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Dominican Republic, Sosua
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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.
International School of Sosúa is a private day school in the Dominican Republic offering an English-taught American curriculum that leads to a US high school diploma and a Dominican Republic diploma. The campus spans 10 acres of farmland and includes an engineering center, a library, a science lab, a martial arts dojo, a cafeteria/multi-purpose building, and athletic facilities including a covered court, a volleyball/basketball court, and a soccer field. Academically, ISS uses a standards-based approach aligned to Common Core for English and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and AERO Social Studies, with Dominican MOE curricula in Spanish and Sociales. AP courses are available to Sophomores through Seniors, including AP Spanish Language and Literature, World History, English Language and Literature, and Psychology. The school is accredited by Cognia, ACCAS/Tri-Association, NCAA, and the Dominican Ministry of Education. Clubs include Model United Nations, Debate, and the Fidelis Chapter of the National Honor Society.
