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Puntacana International School

Dominican Republic, Punta Cana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

PCIS is a non-profit bilingual international school in the Dominican Republic, serving Toddler 1 through 12th grade across Pre-School, Elementary, and Senior School divisions. Located in Puntacana Village on Ave. Coralillo, the campus includes a Library, an Audio Visual Room, Hawks Cafe, and a Medical Center. The curriculum follows the American model: Language Arts and Math meet the Common Core State Standards; Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Preschool emphasizes holistic development in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Elementary classes are taught in English, with Spanish Language and Social Studies taught in Spanish; Art, Music, Physical Education, and Information Technology are offered with standards-based assessments and regular parent–teacher conferences. MAP Growth assessments are used in Kinder through 11th grade. Senior School (7–12) offers a bilingual core curriculum plus Expressive Arts, Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Naturales, Values, and IIT, along with Coding, Robotics, Model UN, and a Student Council. Co-curricular activities include Junior Achievement and Model UN; extracurriculars include Environmental Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Math Club, Reading Club, Violin, Chess, and Jewelry Design. The FUNDGLODE program sponsors the international conference (CILA). The school was founded in 2000.

HJ5M+83M, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

Puntacana International School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Ave. Coralillo, in front of the Church, Puntacana Village, 23000, Punta Cana.

Stages
Toddler 1 – 12th Grade. The school is organized into three divisions: Pre-School (Toddler 1 through Kinder); Elementary School (Grades 1–6); Senior School (Grades 7–12).

Type
Non-profit bilingual international school.

Country affiliation
Dominican Republic

School day structure
Daily schedule: morning registration 7:40–7:50; flag ceremony 7:50–8:00; classes begin at 8:00; end of the day at 2:30; Preschool day begins 8:00 and ends 1:30.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit organization founded in 2000.
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly posted application or registration fee amount for Puntacana International School (PCIS) was found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. PCIS manages admissions through a secure admissions portal; fee amounts and one‑time enrolment charges are provided to families during the admissions process.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- PCIS does not publish a public, itemised tuition schedule by year group or per‑term amounts on its publicly accessible pages. No definitive per‑grade, per‑term, or annual tuition figures for 2026/27 or 2025/26 were found in publicly available materials. Typical annual tuition ranges for international schools in the Punta Cana area are reported in local guides and directories, but these are general market ranges rather than PCIS‑specific figures: roughly USD 7,000–15,000 per year (market estimate) and broader estimates of USD 10,000–20,000 appear in regional school summaries. These market figures are provided only as context; PCIS‑specific tuition amounts were not publicly posted.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available, school‑specific billing schedule or detailed payment terms (for example: number of instalments, due dates, late fees, deposit amounts, or tuition deposit policy) were found on PCIS public pages. The school operates an admissions system that supplies contract and billing details to enrolled families.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- PCIS is documented as a day school in public directory listings and there are no published boarding fees; available directory data lists boarding enrolment as zero. Therefore no boarding fee schedule is publicly available.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, activities, health insurance, transport, etc.)
- No itemised public list of mandatory extras (uniforms, book fees, technology fees, materials, extracurricular activity fees, transport, health insurance requirements, or meal plan costs) was published on PCIS public pages. Community materials indicate the school operates a Hawks Store (school merchandise) and offers on‑site services such as a medical center and cafeteria; families should expect typical additional costs for uniforms, school supplies, optional activities and transportation at many international schools, but no PCIS‑specific prices were publicly posted.

Refund information
- No publicly posted tuition refund, cancellation, or withdrawal policy for PCIS was found on the school's public pages. Schools commonly include refund terms in the enrolment contract provided at registration; PCIS handles admissions and contract details through its secure admissions portal.

Fee payment options
- No public, school‑specific statement of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, local currency, international wire, online payment portal) was found. Separate Puntacana/Foundación pages for other activities note that some foundation services accept card payments, but there is no publicly posted, PCIS‑specific payment method statement.

Summary of findings and gaps
- The Puntacana International School publishes admissions information and operates a private admissions portal, but it does not publish a public fee schedule or detailed fee breakdowns (application fees, tuition by grade/term, billing schedule, mandatory extras, refund policy, or payment methods) on publicly accessible pages. The most authoritative, itemised, up‑to‑date fee information for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year is provided directly to applicants and enrolled families through the school's admissions channel and contract documents.

