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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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The school offers a bilingual education from preschool through 12th grade. The main language of instruction is English, with Spanish taught for coursework in line with the Dominican Ministry of Education (Minerd). The pedagogy emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and holistic development through collaborative learning and project-based learning. The program includes environmental programs, socioemotional development, service initiatives, and elective offerings for 7th through 12th grade, plus career guidance.
Complementary activities include art, sports, music, and technology. Dance classes provide space for self-expression and strengthen creativity, artistic sensitivity, and personal confidence. Chess club strengthens logical thinking, concentration, and strategic decision-making. Oratory helps students develop communication, diction, and public-speaking leadership.
English is the main language of instruction, with Spanish taught for coursework according to Minerd. The program covers preschool through 12th grade. Electives for students in 7th through 12th grade and career guidance programs are part of the school's approach. The learning model combines collaborative learning with project-based learning to develop critical thinking and problem-solving.
Extracurricular activities include volleyball, tennis, basketball, and football, scheduled throughout the week. Chess, public speaking (oratory), Taekwondo, and dance are available as additional clubs. Catechism is offered for students preparing for sacraments or seeking spiritual formation.
Solidarity is a pillar of the school's four-form framework, realized through community projects and partnerships with the Avanzare Foundation and the De Blank Foundation. The school undertakes service and social responsibility initiatives as part of its educational philosophy. Projects promote service and mutual support within the community. External partnerships and community campaigns reinforce the school's commitment to social impact.
Leadership is developed through student leadership initiatives, clubs, and debates. The pillar emphasizes ethical leadership and civic thinking as part of the school's mission. Career orientation and elective offerings support students' professional development and goal setting.
Socioemotional development is a formal part of the educational program. The school promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility as part of campus life, encouraging responsible resource use and green thinking. The Little Playhouse after-school program provides evening care for younger students. Sports programs such as volleyball, tennis, basketball, and football contribute to physical health and wellness.
Cathedral International School is a private, bilingual PreK–12 institution in the Dominican Republic offering the American curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish taught for coursework under Minerd. Founded in 1995, it has been NEASC-accredited since 2011, Eco-School since 2017, and joined the National Honor Society in 2022. The campus comprises three interconnected buildings serving different pre‑university levels, with 52 classrooms planned by 2025, plus laboratories, a library, a robotics lab, Art rooms, a dance room, a sports field, and an adapted gym. Little Cathedral, for ages 2–5, uses Play‑Work and Project‑Based Learning anchored in The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, developing six key areas: Language and Communication; Physical Development; Socioemotional; Cognitive Development; Artistic Expression; and Knowledge of the Environment. The school delivers bilingual education across all grades, emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration, and offers career guidance, environmental programs, and service initiatives. Extracurriculars include Chess, Dance, Oratory, Taekwondo, volleyball, tennis, basketball, football; Little Playhouse after‑school; summer camp 2–14; and the CIS Chess Cup 2025.
