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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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1. Admission criteria and language readiness. Admission requires families to fit the described school profile. Applicants must pass admission exams in English, Math, and Spanish. They must also pass a psychological exam. Applicants should have basic knowledge of English and/or Spanish from 7th grade onward; families with limited or no English/Spanish knowledge should commit to tutoring before admission.
2. Preschool admissions and class size. Preschool entrants must be at least three years old on or before December 31 of the academic year. In Preschool, class size aims for 25 students per class with a teacher and a teacher aide, while the Ministry of Education sets a 35-student classroom limit. From 1st through 12th grade, the school aims to enroll 25 students per class, with the Ministry's limit at 35 per classroom.
3. Admission evaluation, placement, and grade restrictions. The evaluation reflects the student's previous educational experience, age, maturity, linguistic proficiency, and academic needs; some students may be advised to take support classes. Students are placed in the appropriate level by age for K-1, or by the report card from the preceding school (Ordenanza1'96). Applications for Grades 11 and 12 will not be accepted. English is the main language of instruction, and there is an expectation that students have a satisfactory standard of English; non-English-speaking students should gain maximum exposure to the language; admission may be denied if English is not satisfactory at the time of application.
4. Application process and exam scheduling. After submitting the admissions request form and requirements, an appointment for the admissions exam is scheduled. The Head of the Psychology Department confirms exam results by phone or email to the parents, with confirmations sent on the next working day if the date falls on a weekend.
5. Post-admission documentation. After admission, the Registrar requires specific documents to complete the enrollment process, with lists varying by level (Preschool, Elementary/Middle, High School). Typical documents include birth certificates, registration forms, prior report cards, medical forms, vaccination certificates, and letters of good behavior, among others.
Waiting list is available. To add a request for the 2025-2026 school year waiting list, contact the school through the waiting list submission form on the site.
Notre Dame School is an international Catholic day school in Santo Domingo serving students aged 3 to 18. It blends a Catholic curriculum with a bespoke program aligned to national and international standards, with a School Curriculum Map showing content from first through twelfth grade across all subjects. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, and enrichment experiences that connect learning to real-world issues. Bilingual instruction and interdisciplinary approaches develop global and digital citizenship while fostering inquiry, collaboration, and responsible citizenship. The campus features technology-rich learning and an emphasis on science, ethics, environmental education, arts, and sport. Notre Dame participates in NASA's GLOBE Program and has held Microsoft Innovative Showcase status since 2010, with NEASC and CIS accreditation. Extracurriculars include projects like Kids in Business and a Science Fair linked to GLOBE, as well as student leadership through a Student Council, National Honor Society, and PTO activities.
