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International School SEK Las Américas

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

SEK Las Américas is an international school in Santo Domingo serving students aged 3 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum that blends English and Spanish from the earliest years. In preschool, children follow Playgroup plans that foster physical, intellectual, social and moral development, while elementary education builds basic procedures and literacy, with bilingual language development integrated across the curriculum. In middle and high school, learning emphasizes meaningful projects, interdisciplinarity, and the use of technology, guided by core values and a commitment to multicultural understanding and self-directed inquiry. The campus features a Library and Virtual Room for research, an in-house dining service with options, a Medical Department, and bus transport. Technology is embedded across classrooms, with programming/robotics labs, Dell devices, LEGO, a 3D printer, VR, iPads, and Google Classroom. Extracurriculars include robotics, music and dance, debate, and sports. The school offers English and French certifications and Student Council and Alumni Club.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

International School SEK Las Américas has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
C/ El Altar y Rep. de Colombia, Arroyo Hondo II, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The campus is in the Arroyo Hondo II neighborhood of Santo Domingo. It provides door-to-door bus service around the city, supervised by school personnel. Vehicles and drivers comply with school rules; a family member or authorized person must be waiting at drop-off.

Stages
Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School

Type
Private international school

Bus service
Door-to-door transportation for SEK Las Américas students with routes around the city; transportation is supervised by school staff; drivers follow school rules; drop-off at the student's front door; family or another authorized person must be waiting for pick-up.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform with daily, sports and swimming sets plus other uniforms. Hair for boys must be kept short, above the earlobe and not beyond the collar; entry with unshaven face, makeup, extravagant hair dyes or ostentatious accessories is not permitted. Piercings and tattoos are strictly prohibited.

Food Options
The school has its own kitchen that prepares meals in-house, tailored to each age and supervised by the Medical Department. Meals are based on a healthy, balanced diet with daily vegetables, dairy and fruits; older students can choose between main courses and a Salad Bar, while younger children receive afternoon snacks. Menus can be adapted for allergies, intolerances or medical prescriptions as supervised by the Medical Department.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the SEK International Institution, which operates with management independence from the old SEK schools in Madrid.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, specific application fee amount is published for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition schedule showing amounts by year group, term, or academic year was found for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No downloadable fee table or numeric tuition breakdown appears in the school's public documentation.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year and term dates are published (school year 2025–2026: start 25 August 2025; first period 25 Aug–20 Dec 2025; second period 7 Jan–30 Mar 2026; third period 6 Apr–15 Jun 2026), but no published billing calendar, payment-deadline schedule, or formal payment-terms document containing fee due-dates and penalties was located.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school (boarding is not listed as a service); therefore no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, insurance, extras)
- Uniform: uniform specifications and requirements are published, but no prices for uniform items are published. Expect a uniform cost to be an additional, separate family expense; the school provides uniform specifications but not retail prices.
- Transport: a school transport service is offered; no route prices or monthly transport fees are published.
- Insurance / dining / extracurriculars: these services are listed among school services, but no public fee amounts for insurance, meals, workshops or extra-curricular activities were found.

Refund information
- No public refund policy or published rules on refunds/fee reimbursements for withdrawal, non-attendance, or early termination of enrollment was located in the school's public documentation.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit-card processing, online payment portal, or bank-transfer details) are not published in the publicly available documentation.

Summary of findings (brief):
- Publicly available pages and the school's documentation set list admissions procedures, academic calendars, uniform rules and services (transport, dining, insurance), but do not contain numeric fee schedules, term or annual tuition amounts, application fees, published payment methods, or refund terms for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's public documentation and home pages were checked for fee schedules and specific amounts and none were found.
Academics

International School SEK Las Américas teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool Level follows Study Plans-Playgroup; the objectives are physical, intellectual, affectionate, social and moral development, recognizing their own bodies and autonomy, relating to others, and beginning literacy and numeracy. Elementary Education uses Educational Plan – Infant Education to help children recognize and understand their surroundings and acquire basic procedures, with English and Spanish developed from the initial levels within the curriculum. From the initial levels, the children receive the opportunity to develop in English and in Spanish, integrated across the curriculum to meet the needs of society. Middle School and High School emphasize meaningful learning and the use of technology to support knowledge acquisition, enabling participation and the development of oral and written expression. The Study Plan for Middle School and High School aims to foster self-directed, open-minded, critical, tolerant and respectful students who value progress and culture, with projects, interdisciplinarity and a strong emphasis on English and multicultural understanding, guided by core values. Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a complete education with a modern infrastructure and trained staff to support learning and development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
This page does not specify SEN provisions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in English from Kinder and offers official academic certifications in English and French.

Mental Wellbeing
This page does not specify mental wellbeing provisions.

Safeguarding
This page does not specify safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
SEK Las Ame9ricas opened in 1996 as part of SEK9s expansion into the Americas. The first SEK International School in America opened in 1982 in Santiago, Chile. During the 1980s and 1990s, SEK opened new schools in Ecuador (1984), Panama (1986) and SEK Costa Rica (1988), and the SEK International Institution was established in 1989 with management independence from the old Madrid schools. SEK Las Ame9ricas is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at C/ El Altar y Rep. de Colombia, Arroyo Hondo II.

