Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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The Ashton School fosters socio-emotional development and mental well-being with guidance from teachers, advisors, counselors, and administrators. The school maintains a Culture of Grace that informs daily interactions and student conduct. Students have leadership and extended learning opportunities through clubs such as Student Council, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Junior Achievement, Debate, and First Lego League. The school also promotes global perspectives and cultural diversity while honoring Dominican heritage, and encourages service learning and community involvement.
English is the language of instruction in core subjects across pre-school, elementary, and secondary levels, with Spanish instruction provided in MINERD-aligned subjects.
The school provides an environment where students enjoy school and work toward socio-emotional and mental well-being with guidance from teachers, advisors, counselors, and administrators.
The Ashton School enforces child-protection and reporting procedures in accordance with Ley 136-03 and aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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.