Requirements from the Ministry of Education of Panama (MEDUCA) to Obtain a Study Certification Issued by the Regional Commission for Validation and Revalidation (Foreign Students)

1. Original transcripts from previous school(s): Grades for all completed levels from 1st grade of elementary school to the current date. These must be signed by the principal of the educational institution.

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2. Legalization of the last grade completed: This may be done through the Panamanian consulate in the country of origin and then at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama, or through apostille in the country of origin. (Only one of the two options is required).

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3. Transcripts must be accompanied by the grading scale used in the country of origin, clearly indicating the minimum passing grade.

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4. Transcripts must show the grades obtained by the student in each subject taken, and specify the total instructional hours and the distribution of the school year in the country of origin.

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5. Original and copy of a valid passport, and original apostilled birth certificate along with a copy.

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NOTES:
* Students entering preschool or first grade are not required to validate studies.
* Only one of the two legalization methods should be completed (either consulate + Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or apostille).
* Any documents not in Spanish must be translated by an authorized public translator in Panama.
* You must submit both original documents and copies.
* The Ministry of Education is the only official entity authorized to assign the grade level in which the student will be placed.
* Once the Regional Commission for Validation and Revalidation of the Ministry of Education issues the certification, the original document must be submitted to the school.