Saint Joseph School
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Updated July 2026
Curriculum
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Saint Joseph School is a private international school in Santo Domingo offering a rigorous U.S.-style academic program for students from toddler age through grade 12. It is accredited by Cognia and the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education, focusing on academic excellence and the development of human values.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Saint Joseph School aims to shape lifelong learners who possess an international mindset, integrity, solidarity, and balance. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, citizenship, and moral values, operating under the motto "Teaching with values... developing leaders." It fosters a community that values family integration and respect for all individuals.
Programmes
The academic curriculum is based on Common Core and New Generation Standards, while also incorporating the Dominican Ministry of Education’s requirements for Spanish language and social studies. The school is organized into three divisions: Early Education (Toddlers 1 to Kindergarten), Elementary School (grades 1–6), and High School (grades 7–12). Additionally, the school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) program for high school students.
Student support
Learning support
Saint Joseph School provides academic support through several specialized programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish as a Second Language (SSL), and a Math Center. The school utilizes differentiated instruction and academic interventions to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. Each school division is supported by dedicated psychologists and counselors.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Saint Joseph School offer?
- Saint Joseph School offers Advanced Placement, US Common Core and NGSS.
- Is Saint Joseph School a day or boarding school?
- Saint Joseph School is a day school.
- What accreditations does Saint Joseph School hold?
- Saint Joseph School holds accreditations including Cognia.
- Where is Saint Joseph School located?
- Saint Joseph School 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 the submission of application forms, required documentation, and an application fee. Applicants undergo an evaluation process that includes family interviews, student observations for younger children, and standardized testing in English, mathematics, and reading for students entering grades 2 through 11. Families are encouraged to schedule a private orientation or attend an Open House to learn more about the school.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is divided into three units—Early Education, Elementary, and High School—each equipped with specialized facilities. These include technology labs, art and music classrooms, a motorskills gym for early learners, a "Space Maker" area in the elementary school, and a science lab for high school students. The school also maintains a library and media center, as well as a cafeteria.
Co-curriculars
The school offers an Afterschool Program and a Summer Program to support student development beyond the standard academic day. These initiatives are part of the school's broader commitment to providing a stimulating environment for integral growth.


- Rosa AlvarezSchool Director
- Joice MarcanoCurriculum Director
- Giselle GómezEarly Education School Principal
- Mariana GornatiElementary School Principal
- Maricarmen NúñezMiddle School Principal
- Helen ToribioHigh School Principal
- Mariel DuarteEarly Education School Counselor
- Mayerling MolinaElementary School Counselor
- Laura PachecoMiddle School Counselor
- Arleen GuzmánHigh School Counselor
- Carmina PeñaAdministrative Director
- Pamela VasquezAfterschool Program Coord.
Advanced Placement
US Common Core
NGSS
Cognia