Excellence in Schools 61
FAST FACTS
Curriculum American / IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Student body 70+ nationalities
Signature programs National Honor Society, Model UN, Girl Up, Student Council, Wellbeing Council, World Scholars Cup, Eagle Express News (Student led Newspaper)
Sports EAC League, NESAC League, Esol Sportsfest
Curiosity is not simply encouraged. It is the engine of achievement. For parents, what stands out most about Dunecrest is the warmth that underpins its high standards. “We wanted a school that felt like a second home,” one parent explained. “Dunecrest gives our children a caring space where they can be themselves.” Wellbeing sits at the heart of the school’s mission. Pastoral care, mindfulness practices, and open dialogue between teachers and families ensure that emotional growth keeps pace with academic achievement. Continuous wellbeing assessments using the Komodo platform also offer leadership a scientific insight into the happiness of the school community. A Truly International Community With students representing more than 70 nationalities, Dunecrest’s campus is infused with global energy. Diversity is a daily experience that shapes how students learn and lead. Leadership emerges through action: student-run clubs, media platforms, and community projects link learning with purpose. Teachers collaborate across departments, modeling the same teamwork they seek to inspire. The result is a culture where both independence and collaboration prepare students for success in a multicultural world.
Expert Teachers Who Teach with Heart A successful school community is created by its teachers, and at Dunecrest, the educators bring extensive international experience and a shared belief in inquiry-driven learning. With the majority of the team holding master's degrees and having taught in leading schools in the United States and abroad, Dunecrest teachers bring a depth of understanding of rigorous, college-preparatory standards. Their expertise and commitment to nurturing both curiosity and character help shape the school’s distinctive environment - one where academic ambition is matched by care, creativity, and genuine connection. The Dunecrest Difference Ultimately, the Dunecrest difference lies in its scale, small enough for connection, ambitious enough to open global doors. Each student is known by name, supported and challenged in equal measure. Parents and teachers alike describe the environment as one of recognition and respect. Learning extends well beyond the classroom. It’s seen in students pitching business ideas at innovation fairs, in friendships that span continents, and in a shared belief that education should prepare young people not just for success but for significance. “At Dunecrest, we learn how to make a difference - not someday, but right now,” said a graduating student.
DUNECREST AMERICAN SCHOOL
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