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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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Talent School provides afterschool classes across arts, sports, and technology to develop ideas, creativity, and talents. Coding uses Scratch to teach programming fundamentals. Chess I, II, and III train tactics and strategy, with training tournaments and the possibility of joining the school team in inter-school events. Homework Supervision offers a collaborative space where students complete tasks with guided support.
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. Jazz Dance combines ballet with contemporary and African dance elements. Guitar, Piano, and Violin classes are taught by The Music Corner, with registration handled directly there.
Language and Arts Curriculum follows Lucy Calkin's Reading and Writing Workshop to develop literacy and writing skills. Spanish language instruction is a curricular focus, with Social Studies taught in Spanish as required by MINERD. The program emphasizes language development and literacy across grade levels.
Talent School provides afterschool activities that foster social interaction and personal interests, including Chess I, II, and III, Introduction to Drawing and Painting, Jazz Dance, Craft Club, and Homework Supervision. Chess I, II, and III train tactics and strategy, with training tournaments and the possibility of joining the school team for inter-school events. Drawing and Painting and Jazz Dance develop creativity and teamwork in social settings. Homework Supervision supports independent study after school.
Community Service is integrated into the curriculum to build character and civic responsibility. The program emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, honesty, respect, and integrity, so students can become agents of change addressing social issues such as injustice, poverty, and pollution. Students are encouraged to design solutions to community needs.
ASSD promotes physical well-being through regular Physical Education classes twice a week and participation in several sports, leagues, and tournaments. Disciplines include Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Chess, and Soccer, supported by a top-notch sports staff. Hummingbird Adventures provides an outdoor education experience for grades 6-12, combining rigorous academics with wilderness experiences to support independence and wellness.
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.
