Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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English and Spanish are the languages used in instruction. Instruction includes Spanish as a dedicated course, and other courses such as Physical Education, Art, and Music are conducted in English or Spanish by specialized teachers. Core subjects in Middle and High School are taught in English, with some subjects in Spanish as required by the local Ministry of Education.
Bilingual education is offered. Core subjects are taught in English, with some subjects in Spanish as required by the local Ministry of Education. Elementary uses specialized bilingual teachers and provides an English Immersion program to support the core subjects (Math, Language Arts, History, Science, Technology). Spanish is taught as a separate curriculum course, and other courses such as Physical Education, Art, and Music are conducted in English or Spanish.
English Immersion program is provided. In Elementary, core subjects are taught in English, with some subjects delivered in Spanish as needed by the Ministry. In Middle School and High School, core subjects are taught in English, with some subjects in Spanish as required by the Ministry.
LAM School International is a Dominican Republic-based bilingual school serving students from 20 months through 18 years (Nido to 12th grade). The preschool day runs 7:30–1:00, Monday through Friday. Elementary (grades 1–5) features self-contained classrooms and an English Immersion program for core subjects, with Spanish provided as required by the Ministry of Education. Middle and High School (grades 6–12) are in a separate wing and use block scheduling to support pre-college preparation; core subjects are taught in English with some Spanish as required. The curriculum blends a bespoke approach with Montessori elements and is delivered through the LAMS Consensus Curriculum, with Scholastic Reading Inventory used to measure reading growth. Facilities include a library, computer lab, block center, and a mini gym. Extracurriculars include Dance, Basketball, and Volleyball; Art and Music are integrated into Pre-Kinder and Elementary. An Afternoon Program offers after-school care. LAM is accredited by ACI since 2007 and affiliated with AAIE since 2011.