Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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Tiger Café is a nut-free cafeteria providing nourishing meals with a diverse weekly-updated menu; daily meal options and snacks are available for students.
The school is independently owned and operated by its founders, Carla and Tami, who established TCFL in 1998 and remain the Founders and leaders of the school. The Leadership Team includes Shiselle Lopez as Elementary School Principal and Ylonka Rodriguez as Middle/High School Principal.
Located in Santo Domingo, The Community for Learning is a day school serving Pre-school through 12th grade with an English-immersion program and integrated Spanish language and Dominican Social Studies. The curriculum differentiates instruction to meet diverse learner needs and uses a Culture of Thinking that invites students to wonder, ask questions, debate, and pursue their curiosities. Students engage in Project-Based Learning across core subjects, supported by short direct-instruction mini-lessons to sharpen specific skills. Literacy and numeracy are developed from preschool onward, expanding to global perspectives through Dominican and international viewpoints. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, fostering independent thinking and leadership. Facilities include a nut-free Tiger Café, a swimming pool, and a large sports court, with transportation and an After School Program extending learning beyond the day. Graduates predominantly attend university, reflecting the program's aim of global citizenship and lifelong, well-rounded preparation for future success.