PRESCHOOL · INICIAL
The first years are fundamental.
Our Preschool level offers a safe, stimulating and caring environment where children explore, discover, socialise and build the skills for their next stages.
IQ International School · Santo Domingo
Education that inspires, prepares and transforms
At IQ International School we offer a comprehensive, bilingual, quality education that prepares students academically, emotionally and socially for a constantly changing world.
Our approach combines academic excellence, command of English, innovation, technology, social-emotional development and values education in a safe, close and stimulating environment.
80% EN · 20% ESEnglish and Spanish in daily school life
3 levelsPreschool · Elementary · High School
MINERD · CogniaOfficial recognition and international accreditation
Find your child's level
How old is your child?
5
Typical ages in the Dominican school system. Admissions will confirm the right grade.
Why choose IQ?
Educating goes far beyond passing on knowledge.
We want students who are confident, responsible, creative and respectful, able to think, communicate and move comfortably in different contexts. What sets our approach apart:
About us
We are IQ International School
IQ International School is a private educational institution in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, offering education from Preschool through High School.
Our approach combines solid academic training with the development of language, technology, social and emotional skills.
We believe students should not only learn content but also build the tools to think, create, communicate, collaborate, solve problems and move confidently in today's world.
We work alongside families to build an educational community based on excellence, respect and the comprehensive development of our students.
Our mission
To promote a safe environment that supports our students' social, emotional, linguistic, mathematical and cognitive needs, favouring their comprehensive development and preparing them to reach their full potential.
Our vision
To position and keep ourselves among the best American-oriented schools in the country, recognised for our integrity, dedication, innovation and academic excellence.
Our values
Education backed by quality standards
IQ International School develops its educational approach within the framework of the Dominican education system and keeps an international vision of education.
MINERD
Educational institution recognised within the education system of the Dominican Republic.
COGNIA
Our Cognia accreditation represents our commitment to international educational standards, continuous improvement processes and an institutional culture oriented to quality.
Committed leadership
Our leadership and academic team works in coordination to deliver an organised, close and high-quality educational experience.
Gilberto MonegroAdministrative Director
María MonegroAcademic Director
Kiany MonegroAdministrative Manager
Our team is complemented by academic coordinators, teachers, administrative staff and professionals committed to our students' growth.
Education is teamwork
We recognise families as an essential part of the educational process, so we promote close, organised communication between school and home. We build relationships based on:
When school and family work in the same direction, our students have greater opportunities to grow and develop fully.
Safety and wellbeing
The safety of our students is one of our priorities. We work continuously on:
Our goal is an environment where students can learn, grow and develop with confidence.
Academic approach
Learning for life
Our academic approach is designed to accompany students through the different stages of their development. We work across several dimensions:
Bilingual education
Learning English by living the language
At IQ International School, English is part of our students' everyday experience. Our academic approach runs at roughly:
80% English20% Spanish
This gives students constant exposure to the language and lets them progressively build the skills to communicate with confidence.
The goal is not only to study English as a subject, but to use it as a tool for learning and communication in the school environment.
Social-emotional development
Educating also means accompanying
We believe emotional wellbeing directly influences how our students learn and relate to others. That is why we create spaces to strengthen:
Joint work between students, teachers, families, coordination and the support area lets us accompany each stage of school development.
Technology and innovation
Preparing them for a changing world
Technology is part of our students' reality. Our commitment is to teach them to use it responsibly, creatively and productively. We integrate experiences related to:
Academic levels
Three stages, one school community.
ELEMENTARY · PRIMARIA
Strong foundations, growing autonomy.
In Elementary we strengthen academic foundations while accompanying students as they develop greater autonomy and responsibility.
We promote
HIGH SCHOOL · SECUNDARIA
A decisive stage.
In High School we accompany students through a decisive stage of their academic and personal growth. Our goal is young people ready for new academic challenges who act responsibly and independently.
We strengthen
AMCO
Innovation built into the way we teach
At IQ International School we believe innovating means giving our students tools that answer the needs of their present and their future. That is why we are an AMCO partner school. As part of this alliance, IQ added the programmes below to its curriculum.
HAPPY
Happy complements our commitment to our students' comprehensive and social-emotional development. Through this programme we aim to strengthen skills that let them:
We believe a student who learns to know themselves, manage their emotions and relate positively is better prepared to learn and grow.
ROBOTICS
Robotics is part of our commitment to innovative education connected to the skills of the future. Through hands-on experiences our students develop:
We do not want our students to be only consumers of technology: we want them to understand it, use it and create with it.
IQ + AMCO
Joining AMCO strengthens our academic approach and our commitment to keep growing and investing in a modern, comprehensive, quality education.
Innovation is built with great partners. At IQ we keep evolving to offer our students learning experiences that prepare them for the future.
Teacher training and development
Educational innovation also requires teachers and academic leaders who keep preparing. As part of the AMCO implementation, our Academic Directorate has taken part in AMCO training sessions and international meetings, including a conference held in Cancún, Mexico.
These experiences bring new methods, trends and tools that later enrich the work done in our classrooms.
Student life
Learning also happens outside the classroom
The IQ experience includes opportunities for students to discover interests, develop talents and share as a community. During the school year we run different activities:
Academic activities
Spelling Bee
A chance to strengthen command of English, concentration, preparation and confidence when presenting in front of others.
Academic projects
Experiences that let students apply what they have learned in the classroom.
Robotics
Spaces to create, experiment, solve problems and work together.
Sports
IQ Wolverines
Sport is a fundamental tool for building discipline, perseverance, teamwork and a sense of belonging. Our students take part in sports activities and competitions proudly representing IQ WOLVERINES.
IQ International School has taken part in several inter-school competitions, including the Copa Scotiabank, earning sporting recognition such as a runner-up finish in the 2015–2016 category. We have also earned recognition in futsal competitions.
For us, every competition is a chance to learn on and off the court.
Copa ScotiabankRunner-up, 2015–2016 categoryRecognition in futsal competitions
Events and community
At IQ we enjoy creating experiences that strengthen our community. Among our activities:
These spaces let students, families and staff share beyond the academic routine.
Live the IQ experience
Admissions
Your IQ experience starts here
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions for a family. We want to accompany you so you can get to know our educational approach, our facilities and our community.
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Request information
Fill in our contact form.
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Get to know IQ
Arrange a visit to see our facilities and our educational approach.
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Admission assessment
Depending on the grade requested, the corresponding assessment process takes place.
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Submit documentation
Our Admissions team will tell you which documents are needed to complete the file.
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Admission confirmation
Once the process is complete, the family receives the information about enrolment and tuition.
News & events
What is happening at IQ
Student achievements, tournaments, competitions, academic activities, AMCO, Robotics, Happy, conferences, events, excursions, graduations, celebrations, projects and recognitions.
Our community speaks
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Visit us
Get to know IQ International School
The best way to know our community is to live the IQ experience. Book a visit and discover our spaces, our academic approach and everything we can offer your family.
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The future starts with a good education
At IQ International School we help students learn, discover their abilities and build the tools to shape their future.
Discover. Learn. Grow.
Welcome to IQ International School.