The education in the Dominican Republic It has experienced transformations in recent decades, largely driven by the allocation of 4 % of the gross domestic product (GDP) to that sector in 2013 and for the implementation of state policies such as the extended school day and literacy programs, which have influenced by the increase in Costs educational.
In 2014, the average annual expenditure of the government per student in a public school ranged between 47,000 and 123,000 pesos, depending on the school grade and day. By 2023, this investment It increased, placing between 98,000 and 152,000 pesos a year.
In the light of the data, the question arises from whether the model of financing state to the education It could be transformed, granting families the freedom to decide in which educational center to register their children and transfer the investment public directly to student schooling. Since the annual expense per student in a public school can reach 152,000 pesos, could a system of Subsidies either Bonds educational that allow parents to choose between public and private institutions within certain cost and quality parameters?
This modality has been used in countries such as Chili and Sweden With mixed results, while Argentina, under the government of Javier Milei, seeks ways to finance the free choice of parents.
The education public in the country is based on a approach historical-cultural, socio-critical and by Competencies. Your curriculum includes subjects such as Spanish language, foreign languages, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, education artistic, education Physics and human and religious formation, according to the curricular adaptation document of the Ministry of Education (MINERD).
At the secondary level, students can choose between different optional exits, among which are: modern humanities and languages, humanities and social sciences, sciences and technology, or mathematics and technology. In addition, in the technical-professional and arts modality, students graduate with a specialization in the technical area they have selected.
The public system also provides benefits such as food, teaching materials, transport, services health And, in some centers, access to programs such as School Huertos, Leadership and Science Clubs, as confirmed by the Vice Minister of Pedagogical Affairs of Minerd, Ancell Scheker.
The education private
The Costs of the education in schools Private vary according to the educational center, the academic offer and other factors. To preserve the privacy of educational centers, we have omitted their names.
For example, in a high to high -class middle class school, annual schooling ranges between $ 10,100 and $ 28,050 (from RD $ 627,715 to RD $ 1,743,307.5 at the rate of yesterday, Sunday).
It is necessary to consider the sole admission rate, which goes from $ 6,000 to $ 11,950 (from RD $ 372,900 to 742,692.5), and a single capital tax of 6,850 dollars (RD $ 425,727.5), which is charged additional to the registration and pay a Only by family.
As for the admission rate and capital tax, the College offers incentives that can represent discounts of up to 50 % and 100 % on its total value. For new income, the payment of a 150 dollar test rate (RD $ 9,322.5) per student before the admission exam, amount that is not reimbursable is also required.
In this school, the pre -university curriculum is accredited by the Middle State Associationan American non -governmental organization that certifies educational institutions according to its quality standards.
Being a school bilingualclasses are taught in English, except the subject of Spanish language. In addition, it offers programs in athletics, beautiful arts, robotics and technology, computer science, music, art and multimedia.
28,050
dollars (RD $ 1,743,307), cost that annual registration and schooling can reach at a high -class teaching center.
School Catholic
In a school Catholic Located in the city center, the annuity per student is between 206,645 and 253,468 pesos, depending on the degree. To this is added the cost of registrationranging between 30,997 and 30,020 pesos. 3,360 pesos must also be added by the insurance policy and the parent association.
The English program of the Educational Center has a cost of $ 134 to 154 (from RD $ 8,328.1 to 9,571). The school offers programs in technology and computer science (including educational programming and robotics), education In faith for the first communion and confirmation, human development, diplomacy and leadership, research methodology and a greater number of hours in English and French as foreign languages.
In addition, it has certifications endorsed by Microsoft, Cambridge and Amco, as well as a wide range of sports activities such as volleyball, chess, baseball, basketball, football and athletics. It also offers a baccalaureate with double degree with the Ministry of Education From Spain, in addition to art, music and theater training.
In a Catholic bilingual school located in the surroundings of Abraham Lincoln Avenue, secondary education has an annual cost of 231,100 to 389,750 pesos, not counting admission payment, which ranges between 35,000 and 45,000 pesos, depending on the degree. Additionally, there is an expense for gas and/or technology material that goes from 8,500 to 9,945 pesos.
The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International (ACI) and is a member of the International Schools Association (ISA). It is distinguished by its “innovative approach to teaching, designed to adapt to various educational environments.”
In addition, it offers extracurricular arts, theater, dance, music, technology and sports classes. Your students can participate in national and international activities.
In another Catholic College, located north of the National District, the tuition ranges between 100,360.50 and 156,434.50 pesos according to the degree. To this is added a unique payment of new entry enrollment, equivalent to 15,000 pesos; the cost of the admission test, 500 pesos; the annual quota of the Parent Association, also of 500 pesos; and the Annual Technological Platform use license, which costs 3,000 pesos.
School bilingual
In another school, located in the center of the city and secular training, schooling varies between 265,000 and 300,000 pesos annually. However, a payment of an admission bonus of 40,000 pesos must be made if the student did not study the initial level in the educational center. If a student or relative of a student is, the payment is 34,000 pesos.
A payment of 2,000 pesos is added by the Association of Parents and from 1,500 to 2,000 pesos for the application for evaluation at the time of the registration.
The school offers the DELF Certificationan international title recognized by the Ministry of Education National of France, with validity for life and benefits For the education superior and the workplace.
In addition, it has sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, chess, football and bádminton. As for technology, it teaches programming and robotics. It also offers training in English, plastic arts, dance, theater, music and flute.
According to the educational center, the availability of these activities depends on the degree.
For high school students, it has chemistry and physics laboratories, as well as the teaching of other languages such as Italian, French and Portuguese. The last two years correspond to international baccalaureate, which allows access to foreign universities.
