Dominican International School is a Catholic, private, English medium school owned and governed by the Dominican Sisters. It was formerly a US Government contract (D.O.D.) school for the military dependents of the United States Forces in Taipei. The Sisters are members of the Institute of the Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic, a congregation of Spanish origin with the Motherhouse in Rome, Italy, when at that time their Provincialate House was located in Manila, Philippines.
Permission from the Mother General is obtained to start a school, which will provide Catholic instruction and good education to American dependents. The First School provides tuition for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 and 2. A small house in Chang-an Tung Road is rented for this purpose. To provide a GOD-CENTERED EDUCATION based on the truth of Christian teaching, caring and valuing each person in our school community, respecting the different aspects of human culture and creation, preparing students, as decision-makers, for a mature life of duties and responsibilities, equipped with spiritual and moral values, virtues, confidence, and wisdom essential for living in an ever-changing world.
We are an internationally competitive school that offers a holistic learning environment for multi-cultural and multi-lingual learners. We adhere to the philosophy of Christian education, that, “a true education aims at the formation of the human person both concerning his [her] ultimate goal and at the same time concerning the good of those societies of which as a human being he [she] is a member and in whose responsibilities he [she] will, as an adult, have a share.” (Pope Paul VI. "Declaration on Christian Education - Gravissimum Educationis." Vatican: the Holy See. Rome, 28 Oct. 1965.)
Dominican International School, mindful of the secular life and infinite divine guidance of every person, teaches the young to strive towards reaching their full potential in all aspects of human development. DIS is governed by the belief that God is at the center of our lives, and that students should do their best to be living witnesses to Jesus Christ’s teachings. DIS recognizes and accepts that parents are the primary educators of the children, and values their assistance and collaboration.
Maintain a student-centered class atmosphere where the teacher sets achievable expectations to enable students to pursue their dreams. Encourage exploration of the curriculum, using academic and technological resources to define the purpose of learning. Focus on creating a safe learning environment, where students feel accepted for who they are and confident in their learning process.
