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Most popular international schools in Santo domingo

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The five schools Santo domingo parents researched most this year, chosen from the 21 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

21
International schools
in this ranking
DOP 51.7K
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
648
Average school size
151 – 1,046 students
15.3
Average class size
Range 7 - 25

The 2026 ranking

Santo domingo’s five most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.

1 Carol Morgan School — international school in Santo domingo

Carol Morgan School

Carol Morgan School (CMS) is an international school in Santo Domingo offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside an American curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The English-language program is immersive, developing bilingual English and Spanish skills while engaging with Dominican culture. CMS is pursuing IB World School authorization, and its Elementary program from pre-kindergarten to grade 5 provides core subjects—math, reading, writing, science, and social studies—plus art, music, technology, Spanish, and physical education; 4th and 5th graders may study math, science, or social studies with a different homeroom teacher. The 15-acre campus in Mirador Sur includes 98 classrooms, 13 multi-purpose spaces, 3 Makerspaces, 7 technology labs, 8 art spaces, and 9 music rooms. The Shark Center is a 1,400-square-meter gym with a 350-square-meter stage. The field features a size-11 soccer turf and a 9,000 m² grass field. On-campus libraries include an Elementary Library with over 20,000 titles and an MS/HS Library with a quiet area and terrace. CMS emphasizes robotics, service-learning, and language development through programs and clubs.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 4 to 18
📖 IB (DP), American Curriculum
📍 Santo domingo
2 LAM School International — international school in Santo domingo

LAM School International

LAM School International is a Dominican Republic-based bilingual school serving students from 20 months through 18 years (Nido to 12th grade). The preschool day runs 7:30–1:00, Monday through Friday. Elementary (grades 1–5) features self-contained classrooms and an English Immersion program for core subjects, with Spanish provided as required by the Ministry of Education. Middle and High School (grades 6–12) are in a separate wing and use block scheduling to support pre-college preparation; core subjects are taught in English with some Spanish as required. The curriculum blends a bespoke approach with Montessori elements and is delivered through the LAMS Consensus Curriculum, with Scholastic Reading Inventory used to measure reading growth. Facilities include a library, computer lab, block center, and a mini gym. Extracurriculars include Dance, Basketball, and Volleyball; Art and Music are integrated into Pre-Kinder and Elementary. An Afternoon Program offers after-school care. LAM is accredited by ACI since 2007 and affiliated with AAIE since 2011.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
📍 Santo domingo
3 Domínico Americano School — international school in Santo domingo

Domínico Americano School

Domínico Americano School is a binational institution serving students aged 6 to 18 with a USA-type curriculum and United States affiliation. The program enables transfer to and from accredited American or Dominican institutions and supports admission to American or Dominican universities. For students continuing locally, the curriculum provides necessary Spanish competencies. It combines an American-based framework with a bespoke program tailored to Dominican educational needs. Student life blends academics with culture. The calendar features choral concerts and a school play, including a choral tribute to Dominican identity. Cultural events include Carnival Gala and Francophonie Day, alongside social activities such as Valentines Day and Bake Sales. Leadership and professional opportunities are highlighted by the ACCAS Youth for Global Issues Conference and Expo. Wellbeing and mentorship initiatives, such as Attitude & Values recognition and the Parents' School Program, support the school community. The Virtual Science Week 2020 demonstrates an emphasis on science globally.

DOP 6.1K DOP 8.2K
🏷️ DOP 6,140 – 8,180 / year
😊 Ages 6 to 18
📖 American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Santo domingo
4 Saint George School — international school in Santo domingo

Saint George School

Saint George School is a multicultural international campus in Santo Domingo that delivers a UK-inspired foundation with Dominican curriculum integration. The school serves students from ages two to eighteen and teaches primarily in English and Spanish, with targeted language support to ensure confidence in both languages. From Infant through Upper School, it offers Cambridge IGCSEs for ages fourteen to sixteen followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages sixteen to eighteen, making it the Dominican Republic's sole school to run both pathways. The academic program is validated by the Dominican Ministry of Education and NEASC, and Saint George is a member of the Council of International Schools. The Piantini campus spans about ten thousand square meters and features an Innovation Centre with a STEAM Maker Space, a robotics classroom, music and arts facilities, and a well-stocked library. An extracurricular program and international trips foster leadership, service, and global citizenship.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
📍 Santo domingo
5 Ashton School — international school in Santo domingo

Ashton School

Ashton School is a privately owned, independent Dominican/International school in the Dominican Republic serving students from 1 to 18 years old across Pre-Kinder to 12th grade. It operates on two campuses, Santo Domingo and Vistacana (Punta Cana), with instruction delivered in English for core subjects and MINERD-aligned Spanish and Dominican Social Studies. The school offers an American Curriculum with Advanced Placement and a bespoke program, anchored in the U.S. Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, with biblical integration. Ashton is accredited by Cognia and recognized by MINERD. Founded in 1998, the school has grown to approximately 497 students. Facilities include a library and a Dream Maker Lab for hands-on STEM and Maker projects, plus a sports center, gym, cafeteria, swimming pool, a tennis court, and basketball/volleyball courts, with an indoor futsal area to support safe, well-resourced learning across campuses. The program includes AP and Honors courses, Learning Expeditions, and Learning through Internships, and a robust set of clubs such as Model United Nations, National Honor Society, and Debate.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 1 to 18
📖 American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Santo domingo

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Santo domingo

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 21 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

American
13
IB
3
Cambridge
2
British
1
Canadian
1
Other
6

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

English
19
Spanish
12
French
1

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 648
1
1
1
4
1
151–330331–510511–690691–870871–1,046

Average school size is 648 students · based on the 8 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 15.3
1
2
1
1
1
5–910–1415–1920–2425–29

Average class size is 15.3 students · based on the 6 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Santo domingo

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 4 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in DOP.

Minimum
0
Average
51,690
Maximum
189,023

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

DOP 0.0 – 94.5K
3
DOP 94.5K – 189K
1

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