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Curriculum Dominican Curriculum, American Curriculum
Strengths Languages
Introduction
Americas Bicultural School is a Dominican Republic-based institution serving ages 2 to 18, offering Dominican and American curricular strands. The school operates across Inicial, Primario and Secundario, with assessments tailored to each level: Primario exams in May-June (exámenes cuatrimestrales) in English and Spanish; Secondary students from 7th to 11th grade take Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish; in 12th grade, a midterm in English and cuatrimestrales in English/Spanish. Graduation is granted after completing the sixth year of Secondary. With more than five decades of experience, ABC is a pioneer of bilingual education in the Dominican Republic. The school maintains a partnership with McGill University, hosting internships for McGill education-degree students for 15 years. This collaboration enriches ABC students' learning through exposure to diverse teaching strategies and cultures, strengthens teaching practices, and promotes cultural exchange. The school focuses on bilingual education and cross-cultural exchange as integral elements of its program today.
C. Fernando Valerio 2, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Essentials
Americas Bicultural School has 700 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Stages
Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary
Fees
Application fees - No publicly posted application or registration fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) could be located in the school's publicly available materials. No fixed application fee figure is available.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No published per-term or per-year tuition schedule for any school year (including 2026/27 and 2025/26) could be located. There are no publicly available line-item tuition figures by grade or division.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No publicly available statement of the school's billing schedule (termly/semesterly/monthly) or formal payment-terms policy for 2026/27 or 2025/26 was found in the school's public materials.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is a coeducational day school; a boarding programme is not listed. There are therefore no boarding fees.
Other costs and recurring charges (uniform, books, transport, extras) - No published schedule listing uniform costs, book fees, transport fees, extracurricular activity fees, or one-off charges was found. While schools commonly charge for uniforms, books, transportation, and optional activities, no specific amounts or mandatory fee lists were publicly available for this school.
Refund information - No publicly posted refund or fee-credit policy for deposits, tuition, or registration was located for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year.
Fee payment options - No publicly available description of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, standing order, cheque, online portal) was found in the school's public materials. Contact telephone numbers and address information for the school are listed in public directories for direct enquiry.
Summary of findings - The Americas Bicultural School (Santo Domingo) is identified in public directories as a bilingual, coeducational day school, but a detailed, published fee schedule for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) — including application fees, tuition by year/term, billing terms, additional charges, refund policy, and payment methods — was not found in the school's publicly available materials. The absence of a published fee schedule means exact numeric amounts and formal payment/refund terms are not available in public sources.
Academics
Americas Bicultural School teaches Dominican Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The Americas Bicultural School offers Inicial, Primario, and Secundario. In Primario, May–June: Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish. In Secondary, 7th through 11th grade take Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish. In 12th grade, there is a midterm in English and cuatrimestrales in English/Spanish. Graduation is held after completing the 6th year of Secondary.
Higher Education Progression
The Americas Bicultural School has established a notable collaboration with McGill University and hosts internships for McGill education degree students, strengthening teaching practice and cultural exchange.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows a values-based program integrated into the academic day. Core values include Compassion, Acceptance, Honesty and Respect, Tolerance, Integrity, Leadership, and Proactivity. Value themes are developed for Preschool/Primary and Secondary levels across the year. These values guide classroom routines and school activities to promote positive behavior and interpersonal skills. The calendar includes dates dedicated to values-related activities across grades.
FAQs
What curriculum does Americas Bicultural School follow?
The Americas Bicultural School offers Inicial, Primario, and Secundario. In Primario, May–June: Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish. In Secondary, 7th through 11th grade take Exámenes Cuatrimestrales in English and Spanish.
What age range does Americas Bicultural School serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
How many students attend Americas Bicultural School?
The school has approximately 700 students.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Examinations are conducted in multiple languages. For 7th through 11th grades, quarterly examinations are English/Spanish. Some grades have quarterly examinations in Spanish. The 12th grade has a midterm in English. These dates are subject to change.
What is the religious affiliation of Americas Bicultural School?
The school does not appear to have a religious affiliation based on publicly available information. Contact admissions to confirm.
Does the school have a uniform policy?
Uniform details are not widely published. Contact the school's admissions office for current uniform requirements.
What are the school hours?
School hours are not published in available materials. Contact the school for details on daily start and finish times.
