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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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The curriculum aligns with Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula. It offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students who demonstrate strong academic performance. The school uses an eclectic, constructivist teaching approach that encourages students to develop, integrate, and apply knowledge and social skills through meaningful, real-world learning experiences. It prepares students for college and international universities through a standards-based, college-preparatory program.
The school provides music, visual arts, and plastic arts as part of the curriculum, with additional performance opportunities. In Elementary, students study Music and Arts, while the Innovation Lab supports learning in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Robotics through technology and hands-on projects. The After School Program offers Dance, Guitar, Piano, and Arts and Crafts, expanding creative expression after the classroom day. Readathons and Cultural & Science Fairs showcase student creativity and projects.
The school provides instruction in world languages and technology. The After School Program includes Model United Nations and a Chess Club, fostering cultural awareness and debate skills. Elementary students participate in Cultural & Science Fairs and celebrate events such as Dominican Week, Thanksgiving, Christmas Concert, Independence Day Concert, and Mother's Day Concert & Exhibit.
The After School Program offers Model United Nations, Chess Club, and a range of sports and arts activities. Activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, dance, arts and crafts, guitar, piano, and table tennis. Students may participate in up to two activities per semester and enjoy opportunities to build friendships and teamwork after the regular day.
Saint Thomas School emphasizes leadership and personal growth. The Middle & High School program serves grades 6 through 12 and is committed to a student-centered environment with high expectations that actively promotes leadership, academic excellence, initiative, and integrity.
Campus facilities span more than 10,000 square meters in Santo Domingo, with 3,000 square meters dedicated to sports facilities and 1,000 square meters for arts facilities. The school offers extensive after-school sports and wellness activities and a broad athletics program that supports physical health and teamwork. The campus and programs are designed to support students' physical, mental, and social well-being.
Saint Thomas School in Santo Domingo offers Preschool through High School on a private campus. The American-based curriculum, aligned with Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, AERO Standards, and the Dominican Republic's mandated curricula, leads to a rigorous college-preparatory program and AP courses for high achievers. The school's eclectic, constructivist approach emphasizes active inquiry, integration of knowledge, and development of social skills for real-world applications. Classes leverage interactive smart boards, high-speed internet, and multimedia resources across science labs, technology spaces, and a large library with digital resources. A dedicated innovation laboratory and applied sciences laboratories support hands-on learning in STEM, while a large multipurpose auditorium hosts events and performances. World languages, arts spaces, and music/dance facilities supplement the curriculum. The 10,000-square-meter campus includes extensive sports facilities, art spaces, a chess room, and after-school programs that promote health, creativity, and leadership. This focus guides students toward international universities. Globally accessible.
