PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The first language used when teaching in public schools in the
Dominican Republic is Spanish whilst in most private schools the
primary language is English.  The schools within the private sector are
however ususally bilingual and usually made up of children from all over
the world.

Tuition fees are different for each private school, and the maximum is
around circa US$7,000 per academic year.  The fee per year goes up
depending on the age of the child so as a rule, the older the child the
higher the school fees will be.  Normally there are additional charges
for school uniform, school books and materials as well as lunches etc.,.
There is also an enrollment fee too.

WILL THEIR QUALIFICATIONS BE VALID ONCE OUR CHILD LEAVES THE DOMINICAN
REPULIC SCHOOL SYSTEM?
Schools NEED to be accredited by the Dominincan Ministry of Education in
order for your child to gain a valid entrance to Dominican, European and U.S.
universities and your child will be given a certificate by the attending
school to validate this.
If however, your child is planning to undertake their highter education in the
United States then your child should attend a school accredited by the
U.S. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or SACS.
Those children interested in further study in Europe should consider a
school where the International Baccaulaureate curriculum is used.

HERE IS A LIST OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS THROUGH OUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

SANTIAGO
Santiago Christian School
Is the only United States accredited school in Santiago.  Most teacher
are from the US and all the classes are taught in English (Pre K through
to 12th Grade).  All students however MUST take Spanish as either a
second or first language and Dominican students must take Dominican
Social Studies or history in Spanish.  The majority of the students
are Dominican with around 25% being from the US with no Dominican parent.
This is an Evangelical school but the majority of students are Catholic
and bible classes are compulsory.

PUERTO PLATA
SANTA ROSA SCHOOL
Offers Pre K through to Grade 12.  The school is located close to the
sea front or Malecon which is the Spanish word for sea front or promenade.
It is one of the oldest and most respected schools in Puerto Plata.
It is Spanish speaking however many foreigners attend this school as well.

ESCUELA de EDUCACION ESPECIAL
This school is located by Parque Luperon near the road called 12 de Julio.
It is a school for children with special needs and has a good reputation.

COLEGIO HOSTES
This is a NEW school and offers School children aged 3 through to
Grade 12.  I have looked around this school, the teachers are all English
speaking and the school offers alot of modern and clean facilities and
equipment.  There is even an up to date computer room for older kids.
Offering a full curriculum it is not SACS accredited yet.
Contact Amy on 1 809 261 2319

SOSUA
THE GARDEN KIDS SCHOOL
Offers pre kindergarten through to Grade 4, children aged 5 - 11 yrs.  For
more information go to their website www.garden-kids.org

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOSUA OR THE ISS
This school is accredited by SACS.  It is located in La Mulata in Sosua
and offers Pre K through to Grade 12 with diploma programs from both
the United States and Dominican Republic.  All teachers are
certified in their field and classes are taught in English.  For more
information go to their website  www.issosua.com

CABARETE
THE LEARNING CENTRE
This is a NEW school and is located near to Costa Azul Golf Club and
is not yet SACS accredited.  However it has a great reputation to their
dedicated staff and high levels of education offered.

LA ROMANA
Abraham Lincoln School offers from kindergarten to Grade 12.  It is
located at Central Romana Corporation and their telephone number is
1-809-523-3333.

SANTO DOMINGO
International School of Santo Domingo, for more information please go
to their website  www.intischool.com

THE CAROL MORGAN SCHOOL
Founded in 1993 has circa 850 students from Pre K through to Grade 12.
It is an accredited school by SACS and is sponsored by the US State
Department.  For more information go to their website  www.cms.edu.do

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF SANTO DOMINGO
Founded in 1981 and offers a US style of instruction to their students
from Pre K to Grade 12.  The school is SACS accredited.  For more
information go to their website  www.assd.edu.do