International School of Sosúa

La Mulata 1, El Batey, Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The campus sits on 10 acres of farmland with classroom clusters among tropical palms and an organic garden. It is on the sunny north coast of the Dominican Republic.

Infants through Grade 12; day school.

Private, non-sectarian, co-educational day school; English-taught curriculum leading to a US diploma.

Around 250 students; 25+ nationalities represented.

Learning Support Specialist provides tailored resources, guidance to students, creates personalized learning plans with teachers, and helps arrange tutoring.

Dominican Republic; accredited by Cognia (USA) and the Dominican Republic's Ministerio de Educación, with NCAA and ACCAS/Tri-Association memberships.

Non-sectarian.

The school uses a standards-based curriculum aligned to Common Core Standards for English and Math, AERO Social Studies Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards. In classes taught in Spanish (Spanish and Sociales), the Dominican Ministry of Education curriculum is implemented. In Secondary, the daily schedule consists of four 80-minute block periods four days per week, with courses rotating on A Days and B Days; on Wednesdays students attend all eight classes for a shortened period. The school year is comprised of two semesters and totals 180 days. Advanced coursework is available through Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, including AP Spanish Literature & Composition, AP World History, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP English Language & Composition, AP Spanish Language, AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, and several others; AP classes are available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. ISS prepares students for post-secondary education in the country of their choice.

Class sizes are 20-21 students per class.

The school prepares students for post-secondary education in the country of their choice.

AP courses are offered to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, including AP Spanish Literature & Composition, AP World History, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP English Language & Composition, AP Spanish Language, AP Psychology, and AP Human Geography (with several others referenced).

The school has Guidance Counseling to assist students and families with admissions steps, essays, and financial aid; the Learning Support Specialist provides tailored resources and guidance to help students overcome academic challenges, develop effective study habits, and create personalized learning plans with teachers.

The school has a Learning Support Specialist dedicated to fostering academic success for every student, offering tailored resources and guidance and helping create personalized learning plans.

The school has Guidance Counseling to support students in personal development and planning, and a School Doctor to provide medical care and health services to support wellbeing.

1. Submit an Admissions Inquiry Form or New Family Application to begin the process. The Admissions Office supports the application and the school offers a US college-preparatory curriculum in grades Pre-K2 through 12. Admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee in accordance with the ISS Admissions Policy. Admissions inquiries may schedule an appointment with the Admissions Officer, Ms. 2. Admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee in accordance with the ISS Admissions Policy. The policy governs admissions decisions to ensure consistency in evaluating applicants. Decisions are based on factors including academic performance, behavior, available resources, and family background to maintain the school's standards. 3. Age requirements and grade placement: The International School of Sosúa uses a grade level cut-off of August 31. For Kindergarten, a child must be at least 5 years old, and for First Grade at least 6 years old before September 1. If a child does not meet the cut-off date, parents may enroll them in PK2 with the understanding that they will remain in PK2 until age-appropriate. 4. Registration & Fee Information: All parents must complete the New Family Application for first-year registration. The minimum tuition payment is equivalent to one semester of study. SCHOOL FEES equal ADMISSION FEES and ANNUAL FEES (TUITION); ADMISSION fees are a one-time payment for new students. FINALIZED ENROLLMENT includes completion of a payment plan option, completion of all registration forms, payment of the PTA Membership fee, and completion of the PTA disclaimer form. 5. Family discounts: Discounts are always applied to the youngest student(s) to be registered at the school. ADMISSION – First child pays 100%, second child 75%, and subsequent children 50% of the New Family Admission Fee. TUITION – a 25% discount applies for the 3rd and 4th child in the same family. 6. Reimbursement policies: For withdrawals, the school follows a tuition reimbursement structure. On or before June 30th: 60% tuition reimbursement; On or before July 31st: 50% tuition reimbursement; On or after August 1st: No tuition reimbursement. 7. Additional discounts: Corporate Fee, Friends & Family, and Alumni Discounts are available; for further information contact the school. 8. Hours and calendar: School hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Classes usually start in mid-August and end in mid-June.