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Dominican Republic, Cabarete
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ISLA Academy offers an exclusively inquiry-based method of learning. Every child receives an individual learning plan tailored to their level, interests and learning style. Language support is woven into daily lessons to ensure access to learning for students at different levels. As students progress, core academics are balanced with enriched learning including projects, outdoor education, arts, and sport.
Arts are included within enriched learning at ISLA Academy, alongside projects, outdoor education and sport. Creative expression is fostered through project-based activities and participation in the arts as part of an active learning program.
Language support is woven into daily lessons to help all learners access learning. The environment is multilingual, with English and Spanish taught by native speakers to ensure high-quality multilingual education.
Sport is built into the weekly rhythm rather than being treated as an occasional add-on. Movement is integrated into the timetable as part of wellbeing and learning. Examples of activities on site include gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, horse riding and several team sports. Primary years include daily sport and outdoor physical activities.
Sport is integrated into the weekly rhythm to support wellbeing and learning. Movement and outdoor education are a core part of the daily rhythm, with primary students spending significant time outdoors. The natural environment is regularly used for games, hikes, swimming and team activities and field trips.
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.