What this means for parents
- Specific, numeric values for application fees, per‑term or per‑grade tuition, boarding fees, mandatory extras, refund conditions, and accepted payment methods are not available in the school's public materials. Families should obtain the official fee schedule and written billing terms directly from PCIS during the admissions or enrolment process; the school communicates contractual fee amounts and payment terms via its admissions system and formal enrolment documents.
Academics

Puntacana International School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Toddler 1 through 12th Grade are taught with Dominican and International staff. Language Arts and Math follow the Common Core State Standards. Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Preschool emphasizes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development with classes in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Elementary School (Grades 1–6) teaches core subjects in English; Spanish Language and Social Studies are taught in Spanish; Art, Music, Physical Education, and Information Technology are offered, with standards-based assessments and regular parent–teacher conferences. MAP Growth assessments are used in Kinder–11th; Senior School (Grades 7–12) follows a bilingual curriculum for core subjects and Expressive Arts, with Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Naturales, Values, and IIT, plus Coding, Robotics, Model UN, and Student Council.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops students' social, emotional, physical, and intellectual potential.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Needs Specialist on staff.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Core subjects are taught in English; English Language Support (ELS/ESL) is offered; Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales are taught in Spanish; the Senior School follows a bilingual curriculum for core subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
The school develops students' social, emotional, physical, and intellectual potential.
Parent Experience

Community
PCIS serves Toddler 1 to 12th Grade with Dominican and international staff delivering an international curriculum. The Senior School offers a bilingual program with core subjects in English and Spanish-language studies such as Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales. The school provides co-curricular and extracurricular activities including Coding, Robotics, Model UN and Student Council, along with clubs like Junior Achievement, Environmental Club, Chess, Violin, and Jewelry Design. Student leadership is supported by annual Student Council elections, and the school participates in annual international Model UN conferences in the United States.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
PCIS sits in Puntacana Village on Ave. Coralillo. The campus includes a Library, an Audio Visual Room, Hawks Cafe, and a Medical Center. It serves Toddler 1 through 12th grade across three divisions: Pre-School (Toddler 1–Kinder), Elementary (1st–6th), and Senior School (7th–12th). The school was founded in 2000.

Academic Facilities
Curriculum follows the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts and Math, and the Next Generation Science Standards for Science. The Senior School offers a bilingual curriculum for core subjects, with Expressive Arts, Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Naturales, Values, and Interactive Innovative Technology (IIT). Elementary classes are taught in English, with Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales instructed in Spanish. MAP Growth assessments are used in Kinder through 11th grade to measure student progress.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular Activities include Junior Achievement and Model United Nations, with the FUNDGLODE program sponsoring the international conference (CILA) and other activities during the year. The Extracurricular program offers a range of activities each semester, including Environmental Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Math Club, Reading Club, Violin, Chess, and Jewelry Design, among others. The PCIS Student Council provides student leadership opportunities, with elections held at the start of each year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a bilingual core-subject curriculum, including Expressive Arts, Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Naturales, Values, and IIT. Common Core State Standards are followed for Language Arts and Math, and Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Coding, Robotics, Model UN, and Student Council are available as co-curricular and extracurricular activities. MAP Growth assessments measure student progress and inform instruction from Kindergarten through 11th grade.

Arts & Creative
The school has Expressive Arts as part of the curriculum. Extracurricular offerings include Violin and Jewelry Design. The Expressive Arts integration supports creativity across the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school has a bilingual curriculum for core subjects. Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales are taught in Spanish. The school has a Model United Nations program that engages students with current issues and builds diplomacy, negotiation, and debate skills. Students participate in annual international Model UN conferences in the United States.

Social & Hobbies
The school has extracurricular activities including Environmental Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Math Club, Reading Club, Violin, Chess, and Jewelry Design. The school has a Student Council that enables student leadership, with elections at the start of each year and role-model expectations. Junior Achievement is offered with local volunteers sharing knowledge and expertise, in both Elementary and Senior schools. The extracurricular program is designed for cultural, sporting, and social themes after class.

Community & Service
Junior Achievement is offered with local volunteers sharing knowledge and expertise. The programs are taught in both Elementary and Senior schools. Students practice what they have learned in the classroom and prepare for their future through these programs.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Council that enables student decision-making and serves as a liaison between students and the administration. Elections are held at the beginning of each year and elected students are expected to be role models. The program fosters school spirit and leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has sports including soccer and volleyball. Yoga is offered as an extracurricular activity. The daily schedule includes a flag ceremony and weekly assemblies, with morning registration and regular assemblies. Physical Education is part of the curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction are English and Spanish. In Elementary, core subjects are taught in English, while Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales are taught in Spanish. In Senior School, core subjects are taught within a bilingual framework, with Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales in Spanish. The program serves Toddler 1 through 12th grade and involves both Dominican and International staff.

Bilingual Teaching
PCIS offers a bilingual curriculum from Toddler 1 through 12th grade. In Elementary (Grades 1–6), core subjects are taught in English, while Lengua Española and Ciencias Sociales are taught in Spanish. In Senior School (Grades 7–12), students follow a bilingual curriculum for core subjects as well as Lengua Española, Ciencias Sociales, and Ciencias Naturales. The school employs both Dominican and International staff.
School Events
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