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Dominican Republic, Samana
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Samana International Academy is located on a 16,000+ m2 (over 4 acres) farm in Juana Vincenta, Samana, Dominican Republic. Grounds are securely gated and tucked away from the main road, with 180-degree views of Samana Bay, the Los Haitises mountains, and nearby islands. The campus emphasizes an outdoor learning environment with open-air classrooms and outdoor settings, including a playground for student activities. The property hosts more than 30 fruit and vegetable trees, coffee and cacao plants, two natural springs, and animals such as horses, goats, chickens, cats, and dogs. Most instructors are bilingual, and all classes are taught in English, with Spanish and French lessons offered as part of the curriculum.
Gardening, farming, and animal care are integrated as hands-on experiences. Field trips support experiential learning beyond the classroom. The curriculum includes science, technology, engineering, art, music, history, geography, entrepreneurship, project-based learning, and nature studies. Students engage in independent research and project extensions as opportunities arise.
Samana International Academy is an independent private school in Juana Vincenta, Samana, established in 2023 by Jason and Emily Ryan. Located on a 16,000 m2 farm, it offers an English‑medium program that blends a United States–based curriculum with Charlotte Mason, Waldorf Steiner, and Montessori philosophies. The school serves ages 4 to 14 and organizes classes in multi‑age groups for ages 5–14, with teacher‑to‑student ratios under 12:1. Most instructors are bilingual, and Spanish and French are offered, with ESL tutoring available. The campus features open‑air classrooms, an outdoor learning environment, and a farm with fruits, vegetables, coffee and cacao trees, two natural springs, animals, and 180‑degree views of Samana Bay and nearby islands. Curriculum emphasizes hands‑on, project‑based learning across science, technology, engineering, art, music, history, geography, and entrepreneurship, supported by field trips and independent research. Samana International Academy welcomes world‑schooling families and operates independently, not affiliated with the Dominican Ministry of Education.
