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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Junior Achievement, Debate, and First Lego League are offered as part of the school's extracurricular framework to support academic enrichment and problem-solving skills. AP and Honors courses are available, with Learning Expeditions and Learning through Internships (LtI) in upper secondary to extend learning beyond the classroom. English is taught in core subjects, and Spanish is provided under MINERD standards to align with Dominican curriculum requirements. The Dream Maker Lab supports hands-on STEM and maker activities, with 3D printers available for projects.
The Dream Maker Lab supports creative design and MAKER projects, with 3D printers available to facilitate hands-on creation.
The school teaches English for core subjects and provides Spanish in alignment with MINERD standards, enabling bilingual academic preparation. Cultural and global perspectives are fostered through clubs such as Model United Nations and the National Honor Society.
Student life includes leadership and service-oriented clubs such as Student Council, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Junior Achievement, Debate, and First Lego League. The Gators Club and Swimming School are part of ACE and Gators Club programs, contributing to social engagement and teamwork.
The school emphasizes community relationships and service learning opportunities, with volunteer activities and service projects integrated across grade levels to foster citizenship and community impact.
Leadership development is embedded through clubs such as Student Council, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Junior Achievement, Debate, and First Lego League, offering opportunities for public speaking, teamwork, and project leadership. Extended learning opportunities and internships are encouraged to help students develop professional skills.
The physical education program develops students' physical abilities and well-being, supported by a swimming pool and multiple athletic facilities. Disciplines include basketball, soccer, swimming, synchronized swimming, volleyball, gymnastics, table tennis, tennis, and taekwondo, with some sports offered through ACE and the Gators Club program. The program emphasizes fitness, injury prevention, and well-rounded athletic development.
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.
