Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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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
St. Patrick School has instruction in English.
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).
Early Childhood (Nido 1 to 1st Grade); Elementary (Grades 2–6); Middle School and High School (Grades 7–12).
The school is a Catholic school. It operates on two campuses in central Santo Domingo.
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.
Dominican Republic
Catholic
Annual tuition at St. Patrick School ranges from up to DOP 60,000 for 2026/27.
St. Patrick School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
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.
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.
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.
The school teaches an English-language American-style curriculum. The school provides a bilingual educational program.
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.
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.
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.