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New Horizons Bilingual School

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

New Horizons Bilingual School is a private bilingual international school in the Dominican Republic, serving ages from 0 to 18 across two campuses, Santo Domingo and Santiago. Founded in 1977, it offers a continuous English–Spanish bilingual program from preschool through Bachillerato, with instruction delivered in both languages and a bilingual Bachillerato. The Early Childhood program emphasizes holistic development through purposeful learning experiences; Primary focuses on relationships, community involvement, and empowerment; Middle School aims for academic excellence while cultivating critical, innovative, independent, and ethically guided students; High School provides AP courses under College Board guidelines, with AP credits recognized by universities in more than 100 countries. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership, expanding opportunities. Facilities support a sports program—badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, football, rhythmic and artistic gymnastics—and Esports. A wide array of clubs, including Debate, MUN, Math, Robotics, Arts, and Eco initiatives, enriches learning across both campuses extensively.

Sebastián F. Valverde #3, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

New Horizons Bilingual School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school operates two campuses in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Santiago. The Santo Domingo campus is located at 51 Sarasota Av., Santo Domingo.

Stages
Early Childhood; Primary; Middle School; High School, bilingual English–Spanish.

Type
Private bilingual international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school is multicultural with more than 35 nationalities represented among students and teachers.

Country affiliation
Dominican Republic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global group with more than 88 schools. ISP membership provides international connections and guarantees learning with world-class standards. The Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses operate within this network.
Fees
Application fees

- The school does charge application/registration-related fees for new entrants, but no public figure for an application fee amount is posted for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- No public fee schedule showing tuition by year group or per-term amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is published on the school's publicly available admissions materials. There are no specific numeric tuition figures available in the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public admissions pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: monthly, termly, or annual instalments) or the precise payment terms for families. No public statement of due dates, late-payment penalties, or discount policies was found.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- New Horizons Bilingual School lists two day campuses (Santo Domingo and Santiago), indicating it operates as day-school campuses rather than as a boarding school. No boarding program or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, exams, materials, extracurriculars, etc.)

- Uniforms and school shop: the school links to a school shop platform (Shop at New Horizons) for uniform and branded items; however, exact uniform prices are not published on the school's public admissions pages.
- Transportation, lunch/meals, extracurricular activity fees, standardized-exam fees, textbook or material fees, and optional program fees are not published on the school's public admissions materials; these categories are referenced as typical school services but no specific charges or price lists are available on the publicly accessible pages.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy or schedule (for example: refundability of enrollment fees, pro-rata tuition refunds, or conditions for refunds) is posted on the school's admissions or general information pages.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portal, etc.)

- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods or the mechanics for paying school fees (for example: which banks, whether credit card payments are accepted, or if an online billing portal is used). Contact information (phone and email) for the school is published for admissions inquiries.

Summary of search and information gaps

- The official New Horizons Bilingual School public admissions and campus pages list campus locations, contact details, and admissions information but do not publish a numeric fee schedule, billing calendar, payment-method details, or refund policy for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school refers to campus-specific admissions and an online shop for uniforms, but specific monetary amounts for application, tuition (per term or per year group), boarding (no boarding program listed), uniforms, transportation, meals, refunds, and payment methods were not found on the publicly available pages examined.
Academics

New Horizons Bilingual School teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Early Childhood focuses on holistic development through learning experiences that promote the development of children's skills. Primary emphasizes student relationships, community involvement, and empowerment in the learning process. Middle School aims for academic excellence by forming critical, innovative, independent, flexible students with ethical and moral values. High School offers a fully bilingual program in English and Spanish, enabling fluency in both languages. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available under College Board guidelines, and AP credits may be recognized by universities in more than 100 countries.

Higher Education Progression
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered under College Board guidelines, with AP credits potentially recognized by universities in more than 100 countries, supporting international higher education pathways.

