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Mindful Community School

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Mindful Community School offers an American and Canadian curriculum with an AP program, preparing students from ages 1 to 18. Located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, it operates within Educación Integral and follows Core Common Standards, national Dominican curricula, and a USA-type framework. The school features Early Childhood through Middle and High School programs, with a robust Spanish department delivering language, social studies, and civics while emphasizing values formation and critical thinking. Technology-enhanced classrooms, music, art, and physical education are integrated into daily learning. A Student Support Team provides psychological support and academic intervention. The campus houses a library with over 9,000 materials, Follet and EBSCO access, a health care center, and two Happy rooms that promote mindfulness and self-regulation. Since 1996, Mindful Community School has fostered lifelong learners who engage with a multicultural community in an active, caring environment. Students develop confidence, curiosity, and global perspectives through collaborative learning.

Av. Gustavo Mejía Ricart 278, Santo Domingo 10149, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

Mindful Community School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school is located at Gustavo Mejia Ricart #278, El Millón, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. The campus is in Santo Domingo.

Stages
Early Childhood; Elementary; Middle & High School

Additional learning support
The school has Psychology and Counseling Department; Academic Intervention Services; ESOL/SSL; a Special Education Teacher; a Learning Lab

Country affiliation
Dominican Republic

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Food Options
There is a cafeteria; students may bring a lunchbox with snacks or money to buy food at the cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
Incorporated under a Board of Trustees and governed by a Board of Directors; part of Educación Integral, the parent organization.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees

- A non‑refundable student evaluation (exam) fee of RD$ 3,500 is required and must be paid on the evaluation day at the school cashier.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No publicly posted tuition schedule (per‑term or per‑year amounts by year group or grade) is available in the school's published materials. Specific per‑grade tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no publicly posted detailed billing schedule (for example: billed annually, per semester, or monthly) or standard payment terms available in the school's public materials. The academic calendar published for 2025–2026 shows the school year running from late August through June with standard term and quarter dates, but it does not include tuition billing dates or installment options.

Boarding fees

- No boarding or residential program is described in the school's public materials; no boarding fees are listed. The school presents itself as a day school.

Other compulsory or typical additional costs

- A white polo shirt and khaki pants are recommended for the student evaluation day; a formal uniform policy or uniform costs are not publicly itemized. Other routine additional costs (textbooks, technology, extracurricular fees, lunches, transport, activity fees, materials fees) are not published as line items.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or explicit rules about refunds (for deposits, tuition paid in advance, or withdrawal/proration) is publicly available in the school's published materials.

Fee payment options

- No specific, published payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, in‑person cash, online payment portal) are provided in the publicly available materials. Contact numbers and an email address are available for inquiries.

What is available and what is missing (brief summary)

- Available: the required RD$ 3,500 exam fee for the student evaluation is published and must be paid on the evaluation day. The school calendar for 2025–2026 is published and shows the academic dates.

- Missing (not published): detailed tuition amounts by grade (per term and per year), billing schedule and payment terms, boarding fees (if any), itemized additional fees (uniform cost, books, meals, transport, extracurricular fees), refund policy details, and accepted payment methods. These items are not available in the school's publicly posted materials.
Academics

