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Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was founded in 2007 as part of Educación Integral network. It is a private international school offering a U.S.-type curriculum for preschool through high school. Cognia accredits the school and affiliations include ACCAS, Tri-Association, ASCD, and College Board. Early Childhood follows Reggio Emilia, with Movement, Art, Performing Arts, Authentic Explorations, and Library, focusing on social-emotional development and strong family partnerships. Primary grades follow Common Core math and ELA, NGSS science, AERO social studies, and Dominican standards for Spanish Language Arts and Sociales, with Maker-centered and Project-Based Learning. Secondary programs align CCSS/NGSS with DR MOE standards, offering AP courses, PSAT/SAT prep, Model United Nations, band, digital media and podcasting, and fine arts; instruction is in English. Facilities include a library with databases, a K-5 Makerspace, a mini-gym, and an extended-day program. The school serves students aged 5–18 and fosters a bilingual, global-minded community.
Americas Bicultural School is a Dominican Republic-based institution serving ages 2 to 18, offering Dominican and American curricular strands. The school operates across Inicial, Primario and Secundario, with assessments tailored to each level: Primario exams in May-June (exámenes cuatrimestrales) in English and Spanish; Secondary students from 7th to 11th grade take Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish; in 12th grade, a midterm in English and cuatrimestrales in English/Spanish. Graduation is granted after completing the sixth year of Secondary. With more than five decades of experience, ABC is a pioneer of bilingual education in the Dominican Republic. The school maintains a partnership with McGill University, hosting internships for McGill education-degree students for 15 years. This collaboration enriches ABC students' learning through exposure to diverse teaching strategies and cultures, strengthens teaching practices, and promotes cultural exchange. The school focuses on bilingual education and cross-cultural exchange as integral elements of its program today.
Saint Thomas School in Santo Domingo offers Preschool through High School on a private campus. The American-based curriculum, aligned with Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, AERO Standards, and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula, leads to a rigorous college-preparatory program and AP courses for high achievers. The school's eclectic, constructivist approach emphasizes active inquiry, integration of knowledge, and development of social skills for real-world applications. Classes leverage interactive smart boards, high-speed internet, and multimedia resources across science labs, technology spaces, and a large library with digital resources. A dedicated innovation laboratory and applied sciences laboratories support hands-on learning in STEM, while a large multipurpose auditorium hosts events and performances. World languages, arts spaces, and music/dance facilities supplement the curriculum. The 10,000-square-meter campus includes extensive sports facilities, art spaces, a chess room, and after-school programs that promote health, creativity, and leadership. This focus guides students toward international universities. Globally accessible.
Located in Santo Domingo, The Community for Learning is a day school serving Pre-school through 12th grade with an English-immersion program and integrated Spanish language and Dominican Social Studies. The curriculum differentiates instruction to meet diverse learner needs and uses a Culture of Thinking that invites students to wonder, ask questions, debate, and pursue their curiosities. Students engage in Project-Based Learning across core subjects, supported by short direct-instruction mini-lessons to sharpen specific skills. Literacy and numeracy are developed from preschool onward, expanding to global perspectives through Dominican and international viewpoints. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, fostering independent thinking and leadership. Facilities include a nut-free Tiger Café, a swimming pool, and a large sports court, with transportation and an After School Program extending learning beyond the day. Graduates predominantly attend university, reflecting the program's aim of global citizenship and lifelong, well-rounded preparation for future success.
PCIS is a non-profit bilingual international school in the Dominican Republic, serving Toddler 1 through 12th grade across Pre-School, Elementary, and Senior School divisions. Located in Puntacana Village on Ave. Coralillo, the campus includes a Library, an Audio Visual Room, Hawks Cafe, and a Medical Center. The curriculum follows the American model: Language Arts and Math meet the Common Core State Standards; Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Preschool emphasizes holistic development in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Elementary classes are taught in English, with Spanish Language and Social Studies taught in Spanish; Art, Music, Physical Education, and Information Technology are offered with standards-based assessments and regular parent–teacher conferences. MAP Growth assessments are used in Kinder through 11th grade. Senior School (7–12) offers a bilingual core curriculum plus Expressive Arts, Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Naturales, Values, and IIT, along with Coding, Robotics, Model UN, and a Student Council. Co-curricular activities include Junior Achievement and Model UN; extracurriculars include Environmental Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Math Club, Reading Club, Violin, Chess, and Jewelry Design. The FUNDGLODE program sponsors the international conference (CILA). The school was founded in 2000.
