Ashton School

What Ashton School does

Ashton School is a private Dominican-international school founded in 1998 and headquartered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, operating two physical campuses — the main Ensanche Paraíso campus in Santo Domingo and a second campus in Vistacana (Punta Cana). It delivers a bilingual K-12 education (preschool through secondary) in English with Spanish-language instruction in MINERD-required subjects, integrating a research-based curriculum aligned to U.S. Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD) standards alongside biblical principles. The school is accredited by Cognia (formerly SACS, first accredited 2010, reaccredited October 2020) and was named a 2021 Cognia School of Distinction; it is also affiliated with ACSI and MINERD, and its Head of School serves as Vice-President of ACCAS.

The school's product surface includes core academic programming supplemented by Advanced Placement and Honors courses (AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Calculus), the DREAM MakerLab makerspace, a Debate and Model United Nations program that competes at Harvard and ACCAS, Learning Expeditions including a partnership with University of South Florida's Engineering Without Borders, the Aula HOPE community outreach program, and the Gators Club after-school offering. Faculty partnerships — notably with Binghamton University's Director of Debate — and student achievements across STEM, debate, athletics (Ashton Cup 2023 1st place), and the arts reinforce a university-prep positioning for both Dominican and international universities.

The business model is tuition-based private education, billed annually, with prospective families applying through a dedicated admissions portal and engaging via open houses, campus visits, and the ASPAS parent association. Revenue mechanics rely on recurring per-student tuition rather than disclosed application or activity fees; specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. With 66 employees and two campuses, Ashton School functions as a mid-sized, independently operated private institution with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or venture backing.

Name

Ashton School

Legal name

Ashton School

Website

https://ashtonschool.edu.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ashton School is a private Dominican-international school in Santo Domingo operating two campuses, delivering bilingual K-12 education aligned with U.S. Common Core, NGSS, and Dominican MINERD standards, supplemented by AP courses, a MakerLab, and debate programs for families seeking faith-based international education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• Bilingual school programs
• International education standards
• Christian school education
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a private school, Ashton School generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from enrolled students. Additional revenue may come from application fees, activity fees, and other educational services. Specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ashton School is a private Dominican-International K-12 school providing bilingual (English-Spanish) education from preschool through secondary levels. It delivers a research-based curriculum aligned with U.S. Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD) requirements, and biblical principles, supported by a standards-based assessment system. The school also offers specialized programs including AP and Honors courses, the DREAM MakerLab, Debate and Model UN, Learning Expeditions, Aula HOPE community outreach, and the Gators Club, across its Santo Domingo and Vistacana campuses.

