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Dominican Republic, Cabarete
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Cabarete Campus, ISLA Academy. Located in Cabarete, Playa Laguna, Dominican Republic. The campus is next to Sea Horse Ranch along the Rt. 5 coastal highway toward Puerto Plata.
Pre-K to 12th Grade
private international school
100% individual support with Development Plans; supports students with high abilities and special educational needs.
Dominican Republic
Preschool day options include a flexible schedule (3–5 days per week) with Half Day 8:00–13:00 or Full Day 8:00–15:00; sample day includes a typical 8:00–9:00 morning routine, 12:00–12:30 lunch, and afterschool 15:00–18:30.
Registration / Application fees
- Annual registration fee by phase (Cabarete, 2026/27):
- Preschool (Ages 3–4 / Phase 1 PreK–Kinder): USD 660.
- Phase 2 (Grades 1–2) / Phase 3 (Grades 3–4): USD 780.
- Phase 4 (Grades 5–6) / Phase 5 (Grades 7–8): USD 810.
- Phase 6 (Grades 9–10) / Phase 7 (Grades 11–12): USD 860.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term guidance)
- Annual tuition by phase (Cabarete, 2026/27):
- Preschool (Ages 3–4 / Phase 1 PreK–Kinder): USD 6,600 per year.
- Phase 2 (Grades 1–2) / Phase 3 (Grades 3–4): USD 7,800 per year.
- Phase 4 (Grades 5–6) / Phase 5 (Grades 7–8): USD 8,100 per year.
- Phase 6 (Grades 9–10) / Phase 7 (Grades 11–12): USD 8,600 per year.
- Per-term guidance: the school publishes annual tuition amounts. For families who prefer term-style breakdowns, the annual tuition divided into equal instalments gives the following examples (calculated for convenience):
- Preschool annual USD 6,600 → approx. USD 2,200 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Phase 2/3 annual USD 7,800 → approx. USD 2,600 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Phase 4/5 annual USD 8,100 → approx. USD 2,700 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Phase 6/7 annual USD 8,600 → approx. USD 2,867 per term (annual ÷ 3).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment-plan options and consequences:
- One payment: registration fee waived and 6% discount applies.
- Two equal payments: registration fee waived.
- Monthly payments: available by written agreement (monthly schedule established in the agreement).
- General payment terms:
- All payments are non-refundable.
- A 10% tuition discount applies to each younger sibling after the first enrolled child.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's published tuition and fee schedule for the Cabarete campus. The published fees cover day-school tuition and associated items noted below.
Other costs and required / optional fees
- Senior dues: USD 500 (due February 1, 2026, as listed in the published schedule).
- Basic learning materials and lunch: provided to all students (no separate standard charge listed for these items in the published schedule).
- Field trips, after-school clubs, and private tutoring: not included in tuition; costs vary and are charged separately.
- Computer requirement and rental: Students in Phase 2 and up are required to bring a computer daily. If a student arrives without a computer, the school office may provide one (if available) at a stated rate of USD 3 per day.
- Optional additional accreditation (may apply to some high-school students): examples and optional fees were listed for prior year materials (e.g., Clonlara accreditation was listed at USD 250–2,000 in the previous schedule). Contact accounts for specifics if additional accreditation is recommended.
- Uniforms / school clothing: no dedicated uniform fee is listed in the published Cabarete fee schedule. Costs for optional or required uniforms, if applicable, are not shown in the published tuition document.
Refund and withdrawal policies
- Refund policy: All payments are non-refundable as stated in the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options (methods and contacts)
- Payment schedules accepted: one-payment (with discount), two-payment, or monthly payments by written agreement as noted above.
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, international wire) are not itemized in the published fee schedule; families should use the school accounts contact for precise instructions and available methods: isla.accounts@islaacademy.com.
Additional operational notes on fees
- Fees shown are annual amounts by phase for the Cabarete campus and apply to full-year enrolment. Contact isla.accounts@islaacademy.com for pricing if enrolling for less than a semester or for bespoke arrangements.
ISLA Academy Cabarete enrolls students from all over the world.
ISLA Academy Cabarete is a private international school offering Pre-K through 12th grade with an American Curriculum and Advanced Placement options. The Cabarete campus (Playa Laguna) features extensive outdoor space, a dedicated sports facility, a garden, a treehouse, a rock wall, a zipline, a mud kitchen, and a breezy patio with lawn areas. Classes are taught primarily in English by internationally certified teachers, and the school operates an exclusively inquiry-based program that connects learning to real-world contexts. Each student follows an individualized learning plan shaped by their level, interests and learning style, with language support woven into daily lessons. An additional campus at Las Terrenas complements the program. Facilities include a library, a cafeteria serving meals from the on-site ISLA garden, and after‑school clubs from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. The Director and Co-founder is Sean Bennett, and the Founding Curriculum Coordinator is Franco Rodriguez. Real-world projects and outdoor learning opportunities.
