Since 1998 • 28 Years of Scholastic Leadership
A Tradition of Excellence
American-Accredited Preparatory Education in Sosúa, Dominican Republic. Proudly accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and officially recognized by the Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD).
International Education
Rigorous US college-preparatory curriculum offering an American High School Diploma alongside the Dominican Bachillerato, recognized by top colleges worldwide.
Certified Faculty
Highly credentialed international and bilingual educators dedicated to academic mastery, individualized mentorship, and moral character formation.
Holistic Growth
Fostering civic ethics, competitive interscholastic athletics, Model UN, and fine arts alongside rigorous STEM disciplines from early childhood through 12th grade.
Cultivating Scholarly Rigor and Global Citizenship
Founded in 1998 in the coastal enclave of El Batey, Sosúa, Garden Kids International School has spent nearly three decades establishing the benchmark for preparatory scholarship along the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.
Our campus brings together an international student body within an environment of disciplined scholarship, high moral expectations, and warm collegiate camaraderie. Dual accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA-CESS) and the Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD) empowers our graduates with valid credentials recognized across American, Canadian, and European universities.
Dual Accreditation: Middle States Association (MSA-CESS) & MINERD Recognized
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses & US College-Preparatory Curriculum
100% University Matriculation Rate for High School Graduates
Safe, disciplined community fostering personal integrity and global leadership
Recognized Curricula & World-Class STEM Learning Partnerships
Academic Offerings
Structured pathways from early exploration through college matriculation, tailored for resident and relocating international families.
Admissions
Complete enrollment guidelines for local and expatriate families relocating to Sosúa and Cabarete. Rolling admissions and entrance evaluations ensure smooth academic continuity.
What We Offer
Comprehensive academic levels including Early Childhood Nursery, Elementary Foundations, Middle School Inquiry, and High School College-Prep with Advanced Placement coursework.
Activities
Rich co-curricular and athletic programs building team spirit, character, and civic engagement throughout our coastal community in Sosúa and Puerto Plata.
Admissions Process
A clear, four-step journey to joining the Garden Kids International School community.
Contact
Submit an initial inquiry or schedule an in-person or virtual campus tour with our admissions office to review grade-level placement.
Application
Complete the official student application form and provide prior academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and identification records.
Counseling
Academic readiness assessment and an admissions interview with academic leadership and guidance counselors to align student goals.
Admission
Formal review by the Admissions Committee, issuance of acceptance letter, and official enrollment finalization for the upcoming academic year.
Accredited Quality • Global Integrity
Member of Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and officially authorized by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education (MINERD). Serving the communities of Sosúa, Cabarete, and Puerto Plata since 1998.