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Dominican Republic, Santiago
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The school provides an accredited English-language education that prepares students to enter top universities in the United States, the Dominican Republic, and around the world. Students think critically about the ideas shaping their world, engage with curriculum from a biblical worldview, and articulate their ideas in both English and Spanish. The school adheres to Dominican educational guidelines and the rigorous standards of US accreditation bodies. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge to become global and civic leaders guided by values and faith.
The fine arts curriculum consists of visual, theatrical, and musical arts. From PK3 to grade 12, fine arts are an integral part of the SCS education. Musical offerings include Elementary and Middle School Music, High School Choir, Music Appreciation, Guitar, and Chapel Band, with the Fall Play and Spring Musical providing performance opportunities. Private music lessons are available.
Santiago Christian School exposes students to the Dominican culture and the Spanish language. It provides an accredited English-language education while integrating Dominican culture and the Spanish language, with bilingual skills encouraged across coursework. Language Support includes English as a Second Language (ESL) for grades 1-8, Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) for grades 1-12, and the Learning Support Program (LSP).
Clubs and enrichment provide spaces to express themselves through art and movement, discuss topics with peers and teachers, and belong to a supportive community. Model United Nations trains students to be globally minded and to participate in national and international conferences. National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters offer service, leadership, and character-building opportunities, including community service and fundraising activities. Spiritual life programs, including Thursday Night Live and advisory groups, strengthen social connection and personal growth.
Community service projects in partner communities encourage students to put faith into action as part of the Bible curriculum. The NHS/NJHS chapters have a longstanding tradition of service to the community, including involvement with partner schools and fundraising activities for local ministries. Discipleship at SCS emphasizes applying a biblical worldview through a year-long mentoring program and weekly chapel gatherings.
Model United Nations trains students to be globally minded, think critically, research, and participate in conferences nationally and internationally. NHS/NJHS chapters provide leadership opportunities and service, building character. Discipleship at SCS develops leaders through year-long mentoring with a mature Christian, plus weekly chapel-based leadership experiences.
SCS Athletics fosters the physical, mental, and spiritual development of students through competitive sports. The programs emphasize teamwork, discipline, and a Christ-centered approach to all activities, with a diverse range of sports and regular practice schedules. These activities support overall wellbeing as part of a balanced student life. Spiritual life activities and chapel experiences—such as Thursday Night Live—further contribute to student wellbeing.
Located in Santiago, Santiago Christian School offers an English-immersion PK3–12 education. The program blends an American curriculum with AP courses and is U.S.-accredited. Early Childhood and Elementary curricula align with United States Common Core Standards; English language arts use HMH Into Reading and mathematics uses HMH Into Math. FOSS provides K–6 science, and Deep Roots Bible guides Bible instruction; Spanish grammar and Dominican social studies meet MOE requirements. In Secondary, language is central: English-language arts, mathematics, science, American history, and Bible are taught in English, while Spanish grammar, literature, and Dominican social studies are taught in Spanish. Founded in 1967, the school serves PK3–12 with about 655 students, features a library and Health Office, and fosters a biblically grounded culture with Love and Logic and Responsive Classroom. It is recognized by the Dominican MOE and accredited by Middle States and ACSI, with English as the primary language of instruction worldwide.
