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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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The school teaches Social & Emotional Programs through Character Education, with virtues emphasized such as peace, respect, love, tolerance, happiness, responsibility, cooperation, humility, honesty, and simplicity. These virtues help students learn to resolve conflicts and foster a culture of peace, with explicit emphasis on tolerance, respect, honesty, and responsibility. Parent School (Escuela de Padres) provides resources to help families support healthy and happy homes aligned with SMS values. Una Esperanza (A Hope) is a year-round initiative focused on developing these virtues. Catholicism is taught as part of religion education while SMS remains secular in governance and respects diverse beliefs.
The international curriculum is delivered in English, with Spanish Language (Lengua Española) and Social Studies (Estudios Sociales) classes offered in Spanish to comply with MINERD requirements.
Social & Emotional Programs emphasize virtues that support mental wellbeing, including peace, respect, love, tolerance, happiness, responsibility, and cooperation. These programs are reinforced through conflict-resolution efforts and a culture of peace. Una Esperanza (A Hope) reinforces year-round virtue development, and Parent School (Escuela de Padres) provides resources to support healthy family life aligned with SMS values. The school aims to provide a safe and physically comfortable environment to promote learning. Growth, safety, and respect are foundational beliefs in SMS's approach to well-being.
St. Michael's School offers an American curriculum taught in English, with Lengua Española y Estudios Sociales taught in Spanish. It serves grades 1-12 and is accredited by Cognia and MINERD. The standards-based program aligns with Common Core benchmarks and emphasizes higher-order thinking. The 180-day school year features seven periods per day, with graduates earning 29.1 credits. The campus includes a refreshed playing court, library and learning center on second floor, and Hub on first floor for dining and gatherings. A Robotics Laboratory and MakerSpace support hands-on STEM, with technology integrated across classes. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, FIRST Robotics, Debate, and the National Honor Society. The school runs Guitar and Visual Arts clubs and offers Scouts and Roblox. Community service is integral, requiring 140 hours to graduate, and SMS participates in events with Centro de Educación Inicial San Martín de Porres. The Dolphin Cup is a biannual local soccer tournament.