Mindful Community School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows a USA-type curriculum aligned with Core Common Standards, MCrel, Bville, the National Council of Teachers Performance Standards, and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula. The program is designed to meet the performance standards of universities in the United States and in the Dominican Republic. The Academic Program includes Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle & High School. The Spanish Department provides instruction in Spanish language, social studies, and civics, with coverage of Dominican and world history, and emphasizes values formation and critical thinking. The curriculum incorporates technology, offers specialty classes in music, art, and physical education, and includes an Advanced Placement (AP) program for secondary students; a Student Support Team provides psychological and counseling services and academic intervention.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Classes include an Advanced Placement (AP) program for secondary students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Psychology and Counseling Department collaborates with students, teachers, parents and staff to enhance the development of competencies in the academic, socio-emotional, and vocational areas. A variety of strategies are implemented, including whole-group intervention, small-group work, individual conferences, workshops for parents and students, and system-wide support meetings. The program focuses on socio-emotional development from Nido through High School and is led by psychologists in a classroom called Happy. Teachers continue to reinforce the program in their classrooms through daily sessions of about 10 minutes. Mindfulness is integrated into the program, emphasizing self-control, self-care, meaningful relationships, generosity, gratitude, empathy, growth mindset and self-motivation, guided by characters through activities that encourage reflection, concentration, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Academic Intervention Services support students from Kinder through Secondary School. The Special Education Teacher works with students who present difficulties in their learning process—such as minor speech delays, handwriting issues, dyslexia, reading speed, fluency, and vocabulary gaps. In the Learning Lab, students receive practice and instruction at their individual levels through a digital curriculum for reading and math. The ESOL/SSL specialist supports speakers of other languages to develop their English or Spanish language skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESOL/SSL specialists support speakers of other languages to develop their English or Spanish language skills. The program serves students from Kinder through Secondary School. ESOL/SSL instruction is part of Academic Intervention Services.

Mental Wellbeing
The Psychology and Counseling Department leads the mental wellbeing program, collaborating with students, teachers, parents and staff to enhance the development of academic, socio-emotional, and vocational competencies. A range of strategies is used, including whole-group intervention, small-group work, individual conferences, workshops for parents and students, and system-wide support meetings. Mindfulness and social-emotional learning are emphasized, focusing on self-control, self-care, meaningful relationships, generosity, gratitude, empathy, growth mindset and self-motivation. The program includes a dedicated Happy classroom and daily classroom activities of about 10 minutes to reinforce wellbeing and resilience. A mindfulness-focused environment, the Happy Room, supports student self-regulation and concentration.

Safeguarding
Mindful Community School applies a Child Protection Policy and Guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of students. By applying to Mindful Community School, families agree to abide by these policies. The campus includes a Health Service with a health care center and health care professionals who provide first aid and are authorized to administer medication. The school also maintains a Happy Room, an environment crafted to promote mindfulness and student wellbeing. Safeguarding and student welfare are embedded in the school's policies and practices.
Parent Experience

History
Mindful Community School was founded in 1996. It is part of Educación Integral, our parent organization. The school is located at Gustavo Mejia Ricart #278, El Millón, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. The curriculum follows Core Common Standards and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula and uses a USA-type framework. The school aims to develop life-long learners who acquire the skills, values, confidence, and knowledge to live in a changing multicultural society within an active and caring school community.

Community
The school environment reflects its international community. Upcoming events and activities are published in the School Calendar 2025-2026. Mindful Community School offers student organizations that provide leadership opportunities and service-learning experiences. An Alumni Association maintains lifelong relationships with Mindful Community School graduates.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher Association is highly active and promotes activities for stakeholders, forming a valuable part of the school community. They volunteer and arrange activities for the benefit of our community, participate in committees, and recommend actions for improvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus has libraries with more than 9,000 reading materials, and access to a contracted online service database Follet and EBSCO Publisher. Classrooms are designed to inspire learning and are equipped with up-to-date technology, manipulatives, teacher resources, fast internet, and class libraries. The school has a health care center with health care professionals who provide first aid and administer medications. Two Happy rooms offer mindfulness environments to promote self-regulation, focus and values. The campus supports the emotional, intellectual, social, aesthetic and physical development of its international community.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include libraries with more than 9,000 materials and access to Follet online resources and EBSCO Publisher. Classrooms are equipped with up-to-date technology, manipulatives, teacher resources, fast internet, and in-class libraries to support learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular Classes; Student Organizations; Service Learning Activities; First Communion and Confirmation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mindful Community School offers a competitive, rigorous college preparatory program. The curriculum is aligned with Core Common Standards, MCrel, Bville, The National Council of Teachers Performance Standards and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula. The program meets the performance standards of universities both in the United States and in the Dominican Republic. The school fosters a USA-type curriculum while valuing the culture of the Dominican Republic.

