Children integration in a new school in Dominican Republic

On this topic I am completely  useless!

Hello my dear Expats!

First, you should have your child's previous school records to help understand his/her educational level with their transition.
Second, it would help to hire a Spanish tutor for your child if they don't speak the language so they may have a better understanding. One thing for sure that could help a lot is to get them to watch Spanish conversation videos om youtube, this helped my daughter tremendously with her grammar and pronounciations. You also do not want them to ignore their native language so placing them in a bilengual school would be a plus!
Third, give your child a simple introduction about the language and culture they are about to experience. This will help them to be prepare mentally for what is about to come. Children learn quick, they are smarter than what we think and pick up quick. Let them be kids and enjoy themselves! And always ask them how their day went at their new school.

Wish you luck!

Concerning non-Dominican children going to school here, I would like to write some notes about school uniforms.
Most schools in this country use school uniforms. The reasons for using a uniform are not aesthetics,  camouflage or identification, as is the case with the uniforms of army or police force. The reason for school uniforms in this country is the very clear and sometimes very large difference in income and school budget of the parents.

Expat parents tend to spend more money on the education of their children than Dominican parents would be able to. This would mean designer clothes and sports shoes of a well-known brand are almost obligatory. Not so in the Dominican Republic, children and even young adults are obliged to wear school uniforms so as not to make the distinction between rich and poor too obvious.

Please, parents, be aware of this fact and tell your children to accept the school uniforms as they are.  Do not try to make the uniforms look too different by adding designer ties or ribbons, this would defeat the purpose.

By the way, teachers and guest-teachers are also expected, in most schools, to adhere to a strict dress code. Usually a white polo-shirt and khaki trousers or a khaki plait skirt. If you as a parent are asked to give a guest-class or a master-class, please ask for the dress code.