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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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Americas Bicultural School is a pioneer in bilingual education in the Dominican Republic, with more than 50 years of experience in the country. It has established a notable collaboration with McGill University, one of Canada's most prestigious higher education institutions. For about 15 years, the school has hosted internships for education-degree students from McGill, enriching ABC students' learning through exposure to diverse teaching strategies and cultures. The partnership strengthens teaching practices and promotes cultural exchange.
The school fosters a vibrant community with a calendar of family and cultural events. Events include Grandparents' Day in Preschool, Family Month, and Halloween celebrations. Velada Navideña (Christmas program) is held for Preschool through Elementary, and the calendar also features activities such as Science Fun Night, Career Day, and a Spelling Bee, along with annual observances like Thanksgiving and Mother's/Father's Day celebrations.
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.
