Reaching The Maximum Academic Excellence | Since 1998

Our Story - Garden Kids International School
Garden Kids International School Campus
Established 1998 • 28 Years of Scholastic Excellence

Our Story & Heritage

Founded in the coastal community of El Batey, Sosúa, Garden Kids International School has spent nearly three decades cultivating academic rigor, ethical character, and global leadership in the Dominican Republic.

MSA-CESS Accredited
MINERD Authorized
17+ Nationalities
Garden Kids International School Crest GKI School Sosúa, Dominican Rep.
1998
Year Founded
28+ Years of Service
~180
Enrolled Students
Close-Knit Community
17+
Nationalities
Multicultural Student Body
Age 2 – Gr. 12
Academic Journey
Early Learners to College Prep
GKIS students in classroom engaged in multicultural collaborative learning
Multicultural Learning

Empowering students from over 17 nations in an English-immersion environment.

Institutional Profile

A Caring, Multicultural Community on the North Coast

Garden Kids International School (GKIS) is a private, multicultural international school located in El Batey, Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Founded in 1998, GKIS serves approximately 180 students from more than 17 nationalities and offers educational programs from Early Learners (ages 2–3) through Grade 12.

GKIS is accredited by the Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD) and the Middle States Association. The school provides a Common Core–based academic program integrated with the required Dominican curriculum. English is the primary language of instruction, while Spanish Language Arts and Dominican Social Studies and History are required components of the program. French instruction begins in Grade 5.

English Primary

Core academic instruction delivered entirely in English.

Spanish & History

Required Dominican Social Studies and Language Arts.

French in Grade 5

Third language acquisition introduced from 5th Grade.

Guiding Principles

Vision & Mission

The foundational commitments that steer our educational standards, moral formation, and community life.

Institutional Horizon

Vision

“To educate capable and responsible multicultural citizens by integrating academic excellence, ethical values, and global awareness.”

Academic Excellence
Ethical Values
Global Awareness
Our Purpose

Mission

“To provide meaningful learning opportunities that inspire every student to reach their full potential within a caring, nurturing, and multicultural community.”

Meaningful Learning
Full Potential
Nurturing Community
Accreditation & Curriculum Alliances

World-Class STEM & Advanced Academic Standards

College Board Advanced Placement
KidSpark Education STEM Partner

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