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Carol Morgan School

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1046
Type Co-educational
Opened 1933
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Carol Morgan School (CMS) is an international school in Santo Domingo offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside an American curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The English-language program is immersive, developing bilingual English and Spanish skills while engaging with Dominican culture. CMS is pursuing IB World School authorization, and its Elementary program from pre-kindergarten to grade 5 provides core subjects—math, reading, writing, science, and social studies—plus art, music, technology, Spanish, and physical education; 4th and 5th graders may study math, science, or social studies with a different homeroom teacher. The 15-acre campus in Mirador Sur includes 98 classrooms, 13 multi-purpose spaces, 3 Makerspaces, 7 technology labs, 8 art spaces, and 9 music rooms. The Shark Center is a 1,400-square-meter gym with a 350-square-meter stage. The field features a size-11 soccer turf and a 9,000 m² grass field. On-campus libraries include an Elementary Library with over 20,000 titles and an MS/HS Library with a quiet area and terrace. CMS emphasizes robotics, service-learning, and language development through programs and clubs.

C2XX+28P, Av. Sarasota, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

Carol Morgan School has 1,046 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
The Carol Morgan School is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at AV. SARASOTA, APDO. 1169. It sits near Mirador Park, Santo Domingo's largest green space, providing a campus with open areas for learning.

Stages
The school serves students from ages four to eighteen, with divisions for Elementary, Middle, and High.

Type
The school is an international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Families and staff come from over 35 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Optimal Learning Center includes an English Language Learner (ELL) program for grades K-8, Learning Support for grades 2-12, and Early Intervention.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The Shark Cafe on campus is operated by PAC Restaurant Consulting & Food Services. PAC provides a daily menu with lunch specials, breakfast, snacks, and beverages, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and nut-free options clearly identified in weekly menus. The cafeteria opens until 6:00 pm, Grab N' Go is available until 4:45 pm, and payment methods include cash, credit/debit cards, or prepaid cafeteria accounts.

Governance and Ownership
The CMS Board of Directors is elected by the CMS Parent Community and governs CMS in accordance with the CMS ByLaws. It consists of eight voting members and four ex-officio members. Board committees include Finance, Policy & Governance, Facilities, Development, Merit & Need-Based Scholarship, and Scholarship.
Fees
Application fee

- Application fee: RD$ 10,000.00 payable per applicant. Payment may be completed in person at the school cashier or online through the school's payment portal (Shark Shop).

Tuition fees by year group (requested detail not publicly available)

- A detailed, grade-by-grade tuition schedule (per term and per academic year) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in publicly accessible pages or documents. No public, complete fee table for 2026/27 or 2025/26 that breaks down tuition by individual grade and by term was located. An independent school directory lists a broad estimate range for annual day tuition in USD; however, a precise, official fee schedule with amounts by grade and term was not found.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school accepts payments through an online payment portal and processes payments in Dominican pesos (DOP) using the school's established daily exchange rate when applicable. The payment portal accepts authorized credit and debit cards. The admissions process requires payment of the application fee to complete the application steps (payment may be made at the cashier or online). The school's payment portal terms note that refunds are governed by the Official Registration Procedure. Specific published billing schedules (for example: annual, termly, or monthly tuition installment plans with due dates) were not located on publicly accessible pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Carol Morgan School operates as a day school; there is no published boarding program or boarding fee schedule for the school.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees

- Cafeteria: The on-campus cafeteria operates a paid service for students and staff. Payment methods for cafeteria purchases include cash, credit or debit card, and a prepaid cafeteria account; a cafeteria menu and price list is maintained for food purchases.

- School storefront / fundraising items and one-time donations: The school's online storefront lists items such as endowment and donation items and the application fee; these are priced in RD$. Other typical ancillary fees (re-enrollment fees, yearbook, school materials, activity or lab fees, uniforms, transport) do not have a publicly posted price list available on accessible pages.

Refund information

- The school's payment-portal terms specify that "all payments are final" and that refund eligibility is governed by the school's Official Registration Procedure; enquiries about refund eligibility are handled by the CMS Business Office (cashier@cms.edu.do). Any approved refund will be credited to the original payment method or issued as a formal check to the account holder.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods (general): authorized credit cards and debit cards via the school payment portal; payments processed in Dominican pesos (DOP). For cafeteria purchases: cash, credit/debit card, or a prepaid cafeteria account. For donations, the school accepts credit card payments via the donation platform and provides bank transfer/check options for gifts on request. Application fee payments can be made at the cashier's office or via the Shark Shop online portal.

Summary of what was found and what was not available publicly:

- Found and stated: the application fee amount (RD$10,000), accepted payment methods (credit/debit cards, payments in DOP), cafeteria payment methods, the refund-policy summary in the payment-portal terms, and that CMS is a day school.

