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Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
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The school's mission centers on a student‑centered environment that promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity, with graduates described as self‑aware, respectful, resilient and socially responsible. Student outcomes include social and personal responsibility, critical thinking, and the development of lifelong learning and communication skills. A Social-Emotional Development Program runs from Nido through 12th grade, with weekly SEL classes in the early years and restorative practices in the secondary grades. The Student Support Team coordinates psychology services, college counseling, ESOL/SSOL, academic intervention and special education to support social‑emotional growth and overall learning.
An integrated Student Support Team provides psychology, college counseling, ESOL/SSOL, academic intervention and special education. The school offers a general education program with assistance to students with moderate learning needs (Student Academic Support). Students can be referred to support programs through the Student Support Team, which may involve internal evaluations and referrals to outside specialists when needed. Individualized eligibility plans may be created for students with diagnosed learning or social‑emotional needs.
ESOL and SSOL programs support students who speak other languages; ESOL helps strengthen vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and language structure, while SSOL supports Spanish language development. These programs are designed to integrate students into the regular English/Spanish programs. The ESOL/SSOL offerings are part of the Student Services and Support System.
The Social‑Emotional Development Program focuses on students' social‑emotional growth from early grades through 12th grade. In early grades, teachers and counselors run weekly classes on social‑emotional development and safety. In secondary grades, restorative practices and sessions on health, wellness, interpersonal skills and college/career education support wellbeing.
Health and safety policies include School Medical Personnel, medical exams, sickness procedures, medications, allergies, accidents, emergencies and emergency drills. The school has a Disciplinary Policy, an Anti‑Bullying Policy, and a Mediation Council to promote safe and respectful conduct. The school emphasizes student rights and responsibilities and uses a structured code of conduct to protect students.
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.
