Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
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Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was founded in 2007 as part of Educación Integral network. It is a private international school offering a U.S.-type curriculum for preschool through high school. Cognia accredits the school and affiliations include ACCAS, Tri-Association, ASCD, and College Board. Early Childhood follows Reggio Emilia, with Movement, Art, Performing Arts, Authentic Explorations, and Library, focusing on social-emotional development and strong family partnerships. Primary grades follow Common Core math and ELA, NGSS science, AERO social studies, and Dominican standards for Spanish Language Arts and Sociales, with Maker-centered and Project-Based Learning. Secondary programs align CCSS/NGSS with DR MOE standards, offering AP courses, PSAT/SAT prep, Model United Nations, band, digital media and podcasting, and fine arts; instruction is in English. Facilities include a library with databases, a K-5 Makerspace, a mini-gym, and an extended-day program. The school serves students aged 5–18 and fosters a bilingual, global-minded community.
Cap Cana Heritage School has instruction in English.
Cap Cana Heritage School is located in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. The address is Ciudad Las Canas, Cap Cana, Punta Cana, 23000, República Dominicana. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent, private, non-sectarian international school. It offers a U.S.-type curriculum and serves preschool through high school.
Early Childhood (Grades Nido to Kinder); Primary School; Secondary School (6th–12th grade).
U.S.-type, English Private School.
The school community includes 32+ nationalities.
The school provides a Student Support Team including Psychology, Counseling, ESOL/SSL, Academic Intervention and Special Education.
Non-sectarian
School Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm; Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.
Cap Cana Heritage School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum.
Early Childhood uses the Reggio Emilia approach. The curriculum includes Movement, Art, Performing Arts, Authentic Explorations, and Library, with a focus on social-emotional development and strong family partnerships. Primary School follows Common Core State Standards for mathematics and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards for science, AERO Standards for social studies, and the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education Standards for Spanish Language Arts and Sociales, with Maker-Centered learning and Project Based Learning in an integrated curriculum. Secondary School bases its program on international and national standards (Common Core, NGSS, and the Dominican Ministry of Education standards) and offers options such as Model United Nations, Band, digital media and podcasting, and fine arts, along with college and career readiness orientation and Advanced Placement courses, plus PSAT/SAT preparation and National Honor Society involvement. Instruction is in English.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered to prepare students for college. PSAT/SAT preparation is provided to support college admissions. College preparation programming is available at each grade level, and students can engage in National Honor Society and Model United Nations to develop leadership, critical thinking, and global citizenship. A college and career readiness orientation and 21st-century skills development are integral parts of the program.
1. Complete and submit the Admission Application Form with student information and guardian details. The form requires the date of application, grade applied for, and school year. It collects the student's full name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and nationality, as well as the current grade and the name and country of the school of origin. It also asks for guardian information, including who the student lives with, and the guardian's name, passport/ID number, phone, email, occupation, place of work, and home address.
2) Provide family information and general details. The form asks for the mother/tutor and father/tutor information, including passport/ID numbers, phone, cell, email, occupation, place of work, and home address. It also asks general information such as whether the child speaks Spanish and/or English, the language used at home, and any special needs or medical conditions. 3) Read and acknowledge the terms and conditions of the admission process. The school states that this document does not guarantee admission or reserve a seat and that payment policies must be accepted. The school reserves the right to accept or reject enrollment, and enrollment requires signing the Acceptance of Conditions for Enrollment and presenting it together with payment. 4) Make payment according to the chosen plan. All costs are presented in United States dollars; payments in Dominican pesos are converted at the daily exchange rate. Payments can be made in cash, or with a credit card in pesos, or exclusively with certified checks payable to Educación Integral. 5) Review the refund policy and complete the enrollment steps. If a family withdraws, the school requires written notification of the withdrawal reason. Refunds are 60% before June 30, 50% before July 31, and none after August 1; New Enrollment, Enrollment and PTA costs are non-refundable. 6) After submission of all required documents and completion of the evaluation, the institution will respond within seven business days. The institution reserves the right of admission, and no decision is made until all documents indicated on the back of the form have been delivered to the Admissions Department. Signatures from the father, mother, or guardian and the date finalize the process.
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