Welcome from the Head of School 

Located on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, the International School of Sosúa (ISSOSUA) is a close-knit international school community serving students from early childhood through Grade 12. At ISSOSUA, we believe that strong relationships, academic excellence, leadership opportunities, and a safe learning environment are essential to helping students thrive. Our school brings together families representing more than 25 nationalities within a welcoming and globally minded campus community. 

Whether you are exploring ISSOSUA as a prospective family or already part of our school community, we invite you to learn more about the people who help make our school such a meaningful place to learn and grow. At ISSOSUA, we don’t simply prepare students for graduation — we prepare them for life, leadership, and the world beyond our campus.
Hurricanes — a force to be reckoned with.

Jorge Ruiz - Head of School

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Leticia Zorrilla, MEd
Learning Support Specialist Coordinator

Carla Marcelino, MEd
​Early Childhood & Primary Principal

Ryan Bunker, MEd
​Secondary Principal

Pamela Polanco
Guidance Counselor & Psychologist

Tracey Lantz
Data & Curriculum Coordinator

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At ISSOSUA, our educators and support staff represent multiple nationalities and bring experience from international, bilingual, and standards-based educational environments across the world. Our team is united by a commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, meaningful family relationships, and the development of globally minded learners.

​ISSOSUA currently serves approximately 260 students with a team of administrators, teachers, instructional assistants, counselors, learning support specialists, and operational staff working together to support the growth of every student.

Early Childhood

A nurturing and play-based learning environment where young learners begin developing communication, creativity, independence, and social-emotional growth.​

Primary School

Students build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, inquiry, collaboration, and bilingual communication through engaging and student-centered learning experiences.​

Middle School

Middle School students strengthen independence, leadership, academic responsibility, and critical thinking while exploring a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.​

High School

ISSOSUA High School prepares students for university pathways in the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond through rigorous academics, athletics, leadership experiences, and community engagement.

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Support Services

ISSOSUA provides a variety of support services designed to help students and families thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and organizationally throughout their educational journey.

Admissions
Supporting prospective and current families throughout the admissions and transition process.

Learning Support
Providing academic guidance, personalized learning support, and collaboration with teachers and families.

Guidance Counseling
Supporting student well-being, university planning, academic advising, and future pathway exploration.

Health Services
Providing on-campus medical support and promoting student wellness throughout the school day.
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Registrar Services
Supporting enrollment, educational records, and student documentation processes.