- Not found in publicly accessible materials: a complete official tuition schedule that gives tuition amounts by grade and by term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no full, authoritative 2025/26 schedule was available on public pages). Specific published charges for uniforms, re-enrolment, yearly materials/activity fees, transport, or any boarding fees (the school is a day school) were not located.
Academics

Carol Morgan School teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an international curriculum enriched by the Dominican Republic's culture and is pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The English-language program is immersive to support academic and personal success, and graduates develop bilingual English and Spanish skills. From pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the Elementary program provides core subjects: math, reading, writing, science, and social studies, with regular classes in art, music, technology, Spanish, and physical education; 4th and 5th graders may have math, science, or social studies taught by another homeroom teacher.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Counseling Department within Student Support Services to support students' social and emotional well-being. The Optimal Learning Center (OLC) is a resource within Student Support Services that provides the level of services needed for CMS students school-wide. The Learning Support program (grades 2-12) emphasizes literacy (reading and writing), math, and study skills/executive functioning to support learning and social development. The English Language Learner (ELL) program serves grades K-8 in an English immersion environment, with ELL specialists and classroom/content area teachers working together to reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English to promote academic growth. The Early Intervention program monitors early-grade students (K-1) and provides intervention in academic readiness, skill reinforcement, and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Optimal Learning Center (OLC) is a resource within Student Support Services to support identified students school-wide. The Learning Support program (grades 2-12) emphasizes the cognitive and academic skill intervention necessary for learning and social development, with a strong focus on literacy (reading and writing), math, and study skills/executive functioning. The Early Intervention program (K-1) monitors students in the early grades and provides intervention in academic readiness, skill reinforcement, and social development. ELL specialists are part of the Learning Support Department, collaborating with classroom and content-area teachers. The Student Support Services team includes Academic Leadership, Teachers and Instructional Assistants, Counseling Department, Librarians, Instructional Coaches, and the Optimal Learning Support Department (including Learning Support and ELL Specialists).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Language Learner (ELL) program serves grades K-8 in an English immersion environment. ELL specialists and classroom/content area teachers work together to reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English to promote students' academic growth as they acquire the language.

Mental Wellbeing
The Counseling Department provides social-emotional support to CMS students. The Optimal Learning Center supports identified students through Student Support Services. The Early Intervention program includes social development as a focus for early grades, and the Learning Support program emphasizes literacy, math, and study skills to support students' wellbeing and academic growth.
Parent Experience

History
In autumn 1933, Mrs. Carol Morgan and her missionary husband Barney Morgan started providing an English-language/American-curriculum education in Santo Domingo. The school began as The Little School or the Santo Domingo Calvert School, housed in an abandoned Episcopal Chapel with Mrs. Morgan and two other women on staff, and it opened with five students and one room, with donated supplies from the International Hospital and the Evangelical church. In 1949 the school was renamed Carol Morgan School (CMS). The growth led CMS to secure a new site donated by the Dominican government in 1964, and the U.S. Embassy contributed bricks and cement; students began attending the new campus in 1966. Since then CMS has expanded with buildings for Elementary, Middle, and High School, a library and technology center, science and robotics labs, dedicated fine arts spaces, the Shark Center, and athletic fields and other improvements.

Community
CMS connects and supports its community through a Service-Learning program anchored in Connect, Care, Create, and Contribute. It builds long-term partnerships with community organizations to give students meaningful experiences beyond the classroom and help them understand their role in society. Service-Learning nurtures empathy, reciprocity, and collaborative problem-solving, with projects guided by a structured process and a diverse network of local and national partners. The school also fosters family involvement through PTO events and opportunities to engage with the CMS community throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The CMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a vital bridge between parents, teachers, and school administrators. It fosters a strong sense of community by keeping families informed, encouraging idea-sharing, and enhancing children's educational journeys. The PTO organizes events throughout the year, including fundraising activities, workshops, and guest speaker sessions. It supports grade-level Meet and Greets in the Elementary School to help parents connect early in the school year. Volunteers are invited to participate as Room Parents or to assist at events; contact information: Laura Ariza, PTO President, cmspto@cms.edu.do.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CMS sits on a 15-acre site in Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo. The campus has 98 classrooms, 13 multi-purpose learning spaces, 3 Makerspaces, 7 technology labs, 8 art spaces, and 9 music rooms spread across nine buildings. The field includes a size 11 professional soccer turf field and a 9,000 m² multisport grass field. The Shark Center is a 1,400-square-meter multipurpose gym with a double-court system, retractable backstops, and electronic scoreboards, plus a 350-square-meter stage with professional lighting and sound. There are two parking lots with over 200 spaces and safety systems including 3 emergency generators, a water treatment system, wireless smoke detectors, and a campus-wide PA system. The Shark Cafe provides on-site dining.

Sports Facilities
Shark Center features hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball, with a double-court system, retractable backstops, and electronic scoreboards. The center can host performances for up to 1,800 spectators in a 350-square-meter stage with professional lighting and sound. The outdoor facilities include a size 11 professional soccer turf field and a 9,000 m² multisport grass field for field sports and recreational activities. There are two parking lots with over 200 spaces and on-site safety systems to support athletic events.

