Ashton School – Inspiring Minds and Tranforming Hearts

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Empowering Minds,
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25+ Years of Experience

ABOUT US

Inspiring Minds, Transforming Hearts

For over twenty-five years, Ashton School has served the community as a Dominican–International school providing English instruction from preschool through secondary levels and Spanish instruction in subjects required by the Dominican Ministry of Education. The school follows a student-centered approach with high academic standards, grounded in research-based practices and biblical principles, while adhering to national child protection laws aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Roots

Grounded in an excellent academic program and biblical principles.

Wings

To soar with the knowledge and values learned to thrive, serve, and impact the world.

Santo Domingo School Profile

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Where We’re Headed

Our vision

The Ashton School is dedicated to be an institution of excellence centered on inspiring minds and transforming hearts.

Our mission

To provide a challenging academic program shaped by international and national standards, values based on biblical principles, enhanced with physical and cultural experiences, so its students will be able to integrate their academic knowledge and skills with wisdom, respect, and love for God and others.

We empower our students to approach the future with courage, capability, and purpose.

Innovate. Educate. Transform.

EXPERIENCE LIFE AT ASHTON SCHOOL

Where learning, friendship, and growth happen every day

what guides us

Our Principles

The school provides a research-based curriculum aligned with U.S. Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, Biblical integration, and Dominican (MINERD) standards, preparing students for both local and international universities. Students develop mastery of core subjects, apply their knowledge to real-world problems, and receive ongoing feedback through a comprehensive standards-based assessment system. The program also prepares students for the 21st-century workforce by strengthening critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

Students develop creative and critical thinking by producing authentic work, considering multiple perspectives, and engaging in meaningful tasks. Through reflective learning experiences, they analyze and apply discoveries from God’s design to daily life and personal purpose. They also communicate ideas effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations using media, technology, and MakerLab tools in both English and Spanish.

Students develop spiritually and emotionally by learning to know, love, and honor God and others according to biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Biblical values are integrated into academics to shape character and intellect, encouraging attitudes such as love, kindness, honesty, responsibility, respect, and self-control. Through a culture of grace, students learn to reflect on their actions, take responsibility, grow personally, and build healthy relationships within a supportive school community.

Students develop social responsibility by valuing cultural diversity while honoring Dominican heritage and engaging in community relationships, volunteer service, and service-learning opportunities. They practice stewardship of God’s creation, pursue justice and restorative transformation, and demonstrate empathy, kindness, integrity, respect, and compassion. Through these actions, students contribute to the well-being of their communities and work toward improving the world.

The school promotes equitable talent development by giving all students opportunities to meet curricular standards and demonstrate learning in diverse ways. Students engage in challenging academic experiences such as Learning Expeditions, AP and Honors courses, and internships that prepare them for college, career, and life. Arts, athletics, and leadership clubs further develop skills such as initiative, collaboration, and perseverance.

The school promotes effective communication, collaboration, and organizational excellence by fostering respectful relationships, strong character, and responsible decision-making among students and staff. It supports student achievement through qualified leadership, safe learning environments, adequate resources, and data-informed decision making. Continuous improvement, sound financial practices, shared goals, and open communication with parents, students, and staff ensure that the school’s mission and guiding principles consistently shape all decisions and actions.

Serve With Us

We look forward to meeting teachers who are passionate about inspiring the minds and transforming the hearts of students they are blessed to serve.

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Recognized excellence

Accreditations and affiliations

The Ashton School of Santo Domingo is accredited by SACS through Cognia and provides instruction in English to prepare students for universities abroad. It is also recognized by MINERD, ensuring compliance with Dominican academic requirements in Spanish and Social Studies.