Dominican Republic, Los Maranitos
Facts
A school building with two classrooms and sanitary facilities
200
€49,000
Education
Academic year
August to June
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
93.8 %
Attendance rate
Primary school – 93.2%
Lower secondary school – 59.7%
Upper secondary school – 71.8%
Out-of-school children
Children (6 – 11 years) – 65,825
Adolescents (12 to 14 years) – 62,165
Youth (15 – 17) – 141,627
Project implementation
In June 2022, RNT Rausch, who have fundraised 75% of the school cost, and the Acronis Cyber Foundation, having contributed 25% of the cost, have opened a first-class educational center in Los Maranitos. It will not be a school in the classical sense, but a supplementary educational institution to the public schools in the region, as these are not open for about 5 months a year and children do not acquire sufficient skills.
The new educational institution will bring benefit to the whole community by offering coed programs and access to the classes for all community members. Its curriculum will include academic courses and environmental education.
The public school in Los Maranitos has morning and afternoon sessions, and the new educational center will have a curriculum complementary to the public school’s schedule so that all children can attend classes there. It will work in close cooperation with the public school and track academic performance of each child. The educational institution will be open Monday to Saturday, all year long.
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About the country
Country
The Dominican Republic
Capital city
Santo Domingo
Population
10.7 million people
Currency
Dominican peso (RD$)
Major languages
Mainly Spanish-speaking, with Haitian Creole and English
Travel information
The Dominican Republic has a tropical rainforest climate in the coastal and lowland areas.
Annual average temperature
25°C (77°F)
Dry season
December to April, characterized by low levels of rainfall and pleasantly warm temperatures.
Wet season
May to November, characterized by higher levels of rainfall and humidity.
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Santo Domingo: Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Los Marranitos: Cabaña Los Marranitos
Cabarete: Velero Beach Resort
Places to eat
Santo Domingo: Elizondo Restaurante
Jarabacoa: Aroma de la Montaña
Best souvenirs from the country
Dominican cacao & coffee, larimar, H\honey, batata jam, rum
Travel agencies
Interpreting services
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Santo Domingo: Zona Colonial
Day 2: Los Morenos: Local community visit
Day 3: Los Marranitos: School visit
Day 4: Los Marranitos: School visit
Day 5: Cabarete: Kite surfing and sandy beaches
Day 6: Around Cabarete: Laguna Gri-Gri
Day 7: Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos (The Three Eyes cave)
