Santiago Christian School

What Santiago Christian School does

Santiago Christian School (SCS) is a private, non-profit, U.S.-accredited Christian day school located in Sabaneta Las Palomas, Santiago, Dominican Republic, operating continuously since 1967. The school delivers a college-preparatory, dual-language (English and Spanish) curriculum from PreK through Grade 12, organized into an Elementary Division (PreK-Grade 6) and a Secondary Division (Grades 7-12), and is accredited by the Middle States Association and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Curriculum is anchored in U.S. Common Core-aligned materials (HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Math, FOSS Science, Deep Roots Bible) and is augmented by the SIOP sheltered-instruction model, a Learning Support Program (LSP), English as a Second Language (ESP), and Spanish as a Second Language (SSP/SSL). High school students have access to Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual enrollment with Colorado Christian University.

SCS employs approximately 91 staff and supports an instructional technology stack including RenWeb/FACTS for student information and family portal, the FACTS Family App, PikMykid for dismissal, Google Calendar/Forms, EBSCO research database, and Follett Destiny library catalog, with third-party learning tools such as Lexia Core5, Reflex Math, BrainPOP, Khan Academy, and Heggerty. Distance learning capabilities have been institutionalized as a contingency channel. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and academic fees, an annual Capital Fee, special program fees (ESL/LSP/SSL), aftercare, and ancillary streams from student-teacher housing ($160/week) and internship placement ($130 plus housing). A U.S.-based 501(c)(3), the Santiago Christian School Foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida, channels tax-deductible donations for capital improvements; the school has no endowment and receives no government support from either the Dominican Republic or the United States. Admissions are direct-to-consumer, supported by campus tours, online inquiry, digital marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), and community/parent referral networks, with $250 non-refundable application fees per student.

Name

Santiago Christian School

Legal name

Santiago Christian School

Website

https://scs.edu.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Santiago Christian School is a private, non-profit, U.S.-accredited (Middle States + ACSI) Christian day school in Santiago, Dominican Republic, providing college-preparatory, dual-language (English/Spanish) education from PreK through Grade 12 to Dominican, missionary, and expatriate families since 1967.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Christian International School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• Bilingual K-12 education
• International Christian school
• Dual language schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream covering academic instruction, textbooks, and teaching/curriculum supplies. Payments accepted via transfer, cash, credit card, check, or transfer.
2. Capital Fee: Annual capital fee charged separately from tuition to fund facility improvements and capital investments.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SCS accepts donations through the Santiago Christian School Foundation (501c3 in the US). Cash gifts, program boosters, non-cash gifts (real estate, securities, retirement plan assets), memorial donations, and bequests support capital improvements. The school has no endowment and receives no government support.
4. Special Program Fees: Additional fees for English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Support Program (LSP), and Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) services for students requiring extra support.
5. Student Teaching Program Fees: Housing fee of $160/week charged to student teachers covering orientation, transportation, housing, utilities, internet, and supervision.
6. Internship Program Fees: Placement fee of $130 plus housing costs ($160/week shared apartment or $210/week Dominican homestay) for interns gaining hands-on experience at SCS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Santiago Christian School is a private, non-profit Christian international school that provides US-accredited, bilingual (English/Spanish) college-preparatory education from PreK through Grade 12. The school delivers in-person instruction on a single campus in Santiago, Dominican Republic, supported by a portfolio of academic, athletic, fine arts, spiritual, and student support programs, plus distance learning capability. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees, capital fees, special program fees, and charitable donations through its affiliated US-based foundation.

