Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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English is the language of instruction for Saint Joseph School's U.S.-type college preparatory curriculum. Spanish language and Dominican social studies are provided to comply with the Dominican Ministry of Education. From Kindergarten onward, instruction includes Spanish language arts and social studies, enabling students to become fluent, bilingual individuals. ESL (English as a Second Language) and SSL (Spanish as a Second Language) supports are available to assist language learners.
Spanish language arts and social studies are taught in all grades beginning in Kindergarten, enabling students to become fluent, bilingual individuals. English language support is available through ESL for learners who need English as a second language.
Saint Joseph School is an international institution in the Dominican Republic offering a U.S.-type college preparatory education in English, with Spanish language instruction and a Dominican social studies program to meet local requirements. Accredited by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education since 1999 and by Cognia (AdvancED), the school serves students from ages 1 through 18 and is organized into Early Education, Elementary, and High School divisions. The curriculum blends American standards with Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme. ESL and SSL support, Differentiated Instruction, AP, and Math Interventions support diverse learners. Classes run with modest sizes—14 in Early Education to 25 in upper grades. The campus features a Technology Lab in each division, dedicated Art and Music spaces, plus a motor-skills gym, a Space Maker and a Science Lab. The Wolves Afterschool Program, a Values program, and a leadership focus underpin a holistic, citizenship-driven education.