Community
SEK Las Ame9ricas participates in Institutional Activities across the SEK network. Residential Summer Camps and Courses at St John9s International School in Devon, England are offered for SEK students, with four-week sessions in July and August. An International English Program at Boca Prep International School provides English-language study for SEK students aged 1316; Boca Prep is a fully accredited US school. SEK centers also participate in Ski Week at Tahoe, InterSEK, a global gathering of SEK schools (26 centers), and Green Week in Costa Rica focusing on environmental topics; Green Week is based at the SEK International Institutions school and is supported by bilingual staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Library and Virtual Room provide a space to access organized bibliographic, audiovisual, and electronic resources to support research for students and teachers. The Library and Virtual Room aim to equip students with information-searching skills for university study and future careers. The Dining / Menu service runs an in-house kitchen with healthy, age-appropriate menus, salads, and options for allergies or medical needs, supervised by the Medical Department. A Salad Bar is offered and younger students receive afternoon snacks; meals are designed to include vegetables, dairy, and fruit. A broad program of after-school Talleres (clubs) covers music, languages, debate, robotics, and sports, extending learning beyond the day. The school integrates modern technologies across the curriculum, including Programming and Robotics laboratories, Dell touchscreen computers, LEGO, a 3D printer, VR glasses, iPads, and Beebots, with interactive whiteboards and campus-wide WiFi; Google Classroom supports online learning and communication. A Medical Department provides health services during the school day and coordinates vaccination campaigns, and bus transport services operate with city routes for student safety.

Sports Facilities
After-school Talleres include swimming, basketball, and rhythmic gymnastics. These activities run after the regular school day to develop athletic skills and teamwork. The Talleres are part of the school's broader extracurricular program.

Academic Facilities
Programming and Robotics laboratories are equipped with Dell touch-screen computers, LEGO sets, a 3D printer, virtual reality glasses, iPads, and Beebots for Preschool. They use software for office automation, multimedia resources, and graphic design (Adobe and Microsoft). All classrooms have digital whiteboards and WiFi; a Google Classroom system and other interactive platforms support online learning and communication. The Library and Virtual Room provide access to organized bibliographic, audiovisual, and electronic resources to support research, with the aim of developing information-searching skills for university study and lifelong learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school Talleres include Piano, English for Kids, Guitar, Debate Club, Robotics, Violin, Swimming, Basketball, and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Summer Camp is offered during the summer as an additional activity program. The Talleres are designed to complement academic learning through sports, arts, and cultural activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics Class is offered as part of the complementary curriculum. Coding and robotics are integrated in all years to support hands-on STEM learning. The school encourages project-based inquiry to develop problem-solving and technical skills.

Arts & Creative
Dancing/Ballet class and Music Class are offered as part of the extracurricular program. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression, rhythm, and performance skills. The program fosters artistic development as part of a well-rounded education.

Cultural & Language
Language education is bilingual in English from kindergarten. Official academic certifications are offered in English and French. English and French language programs are integrated with the broader curriculum. Students have access to language-related assessments and certifications.

Social & Hobbies
Students have access to sporting and artistic activities such as swimming, dancing/ballet, music, karate, and robotics. Participation supports personal development, coordination, and teamwork. The program aligns activities with students' interests and complements academic training.

Community & Service
Student involvement includes the Student Council, a primary expression of community participation, and the Alumni Club. The Student Council operates with democratically elected leadership and area representatives. Alumni activities help maintain connections with graduates and support ongoing school-community relationships.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council creates democratically elected leadership bodies with area spokespeople. The Alumni Club coordinates activities to connect current students with graduates and foster ongoing leadership opportunities. These structures promote leadership development, community engagement, and professional skills within the SEK Las Américas community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and wellness programs include swimming and karate, along with dance classes. These activities promote physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork. Participation supports a balanced lifestyle and personal wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught; from the initial levels, children develop in English and Spanish. In Middle School and High School, there is an emphasis on the English language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in English and Spanish from preschool.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: The SEK Las Américas International School offers a bilingual curriculum that begins in Pre-kinder Education and continues through to university. From the initial levels, children develop in English and Spanish. The school provides instruction across Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary levels as part of a single program. This structure supports ongoing language development and steady academic progression through all grades. Step 2: For additional information, contact Rosandy de Los Santos, the Director of Admissions. Families are encouraged to reach out to learn about the admissions process and requirements. The school also invites prospective families to complete the online form to request further contact. Step 3: To initiate contact, complete the online form with the required fields: Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Course, and How did you learn about us? The form requires consent to the Privacy Policy. After submission, SEK Las Américas will contact the family to provide information and next steps. Additionally, a personalised visit can be booked to learn about the educational project and the SEK experience.
School Events
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