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Dominican Republic, Samana
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The school provides a nurturing and supportive community for children and families, with an inclusive environment where students thrive academically and grow into compassionate, responsible citizens with a strong sense of purpose and connection to the world around them.
The school offers one-on-one tutoring for children who need extra support.
All classes are taught in English, with Spanish and French lessons offered; ESL tutoring is available for students.
Holistic and experiential education in outdoor, open-air settings supports student well-being through nature, community, and character development.
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.
