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American School of Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

American School of Santo Domingo is a private international school serving students aged 2 to 18, delivering a multi-curriculum program that includes Advanced Placement, Cambridge IGCSE, and a bespoke curriculum. The school is accredited by the Dominican Ministry of Education and Cognia (AdvancED), with graduates earning a high school diploma valid in the Dominican Republic, the United States, and internationally. Instruction is in English with integrated Spanish, and Social Studies is taught in Spanish as required by MINERD. The Language and Arts curriculum follows Lucy Calkins' Reading and Writing Workshop; Math uses a University of Chicago–developed platform; Science covers biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science with hands-on experiments; Computer Science builds essential digital skills. Social Emotional Education uses the Character First Program with restorative practices; Community Service Education connects classroom learning with real-world issues. Signature offerings include Hummingbird Adventures outdoor education, Talent School afterschool programs, Eagle's Cafe, and a comprehensive athletics program through the ASSD Eagles.

C. C 7, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

American School of Santo Domingo has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Calle C #7, Cuesta Hermosa III, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. The campus sits in the Cuesta Hermosa III neighborhood of Santo Domingo.

Stages
Nido II to 12th grade.

Type
Private international school.

Country affiliation
Affiliations with Cognia (AdvancED), College Board, and the Advanced Placement program.

Bus service
The school offers a transportation service. Bus contact: bus@americanschool.edu.do; Rosalina Sención, Bus Services Coordinator; (809) 603-2449.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Eagle's Cafe offers daily meals with meat-based and vegetarian options; the menu is updated weekly; it features national and international dishes, and hosts Traveling with Eagles monthly country-themed offerings.
Fees
Application / Admissions fee
- A non‑refundable admissions process fee of USD 50 is required and is payable at the school's administrative office.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published, itemized tuition schedule (per grade, per term or per year) is available on the school's public information pages for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). Parents are told to complete the admissions steps but specific annual or term tuition amounts are not listed publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No standard billing schedule (for example: number of installments, due dates or percentage per term) for general tuition is published. Specific programs and activities may use their own payment arrangements (see Other costs).

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and programme fees
- Extension / after‑school (Talent School) monthly fees (examples listed by programme):
- Introduction to Drawing & Painting: RD$ 3,700 per month.
- Jazz Dance: RD$ 3,700 per month.
- Programming (Scratch): RD$ 5,000 (ages 5–8) / RD$ 5,500 (ages 9–12) per month.
- Craft Club: RD$ 3,400 per month.
- Chess I/II/III: RD$ 3,500 per month.
- Homework Supervision: RD$ 6,000 per month (2 days/week) or RD$ 10,000 per month (4 days/week).
- Music programme (Guitar/Piano/Violin): a single‑payment programme fee shown as RD$ 35,950 for the cycle.
- Hummingbird Adventures (outdoor education trips) payment options and deposits:
- A USD 100 reservation payment is used to reserve a student's place on a trip; remaining cost may be paid in up to three instalments, paid together with school tuition, or in full prior to the trip.
- Transportation service is available (school bus) and the school publishes coordinator contact details, but no standard transport fares are published on the public pages.
- Uniforms and textbooks are referenced as typical student costs in general school materials, but no firm uniform pricing or book‑cost schedule is published on the public pages.

Refund information
- No public refund or withdrawal policy (for admissions, tuition, deposits or programme fees) is published on the school's public pages. Specific programmes (for example extension programmes or trips) publish their own payment terms (see Hummingbird Adventures deposit and instalment options).

Fee payment options (methods)
- No general list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, local currency cash, online payment portal, etc.) for school tuition is published. Specific programmes note payment by instalment or single payment, but methods are not detailed publicly.

Brief summary of available fee items and missing information
- Available, publishable fee items: Admissions process fee (USD 50) and detailed fees for several extension/after‑school programmes and the Hummingbird Adventures deposit/instalment arrangements.
- Missing from public materials: a full published tuition schedule by grade (per term and per year), a standard billing schedule for tuition, published boarding fees (not applicable), a published refund policy for general tuition/deposits, and a list of accepted payment methods for general tuition. These items are not available on the school's public pages.
Academics

American School of Santo Domingo teaches Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Language and Arts Curriculum is based on the Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum designed by Lucy Calkin and Columbia University. Math Curriculum uses a University of Chicago–developed platform. Social Emotional Education teaches SEL through the Character First Program with restorative practices. Community Service Education connects classroom learning with community experiences. Social Studies (local & global) is taught in Spanish as required by MINERD. Science covers biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science with hands-on learning. Computer Science equips students with essential digital skills, and Spanish supports immersion in the Spanish-speaking world.

Higher Education Progression
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available through the College Board, providing access to college-level curricula and examinations. The school is accredited by Cognia (AdvancED) and is affiliated with College Board, NHS and other alliances that support college readiness.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates Social Emotional Learning (SEL) across the curriculum to help students understand and manage their emotions, experience empathy, and build positive relationships. SEL supports students in making positive, responsible decisions and in pursuing personal goals. The Character First Program develops values, and behavior is guided by a Restorative Practice Approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The admissions process asks for information if the student has received any Psychological-Educational Testing or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Mental Wellbeing
Social Emotional Education supports mental wellbeing by helping students understand their emotions and regulate them, while fostering empathy and healthy relationships. The program uses a Restorative Practice Approach and the Character First Program to encourage positive behavior and respectful interactions.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1982, The American School of Santo Domingo has a longstanding reputation of academic excellence and high standards. It is accredited by the Dominican Ministry of Education and Cognia. Students graduate with a high school diploma valid in the Dominican Republic, the United States, and internationally.

