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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
SEK Las Américas is an international school in Santo Domingo serving students aged 3 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum that blends English and Spanish from the earliest years. In preschool, children follow Playgroup plans that foster physical, intellectual, social and moral development, while elementary education builds basic procedures and literacy, with bilingual language development integrated across the curriculum. In middle and high school, learning emphasizes meaningful projects, interdisciplinarity, and the use of technology, guided by core values and a commitment to multicultural understanding and self-directed inquiry. The campus features a Library and Virtual Room for research, an in-house dining service with options, a Medical Department, and bus transport. Technology is embedded across classrooms, with programming/robotics labs, Dell devices, LEGO, a 3D printer, VR, iPads, and Google Classroom. Extracurriculars include robotics, music and dance, debate, and sports. The school offers English and French certifications and Student Council and Alumni Club.
International School SEK Las Américas has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
C/ El Altar y Rep. de Colombia, Arroyo Hondo II, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The campus is in the Arroyo Hondo II neighborhood of Santo Domingo. It provides door-to-door bus service around the city, supervised by school personnel. Vehicles and drivers comply with school rules; a family member or authorized person must be waiting at drop-off.
Stages
Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Type
Private international school
Bus service
Door-to-door transportation for SEK Las Américas students with routes around the city; transportation is supervised by school staff; drivers follow school rules; drop-off at the student's front door; family or another authorized person must be waiting for pick-up.
Fees
Application fees - No public, specific application fee amount is published for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26).
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No published tuition schedule showing amounts by year group, term, or academic year was found for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No downloadable fee table or numeric tuition breakdown appears in the school's public documentation.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year and term dates are published (school year 2025–2026: start 25 August 2025; first period 25 Aug–20 Dec 2025; second period 7 Jan–30 Mar 2026; third period 6 Apr–15 Jun 2026), but no published billing calendar, payment-deadline schedule, or formal payment-terms document containing fee due-dates and penalties was located.
Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school (boarding is not listed as a service); therefore no boarding fees are applicable.
Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, insurance, extras) - Uniform: uniform specifications and requirements are published, but no prices for uniform items are published. Expect a uniform cost to be an additional, separate family expense; the school provides uniform specifications but not retail prices. - Transport: a school transport service is offered; no route prices or monthly transport fees are published. - Insurance / dining / extracurriculars: these services are listed among school services, but no public fee amounts for insurance, meals, workshops or extra-curricular activities were found.
Refund information - No public refund policy or published rules on refunds/fee reimbursements for withdrawal, non-attendance, or early termination of enrollment was located in the school's public documentation.
Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit-card processing, online payment portal, or bank-transfer details) are not published in the publicly available documentation.
Summary of findings (brief): - Publicly available pages and the school's documentation set list admissions procedures, academic calendars, uniform rules and services (transport, dining, insurance), but do not contain numeric fee schedules, term or annual tuition amounts, application fees, published payment methods, or refund terms for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's public documentation and home pages were checked for fee schedules and specific amounts and none were found.
Academics
International School SEK Las Américas teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Preschool Level follows Study Plans-Playgroup; the objectives are physical, intellectual, affectionate, social and moral development, recognizing their own bodies and autonomy, relating to others, and beginning literacy and numeracy. Elementary Education uses Educational Plan – Infant Education to help children recognize and understand their surroundings and acquire basic procedures, with English and Spanish developed from the initial levels within the curriculum. From the initial levels, the children receive the opportunity to develop in English and in Spanish, integrated across the curriculum to meet the needs of society. Middle School and High School emphasize meaningful learning and the use of technology to support knowledge acquisition, enabling participation and the development of oral and written expression. The Study Plan for Middle School and High School aims to foster self-directed, open-minded, critical, tolerant and respectful students who value progress and culture, with projects, interdisciplinarity and a strong emphasis on English and multicultural understanding, guided by core values. Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a complete education with a modern infrastructure and trained staff to support learning and development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
This page does not specify SEN provisions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in English from Kinder and offers official academic certifications in English and French.
Mental Wellbeing
This page does not specify mental wellbeing provisions.
Safeguarding
This page does not specify safeguarding policies.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: The SEK Las Américas International School offers a bilingual curriculum that begins in Pre-kinder Education and continues through to university. From the initial levels, children develop in English and Spanish. The school provides instruction across Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary levels as part of a single program. This structure supports ongoing language development and steady academic progression through all grades. Step 2: For additional information, contact Rosandy de Los Santos, the Director of Admissions. Families are encouraged to reach out to learn about the admissions process and requirements. The school also invites prospective families to complete the online form to request further contact. Step 3: To initiate contact, complete the online form with the required fields: Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Course, and How did you learn about us? The form requires consent to the Privacy Policy. After submission, SEK Las Américas will contact the family to provide information and next steps. Additionally, a personalised visit can be booked to learn about the educational project and the SEK experience.
FAQs
What curriculum does International School SEK Las Américas follow?
Preschool Level follows Study Plans-Playgroup; the objectives are physical, intellectual, affectionate, social and moral development, recognizing their own bodies and autonomy, relating to others, and beginning literacy and numeracy.
What age range does International School SEK Las Américas serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is International School SEK Las Américas located?
C/ El Altar y Rep. de Colombia, Arroyo Hondo II, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The campus is in the Arroyo Hondo II neighborhood of Santo Domingo. It provides door-to-door bus service around the city, supervised by school personnel.
When was International School SEK Las Américas established?
The school was established in 1996.
Who leads International School SEK Las Américas?
The school is led by Maria Mironova.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
English and Spanish are taught; from the initial levels, children develop in English and Spanish. In Middle School and High School, there is an emphasis on the English language.
How do I apply to International School SEK Las Américas?
Step 1: The SEK Las Américas International School offers a bilingual curriculum that begins in Pre-kinder Education and continues through to university. From the initial levels, children develop in English and Spanish.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Dancing/Ballet class and Music Class are offered as part of the extracurricular program. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression, rhythm, and performance skills.
Is there a school bus service?
Door-to-door transportation for SEK Las Américas students with routes around the city; transportation is supervised by school staff; drivers follow school rules; drop-off at the student's front door;