Cathedral International School is a private, bilingual PreK–12 institution in the Dominican Republic offering the American curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish taught for coursework under Minerd. Founded in 1995, it has been NEASC-accredited since 2011, Eco-School since 2017, and joined the National Honor Society in 2022. The campus comprises three interconnected buildings serving different pre‑university levels, with 52 classrooms planned by 2025, plus laboratories, a library, a robotics lab, Art rooms, a dance room, a sports field, and an adapted gym. Little Cathedral, for ages 2–5, uses Play‑Work and Project‑Based Learning anchored in The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, developing six key areas: Language and Communication; Physical Development; Socioemotional; Cognitive Development; Artistic Expression; and Knowledge of the Environment. The school delivers bilingual education across all grades, emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration, and offers career guidance, environmental programs, and service initiatives. Extracurriculars include Chess, Dance, Oratory, Taekwondo, volleyball, tennis, basketball, football; Little Playhouse after‑school; summer camp 2–14; and the CIS Chess Cup 2025.
Mindful Community School offers an American and Canadian curriculum with an AP program, preparing students from ages 1 to 18. Located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, it operates within Educación Integral and follows Core Common Standards, national Dominican curricula, and a USA-type framework. The school features Early Childhood through Middle and High School programs, with a robust Spanish department delivering language, social studies, and civics while emphasizing values formation and critical thinking. Technology-enhanced classrooms, music, art, and physical education are integrated into daily learning. A Student Support Team provides psychological support and academic intervention. The campus houses a library with over 9,000 materials, Follet and EBSCO access, a health care center, and two Happy rooms that promote mindfulness and self-regulation. Since 1996, Mindful Community School has fostered lifelong learners who engage with a multicultural community in an active, caring environment. Students develop confidence, curiosity, and global perspectives through collaborative learning.
Ashton School is a privately owned, independent Dominican/International school in the Dominican Republic serving students from 1 to 18 years old across Pre-Kinder to 12th grade. It operates on two campuses, Santo Domingo and Vistacana (Punta Cana), with instruction delivered in English for core subjects and MINERD-aligned Spanish and Dominican Social Studies. The school offers an American Curriculum with Advanced Placement and a bespoke program, anchored in the U.S. Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, with biblical integration. Ashton is accredited by Cognia and recognized by MINERD. Founded in 1998, the school has grown to approximately 497 students. Facilities include a library and a Dream Maker Lab for hands-on STEM and Maker projects, plus a sports center, gym, cafeteria, swimming pool, a tennis court, and basketball/volleyball courts, with an indoor futsal area to support safe, well-resourced learning across campuses. The program includes AP and Honors courses, Learning Expeditions, and Learning through Internships, and a robust set of clubs such as Model United Nations, National Honor Society, and Debate.
Samana International Academy is an independent private school in Juana Vincenta, Samana, established in 2023 by Jason and Emily Ryan. Located on a 16,000 m2 farm, it offers an English‑medium program that blends a United States–based curriculum with Charlotte Mason, Waldorf Steiner, and Montessori philosophies. The school serves ages 4 to 14 and organizes classes in multi‑age groups for ages 5–14, with teacher‑to‑student ratios under 12:1. Most instructors are bilingual, and Spanish and French are offered, with ESL tutoring available. The campus features open‑air classrooms, an outdoor learning environment, and a farm with fruits, vegetables, coffee and cacao trees, two natural springs, animals, and 180‑degree views of Samana Bay and nearby islands. Curriculum emphasizes hands‑on, project‑based learning across science, technology, engineering, art, music, history, geography, and entrepreneurship, supported by field trips and independent research. Samana International Academy welcomes world‑schooling families and operates independently, not affiliated with the Dominican Ministry of Education.
Brilliant Minds School is a bilingual educational institution in the Dominican Republic serving learners aged 1 to 18. It combines the American Curriculum with a bespoke program designed for bilingual development. In early years all content is taught in English, with one hour daily of Spanish for pre-literacy. In Primary, English-language subjects are taught in English, while Spanish-language subjects such as Spanish Language, Social Sciences and Technology are taught in Spanish. In Secondary, courses are offered in both English and Spanish, with French as a subject and ESL support. The school uses Google for Education, Saava Realize and Santillana Compartir to support digital learning and Code.org to integrate coding into the curriculum. There is an enclosed swimming pool for swimming training. From second grade, students participate in basketball, soccer and volleyball, with competitive teams such as BLUE MARLINS (Swimming) and LYNX (Basketball and Soccer). The motto is Developing Leaders in Languages, Science and Technology, and the Music Program includes the BMS Music Band and Choir.
The International School of Santo Domingo offers a curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school serves students aged 3 to 18, providing a continuum of education from early childhood through upper secondary. With about 20 years of history, the school has established an ongoing presence in international education within the region. The AP component allows upper-year students to engage with college-level coursework as part of their school program. The school's progression from early years to AP in the senior years reflects a structured pathway designed to support academic development and preparation for higher education. The school emphasizes continuity of learning across grades within a single school community. This combination of AP offerings, broad age range, and two-decade history characterizes the school's profile for families seeking international schooling in Santo Domingo. Prospective families will find a stable, long-standing educational community that supports diverse learning needs and global-minded aspirations today.
