Founded in 2000 in Ciudad del Saber, Panama City, Colegio Isaac Rabin is a private, multicultural, inclusive, and constructivist academic institution with a secular, modern, and integrative vision of Jewish identity. Affiliated with ORT since 2013, the School is committed to respectful, supportive, and responsible coexistence among students of diverse cultural backgrounds, creeds, and convictions.

Its mission is to educate young people to contribute to the betterment of the world, enabling them to be active, supportive members of their communities and beyond. The School’s vision focuses on developing each student’s maximum potential through educational quality, mutual respect, and responsible coexistence. Values such as respect, freedom, peace, Tzedakah, and Tikkun Olam underpin all aspects of School life.

The School is widely recognized for its Tikkun Olam program, which involves students and their families in projects that benefit the wider community. Its strengths also include inclusive practices that promote diversity and effective management of interpersonal relationships within the School. The integration of arts, sciences, and community engagement is seen as a hallmark of the School’s approach.

STEM education is a pillar of the School’s mission, with robotics, programming, and science projects fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving. Entrepreneurship education is embedded through initiatives such as CADENA, which challenges students to design innovative responses to humanitarian issues.

Mental health and wellbeing are prioritized through a dedicated in-house program that supports students’ emotional and social development, ensuring they are well-equipped to face personal and academic challenges. This holistic approach reflects the School’s commitment to preparing students for both professional success and active citizenship.

Jewish education is integral to the School’s curriculum, with all students studying Hebrew and Jewish culture. The program includes in-depth exploration of Jewish history and traditions, alongside celebrations of major holidays with the entire School community.

Significant educational experiences include the Trip to Israel and participation in the March of the Living, which serves as the culmination of Shoah studies for grades 11 and 12. These programs deepen students’ understanding of their heritage and strengthen their connection to Jewish life and global history.

Through the IB curriculum’s Action and Service requirements, as well as School-led initiatives, students are encouraged to view themselves as part of a larger global community. Social labor projects address real-world issues, such as improving nutrition for rural farming families and supporting reforestation efforts in collaboration with Panama’s National Parks.

The Tikkun Olam program extends this global perspective by encouraging environmental stewardship, humanitarian response, and advocacy for sustainable change. Programs such as “Regeneration” and “CADENA” provide platforms for students to engage with both local and international challenges, reinforcing the connection between Jewish values and social responsibility.