ABOUT FSA
Welcome!
Founded in 2011, Five Stars Academy (FSA) is a private, highly-academic institution that combines the home-schooling philosophy of focusing on the individual student with the expertise of professional, experienced, certified teachers. We have the flexibility of choices expected in an experimental school while offering an internationally accredited diploma. FSA provides opportunities for students to learn self-sufficiency, to develop leadership skills and understand the impact they can have on their surroundings.
Whether through classroom studies, mission work in and out of Panama, the diverse range of learning and growing opportunities available from living in the interior of Panama, or the student’s daily exposure to out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving, the goal is to tap into the best our students have to offer for themselves and for the World. With the average class size of less than 10 students to 1 instructor, we are able to maintain high expectations while providing individual support. Located in Santa Clara, Panama, 90 minutes west of Panama City, more than 20 countries comprise our student body. We began with 5 young students and have grown to 90+. Five Stars Academy graduated its first class in 2019.
Mission Statement
In cooperation with parents, Five Stars Academy will provide creative and challenging programs that will empower all learners to make thoughtful and informed choices and become assets to society as they realize their unique potential.
Mission Statement
In cooperation with parents, Five Stars Academy will provide creative and challenging programs that will empower all learners to make thoughtful and informed choices and become assets to society as they realize their unique potential.
Location
Five Stars Academy is located 90 minutes west of Panama City, Panama. The interior of Panama provides a rich backdrop for innovative education. Away from the fast-paced life of the city, students are afforded the opportunity to discover who they are on the beaches and rain forests of this beautiful country. .
Student Service
As one of Five Stars Academy's core values, service is an integral part of the student experience. Community service is often done as an entire school, involving students, teachers and many parents.
Service includes teaching at a local orphanage, rescuing turtle eggs, beach cleanups and supporting a girl’s home. Additionally, this year we have several students traveling to Haiti and Nicaragua to assist in managing day camps and feeding more than 1000 children.
Through service, our students grow in an awareness of the cultural and social differences that make each community unique while learning humility, joy and respect.