Product overview

Ashton School is a Dominican-International school offering a unified educational program from preschool through secondary levels. The school provides instruction in English with Spanish instruction in MINERD-required subjects, integrating biblical principles with research-based academic standards aligned to U.S. Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and Dominican requirements. The institution operates across two campuses (Santo Domingo and Vistacana) and offers specialized programs including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses, the DREAM MakerLab for hands-on innovation, Debate and Model UN programs for leadership development, Learning Expeditions for experiential learning, Aula HOPE community outreach, and the Gators Club extracurricular program. The school follows a student-centered approach emphasizing character development, academic excellence, and service to prepare students for both local and international universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dominican-International Education Program A comprehensive bilingual educational program from preschool through secondary levels that integrates U.S. Common Core, NGSS, Dominican MINERD standards, and biblical principles, with standards-based assessment for K-12 students in the Dominican Republic.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Courses College-level courses offered to high school students preparing them for international universities, including AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, and AP Calculus.
• DREAM MakerLab Innovation and maker space facility where students engage in hands-on project-based learning experiences using technology and creative tools to develop creative and critical thinking skills.
• Debate and Model United Nations Program Extracurricular program developing public speaking, critical thinking, and diplomatic skills through participation in Harvard, ACCAS, and international debate and Model UN competitions.
• Learning Expeditions Experiential learning experiences that combine real-world problem solving with academic curriculum through community partnerships and internship opportunities, including a University of South Florida Engineering Without Borders collaboration on rainwater catchment systems.
• Aula HOPE Community outreach program providing educational opportunities to underserved students with a focus on holistic development and service learning in local Dominican communities.
• Gators Club After-school extracurricular program providing children from the school and surrounding community with educational enrichment, recreation, and safe after-school activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for both Dominican and international universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of South Florida (Engineering Without Borders)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2024Partnership for Learning Through Internships (LTI) program where USF engineering students coach Ashton students on real-life engineering practice. Students worked on rainwater catchment systems in the Miramar community near Miches, Dominican Republic, combining 9th grade Earth Science curriculum with practical engineering experience. The partnership involves video calls, project coordination, and community engagement fieldwork.
• Cognia (formerly AdvancED/SACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshton School is accredited by SACS through Cognia and earned recognition as a 2021 Cognia School of Distinction. Cognia is the global nonprofit school improvement organization that provides accreditation, assessment, and professional services. The school first earned Cognia Accreditation in 2010 and reaccreditation in October 2020.
• ACCAS (Association of Colombian-Caribbean American Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCAS is an association of American schools in Central America, Colombia, the Caribbean and Mexico. Ashton School participates in ACCAS Model United Nations events, sports tournaments, and other regional competitions. The Head of School Mrs. Gygax serves as Vice-President of ACCAS.
• MINERD (Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshton School is officially recognized by the Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD), ensuring compliance with Dominican academic requirements in Spanish and Social Studies. This recognition allows graduates to qualify for Dominican university admission.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshton School is affiliated with ACSI, which supports Christian education globally. Students participate in ACSI competitions including the ICSC-ACSI STEM International Competition where they have won awards such as the Servant Leadership Award.
• Tri-AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of American Schools of Central America, Colombia, Caribbean and Mexico. Ashton participates in regional educational events and competitions through this network.
• Dr. Joseph Schatz (Binghamton University)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Joseph Schatz, PhD, Director of Debate at Binghamton University, conducted a debate camp at Ashton School from January 9-12, 2024. He teaches courses on Media & Politics, Argumentative Theory, and Community Building Through Debate at Binghamton, which has consistently ranked in the top ten debate programs in the U.S. for two decades.
• Harvard National Speech and Debate TournamentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshton School participates in the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament - Public Forum Debate Competition, a prestigious national-level academic competition for high school students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The British School of Santo Domingo: The British School of Santo Domingo is a private international school offering British curriculum alongside international programs in the Dominican Republic. It competes directly with Ashton for the same expatriate and affluent Dominican families seeking English-medium, internationally accredited K-12 education.
• Lincoln International Academy: Lincoln International Academy is a private bilingual/international school in the Dominican Republic serving K-12 students with U.S.-aligned standards. It is a direct competitor in the same Dominican market segment as Ashton, with comparable target families.
• Ecole Francaise de Saint-Domingue: Ecole Francaise de Saint-Domingue is a French international school in Santo Domingo serving Francophone and bilingual families from preschool through secondary. It competes with Ashton for the same affluent, internationally-oriented Dominican families.
• Carol Morgan School: Founded in 1933, Carol Morgan School is one of the oldest and most established private international schools in Santo Domingo offering a U.S.-style curriculum from preschool through grade 12. It is the closest direct competitor to Ashton in the bilingual/international segment of the Dominican market.
• American School of Santo Domingo: American School of Santo Domingo is a private American-style school serving K-12 students in the Dominican Republic with English instruction and U.S. standards. It targets the same premium international school segment as Ashton in Santo Domingo.

Others

• Cognia: Cognia is the global non-profit accreditation body that accredits Ashton School and named it a 2021 School of Distinction. Cognia is not a competitor but a credentialing and standards ecosystem that materially defines the school's quality signaling and competitive positioning.
• ACCAS (Association of Colombian-Caribbean American Schools): ACCAS is the regional association of American schools in Colombia, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico through which Ashton competes in MUN, debate, and athletics. It is an ecosystem peer — not a direct competitor — but its member schools shape the competitive set Ashton benchmarks against.

Regional players

• International School of Panama: International School of Panama is a private, non-profit, English-medium international school offering International Baccalaureate and U.S.-aligned programs. It is a relevant comparable for Ashton's positioning, dual accreditation approach, and premium pricing in the Latin American international school market.
• Colegio Americano de Guatemala: Colegio Americano de Guatemala is one of the largest and most established U.S.-style international schools in Central America, offering K-12 instruction with AP courses and university placement. It is comparable to Ashton in curriculum structure, target families, and operational scale within the region.
• Marian Baker School (Costa Rica): Marian Baker School is a private, bilingual K-12 school in Costa Rica following an international curriculum with strong community service and university-prep orientation. It is comparable to Ashton in its bilingual, faith-and-values-informed K-12 international model within Central America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ashtonschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ashtonschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ashton-school

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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