Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Max. number of students per class |
In the Preschool, the school aims for a target of 15 students with a teacher and assistant teacher in each class. This number may increase to 20 at the discretion of the Head of School.
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
NDS does not provide for educational needs such as severe learning difficulties. In the Secondary School (Grades 9-12), the courses are essentially college-preparatory and with a demanding academic emphasis. Support for students with learning disabilities at this level is very limited. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission exams. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students pass the admission exams of English, Math & Spanish.
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| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Notre Dame School is a internationally accredited K-12 private school serving a Middle-High class community in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; who cares about their children academic development and who looks for high quality education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Notre Dame School is a bilingual catholic school that educates future leaders and global citizens. NDS nurtures the intellectual, social emotional and physical development of all its members in a student-centered environment, focusing on developing global citizens with 21st Century skills, using technology, science, arts, ethics, environmental education, and sports within local and global environments, educating citizens that will serve their communities and the world. |