Domínico Americano School and Saint Thomas School are both in Santo Domingo, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer American programmes. Domínico Americano School also offers Bespoke, and Saint Thomas School also offers Advanced Placement (AP). Published annual fees are DOP 6,140 - 8,180 at Domínico Americano School and DOP 7,750 - 13,400 at Saint Thomas School, which puts Saint Thomas School roughly 48% higher. Domínico Americano School takes pupils from 6 to 18, and Saint Thomas School from 1 to 18.
Located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The main campus is at Av. Abraham Lincoln 21, Santo Domingo. The Domínico Americano School describes itself as part of an authentic binational community. It uses a USA-type school curriculum enabling transfer to and from accredited American or Dominican institutions.
Location
Located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The campus is in the Arroyo Hondo Viejo area and spans over 10,000 square meters. The address is Juan Tomas Mejía y Cotes #43, Arroyo Hondo Viejo, Santo Domingo.
Stages
Stages
Preschool; Elementary; Middle School; High School
Stages
Early Childhood (Nido to Kinder); Elementary School (First through Fifth); Middle & High School (Sixth through Twelfth).
School type
School type
Binational school with USA-type curriculum
School type
Private educational institution offering preschool through high school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
ESL program; SSL program
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United States
Country affiliation
Dominican Republic; Ministry of Education recognizes Saint Thomas School as operating at primary and secondary levels.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / New-admission fee - New-admission (registration) fee for new students or students re-entering after three or more years off roll: US$600 for Preschool; US$800 for School (primary/secondary).
Tuition fees (annual) by year group - Preschool (annual tuition, in US$): - Toddler: US$3,900. - Nursery: US$3,900. - Pre-Kinder: US$4,100. - Kinder: US$4,600. - Elementary / Primary (annual tuition, in US$): - 1st grade: US$5,100. - 2nd grade: US$5,500. - 3rd grade: US$5,700. - 4th grade: US$5,800. - 5th grade: US$5,900. - Middle School (annual tuition, in US$): - 6th grade: US$5,900. - 7th grade: US$6,100. - 8th grade: US$6,300. - High School (annual tuition, in US$): - 9th grade: US$6,600. - 10th grade: US$6,900. - 11th grade: US$7,100. - 12th grade: US$7,200. - Tuition amounts are quoted as annual fees in US dollars. The school offers a variety of payment plans that divide the annual tuition into equal consecutive installments; the per-installment amount equals the annual tuition divided by the number of installments selected under the chosen plan.
Books, curriculum resources & technology (one-off at registration) - These fees are paid in full at registration and are not eligible for discounts or financing. Fees (US$) by grade: Toddler US$280; Nursery US$280; Pre-Kinder US$280; Kinder US$490; 1st US$590; 2nd US$640; 3rd US$640; 4th US$590; 5th US$590; 6th US$590; 7th US$580; 8th US$650; 9th US$620; 10th US$620; 11th US$720; 12th US$720. The kit includes school resources and technology items specified in the registration component.
Other mandatory and occasional fees - Parent Committee fee: RD$2,500.00 per family. - Graduation / recognition fees: Kinder US$70; 6th grade US$70; 8th grade US$70; 12th grade US$260. - Special academic program fees: Annual fee US$340 applies to certain programs (examples shown include Advanced Placement, SAT / College Board-related and National Honor Society components); ESL / SSL and other special-program fees are charged in full at registration or when assigned. Sports program subsidy requires a semester payment (sports contribution indicated as US$100 per semester where a 75% subsidy applies in specified levels).
Billing schedule and payment terms - First payment at registration: the initial payment includes the first tuition installment plus any applicable book/resource kit, admission fee (if applicable), program fees and graduation fees. Subsequent installments follow the selected payment plan in equal consecutive payments starting the month of registration. - Payment-plan options: plans are offered that permit payment in a single payment or multiple consecutive installments (examples shown in the school schedule include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9-installment plans). Early-payment discounts and interest charges vary by plan and payment method; sample discounts in the published plan matrix include a 10% discount for the single-payment option, 5% for a two-payment option, and 2.5% for a three-payment option when paid by the stated deadlines. Exact plan selection deadlines and any financing interest depend on the plan chosen; the school publishes specific cut-off dates for each plan (examples of plan-deadline dates are May 29–31, June 30, July 31 and August 7, 2026, depending on the plan). Families choosing recurring credit-card plans are required to register a credit card to activate automatic payments; paper or in-person payment at the school cashier and direct bank transfers are also accepted. Late-payment charges apply to overdue instalments. - Late registration: the last day to register for the school year without a late-registration fee is listed as August 3, 2026; late-payment fees are applied to overdue plan payments.
Refund and withdrawal policy - The new-admission (registration) charge is non-refundable. - Refund of tuition: the policy states that up to 70% of the tuition payment may be refunded if parents submit a written withdrawal and refund request to school administration before July 31, 2026; no tuition refunds are issued after that date. Specific administrative procedures must be followed to request the refund.
