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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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
What curriculum does American School of Santo Domingo follow?
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.
What age range does American School of Santo Domingo serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend American School of Santo Domingo?
The school has approximately 700 students.
Where is American School of Santo Domingo located?
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.
When was American School of Santo Domingo established?
The school was established in 1982.
Who leads American School of Santo Domingo?
The school is led by Wara González.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The admissions process asks for information if the student has received any Psychological-Educational Testing or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
What languages are used for instruction?
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.
How do I apply to American School of Santo Domingo?
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.
What extracurricular activities are available?
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.
Is there a school bus service?
The school offers a transportation service. Bus contact: bus@americanschool.edu.do; Rosalina Sención, Bus Services Coordinator; (809) 603-2449.