Academic Facilities
CMS provides two on-campus libraries: the Elementary Library with over 20,000 titles, including a Spanish collection, and the MS/HS Library with a quiet reading area, terrace, and flexible collaborative spaces. The campus supports STEM and technology education with seven technology labs and robotics integrated into the Elementary Technology Curriculum. Fine Arts facilities include a Dance Studio in the Shark Center, a Black Box Theater, and dedicated spaces for music and drama. The campus houses science, engineering, and robotics laboratories to support science and technology instruction. Library and technology spaces empower inquiry-based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The After School Activities (ASA) program runs Monday to Thursday after school, during Fall and Spring, offering a diverse range of activities in sports, arts, and other disciplines. End-of-semester showcases invite parents to view student progress. Robotics is an active extracurricular program with FIRST Lego League competitions in Middle School and Team DRIFT in High School; CMS has hosted competitions and earned awards. Fine Arts and Athletics provide additional extracurricular opportunities, including dance and drama in the Shark Center and a variety of team sports.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
CMS offers robotics across Elementary, Middle, and High School. In Middle School, students participate in FIRST LEGO League competitions. High School's Team DRIFT uses FIRST robotics to promote science, technology, engineering, math, and business and has earned regional awards. The program emphasizes design thinking, coding, and collaboration, with regional competition travel including the FIRST LEGO League Championships in Houston.

Arts & Creative
The Fine Arts program offers instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, dance, and theater. The department presents performances and exhibitions on and off campus each year. CMS artists gain exposure to the arts through local and international trips to exhibitions and inter-collegiate festivals.

Cultural & Language
CMS provides bilingual skills in English and Spanish and maintains an immersive English-language program. Multicultural and inclusion awareness is part of the Middle School advisory and counseling work. CMS exposes students to global perspectives through arts-based international trips and other cultural programming. The school emphasizes language development and cultural awareness as core elements of its curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
The After School Activities (ASA) program offers a diverse range of enriching and fun activities from Monday to Thursday during extracurricular hours. Our ASA classes are geared toward Elementary School students. At the end of each semester, parents are invited to activities and presentations in which students showcase what they have learned. The program covers sports, arts, and other disciplines.

Community & Service
Our Service-Learning program is a key part of how we bring our school's core values to life—Connect, Care, Create, and Contribute—through meaningful community engagement. We build long-term partnerships with community organizations based on mutual respect and integrity. Service-Learning nurtures empathy, gratitude, and a genuine concern for the needs of others. Each project is grounded in classroom learning and guided by a structured process with a diverse network of community partners serving as co-educators.

Leadership & Professional
Senior Internships take place in May, with students completing 50 uncompensated hours on-site at a nonprofit, for-profit, or government agency. The CMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) offers leadership opportunities for families to volunteer and help organize events. Alumni connections support career planning through programs like Alumni College Connection.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
CMS Athletics fosters leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork through its athletics program. Intramural activities are designed to improve student physical fitness, foster new friendships, and enhance the overall student experience. The program promotes lifelong health and wellness habits and prepares students to be global citizens.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages associated with CMS. Students develop bilingual skills within the English and Spanish languages. An immersive English language program supports this bilingual development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers an immersive English language program. Students develop bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Immersion Programs
The school has an immersive English language program designed to foster academic and personal success. CMS offers an international curriculum enriched by the Dominican Republic's culture.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the Online Application Form per applicant. Upload a picture of the applicant, birth certificate, passport, previous year's and most current report card, standardized test reports (if any), and any other relevant documents regarding the applicant. 2. Submit a Confidential Reference Form from a current teacher. After submitting the application, you will find the instructions on requesting the confidential form from a current teacher. 3. Family Interview and Reference Letters. Families applying for the first time to Carol Morgan School must schedule an interview with the Admissions Manager and provide a community reference letter from a current CMS family. International families may provide a letter from their employer, current school, or organization. 4. Payment of the application fee. You can complete this fee at the cashier's office at CMS or online: Storefront: Pay Application Fee. 5. Schedule the Admission Screening. Once you submit the application, a member of our admissions team will contact you to schedule the screening. This evaluation can be scheduled remotely for international families yet to arrive in the Dominican Republic. 6. After completing the above, the admissions committee will meet and provide a formal recommendation. 7. Age Requirements. CMS begins in Pre-Kinder for 4-year-olds, Kindergarten for 5-year-olds, and first grade for 6-year-olds; students must turn the required age before September 1 of the enrolling school year. 8. Class Sizes. Pre-Kinder: a maximum of 17 students per class; Kindergarten: a maximum of 18 students per class; Grades 1-5: a maximum of 22 students per class; Grades 6-12: a maximum of 22 students per class. Schedule and contact details for inquiries are available through the admissions office.

Scholarships
The school has a Merit & Need-Based Scholarship Program that benefits talented Dominican students with limited resources. Three students have completed this program so far and two more joined our High School in 2023. Donors in the U.S.A. may submit their donation through The Carol Morgan School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization; thus, gifts are tax-deductible in the United States.
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