Boarding / residential provision - The Domínico Americano School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding or residential fees; boarding is not applicable.
Fee-payment methods and practical instructions - Accepted payment methods: payment in cash or by credit card at the school cashier; bank transfer to the school's accounts; and recurring credit-card payments (automatic debit) for eligible plans. Payments in Dominican pesos are converted using the daily Banco Popular exchange rate shown at the time of payment. Families paying by bank transfer must send the payment proof to pagosdas@icda.edu.do and include parent identification, contact details, student name and the selected payment plan; request for an official fiscal invoice (NCF) must be made when sending the payment proof. Bank accounts are listed in the school's published registration documents (accounts in RD$ and US$ with Banco de Reservas and Banco Popular).
Notes on timing and applicability - All figures above are the published amounts for the 2026–2027 school year and apply under the school's stated registration, payment-plan and refund policies for that academic year.
Fee details
Application fees
- No public, fixed application fee amount is published. The school's pre-registration and admissions process indicates that families must complete a pre-registration form and will be contacted to schedule an in-person visit where all admission details are provided.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, or High School on the publicly accessible admissions/pre-registration information. Specific per-term and per-year tuition figures are not available in the school's public admissions materials. Families are provided full fee details during the admissions meeting that follows pre-registration.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A public billing schedule (for example: number of payments per year, due dates by term, or penalties for late payment) is not posted in the school's public admissions or pre-registration materials. Billing and payment terms are handled through the admissions office and are communicated directly to families during the in-person admissions meeting after pre-registration.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Saint Thomas School operates as a day school for Preschool through Grade 12; there is no published information indicating an on-campus boarding program or boarding fees. No boarding fee schedule is available.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, transport, extracurriculars, deposits, technology, exam fees)
- No itemized public schedule for additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks, transportation, extracurricular fees, enrollment deposit, technology fees, or external exam fees is posted in the publicly available admissions or pre-registration materials. These ancillary costs are provided to families as part of the admissions packet or during the in-person admissions meeting.
Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or schedule (for application fees, deposits, or tuition) in the school's admissions or pre-registration pages. Refund terms are communicated directly to families during the admissions process.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, checks, installments)
- A public list of accepted payment methods is not provided in the admissions or pre-registration information. Payment methods and options are addressed by the admissions office and explained to families during the admissions meeting following pre-registration.
How families receive fee information
- Families must complete the school's pre-registration form. After pre-registration, the school contacts the family to schedule an in-person visit; all pertinent admissions and fee information is provided at that meeting. For direct inquiries by phone or email, the school's published office phone and email may be used. Office hours are posted for Monday–Friday.
Summary of availability (academic year requested)
- A detailed, publicly posted fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) was not found in the school's publicly available admissions or pre-registration materials. The admissions/pre-registration process states that full fee details are provided to families during the in-person admissions meeting scheduled after pre-registration. Because specific fee figures, billing schedules, refund policies, and payment-method lists are not published in the public admissions content, those items must be obtained directly from the school's admissions office.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school uses a USA-based curriculum designed to allow transfer to and from accredited American or Dominican institutions and to acceptance at American or Dominican universities. The program enables acceptance and/or transfer to USA-accredited institutions and to Dominican universities. It provides those who plan to continue at a local university with the necessary competencies in Spanish.
Curriculum details
Our meticulously designed curriculum aligns with the Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), AERO Standards, and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula. This alignment ensures your child receives a comprehensive education that meets local and international expectations. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program that aligns with the performance standards of local and international universities. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for high school students who are selected based on strong academic performance. An eclectic, constructivist teaching approach provides students opportunities to develop, integrate, and apply acquired knowledge and social skills.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates typically pursue higher education at USA or Dominican universities. The school facilitates transfer to USA-accredited institutions and to Dominican universities and ensures Spanish-language readiness for local university study.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
AP courses are offered to high school students selected based on strong academic performance.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Required documents for all grades. The school requires two original birth certificates for educational purposes, two 2×2 photographs, proof of enrollment from the previous school, medical certificates (general, visual, and dental), vaccination records, and a debt clearance letter from the previous school if transferring from a local school. A copy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education MINERD system information Histórico del Sistema de Información del MINERD (historical records) is requested, along with grades from the previous grade level current to the registration date. Copies of parents' local IDs or passports for foreigners and a recommendation or conduct letter from the previous school are also required. For preschool, an auditory certificate and an admissions interview are added to the documents for all grades. Open House sessions are scheduled throughout the year to learn about the school, programs, and facilities. 3302.
Admissions
To enroll a new student at Saint Thomas School, you must complete and send the Pre-registration form. After you do so, we will reach out to you to schedule an in-person visit, during which you will receive all pertinent information. The Pre-registration form collects details such as the student's grade, school year, previous school, and parental contact information, among other items. Office hours are Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
