
Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi
Catholic
Updated July 2026
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Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi is a private school in Santo Domingo offering primary and secondary education with a focus on holistic development, bilingualism, and international standards. It integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with values-based formation and a wide array of technological and extracurricular opportunities.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is defined by its commitment to academic and human quality, spirituality, and social solidarity, operating under a "digital humanism" paradigm. Its mission is to form holistic, ethical individuals who can act as agents of change in a globalized society. The institution emphasizes the development of personal life projects, creativity, and critical thinking, while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.
Programmes
The school offers a dual-immersion English program spanning all twelve years of education, incorporating literature, science, technology, and mathematics. The curriculum is enhanced by Advanced Placement (AP) courses in partnership with the College Board, as well as international certifications in Microsoft Office and Adobe software. Students also engage in STEM-focused learning through virtual laboratories and robotics, and have the opportunity to certify their French language proficiency through the DELF exam.
Outcomes
Approximately 30% of graduates pursue university studies in the United States and England, with many gaining admission to prestigious institutions. The school's English immersion program and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to prepare students for international higher education. Graduates are characterized by their critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and commitment to ethical leadership and social service.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a Psychopedagogical Support Unit that assists students with special educational needs throughout their schooling, providing evaluations, interventions, and classroom accommodations. A Psychology Department offers socio-affective support to help students with academic, behavioral, or personal adjustments. Furthermore, the school provides free afternoon pedagogical reinforcement in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, English, and French.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi offer?
- Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi offers Advanced Placement.
- Is Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi a day or boarding school?
- Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi is a day school.
- What accreditations does Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi hold?
- Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi co-educational?
- Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi is a co-ed school.
- Where is Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi located?
- Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi is an international school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a guided tour, which can be conducted in person or virtually. Applicants must complete a formal application, undergo academic, intelligence, and personality testing, and participate in a meeting with both parents and the admissions team. While English proficiency is not required for entry into first and second grade, students entering from third grade onwards must take an English placement exam.
Calendar
The school operates on a semester-based system, with the academic year typically running from August/September through June. The school day for administrative purposes is Monday to Friday, from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Specific annual events include the "Expresarte" arts festival in June and various cultural and academic weeks held throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is divided into primary and secondary sections, both featuring specialized learning environments. Primary facilities include spacious classrooms, a multi-purpose computer lab, a library, an arts workshop, a music room, sports courts, a swimming pool, and a playground. The secondary section occupies a three-story building with 18 classrooms, science and computer laboratories, specialized rooms for dance, music, arts, and cooking, as well as a robotics workshop and a library. The school also provides a cafeteria, an infirmary with medical staff, and a bookstore.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including robotics teams that participate in FIRST Robotics and Lego League competitions, and a debate club affiliated with the National Speech and Debate Association. Students can also participate in sports such as volleyball, soccer, table tennis, basketball, and chess through the International League of Private Schools. Additionally, the school hosts cultural events, student-led publications like "The Enlightening," and various arts workshops in music, dance, and plastic arts.





- Dra. Leonor Elmúdesi de BancalariCofundadora – Dirección General
Cofundadora y Directora General de la Comunidad Educativa Lux Mundi. Posee un Doctorado en Educación, un programa de Alta Dirección de Empresas y formación en psicología clínica y pedagogía sistémica.
- Lic. Emma Carolina Gómez de TióDirección Administrativa y Financiera
Directora Administrativa y Financiera. Cuenta con una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas y un diplomado en Negocios Internacionales.
- Lic. Nicole RosarioDirección Académica y de Innovación
Directora Académica y de Innovación. Egresada de Lux Mundi, posee maestrías en Gestión de Centros Educativos y Educación, además de un posgrado en Dirección Pedagógica e Innovación Escolar.
- Lic. Carmen QuiterioSubdirección Organización Escolar
Subdirectora de Organización Escolar. Posee una maestría en Gestión Estratégica de Centros Educativos y un diplomado en Instituciones Educativas, Conflictos y Campos de Intervención.
- Lic. Aura SubervíSubdirección de Desarrollo Humano
Subdirectora de Desarrollo Humano. Cuenta con una maestría en Terapia Familiar y de Pareja, además de posgrados y diplomados en Inteligencia Emocional, Coaching, PNL y Pedagogía Sistémica.
- Lic. Graciela BeatoSubdirección de Primaria
Subdirectora de Primaria. Egresada de Lux Mundi, posee una maestría en Gerencia Educativa y posgrados en Dirección Pedagógica, Innovación Escolar, Inteligencia Emocional y Coaching.
- Lic. Luis PeñaSubdirección de Secundaria
Subdirectora de Secundaria. Ingeniero de Sistemas con maestría en Docencia y Gestión en la Educación Superior, además de especializaciones en Planificación, Gestión Educativa, Dirección Pedagógica y Desarrollo Curricular.
Advanced Placement
IB