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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
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.
Sebastián F. Valverde #3, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic
The Essentials
New Horizons Bilingual School has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school operates two campuses in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Santiago. The Santo Domingo campus is located at 51 Sarasota Av., Santo Domingo.
Stages
Early Childhood; Primary; Middle School; High School, bilingual English–Spanish.
Type
Private bilingual international school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school is multicultural with more than 35 nationalities represented among students and teachers.
Country affiliation
Dominican Republic
Fees
Application fees
- The school does charge application/registration-related fees for new entrants, but no public figure for an application fee amount is posted for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No public fee schedule showing tuition by year group or per-term amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is published on the school's publicly available admissions materials. There are no specific numeric tuition figures available in the school's public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public admissions pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: monthly, termly, or annual instalments) or the precise payment terms for families. No public statement of due dates, late-payment penalties, or discount policies was found.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- New Horizons Bilingual School lists two day campuses (Santo Domingo and Santiago), indicating it operates as day-school campuses rather than as a boarding school. No boarding program or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, exams, materials, extracurriculars, etc.)
- Uniforms and school shop: the school links to a school shop platform (Shop at New Horizons) for uniform and branded items; however, exact uniform prices are not published on the school's public admissions pages. - Transportation, lunch/meals, extracurricular activity fees, standardized-exam fees, textbook or material fees, and optional program fees are not published on the school's public admissions materials; these categories are referenced as typical school services but no specific charges or price lists are available on the publicly accessible pages.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy or schedule (for example: refundability of enrollment fees, pro-rata tuition refunds, or conditions for refunds) is posted on the school's admissions or general information pages.
- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods or the mechanics for paying school fees (for example: which banks, whether credit card payments are accepted, or if an online billing portal is used). Contact information (phone and email) for the school is published for admissions inquiries.
Summary of search and information gaps
- The official New Horizons Bilingual School public admissions and campus pages list campus locations, contact details, and admissions information but do not publish a numeric fee schedule, billing calendar, payment-method details, or refund policy for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school refers to campus-specific admissions and an online shop for uniforms, but specific monetary amounts for application, tuition (per term or per year group), boarding (no boarding program listed), uniforms, transportation, meals, refunds, and payment methods were not found on the publicly available pages examined.
Academics
New Horizons Bilingual School teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
Early Childhood focuses on holistic development through learning experiences that promote the development of children's skills. Primary emphasizes student relationships, community involvement, and empowerment in the learning process. Middle School aims for academic excellence by forming critical, innovative, independent, flexible students with ethical and moral values. High School offers a fully bilingual program in English and Spanish, enabling fluency in both languages. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available under College Board guidelines, and AP credits may be recognized by universities in more than 100 countries.
Higher Education Progression
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered under College Board guidelines, with AP credits potentially recognized by universities in more than 100 countries, supporting international higher education pathways.
Gifted and Talented
Tutoring Program/NH Academy is available to provide tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
New Horizons Bilingual School guides students to discover their passions, promoting not only academic excellence but also the maximum social and emotional development of our students. The school has a highly qualified staff for all areas that improve the academic, athletic and socio-emotional development of our students. High-Quality Learning balances the voices of students with the guidance of teachers, fostering a positive environment for social-emotional well-being and academic growth. The school emphasizes socio-emotional development as part of its approach to learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school recognises that some students may have special educational needs or disability and will adapt accordingly.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual education with a dual program from Early Childhood until High School; instruction is in English and Spanish, helping students achieve fluency in both languages. The High School program is developed in a fully bilingual modality, in English and Spanish, through which our students achieve a high level of fluency in both languages.
Mental Wellbeing
High-Quality Learning balances the voices of students with the guidance of teachers, fostering a positive environment for social-emotional well-being and academic growth.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding follows the ISP Group Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy; the welfare of the child is paramount, safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff, and there is a designated Safeguarding Lead (with deputies). Staff receive safeguarding training and must report concerns using established procedures, including online safety and collaboration with families and authorities.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Schedule a visit to the school. Leave your details and the school will contact you shortly. An appointment can be arranged at the Santo Domingo or Santiago campuses. A request for information option is available to learn more about New Horizons. 2. Why New Horizons? Sports and clubs highlight academic excellence and the holistic development of students, preparing them for future challenges. 3. Internationality: a bilingual approach and a multicultural environment that prepares students for a global context. 4. Bilingualism: prioritizes the holistic well‑being of students, creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow and be happy. 5. The New Horizons Experience: the school offers a holistic education where value‑based learning, the importance of serving others, and the development of a healthy lifestyle are as important as academic excellence, nourished by experiences and the achievements of graduates. 6. Academic Offer: Early Childhood, Primary, Middle School and High School across Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses; the High School is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. 7. AP courses: AP Spanish Language and Culture; AP Spanish Literature and Culture; AP English Literature and Composition; AP English Language and Composition; AP United States History; AP World History: Modern; AP Calculus AB; AP Chemistry; AP Biology; AP Physics; AP Microeconomics; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science A. 8. Standardized Tests: PSAT is taken annually by students in grades 6 through 11; SAT and ACT are highly recommended for college admissions. 9. Extracurriculars: Debate Team; MUN Club; Math Club; Robotics Club; Estrellas Group; Astronomy Club.
FAQs
What curriculum does New Horizons Bilingual School follow?
Early Childhood focuses on holistic development through learning experiences that promote the development of children's skills. Primary emphasizes student relationships, community involvement, and empowerment in the learning process.
What age range does New Horizons Bilingual School serve?
The school serves students from age 0 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is New Horizons Bilingual School located?
The school operates two campuses in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Santiago. The Santo Domingo campus is located at 51 Sarasota Av., Santo Domingo.
When was New Horizons Bilingual School established?
The school was established in 1977.
Who leads New Horizons Bilingual School?
The school is led by Diego Sánchez.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The school recognises that some students may have special educational needs or disability and will adapt accordingly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught: English and Spanish. The program is bilingual (English-Spanish) across all levels from Early Childhood through High School. There are two campuses: Santo Domingo and Santiago.
How do I apply to New Horizons Bilingual School?
1. Schedule a visit to the school. Leave your details and the school will contact you shortly. An appointment can be arranged at the Santo Domingo or Santiago campuses. A request for information option is available to learn more about New Horizons.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school has a Theater Club that introduces students to theatre basics and rehearses a fully staged short play, boosting confidence and public speaking.
What accreditations does New Horizons Bilingual School hold?
NEASC accreditation since December 2005; English language program is equivalent to a college-preparatory STEAM-oriented high school program in the United States; Spanish-language curriculum approved b