New Horizons Bilingual School is a private bilingual international school in the Dominican Republic, serving ages from 0 to 18 across two campuses, Santo Domingo and Santiago. Founded in 1977, it offers a continuous English–Spanish bilingual program from preschool through Bachillerato, with instruction delivered in both languages and a bilingual Bachillerato. The Early Childhood program emphasizes holistic development through purposeful learning experiences; Primary focuses on relationships, community involvement, and empowerment; Middle School aims for academic excellence while cultivating critical, innovative, independent, and ethically guided students; High School provides AP courses under College Board guidelines, with AP credits recognized by universities in more than 100 countries. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership, expanding opportunities. Facilities support a sports program—badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, football, rhythmic and artistic gymnastics—and Esports. A wide array of clubs, including Debate, MUN, Math, Robotics, Arts, and Eco initiatives, enriches learning across both campuses extensively.
Cathedral Community School is a private, pre-kindergarten through high school in the Dominican Republic serving students aged 3 to 18. It follows the American curriculum, applying CPALMS State of Florida Common Core standards and NGSS from Elementary to High School, with a student-centered approach that fosters collaboration, social-emotional development, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in an appropriately designed learning environment. The school emphasizes ethical and moral values and aims to be developmentally appropriate yet challenging. Founded in 2016 and named Cathedral Community School in August 2017 by the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic, it is accredited as an international school by NEASC through the ACE evaluation protocol. The program supports extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and leadership, with after-school programs spanning academics, arts, and recreation. The High School Elective System offers college-style course selection, a performing arts program, a no-homework policy, project-based learning, and a variety of electives and activities.
Domínico Americano School is a binational institution serving students aged 6 to 18 with a USA-type curriculum and United States affiliation. The program enables transfer to and from accredited American or Dominican institutions and supports admission to American or Dominican universities. For students continuing locally, the curriculum provides necessary Spanish competencies. It combines an American-based framework with a bespoke program tailored to Dominican educational needs. Student life blends academics with culture. The calendar features choral concerts and a school play, including a choral tribute to Dominican identity. Cultural events include Carnival Gala and Francophonie Day, alongside social activities such as Valentines Day and Bake Sales. Leadership and professional opportunities are highlighted by the ACCAS Youth for Global Issues Conference and Expo. Wellbeing and mentorship initiatives, such as Attitude & Values recognition and the Parents' School Program, support the school community. The Virtual Science Week 2020 demonstrates an emphasis on science globally.
Located in Santiago, Santiago Christian School offers an English-immersion PK3–12 education. The program blends an American curriculum with AP courses and is U.S.-accredited. Early Childhood and Elementary curricula align with United States Common Core Standards; English language arts use HMH Into Reading and mathematics uses HMH Into Math. FOSS provides K–6 science, and Deep Roots Bible guides Bible instruction; Spanish grammar and Dominican social studies meet MOE requirements. In Secondary, language is central: English-language arts, mathematics, science, American history, and Bible are taught in English, while Spanish grammar, literature, and Dominican social studies are taught in Spanish. Founded in 1967, the school serves PK3–12 with about 655 students, features a library and Health Office, and fosters a biblically grounded culture with Love and Logic and Responsive Classroom. It is recognized by the Dominican MOE and accredited by Middle States and ACSI, with English as the primary language of instruction worldwide.
ISLA Academy Cabarete is a private international school offering Pre-K through 12th grade with an American Curriculum and Advanced Placement options. The Cabarete campus (Playa Laguna) features extensive outdoor space, a dedicated sports facility, a garden, a treehouse, a rock wall, a zipline, a mud kitchen, and a breezy patio with lawn areas. Classes are taught primarily in English by internationally certified teachers, and the school operates an exclusively inquiry-based program that connects learning to real-world contexts. Each student follows an individualized learning plan shaped by their level, interests and learning style, with language support woven into daily lessons. An additional campus at Las Terrenas complements the program. Facilities include a library, a cafeteria serving meals from the on-site ISLA garden, and after‑school clubs from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. The Director and Co-founder is Sean Bennett, and the Founding Curriculum Coordinator is Franco Rodriguez. Real-world projects and outdoor learning opportunities.
