Scd02004
MemberAmerican looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 25 April 2018
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American banks while living in DR by Scd02004
Does anyone have experience keeping an American bank account (BOA, WellsFargo, Citibank, etc.) while living in Santo Domingo? If so, is it easy to maintain? How do you access your money without too many fees. Thanks for any help!!
Thanks so much. This is great information. I didn’t know that separate local bank accounts were needed for RD and USD. That is great to keep in mind. And the fee at your local bank for the wire is good to know. I know about the one from Wells ... Read More
American banks while living in DR
Does anyone have experience keeping an American bank account (BOA, WellsFargo, Citibank, etc.) while living in Santo Domingo? If so, is it easy to maintain? How do you access your money without too many fees. Thanks for any help!! Read More
Private Schools by Scd02004
Does anyone have rough estimates of the tuition costs for primary school fees at American School of Santo Domingo, St. Michael's or St. George's School? I'm interested in applying for my two children for the upcoming year. Also, if ...
Thanks everyone. I'm lucky to have my bilingual husband who has volunteered to call the schools when they come back from break. I think he should be able to get the best info from them. I'll post back if he gets any info worth sharing! One ... Read More
Private Schools by Scd02004
Does anyone have rough estimates of the tuition costs for primary school fees at American School of Santo Domingo, St. Michael's or St. George's School? I'm interested in applying for my two children for the upcoming year. Also, if ...
Thanks! I'm assuming these fees could be comparable to the Santo Domingo schools. Read More
Private Schools by Scd02004
Does anyone have rough estimates of the tuition costs for primary school fees at American School of Santo Domingo, St. Michael's or St. George's School? I'm interested in applying for my two children for the upcoming year. Also, if ...
This would be for my son who will be in preschool, and my daughter who will be in first grade. Read More
Private Schools by Scd02004
Does anyone have rough estimates of the tuition costs for primary school fees at American School of Santo Domingo, St. Michael's or St. George's School? I'm interested in applying for my two children for the upcoming year. Also, if ...
Thanks, Steve. This helps to know. :) Read More
Family private health insurance
Hello, Does anyone have any recommendations of ways to go about vetting a private health insurance company. I found a basic website online that allows me to get a quote for my family, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience especially ... Read More
Private Schools
Does anyone have rough estimates of the tuition costs for primary school fees at American School of Santo Domingo, St. Michael's or St. George's School? I'm interested in applying for my two children for the upcoming year. Also, if ... Read More
Cell Costs by Scd02004
Hi, I am moving to Santo Domingo. How much does a cellphone plan cost with a high amount of data? Thanks!
Does anyone know about Orange or Claro in Santo Domingo? Similar to expatrusher's question, but more about cost again. Read More
Cell Costs by Scd02004
Hi, I am moving to Santo Domingo. How much does a cellphone plan cost with a high amount of data? Thanks!
Thanks so much! Read More
Cell Costs
Hi, I am moving to Santo Domingo. How much does a cellphone plan cost with a high amount of data? Thanks! Read More
Salary for private school staff by Scd02004
Hi, I am trying to get an idea of the range of salaries for staff members at private schools like the Carol Morgan School, American School of Santo Domingo, the Ashton School, St. George, St. Michaels. I have seen that Carol Morgan School has the ...
I have been looking more into this, and I think that I found a good thread on DR1.com. This thread is from April and May 2017. So pretty up-to-date info. Just quoted some helpful info below. And here is the link to see the whole thread: ... Read More
Salary for private school staff by Scd02004
Hi, I am trying to get an idea of the range of salaries for staff members at private schools like the Carol Morgan School, American School of Santo Domingo, the Ashton School, St. George, St. Michaels. I have seen that Carol Morgan School has the ...
It is interesting that you say that Julian, and thanks for your response. I hope your children enjoy their education there! I am in public school education currently and know the average teaching salary to be almost $60k in the US. So I ... Read More
Salary for private school staff by Scd02004
Hi, I am trying to get an idea of the range of salaries for staff members at private schools like the Carol Morgan School, American School of Santo Domingo, the Ashton School, St. George, St. Michaels. I have seen that Carol Morgan School has the ...
Not surprised there are cricket chirps as a response here. Searching for this info online has been mostly fruitless. If anybody has heard of salaries by word of mouth, I'd appreciate that information. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
I am a School Psychologist with my administration graduate certificate. And my husband has a ton of experience in education and has an undergraduate degree. He is also bilingual, and spent his first 8 years in Santo Domingo. I am hoping to get ... Read More