Gifted and Talented
Tutoring Program/NH Academy is available to provide tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
New Horizons Bilingual School guides students to discover their passions, promoting not only academic excellence but also the maximum social and emotional development of our students. The school has a highly qualified staff for all areas that improve the academic, athletic and socio-emotional development of our students. High-Quality Learning balances the voices of students with the guidance of teachers, fostering a positive environment for social-emotional well-being and academic growth. The school emphasizes socio-emotional development as part of its approach to learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school recognises that some students may have special educational needs or disability and will adapt accordingly.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual education with a dual program from Early Childhood until High School; instruction is in English and Spanish, helping students achieve fluency in both languages. The High School program is developed in a fully bilingual modality, in English and Spanish, through which our students achieve a high level of fluency in both languages.

Mental Wellbeing
High-Quality Learning balances the voices of students with the guidance of teachers, fostering a positive environment for social-emotional well-being and academic growth.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding follows the ISP Group Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy; the welfare of the child is paramount, safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff, and there is a designated Safeguarding Lead (with deputies). Staff receive safeguarding training and must report concerns using established procedures, including online safety and collaboration with families and authorities.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1977, Colegio Bilingüe New Horizons offers a bilingual program (English-Spanish) at all academic levels from preschool through high school. With over 40 years of excellence, New Horizons has distinguished itself through educational innovation in the Dominican Republic, implementing new and improved teaching models to provide up-to-date learning tools for students in both Santo Domingo and Santiago. The school's philosophy is based on excellence, flexibility, perseverance, innovation, and multiculturalism, as current times demand adaptable and functional learning models. Over time, a wide variety of subjects, clubs, and extracurricular activities have been integrated into offerings, and the campuses in Santiago and Santo Domingo have grown to provide a state-of-the-art environment.

Community
The school is a multicultural institution with more than 35 nationalities represented among its students and teachers. The richness of daily interactions allows students to become global citizens and to communicate and interact within a framework of respect and tolerance for both their native language and their foreign culture, preparing them to succeed in intercultural academic and professional environments. A highly qualified staff supports all areas of development—academic, athletic and socio-emotional. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), enabling international connections and opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two campuses, Santo Domingo and Santiago. It offers Nivel Inicial, Primaria, Intermedia, and Bachillerato at each campus. The Bachillerato program is conducted in a bilingual modality, in English and Spanish, enabling fluency in both languages. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network with more than 88 schools, which provides international learning opportunities.

Sports Facilities
The school offers seven sports: badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, football, rhythmic gymnastics, and artistic gymnastics. Students from 1st through 10th grade may participate in these sports and compete in national and international competitions, including Cup Amistad, Grand Prix de Voleibol, Grand Prix de Futsal, and New Horizons March Madness. The program includes a team of highly trained coaches and sport specialists who integrate academic and athletic development. Esports are also part of the program, with the annual Gaming Fest. The sports facilities are a benchmark for school sports nationwide.

Academic Facilities
The school operates two campuses, Santo Domingo and Santiago. It offers Nivel Inicial, Primaria, Intermedia, and Bachillerato at both campuses. The Bachillerato program is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, through which students achieve a high level of fluency in both languages. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), expanding opportunities for international learning. Instruction in Bachillerato is delivered in both English and Spanish, reflecting the bilingual emphasis across the program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a broad range of clubs, including Debate Team, MUN, Math Club, Robotics Club, Children's Choir, Eco Club, Reading Club, NH Stars, Theater Club, Astronomy Club, Computer Club, Art Club, and Math Olympiad clubs. These clubs operate across the Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses. In addition to clubs, the sports program provides competitive opportunities through national and international events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a Debate Team that develops analytical thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, research, writing, and effective communication. The school has a Model United Nations Club that teaches UN diplomacy, foundations of international law, and diplomacy protocols through simulations. The school has a Math Club that fosters logical thinking, reasoning, imagination, perseverance, and engagement with local and international math events. The school has a Math Olympiad Club that prepares students for national and international competitions, emphasizing problem solving, ingenuity, and mathematical skills.

