Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates of the Cabrera Christian Classical Academy will

—be wise and virtuous,

—have the academic skills to continue learning

—be familiar with the great ideas of western civilization including art, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, and scripture

—have a relationship with God that will provide them with guidance and comfort throughout their lives.

The teaching approach of Cabrera Christian is based on the classical approach to education, working with students through the grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages. The curriculum relies on the great works of art, history, philosophy, and science with a heavy emphasis on developing students’ character and leadership skills.

The early grammar years focus on phonetic reading, math fluency, geography, and all of the other facts that students need to know in order to be able to think in a meaningful way.

The middle school years are devoted to additional knowledge building and the development of questioning and argument. Not all questions are good questions, and not all arguments are well-developed. This is the stage where we learn to do those things well.

The high school years are devoted to additional knowledge building, and to the development of expression. At this point, students have encountered great works of art and literature, and they have come to know great historical figures and the wonders of creation. They have something to talk about! Now it’s time to put their skills together into logical, winsome, and persuasive works of their own.

The word of God is gently woven throughout the curriculum. The “Christian” in CCCA not a single class or “chapel” period. It is a worldview that shapes what we value in the curriculum and how we treat each other.

The dominant language of instruction is English, but all students learn fluency in both Spanish, through both formal and informal instruction.

Students who are not yet English-proficient can attend the preparatory campus until they are ready for English language instruction. We can assess your student to see which setting will work best for them.

Within CCCA, non-Spanish speakers focus on oral, conversational Spanish through the primary years. When ready, students begin formal Spanish instruction, including reading and writing in the language.

Cabrera is a farming and tourism-oriented community of about 40,000 people on the north-central coast of the Dominican Republic. It is a stunningly beautiful part of the country with endless sandy beaches and comfortable temperatures. Because of the nearby mountain ranges, Cabrera is largely safe from Caribbean hurricanes.

The nearest airports are: Santo Domingo (SDQ) about 2 ½ hours to the south; Santiago (STI) about 3 hours through the mountains to the southeast; Puerto Plata (POP) about 1 ¾ hours to the west; and Samana (AZS) about 2 hours to the east. Santo Domingo airport is probably the most frequently used airport because of its bus availability. Public transportation on the island is safe, cheap and easy.

Cabrera Christian is located a few miles west of Cabrera.

While waiting for the construction of the new school building, Cabrera Christian is capping enrollment at 20 students for 2023-2024.

We are all Christians.

We come from a variety of Christian denominations, but we all agree on the things that matter. In love for our God and for each other, we do not argue or worry about the details of doctrine.

Our thinking on this is guided by Jesus’ words in John 17: 20-23.

Please see our school’s adopted Statement of Faith.

We don’t teach doctrine.

We approach the Bible as a library of works that have tremendous historical, literary, and spiritual value. We teach the Bible as texts that are True, and that have inspired the best of our civilization’s law, art, science, and human behavior.

While we do not require our students and families to be practicing Christians, we do require that they engage with the Christian faith in a respectful, and open manner.

Please see our Statement of Faith.

Tuition for 2023-2024 is scheduled to be $190/month with a $190 start-up fee to cover consumable materials, snacks, etc. Students bring their own lunch.

We often have donors that cover portions of this amount. Financial aid is often available to families with demonstrated financial need.

We know that tuition is challenging for many local families. Please contact us to find out more about ways that tuition can be financed.

No, we are a day-school.

Yes, students at Cabrera Christian wear uniforms, beginning in 2023-2024. Uniforms are the CCCA t-shirt and khaki bottoms. Shoes are required. Hair should be groomed and in a natural color.

The Cabrera Christian school year begins on the first of September and concludes at the end of May, with Columbus Day, Christmas, and Easter breaks. Summer class sessions are also available. Traditional classroom instruction occurs Monday through Thursday for all students, with Fridays being devoted to field days and academic review days. The school day for students usually runs from 8:30am until 2:30pm. These dates and times are subject to change.

Please contact the School Headmaster at c3a.headmaster@protonmail.com

Given the enrollment cap for 2023, please contact us early!

For 2023-2024, reading, writing, history, and classical and Christian studies will use the Memoria Press curriculum. Conceptual math instruction is taught using Singapore Math, while we use Rocket Math to teach math fluency. Music and art instruction uses a mixture of materials to provide theory, appreciation, and skill instruction. Physical education is taught by local instructors. (Swim instruction is provided and all students are required to pass swim proficiency skills tests.) Bible stories and memorization uses a variety of translations including NIV, NAS, and KJV.