Santiago Christian School

Autopista Duarte Km 5 1/2, Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Elementary School; Secondary School (Junior High and High School).

Private Christian school; on-campus and online programs; U.S.-accredited.

Counseling Services; Language Support Services; Learning Support Program (LSP) with two levels of services, including replacement classes, in-class support, accommodations, and individualized plans.

Dominican Republic

Christian

Daily Christian devotions and Bible courses; chapel attendance is required.

School transportation to and from school is provided; bus transportation injuries are covered by accident insurance, including up to one hour before and one hour after school dismissal.

English-language education that adheres to Dominican educational guidelines and US accreditation standards. ECE and Elementary (PreK–Grade 6) curricula are aligned to United States Common Core Standards, with English language arts taught using HMH Into Reading and mathematics with HMH Into Math; Deep Roots Bible guides Bible instruction, and FOSS provides science learning for K–6. Spanish and Dominican Social Studies materials meet the Dominican Ministry of Education requirements. In Secondary School, language is central: English-language arts, mathematics, science, American history, and Bible are taught in English, while Spanish grammar and literature and Dominican social studies are taught in Spanish; French is offered as an elective. Graduation requirements include four years of English, four years of Spanish, and four semesters of French.

Graduates are prepared to enroll in competitive universities in the United States, the Dominican Republic, and other international universities. The school is accredited by Middle States and ACSI, and offers pathways such as Advanced Placement and dual enrollment to support college readiness.

Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment are available for advanced students. Current AP courses include Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Physics, Computer Science, and Principles of Computer Science; there is a dual enrollment option with Colorado Christian University for college credit.

The school provides Counseling Services to support students' social and emotional development. The goal is to help students become personas íntegras, individuals characterized by fullness of health in academic, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical aspects, through a biblically-based holistic approach. Elementary services include ongoing support for students and families, with the counselor meeting with students individually and in small groups and delivering guidance lessons in the classroom. The elementary counselor oversees the Second Step social and emotional program and focuses on stress management, healthy peer and adult interactions, bullying, appropriate boundaries, goal-setting, emotion regulation, and biblically-based character traits. Parent forums and training sessions help families address current issues, while the secondary program provides individual and small-group counseling and supports college and career planning under the guidance of the school counseling team and school psychologist, who handles social and emotional concerns in confidential settings and coordinates testing and referrals.

The Learning Support Program (LSP) provides additional academic support to qualified students with learning disabilities, reflecting the biblical view that all children are equally valued by God. The program aims to give students the tools and support needed to experience success in school through individualized plans and strategic staff support. Admission requires documented disability from an approved professional, and services are offered at two levels, including replacement classes, in-class support, accommodations, and direct instruction in social, organizational, and study skills. Each student receives an individualized plan to foster academic growth, enhance classroom functioning, teach self-regulation and self-advocacy, and help students pursue God's purpose. LSP staff include coordinators and teachers who work collaboratively with general teachers to optimize learning conditions.

Second language acquisition is essential at SCS, with all students learning in English or Spanish and substantial investment in second-language training for all faculty. Teachers are trained in the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) to promote fluency in English across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Core curriculum is taught in English by native English speakers, with literacy development in English and Spanish in the early grades. English as a Second Language (ESP) provides additional English-language support, with testing to determine need and levels of service, and most students exit ESP within three years. Spanish as a Second Language (SSP) offers guided instruction for non-Spanish-speaking students, integrated into Spanish and Social Studies classes, with students exiting the program when language skills enable success in a Spanish-language classroom.

The counseling team provides emotional support for students and is available via email for concerns about your child. The School Psychologist assists with social and emotional concerns in a confidential setting, coordinates psycho-educational testing, and helps develop plans for addressing issues, including referrals to external agencies when appropriate. In elementary, the counselor provides ongoing guidance and short-term counseling, while in secondary, counseling covers college and career planning in addition to academic counseling, emphasizing mental health prevention and ongoing support.

Safeguarding is a top priority, with a highly trained security team and clear protocols to maintain a safe environment at all times. The campus employs camera surveillance, trained staff, and strict access controls, and maintains the S+ Child Safety Certificate from the National Child Safety Association of Spain to recognize commitment to safe, high-quality learning environments. The security program includes structured arrival/drop-off procedures, strict delivery policies, and designated lanes for pick-up, along with communication channels to notify the school community about safety procedures.

1. The school provides an English-language, university-preparatory education. 2. A $250 USD application fee is assessed per student for admissions testing and processing; the fee is non-refundable. 3. The admissions process begins with completing an inquiry form, and you click the Online Inquiry Form to begin. 4. A family account is created through the online system and is used to track the application and view documents; the account can be used for multiple children. 5. Supplemental materials are required during the application process and are uploaded by families; the following information is requested: copy of most recent report card or transcript (if applicable), immunization records, birth certificate, and a recent student photo. 6. Following testing and completion of the application, the SCS Admissions Committee evaluates the results and informs you of your child's status; the Admissions department is available to answer questions throughout the process. 7. The application asks for signed MINERD forms, a student medical health record (to be completed by a physician), a finance letter from the previous school (if applicable), acknowledgment of the digital handbook, and parent permissions for activities, tuition, and photo authorization. 8. After submission, the application status can be tracked in the online portal; applications for current and future enrollments are accepted year-round; the registration and enrollment period for current and prospective families occurs during February and March; new families are enrolled in the order they are received; if class space is not available, students will be placed on a waiting list.

SCS offers a scholarship for eligible dependent children who meet admissions requirements, where space is available (fees apply).

If class space is not available, students will be placed on a waiting list.