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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.
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.
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.
FAQs
What curriculum does Puntacana International School follow?
The curriculum includes traditional academics alongside coding, robotics, home economics, maker space, and entrepreneurship. Interdisciplinary instruction with hands-on experiences and regular field trips is a core approach.
What age range does Puntacana International School serve?
The school serves students from age 5 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is Puntacana International School located?
Puntacana International School is located at Ave. Coralillo, frente a la Iglesia, Puntacana Village, 23000, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The school is within the Puntacana Resort and Club community.
When was Puntacana International School established?
The school was established in 2000.
Who leads Puntacana International School?
The school is led by Jossette Cuello.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The school has a Special Needs Specialist on staff.
What languages are used for instruction?
Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish.
How do I apply to Puntacana International School?
1. Review the admissions policies and requirements on the school website.
2. Complete and submit the online admissions form.
3. The admissions team processes the application and communicates next steps.
What extracurricular activities are available?
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.
What accreditations does Puntacana International School hold?
AMCO - An educational methodology and accreditation partner.
NEA - National Education Association accreditation.
Gobierno RD - Accredited by the Dominican Republic Government.
