recommendations from this year's and last year's teachers
- Grades 7 and 8: two teacher recommendations
- Grades 9 to 12: recommendations from the math teacher and the English or native-language teacher, completed after December 1
- Grades 9 to 12: an access code to apply, sent once we confirm space in the grade
- A shadow day in class, on request
Enrollment for 2027–28 opens in December 2026.