Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
450 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
6 |
| Most common nationality |
Dominican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% local, 20% International |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as a Second Language |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have Hybrid classrooms that enable teaching simultaneously to students in-campus and at home. A camera with Artificial intelligence human tracking follows the teacher wherever he moves, and a special Array Conference Microphone captures teacher’s voice and students voices with crystal clear quality. Students at home can see and interact with the students in-campus, and students in-campus can also see and interact with students at home. We have smart interactive whiteboards and projectors in each classroom. All our books are virtual, and our platforms are Google for Education, Saavas Realize (formerly Pearson) and Santillana Compartir. We are also the only school in the Dominican Republic that belongs to National Online Safety. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We have been ready since 2013, our students didn't miss a single day of classes during the pandemic shutdown. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our school is a private, secular school that promotes multiculturalism because we believe that cultural integration enriches students’ knowledge. We instruct children of different cultures valuing their race, color and creed. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% of our graduates attend higher education institutions in the United States, Dominican Republic and Europe. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a special classroom for the purpose, with experienced teachers, authorized and certified to work with children with special learning needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer scholarships in a case by case basis. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have our own Psychology Department |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
The latest time is 2:45pm for High School. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have an After School Program |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, Music Band, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer for our students. And we also have Swimming program available for the public. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Computer Lab, Robotics Lab and Science Lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball Field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school is a private, secular school that promotes multiculturalism because we believe that cultural integration enriches students’ knowledge. We instruct children of different cultures valuing their race, color and creed. We accept children from one year of age (in preschool) to 12th grade of high school.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Our instruction is centered in developing integral, critical, and creative (ICC) students, focused on developing their 21st century skills. |