Product overview

Santiago Christian School offers a comprehensive college-preparatory Christian education serving students from PreK through Grade 12. The school operates as a unified educational platform with two main divisions: Primary Division (Early Childhood Education for PreK-K and Elementary School for Grades 1-6) and Secondary Division (Middle School for Grades 7-8 and High School for Grades 9-12). The core academic offerings are enhanced by specialized support programs including the Learning Support Program (LSP), English as a Second Language (ESP), and Spanish as a Second Language (SSP). The school provides extensive extracurricular activities including Athletics (volleyball, soccer, basketball), Fine Arts (music, theater, visual arts, Spring Musical), Student Leadership Programs, Model United Nations, and various clubs. Advanced academic options include AP courses, dual enrollment with Colorado Christian University, and college counseling services. The school also offers professional development opportunities through student teaching and internship programs, and provides aftercare services for elementary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Program (PreK and Kindergarten) PreK (ages 3-4) and Kindergarten (age 5) program with play-based learning, literacy development in English and Spanish, and introduction to Bible concepts. Mapped to US Common Core standards.
• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-6) Elementary program for grades 1-6 aligned to US Common Core State Standards using HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Math, FOSS Science, and Deep Roots Bible curriculum. Uses standards-based grading.
• Middle School Program (Grades 7-8) Middle school program for grades 7-8 focused on intellectual expansion, personal discovery, and spiritual growth to develop personas íntegras. Includes college counseling beginning in grade 7.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program with 4 years of English, Spanish, and French; offers Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses with Colorado Christian University. Includes comprehensive college and career counseling.
• Learning Support Program (LSP) Additional academic support for qualified students with learning needs through individualized plans, replacement classes, in-class support, and testing accommodations in collaboration with general education teachers.
• English as a Second Language Program (ESL) Additional support for English language learners entering grades 1 and above with differentiated service levels based on student needs. Most students exit within 3 years.
• Spanish as a Second Language Program (SSL) Guided instruction for non-Spanish speaking students, typically taken during Spanish and Sociales classes until language proficiency allows success in regular Spanish classrooms. Oversight by Brian Neises.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including boys' and girls' volleyball, soccer, and basketball, with practices on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday schedules for various grade levels. No fee for extracurricular athletic program participation.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts education including visual arts, theatrical arts (Fall play and Spring Musical), musical arts (choir, guitar, chapel band), and Music Appreciation courses.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College Board-approved AP courses including AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP Computer Science, and AP Computer Science Principles, with exam-based college credit opportunity.
• Dual Enrollment with Colorado Christian University Dual enrollment agreement with Colorado Christian University allowing students to earn college credit with CCU transcript upon successful course completion.
• College and Career Counseling Comprehensive college planning services beginning in grade 7, including course selection, standardized testing preparation (MAP, AP, PSAT, SAT), and individual counseling.
• Distance Learning Program Online learning program modeled after US best practices, enabling continuation of full academic program during school closures with technology-based instruction.
• Student Teaching Program International student teaching placements for education students, including housing ($160/week), daily transportation, supervision, and cultural orientation for fall and spring semesters.
• Internship Program Hands-on internship opportunities in business, education, advancement, non-profit management, marketing, youth ministry, athletic coaching, fine arts, and school counseling. $130 placement fee plus housing costs.
• Aftercare Program After-school supervision program for elementary students (K-6) not picked up by 3:30 PM, available until 4:30 PM with homework help assistance. Usage-based fee: RD$150 for first 15 minutes and additional RD$150 per 30 minutes thereafter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates admitted to competitive universities in the US, Dominican Republic, and internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado Christian University (CCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCS maintains a dual enrollment agreement with Colorado Christian University allowing designated advanced courses to earn college credit with CCU. Students receive a CCU transcript indicating their college credit upon successful course completion, providing head start on university education.
• Caminito de JesusminorOthersPartner community in Santiago region as part of SCS mission to form personas integras. Provides service learning opportunities for SCS students to engage with diverse communities.
• Centro Comunitario JubileominorOthersPartner community organization connecting SCS with local communities for mutual relationship-building, service opportunities, and holistic transformation.
• La YaguitaminorOthersPartner community providing SCS students opportunities to develop servant leadership while building relationships across social and cultural differences.
• Palo AltominorOthersPartner community enabling SCS to fulfill its mission of producing students who exert redemptive influence through shared learning experiences with diverse communities.
• Global Issues Network (GIN)minorOthersInternational network that nurtures and mobilizes trans-generational communities of global citizens to build a just and sustainable future. SCS participates in GIN conferences where students present service projects.
• Student Leadership University (SLU)minorOthersComprehensive progressive leadership program with conferences in Orlando, Florida (SLU 101), Washington DC (SLU 201), London (SLU 301), and Holy Lands (SLU 401). SCS was home of first international SLU 101 conference in 2014.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global K-12 school operator with a portfolio of premium international and bilingual schools across multiple continents. Comparable premium international positioning but with vastly greater scale and geographic diversification.
• Nord Anglia Education: Large global operator of premium international schools across multiple geographies with college-preparatory curricula. Represents the scaled, secular-international incumbent model that SCS competes against for expatriate families willing to pay premium tuition.

Direct peers

• Carol Morgan School: Private K-12 school also located in Santiago, Dominican Republic, serving a similar mix of Dominican and international families with English-language instruction. Directly comparable in geography and target market, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Alliance Academy International: Christian international K-12 school in Quito, Ecuador serving missionary, expatriate, and local families with US-accredited curriculum. Closely comparable to SCS in faith-based positioning, dual-language programming, and missionary-family target segment.
• Codet Bilingual School: Bilingual Christian K-12 school in Tijuana, Mexico offering English-Spanish dual-language college-preparatory instruction with Christian worldview integration. Directly comparable in mission, bilingual model, and faith-based positioning.
• Christian Academy in Japan: Christian international K-12 school in Japan serving missionary, expatriate, and Japanese families with ACSI-style accreditation and US-standard curriculum. Highly comparable in faith-based mission and target demographic.
• Faith International Academy: Christian international K-12 school serving missionary and expatriate communities with US-standard accreditation. Comparable faith-based positioning and mission-family target segment, though operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Lincoln School: Private international K-12 school in San José, Costa Rica offering US-standard college-preparatory education to expatriate and local families. Comparable mission, scale, and college-prep positioning, though not faith-based.

Others

• International Schools Services (ISS): Non-profit organization that establishes and manages international schools worldwide, including those serving missionary and expatriate communities. Comparable to SCS's mission of providing US-standard education abroad, though operating as a multi-school management organization.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Accrediting body and association for Christian schools globally, of which SCS is an accredited member. Not a competitor but a critical peer/partner providing regulatory framework, curriculum resources, and credibility that defines the ACSI-accredited school category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OfficialSCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/scsdrvideos/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/officialscs
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialscseagles/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santiago-christian-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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