Santiago Christian School

Autopista Duarte Km 5 1/2, Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Elementary School; Secondary School (Junior High and High School).

Private Christian school; on-campus and online programs; U.S.-accredited.

Counseling Services; Language Support Services; Learning Support Program (LSP) with two levels of services, including replacement classes, in-class support, accommodations, and individualized plans.

Dominican Republic

Christian

Daily Christian devotions and Bible courses; chapel attendance is required.

School transportation to and from school is provided; bus transportation injuries are covered by accident insurance, including up to one hour before and one hour after school dismissal.

English-language education that adheres to Dominican educational guidelines and US accreditation standards. ECE and Elementary (PreK–Grade 6) curricula are aligned to United States Common Core Standards, with English language arts taught using HMH Into Reading and mathematics with HMH Into Math; Deep Roots Bible guides Bible instruction, and FOSS provides science learning for K–6. Spanish and Dominican Social Studies materials meet the Dominican Ministry of Education requirements. In Secondary School, language is central: English-language arts, mathematics, science, American history, and Bible are taught in English, while Spanish grammar and literature and Dominican social studies are taught in Spanish; French is offered as an elective. Graduation requirements include four years of English, four years of Spanish, and four semesters of French.

Graduates are prepared to enroll in competitive universities in the United States, the Dominican Republic, and other international universities. The school is accredited by Middle States and ACSI, and offers pathways such as Advanced Placement and dual enrollment to support college readiness.

Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment are available for advanced students. Current AP courses include Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Physics, Computer Science, and Principles of Computer Science; there is a dual enrollment option with Colorado Christian University for college credit.

1. The school provides an English-language, university-preparatory education. 2. A $250 USD application fee is assessed per student for admissions testing and processing; the fee is non-refundable. 3. The admissions process begins with completing an inquiry form, and you click the Online Inquiry Form to begin. 4. A family account is created through the online system and is used to track the application and view documents; the account can be used for multiple children. 5. Supplemental materials are required during the application process and are uploaded by families; the following information is requested: copy of most recent report card or transcript (if applicable), immunization records, birth certificate, and a recent student photo. 6. Following testing and completion of the application, the SCS Admissions Committee evaluates the results and informs you of your child's status; the Admissions department is available to answer questions throughout the process. 7. The application asks for signed MINERD forms, a student medical health record (to be completed by a physician), a finance letter from the previous school (if applicable), acknowledgment of the digital handbook, and parent permissions for activities, tuition, and photo authorization. 8. After submission, the application status can be tracked in the online portal; applications for current and future enrollments are accepted year-round; the registration and enrollment period for current and prospective families occurs during February and March; new families are enrolled in the order they are received; if class space is not available, students will be placed on a waiting list.

SCS offers a scholarship for eligible dependent children who meet admissions requirements, where space is available (fees apply).

If class space is not available, students will be placed on a waiting list.