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Dominican Republic, Cabarete
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ISLA Academy operates two campuses on the north coast of the Dominican Republic: Cabarete (Playa Laguna) and Las Terrenas. It offers Pre-K through 12th grade with a curriculum taught primarily in English. Sean Bennett is the Director and Co-founder of ISLA Academy. Franco Rodriguez is the Founding Curriculum Coordinator. The school uses an inquiry-based learning approach that emphasizes active student participation and connections to real-world contexts.
ISLA Academy connects learning to students' lives and uses concept-based learning through inquiry. Students from Pre-K to 12 explore big ideas that transcend time and place, guided by personalized education and student ownership. The school's guiding principles emphasize belonging to the planet, to the Dominican community, and to the school community, valuing diversity and environmental stewardship. Creativity, care for others, and a willingness to ask challenging questions are encouraged as part of daily learning.
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.