Community
The school community is very diverse, consisting of professionals, parents, and students working together to provide learning from Nido II through 12th grade. The school aims to graduate global citizens, self-directed learners, and able communicators. The Head of School emphasizes creating learning environments that foster belonging while helping everyone pursue and achieve their goals and dreams.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located at Calle C #7, Cuesta Hermosa III, Santo Domingo. Eagle's Cafe provides varied meals with weekly updates, offering both meat-based and vegetarian options and enriching cultural knowledge with national and international dishes. Talent School offers afterschool classes in art, sports, and technology. Hummingbird Adventures provides an outdoor education program in the Manabao mountains. The athletics program supports multiple sports and includes opportunities to participate in leagues and tournaments.

Sports Facilities
The school offers Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Chess, and Soccer as part of its athletics program. Physical Education is provided twice weekly to develop discipline, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students can participate in leagues and tournaments throughout the school year. The athletics program is represented by the ASSD Eagles.

Academic Facilities
Language and Arts Curriculum uses the Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop to foster readers and writers for life. Math Curriculum uses an award-winning platform developed by the University of Chicago. Social Emotional Education supports students' emotional understanding and decision-making through a Restorative Practice approach. Community Service Education connects classroom learning with real-life community experiences. Science covers biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science with hands-on experiments. Spanish is taught and integrated as required for the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Talent School offers afterschool classes in Introduction to Drawing and Painting, Jazz Dance, Coding with Scratch, Craft Club, and Guitar/Piano/Violin, among others. Chess I, II, and III provide tactics training and tournament preparation. Homework Supervision offers a collaborative space for independent work. Hummingbird Adventures delivers outdoor education for grades 6–12, combining academic content with nature-based experiences in the Manabao mountains.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Talent School provides afterschool classes across arts, sports, and technology to develop ideas, creativity, and talents. Coding uses Scratch to teach programming fundamentals. Chess I, II, and III train tactics and strategy, with training tournaments and the possibility of joining the school team in inter-school events. Homework Supervision offers a collaborative space where students complete tasks with guided support.

Arts & Creative
Talent School offers arts and creative programs across drawing and painting, jazz dance, craft club, and music lessons. Introduction to Drawing and Painting teaches basic materials and techniques, including perspective, color, and atmosphere. Jazz Dance combines ballet with contemporary and African dance elements. Guitar, Piano, and Violin classes are taught by The Music Corner, with registration handled directly there.

Cultural & Language
Language and Arts Curriculum follows Lucy Calkin's Reading and Writing Workshop to develop literacy and writing skills. Spanish language instruction is a curricular focus, with Social Studies taught in Spanish as required by MINERD. The program emphasizes language development and literacy across grade levels.

Social & Hobbies
Talent School provides afterschool activities that foster social interaction and personal interests, including Chess I, II, and III, Introduction to Drawing and Painting, Jazz Dance, Craft Club, and Homework Supervision. Chess I, II, and III train tactics and strategy, with training tournaments and the possibility of joining the school team for inter-school events. Drawing and Painting and Jazz Dance develop creativity and teamwork in social settings. Homework Supervision supports independent study after school.

Community & Service
Community Service is integrated into the curriculum to build character and civic responsibility. The program emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, honesty, respect, and integrity, so students can become agents of change addressing social issues such as injustice, poverty, and pollution. Students are encouraged to design solutions to community needs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ASSD promotes physical well-being through regular Physical Education classes twice a week and participation in several sports, leagues, and tournaments. Disciplines include Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Chess, and Soccer, supported by a top-notch sports staff. Hummingbird Adventures provides an outdoor education experience for grades 6-12, combining rigorous academics with wilderness experiences to support independence and wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
Language and Arts Curriculum is based on the Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum designed by Lucy Calkin and Columbia University, focusing on literature and storytelling to develop readers and writers. Spanish is a dedicated subject. Social Studies (local and global) is taught in Spanish as required by MINERD.
Admissions

Admissions
All new students applying to register at The American School of Santo Domingo are required to complete the admissions process and must have the appropriate age for their grade level by August 31. Age guidelines are: Nido 2 yrs; Nursery 3 yrs; Pre-kinder 4 yrs; Kinder 5 yrs; 1st 6 yrs. Step 01: Schedule a visit. The admissions team welcomes you to explore the school in person; to schedule a visit, complete the form and the admissions team will contact you to arrange a date and time. As part of the admissions process, students applying to 1st Grade may spend a day in the school from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and students applying to 2nd Grade and up from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; the admissions report is provided within 14 work days after the scheduled visit, and a meeting with the School Guidance Counselor and/or Principal may be scheduled if needed. Step 02: Start the admissions process by visiting the Admissions Platform Alma Start. Required documents include the Admissions Form signed by parents, the Student Profile Form signed by parents, the Recommendation Form signed by the parent, a copy/scan of the student's transcripts or progress report (for students entering 1st grade and up), most recent MAP Test scores (if available), a copy/scan of the birth certificate, and information reports if the student has received any Psychological-Educational Testing or an IEP. Nursery, Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten applicants must also submit a Health Form signed by the student's doctor, two 2×2 photos, and the Immunization Record. To complete online admissions, begin the admissions journey. The school's address is C. C #7, Santo Domingo.
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