Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
TCFL supports students who are developing English proficiency through classroom support and language immersion, depending on the student’s age and academic background. However, students are generally expected to demonstrate strong English proficiency by Grade 3, as core academic instruction is conducted in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
TCFL values inclusion and works to support diverse learning profiles whenever possible. Accommodations and support depend on each student’s individual needs and the school’s ability to appropriately serve them within the classroom setting. The admissions evaluation process helps determine this fit. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
TCFL welcomes mid-year applicants whenever space is available and the school determines it is an appropriate fit for the student. |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
Preschool: 12:30
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, volleyball, art, dance, Capoeira, cooking, swimming. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, outdoor sports field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Community for Learning offers a student-centered, inquiry-based educational approach focused on meaningful learning, creativity, critical thinking, and socio-emotional development. TCFL values inclusion, community, and authentic relationships while fostering academic excellence in a nurturing environment. TCFL is primarily an English-language school. All core academc subjects are taught in English, while students develop literacy in Spanish through Spanish Language Arts and also study Dominican history and social studies in Spanish. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning at TCFL is an engaging, dynamic process in which curiosity is cultivated and knowledge is constructed through inquiry, experimentation, and working with real life experiences. By solving problems, taking risks and embracing mistakes, learners develop their creativity and critical thinking skills. Learning is a social process that happens through play, discussion, collaboration, and discovery with others. Learners flexibly apply knowledge to new situations, think metacognitively, self-assess, reflect and set goals for growth. |