Dominican Republic, Cabarete
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The school has a playground and a dedicated sports facility at the Cabarete campus. The outdoor recreational space includes a garden, a treehouse, a rock wall, a zipline, and a mud kitchen. The campus features a breezy covered patio and lawn areas with picnic tables for meals and gatherings. A library provides reading and study space. Lunch is served in a cafeteria-style setting, with meals emphasizing local produce from the on-site ISLA garden.
The Cabarete campus has a playground and a dedicated sports facility. PE/Swimming is offered as an elective, indicating on-site swimming activities as part of physical education.
ISLA Preschool uses inquiry-based learning with four thematic units that integrate language, mathematics, science, and social studies. The preschool classroom features learning centers and regular guided reading, with a weekly rotation of PE/Swimming, Art, Music, Cooking, and Library. The library provides access to modern and classic children's literature. Outdoor spaces support hands-on exploration in the garden and related play areas.
ISLA After School Clubs are offered on the Cabarete Campus, with Cabarete Campus Programs and spaces to reserve spots; ISLA Afterschool Academy runs from 3:00–6:30 PM.
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.