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St. Patrick School

Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees DOP 0 - 60,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

St. Patrick School is a Catholic, co-educational institution serving ages 2 through 18 across two campuses in Santo Domingo: Mini Rhinos campus (nido 1 to 1st Grade) and Main Campus (2nd to 12th Grade), with a Preschool Campus integrated. It offers an American style English-language curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards and Minerd plan; Cognia accreditation demonstrates a commitment to international standards. The program emphasizes mastery of skills and concepts across all areas of human development, with an eclectic pedagogical framework that supports multiple modalities, including virtual education. The school serves Early Childhood through Middle/High School, focusing on critical thinking, communication, intercultural knowledge, and collaborative problem solving to prepare students for a global society. Facilities include robotics kits, 3D printers, laser engravers, reliable Wi-Fi, and a learning management system. Extracurriculars include Leader in Me, National Honor Society, robotics, game development and cybersecurity after school, CARE, and service-learning for student growth.

C. José Andrés Aybar Castellanos 163, Santo Domingo 10108, Dominican Republic

The Essentials

St. Patrick School has instruction in English.

Location

The school has two campuses in central Santo Domingo: C/ Proyecto Central 4, Santo Domingo 10108, and C/ José Andrés Aybar Castellanos 163, Santo Domingo 10108 (La Esperilla).

Stages

Early Childhood (Nido 1 to 1st Grade); Elementary (Grades 2–6); Middle School and High School (Grades 7–12).

Type

The school is a Catholic school. It operates on two campuses in central Santo Domingo.

Additional learning support

The school provides a Reading Intervention Program to support literacy and a CARE program for well-being; It also uses Leader in Me as part of its program.

Country affiliation

Dominican Republic

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Fees

Annual tuition at St. Patrick School ranges from up to DOP 60,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No public, fixed application or registration fee amount is posted for family reference. Applications and initial enrolment steps are handled through the school's Admissions Parent Portal; families may contact Admissions directly by phone: (809) 338-5995, WhatsApp: 849‑312‑5995, or email: info@stpatrick.edu.do for the current application/registration charge and procedures.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term / per year)
- No detailed tuition schedule by grade, term, or academic year (2026/27 or 2025/26) is published in the school's publicly available materials. There are no posted per-term or per-grade tuition amounts available for extraction. Families must obtain the specific tuition schedule directly from Admissions or the school's enrollment portal.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public, itemized billing schedule or the standard payment terms (for example: number of installments, due dates, late fees, or penalties). Billing and payment terms are administered through the Admissions/Parent Portal and the school's finance office; parents should confirm the current billing calendar and accepted payment deadlines with Admissions.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- St. Patrick School operates as a day school on its La Esperilla campus; there is no public information indicating a boarding program or boarding fees. No boarding charges are listed.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, supplies, after‑school, meals, clubs)
- Homework Room / After-school academic assistance (Grades 1–6): DOP 5,000 per month. Hours specified: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Pre-order cafeteria meals are offered as an option for afternoon program participants.
- A school supply list and related family resources are referenced by the school (external supply/ordering landing pages and resource documents), but specific published prices for uniforms, school supplies, textbooks, activity fees, or extracurricular fees are not available in the public materials.

Refund information
- No public, detailed refund policy for tuition, registration deposits, or extracurricular fees is published in the school's publicly accessible materials. Refundability of deposits, pro‑rated tuition, or refunds for withdrawal should be confirmed with Admissions or the finance office before paying.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)
- The school's public pages do not list which payment methods are accepted (credit card, local bank transfer, international transfer, online payment processors, cash, etc.). Payment channels and options are provided to families through the Admissions/Parent Portal and the school's finance office; parents should verify accepted payment methods directly with Admissions.

Notes on availability of fee information
- Publicly available school materials include the DOP 5,000/month homework room fee and identify the Admissions Parent Portal as the entry point for applications and enrollment; however, the school does not publish a full, itemized tuition fee schedule, billing calendar, payment methods, refund policy, or uniform/supply price list on its public pages. For a complete, grade-specific tuition breakdown (per term and per year), billing schedule, refund terms, and accepted payment methods, contact the Admissions office at (809) 338‑5995 / WhatsApp 849‑312‑5995 or info@stpatrick.edu.do.
Academics

St. Patrick School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

The school has an updated and high-quality educational program focused on mastery of skills and concepts across all areas of human development. The teaching methodology is eclectic, integrating different theories and approaches to support rigorous academic standards. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, intercultural knowledge, and collaborative problem solving to prepare students for a global society. The Pedagogical Framework is aligned with Common Core Standards and compliant with the Minerd plan and supports multiple modalities, including virtual education. The school serves Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle/High School.

Higher Education Progression

The College Counseling program provides personalized guidance for students in grades 9–12 and hosts international university fairs with institutions from the Dominican Republic, Europe, and North America. SPS graduates attend universities worldwide, including Harvard University, FIU, University of Connecticut, Valencia College, SCAD, UNIBE, INTEC, PUCMM, CEU Barcelona, IE University, Sorbonne Université, and other partner institutions.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Socioemotional Learning is integrated into daily life to help every student thrive. The school equips students with self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills to navigate emotions and relationships. SEL Regulation Centers provide safe spaces where students can calm down, refocus, and return to learning. The entire staff is trained to provide proactive, compassionate support for students' emotional needs in the classroom. The Well-being program emphasizes leadership, empathy, and social responsibility as part of holistic growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches an English-language American-style curriculum. The school provides a bilingual educational program.

Mental Wellbeing

The Counseling Department promotes the academic, career, and social-emotional success of every student. Socioemotional Learning is integrated into daily life to help students thrive, with SEL Regulation Centers to support regulation. The Well-being Department focuses on Bien Ser (Well-Being), Bien Hacer (Well-Doing), and Bien Estar (Well-Living), addressing emotional, academic, and physical health. Counselors provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to outside mental health providers when needed. Staff are trained to provide proactive, compassionate support for students' emotional needs in the classroom.

Safeguarding

Crisis intervention and referrals to outside mental health providers are available when needed. The Well-being program and counseling services support safeguarding by promoting a safe, inclusive environment.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Inquire and schedule a visit. Submit an Admissions Inquiry to request information and schedule a visit, with the Admissions Team ready to listen, answer questions, and guide families toward enrollment. The school hosts on-campus open houses throughout the year to share the educational project and the admission process. You can register to attend a tour or information session from the Admissions page. The school uses a U.S. Common Core Curriculum with English as the official language of instruction. 2. Use the Admissions Portal. Through the Admissions Portal, families complete applications, upload required documents, track each stage of the process, and receive timely updates in a secure, organized platform. Access to the portal is via the 'Access the Admissions Portal' button. 3. Attend Open House. Open House events are held on campus throughout the year and provide information about the educational project, leadership culture, and admission process. Families can meet teachers and students, tour facilities, and ask questions during these sessions. A sample Open House shows a session for all grades on February 11 at 8:30 AM, with registration available. 4. Schedule a personalized appointment. If you wish a personalized appointment, use the appointment option on the Open House page. 5. Enrollment assistance. The Admissions Team guides and enrolls your children through the admissions process.

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