Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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New Horizons Bilingual School is a private bilingual international school in the Dominican Republic, serving ages from 0 to 18 across two campuses, Santo Domingo and Santiago. Founded in 1977, it offers a continuous English–Spanish bilingual program from preschool through Bachillerato, with instruction delivered in both languages and a bilingual Bachillerato. The Early Childhood program emphasizes holistic development through purposeful learning experiences; Primary focuses on relationships, community involvement, and empowerment; Middle School aims for academic excellence while cultivating critical, innovative, independent, and ethically guided students; High School provides AP courses under College Board guidelines, with AP credits recognized by universities in more than 100 countries. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership, expanding opportunities. Facilities support a sports program—badminton, volleyball, basketball, chess, football, rhythmic and artistic gymnastics—and Esports. A wide array of clubs, including Debate, MUN, Math, Robotics, Arts, and Eco initiatives, enriches learning across both campuses extensively.
Sebastián F. Valverde #3, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic
New Horizons Bilingual School has instruction in English, Spanish.
The school operates two campuses in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Santiago. The Santo Domingo campus is located at 51 Sarasota Av., Santo Domingo.
Early Childhood; Primary; Middle School; High School, bilingual English–Spanish.
Private bilingual international school.
The school is multicultural with more than 35 nationalities represented among students and teachers.
Dominican Republic
New Horizons Bilingual School teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Early Childhood focuses on holistic development through learning experiences that promote the development of children's skills. Primary emphasizes student relationships, community involvement, and empowerment in the learning process. Middle School aims for academic excellence by forming critical, innovative, independent, flexible students with ethical and moral values. High School offers a fully bilingual program in English and Spanish, enabling fluency in both languages. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available under College Board guidelines, and AP credits may be recognized by universities in more than 100 countries.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered under College Board guidelines, with AP credits potentially recognized by universities in more than 100 countries, supporting international higher education pathways.
Tutoring Program/NH Academy is available to provide tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
1. Schedule a visit to the school. Leave your details and the school will contact you shortly. An appointment can be arranged at the Santo Domingo or Santiago campuses. A request for information option is available to learn more about New Horizons. 2. Why New Horizons? Sports and clubs highlight academic excellence and the holistic development of students, preparing them for future challenges. 3. Internationality: a bilingual approach and a multicultural environment that prepares students for a global context. 4. Bilingualism: prioritizes the holistic well‑being of students, creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow and be happy. 5. The New Horizons Experience: the school offers a holistic education where value‑based learning, the importance of serving others, and the development of a healthy lifestyle are as important as academic excellence, nourished by experiences and the achievements of graduates. 6. Academic Offer: Early Childhood, Primary, Middle School and High School across Santo Domingo and Santiago campuses; the High School is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. 7. AP courses: AP Spanish Language and Culture; AP Spanish Literature and Culture; AP English Literature and Composition; AP English Language and Composition; AP United States History; AP World History: Modern; AP Calculus AB; AP Chemistry; AP Biology; AP Physics; AP Microeconomics; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science A. 8. Standardized Tests: PSAT is taken annually by students in grades 6 through 11; SAT and ACT are highly recommended for college admissions. 9. Extracurriculars: Debate Team; MUN Club; Math Club; Robotics Club; Estrellas Group; Astronomy Club.
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