Arts & Creative
Ballet, Crochet, Creative cooking, and Eco Arts & Crafts are offered as extracurricular classes. Rhythmic Gymnastics is also available for students seeking performance-based activities. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression beyond the classroom. The Extracurricular Classes page lists these options.

Cultural & Language
The school reflects an international community and values the culture of the Dominican Republic. The Spanish & Social Department supports language learning and social studies as part of the learning program. Model United Nations provides exposure to international perspectives and cross-cultural understanding. The school emphasizes multicultural awareness and global citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball are offered through Extracurricular Classes. Taekwondo, Chess, Skating, and Rhythmic Gymnastics are also available as after-school activities. Model United Nations is among the co-curricular activities that promote teamwork and debate. These activities provide opportunities for social interaction and personal growth.

Community & Service
Service Learning Activities focus on community service through different projects linking academic learning with social, personal and emotional growth. Students engage in volunteer activities to strengthen communities. The program aims to instill in students the values of solidarity and cooperation, promoting healthy integration in society. This work includes service-oriented initiatives within the school and broader community.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is provided through Student Council and Eco Committee. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and National Honor Society (NHS) chapters recognize scholarship, character, leadership, and service, and enable representation at national and international events. The Parent-Teacher Association promotes activities for stakeholders and volunteers, strengthening community ties. The Alumni Association supports ongoing engagement with graduates.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad sports program includes Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Taekwondo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Skating. Dance and movement activities are offered through Ballet. These programs promote physical development, teamwork, and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught through the Spanish Language and Social Studies Department. The programs follow the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education curriculum. The department provides instruction and guidance through strategies and activities that foster and strengthen students' knowledge and skills, and presents a general view of Dominican and universal histories. Patriotic values are fostered and students develop critical thinking by evaluating national and international events; the department is coordinated by Cynthia Abreu.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open Houses and personalized tours are offered to provide detailed information about Mindful Community School and to answer questions. Attending these visits helps families understand the program, campus environment, and admissions timeline. The visits are recommended as the initial step in the admissions process. 2. Prospective families introduce themselves and sign their child up for the Student Evaluation (PreKinder through 10th grade) and arrange to spend a day at Mindful Community School. A family interview with a member of the school administration is scheduled as part of the process. These steps help the school get to know the candidate and family before formal evaluation. 3. On the visit day, the prospective student spends a day in a classroom with peers from their current grade level and takes the school evaluation to assess readiness and English language skills. Arrive before 7:45 a.m. to participate in all activities. Families must submit all required documentation at least two days prior to the evaluation day to allow proper preparation and avoid rescheduling. The evaluation is designed to be non-stressful; students should wear a white polo shirt and khaki pants and bring a lunchbox with snacks (or money to buy food at the cafeteria). 4. The admissions officer will contact families to schedule a meeting and inform them of the admission test results. If admission is granted, the next steps required for registration are communicated. A spot at Mindful Community School is guaranteed for 15 days once admission is granted during the registration period. 5. Admission documents required include the admission form, a birth certificate copy, copies of both parents' personal ID/passes, copies of the current and previous school year reports, a receipt for the RD$ 3,500.00 exam fee paid on the evaluation day at the school's cashier, and recommendation forms from teachers/counselors/principals. Mindful Community School seeks individuals who not only excel academically but also bring diverse perspectives, opinions, learning styles, capacities and skills to its learning community. 6. Enrollment of accepted students must be formalized within the 15-day window to ensure the student's spot. This period allows the school to finalize enrollment and prepare for the upcoming term. The school emphasizes a diverse learning community and values that applicants bring different perspectives, learning styles, and skills. The formal enrollment completes the admissions process and commits the student to Mindful Community School.
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