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The idea for starting Pan-American School goes back to the Primary School (Escuelita) of the Interamerican Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IICA) in Turrialba, Costa Rica. There, James Genis implemented an educational philosophy so successful he was motivated to bring the concept to San José. Pan-American School began March 2, 1971 in Los Yoses, San José with 34 students. Its special philosophy promoted rapid growth which caused the school to move to Barrio México and later Escazú and Guachipelín. The school's learning environment of respect, leadership and camaraderie inspired parents to create a high school. In 1991, these parents, dedicated to having their children continue studying under Mr.Genis' philosophy, united and created the High School. The new millennium brought the integration of Elementary and High School in modern installations in San Antonio, Belén, Heredia. It is very common to find James Genis, better known as "Mister", in the hallways of PAS. A great friend of students, he ensures that all the principles that formed the school in 1971 are still the basis for our educational program.
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