Arts & Creative
The school has a Theater Club that introduces students to theatre basics and rehearses a fully staged short play, boosting confidence and public speaking. The school has an Art Club that offers exploration across drawing, painting, illustration, sculpture, and ceramics, and fosters describing artworks and expressing personal viewpoints. The school has a Children's Choir that develops artistic abilities, enriches students' musical understanding, and provides solid training for performance.

Cultural & Language
The school has a Reading Club that teaches effective reading strategies, writing responses to literature, and meaningful peer discussions, offered in English and Spanish. The school has a Model United Nations Club that introduces UN diplomacy and international perspectives through simulations and study of member countries. The school has a language-integrated approach that supports reading, writing, speaking, and listening across bilingual contexts.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a Sports program that promotes holistic development through team-based activities and disciplined training across multiple disciplines. Preschool students develop gross and fine motor skills, while students in Grades 1–10 choose from seven sports: badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, and artistic gymnastics. The school participates in national federations for these sports, enabling competition beyond the school level, and conducts a sports draft with physical, eye health, and anthropometric assessments, followed by evaluations by recruiters. Esports are part of the athletics offering, with an annual Gaming Fest.

Community & Service
The school has an Eco Club that raises awareness of environmental issues and works to improve the environment, sponsoring film days, environmental issue exhibitions, field trips, and habitat restoration; members participate in Deep Day and related activities within the DEEP program involving ten private schools in Santo Domingo. The school has Stars/Mini Stars, a program designed to advance education through interdisciplinary learning, teamwork, mentoring by senior students, and a February color-day fundraiser for Best Buddies RD.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Debate Team and a Model United Nations Club that cultivate leadership, advocacy, and public speaking through competition and policy analysis. The school has Stars/Mini Stars, a leadership-oriented program that emphasizes enterprise, collaboration, mentorship, and social responsibility. These activities collectively foster student leadership and professional skills beyond the classroom.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has a Sports program that promotes holistic well-being through physical activity and teamwork, with seven sport options available for Grades 1–10: badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, and artistic gymnastics. The school is part of national federations and hosts annual competitions such as the Cup of Friendship, Volleyball Grand Prix, Futsal Grand Prix, and New Horizons March Madness; a sports draft assesses athletic aptitude and placement. Esports are included in the offerings with Gaming Fest, and the facilities are described as a benchmark for school sport nationwide.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English and Spanish. The program is bilingual (English-Spanish) across all levels from Early Childhood through High School. There are two campuses: Santo Domingo and Santiago. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), providing international connections and learning opportunities.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a dual-language English-Spanish program for all academic levels from Early Childhood to High School. The high school program is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling students to achieve a high level of fluency in both languages. The Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses provide these bilingual programs.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
NEASC accreditation since December 2005; English language program is equivalent to a college-preparatory STEAM-oriented high school program in the United States; Spanish-language curriculum approved by the Dominican Ministry of Education with courses valid internationally under international treaties.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a visit to the school. Leave your details and the school will contact you shortly. An appointment can be arranged at the Santo Domingo or Santiago campuses. A request for information option is available to learn more about New Horizons. 2. Why New Horizons? Sports and clubs highlight academic excellence and the holistic development of students, preparing them for future challenges. 3. Internationality: a bilingual approach and a multicultural environment that prepares students for a global context. 4. Bilingualism: prioritizes the holistic well‑being of students, creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow and be happy. 5. The New Horizons Experience: the school offers a holistic education where value‑based learning, the importance of serving others, and the development of a healthy lifestyle are as important as academic excellence, nourished by experiences and the achievements of graduates. 6. Academic Offer: Early Childhood, Primary, Middle School and High School across Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses; the High School is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. 7. AP courses: AP Spanish Language and Culture; AP Spanish Literature and Culture; AP English Literature and Composition; AP English Language and Composition; AP United States History; AP World History: Modern; AP Calculus AB; AP Chemistry; AP Biology; AP Physics; AP Microeconomics; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science A. 8. Standardized Tests: PSAT is taken annually by students in grades 6 through 11; SAT and ACT are highly recommended for college admissions. 9. Extracurriculars: Debate Team; MUN Club; Math Club; Robotics Club; Estrellas Group; Astronomy Club.
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