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Puntacana International School

Founded 2000

Updated July 2026

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Fundación Puntacana operates a network of educational institutions in the Dominican Republic, including international, technical, and global schools. It provides quality, values-based, and bilingual education to students ranging from early childhood through secondary school.

Teaching approach

The foundation is committed to social and environmental management through innovative and collaborative solutions. Its educational philosophy emphasizes values-based learning, multiculturalism, and the promotion of leadership and professional development to improve the quality of life in the surrounding communities.

Programmes

The foundation oversees three primary educational centers: the Puntacana International School (PCIS), which provides bilingual education from early childhood through secondary school; the Ann & Ted Kheel Technical School, which offers technical high school diplomas in areas such as IT, culinary arts, and maintenance; and the Caracolí Global School, which provides education from early childhood through the first year of secondary school with an emphasis on English language learning. Additionally, the foundation supports approximately 10 public schools through teacher training and material donations.

Outcomes

The Ann & Ted Kheel Technical School prepares students for professional careers by graduating them as technical high school graduates in fields such as information technology, culinary arts, and maintenance. This school serves as a primary talent provider for local companies in the Punta Cana area. The foundation's broader educational initiatives focus on fostering leadership and professional development among students.

Student support

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Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The foundation manages multiple educational institutions with varying enrollment processes. The Puntacana International School (PCIS) offers bilingual education with tuition adjusted based on family income for Puntacana Group collaborators, while also serving the wider Punta Cana community. The Ann & Ted Kheel Technical School and Caracolí Global School focus on providing educational opportunities for students from the local Verón community.

About the campus

The educational facilities include the Puntacana International School, the Ann & Ted Kheel Technical School, and the Caracolí Global School. These campuses are equipped to support diverse learning needs, ranging from technical training workshops in maintenance, culinary arts, and IT to general classrooms designed for physical, social, and intellectual development. The foundation also supports the infrastructure of approximately 10 local public schools through remodeling and equipment donations.

Co-curriculars

The Ann & Ted Kheel Technical School incorporates extracurricular activities alongside its technical curriculum. The foundation also supports extracurricular training for students within the broader public education assistance program.