The Community For Learning

The Community for Learning is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The campus address is Carretera La Isabela

101, Altos de Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo 10605. The school operates its own transportation service with multiple pickup points and a supervised bus program.

Pre-school to 12th grade

Day school; English-immersion program; grades Pre-school through 12; Spanish language and Dominican Social Studies are integrated

The Psychology Department provides support to students, families and staff, including restorative practices, conflict resolution, and academic counseling; progress report conferences and other programs help foster a positive culture and well-being.

Dominican Republic

Transportation is provided by Transporte Vélez, run by Mr. Ramón Vélez. Costs: Morning One Way RD$4,500 (subsidized to RD$3,500 monthly); Drop Off One Way RD$3,500 per month; Round Trip RD$7,000. Pick up locations: Calle Porfirio Herrera (Supermercado La Cadena); Camino Chiquito & Calle Doctores Mallen (Farmacia Carol); Cuesta Hermosa Town Center Mall (sidewalk next to Referencia). Afternoon Drop Off: La Rinconada Calle Euclides Morillo No. 60, Arroyo Hondo. Registration via the sign-up form; supervision by a teacher on the bus; WhatsApp updates for ongoing communication.

Application / Enrollment (materials) fee
- A one-time enrollment/materials fee is required to reserve a place: US$500 if paid by January 31 (increases to US$600 after that date). The initial enrollment/materials fee is non‑refundable under any circumstance.

Tuition fees by year group
- The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade tuition schedule in the publicly accessible enrollment materials and forms found. No specific per‑grade or per‑term tuition amounts suitable for direct listing by school year were available in the materials examined. (See Billing Schedule & Payment Terms below for the payment plan structure that applies to tuition charges.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families select one of the school's published payment plans (Annex A / payment plans) when completing enrollment. The options shown in the enrollment agreement include:
- PLAN A2 — 3 payments: an initial payment in January and the remaining payment(s) on March 31 (available as a single payment option for new entrants).
- PLAN B — 4 installments: initial payment due in February and three remaining installments due on the dates specified in the plan.
- PLAN C — 10 installments: an initial payment in May and nine monthly installments, each payable before the 15th of the month.
- Late payments are subject to a surcharge as indicated in the chosen plan; in case of failure to comply the school is authorized to apply a different payment plan or to claim the full year's tuition. The enrollment/materials initial payment is required for reservation and is explicitly non‑refundable.

Boarding / residential fees
- The school does not operate boarding facilities and no boarding fees are listed.

Transportation (bus) fees
- The school operates a contracted bus service with published monthly rates charged per student:
- One‑way (morning) service: total cost RD$4,500; subsidized monthly rate charged RD$3,500 per student.
- One‑way (afternoon drop‑off): RD$3,500 per month (paid directly to the school).
- Round‑trip service: RD$7,000 per month.
- Bus seats are reserved by completing the transportation registration form and payment is made on the schedule established by the school.

Other fees and typical additional costs
- Cafeteria: The school operates “Tiger Café,” a nut‑free, paid cafeteria program with weekly menus; meal costs are billed separately from tuition but no public price list for cafeteria meals was published in the materials reviewed.
- After‑school programs / Extended Day / Extracurricular activities: These programs exist and may incur additional charges; specific fees are not published in the publicly accessible materials reviewed.
- Uniforms, learning materials, special program fees (for example for particular trips or retreats) are additional costs borne by families; specific amounts for uniforms or program fees are not published in the publicly available enrollment materials reviewed.

Refund information
- The initial enrollment/materials fee is non‑refundable under any circumstance.
- If a student is withdrawn before June 15 of the academic year, the school will refund 50% of the tuition installments paid to date; the initial enrollment/materials fee is excluded from any refund.
- If a student is withdrawn on or after June 15 of the academic year, no portion of tuition or installments already paid will be refunded. Late payment consequences and the school's rights on default are described in the payment agreement.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Bank transfer (local currency or USD) is a published payment method. Bank details provided for payments are to Banco BHD‑León with the following accounts shown in the enrollment materials:
- Cuenta corriente (RD$): 0224076-001-3
- Cuenta de ahorro (USD$): 0224076-004-8
- Legal/Tax registration: RNC 101-80650-8 (La Comunidad para el Aprendizaje, SRL).
- Card payments: the enrollment form instructs families to contact the Accounting Department to arrange card payments when necessary. The Accounting Department contact shown is Belkis Martínez with the accounting email and phone number listed on enrollment materials.
- The school's finance/accounting office issues invoicing and manages payment plans and receipts.

Important administrative notes (summary of available public information)
- Publicly accessible enrollment materials and forms include a clear statement of the enrollment/materials fee, the offered payment plan structures, bank account details for transfers, the refund rules tied to the June 15 cut‑off, and published bus rates. These materials do not include a publicly viewable, grade‑by‑grade tuition table or per‑term tuition amounts suitable for direct listing by school year in this summary. For families completing enrollment, the payment plan (Annex A) and the signed Enrollment Agreement set the formal tuition billing schedule and amounts applicable to the student.