Carol Morgan School (CMS) is an international school in Santo Domingo offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside an American curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The English-language program is immersive, developing bilingual English and Spanish skills while engaging with Dominican culture. CMS is pursuing IB World School authorization, and its Elementary program from pre-kindergarten to grade 5 provides core subjects—math, reading, writing, science, and social studies—plus art, music, technology, Spanish, and physical education; 4th and 5th graders may study math, science, or social studies with a different homeroom teacher. The 15-acre campus in Mirador Sur includes 98 classrooms, 13 multi-purpose spaces, 3 Makerspaces, 7 technology labs, 8 art spaces, and 9 music rooms. The Shark Center is a 1,400-square-meter gym with a 350-square-meter stage. The field features a size-11 soccer turf and a 9,000 m² grass field. On-campus libraries include an Elementary Library with over 20,000 titles and an MS/HS Library with a quiet area and terrace. CMS emphasizes robotics, service-learning, and language development through programs and clubs.
International School of Sosúa is a private day school in the Dominican Republic offering an English-taught American curriculum that leads to a US high school diploma and a Dominican Republic diploma. The campus spans 10 acres of farmland and includes an engineering center, a library, a science lab, a martial arts dojo, a cafeteria/multi-purpose building, and athletic facilities including a covered court, a volleyball/basketball court, and a soccer field. Academically, ISS uses a standards-based approach aligned to Common Core for English and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and AERO Social Studies, with Dominican MOE curricula in Spanish and Sociales. AP courses are available to Sophomores through Seniors, including AP Spanish Language and Literature, World History, English Language and Literature, and Psychology. The school is accredited by Cognia, ACCAS/Tri-Association, NCAA, and the Dominican Ministry of Education. Clubs include Model United Nations, Debate, and the Fidelis Chapter of the National Honor Society.
American School of Santo Domingo is a private international school serving students aged 2 to 18, delivering a multi-curriculum program that includes Advanced Placement, Cambridge IGCSE, and a bespoke curriculum. The school is accredited by the Dominican Ministry of Education and Cognia (AdvancED), with graduates earning a high school diploma valid in the Dominican Republic, the United States, and internationally. Instruction is in English with integrated Spanish, and Social Studies is taught in Spanish as required by MINERD. The Language and Arts curriculum follows Lucy Calkins' Reading and Writing Workshop; Math uses a University of Chicago–developed platform; Science covers biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science with hands-on experiments; Computer Science builds essential digital skills. Social Emotional Education uses the Character First Program with restorative practices; Community Service Education connects classroom learning with real-world issues. Signature offerings include Hummingbird Adventures outdoor education, Talent School afterschool programs, Eagle's Cafe, and a comprehensive athletics program through the ASSD Eagles.
St. Patrick School is a Catholic, co-educational institution serving ages 2 through 18 across two campuses in Santo Domingo: Mini Rhinos campus (nido 1 to 1st Grade) and Main Campus (2nd to 12th Grade), with a Preschool Campus integrated. It offers an American style English-language curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards and Minerd plan; Cognia accreditation demonstrates a commitment to international standards. The program emphasizes mastery of skills and concepts across all areas of human development, with an eclectic pedagogical framework that supports multiple modalities, including virtual education. The school serves Early Childhood through Middle/High School, focusing on critical thinking, communication, intercultural knowledge, and collaborative problem solving to prepare students for a global society. Facilities include robotics kits, 3D printers, laser engravers, reliable Wi-Fi, and a learning management system. Extracurriculars include Leader in Me, National Honor Society, robotics, game development and cybersecurity after school, CARE, and service-learning for student growth.
Saint Joseph School is an international institution in the Dominican Republic offering a U.S.-type college preparatory education in English, with Spanish language instruction and a Dominican social studies program to meet local requirements. Accredited by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education since 1999 and by Cognia (AdvancED), the school serves students from ages 1 through 18 and is organized into Early Education, Elementary, and High School divisions. The curriculum blends American standards with Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme. ESL and SSL support, Differentiated Instruction, AP, and Math Interventions support diverse learners. Classes run with modest sizes—14 in Early Education to 25 in upper grades. The campus features a Technology Lab in each division, dedicated Art and Music spaces, plus a motor-skills gym, a Space Maker and a Science Lab. The Wolves Afterschool Program, a Values program, and a leadership focus underpin a holistic, citizenship-driven education.
St. Michael's School offers an American curriculum taught in English, with Lengua Española y Estudios Sociales taught in Spanish. It serves grades 1-12 and is accredited by Cognia and MINERD. The standards-based program aligns with Common Core benchmarks and emphasizes higher-order thinking. The 180-day school year features seven periods per day, with graduates earning 29.1 credits. The campus includes a refreshed playing court, library and learning center on second floor, and Hub on first floor for dining and gatherings. A Robotics Laboratory and MakerSpace support hands-on STEM, with technology integrated across classes. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, FIRST Robotics, Debate, and the National Honor Society. The school runs Guitar and Visual Arts clubs and offers Scouts and Roblox. Community service is integral, requiring 140 hours to graduate, and SMS participates in events with Centro de Educación Inicial San Martín de Porres. The Dolphin Cup is a biannual local soccer tournament.
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