Dominican Language School, Sosua, Dominican Rep.

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25.00 % discount Special Offers Description: 25.00 % discount on tuition fees only - - valid for all Spanish courses; - valid for both IIC schools (Sosua and Santo Domingo) Courses starting from 31.08.2008 to 04.10.2008
  • Standard Individual
  • Intensive Group
  • Standard Group
  • Intensive Individual

General Information on Sosua

Sosua, a nice tropical town on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is especially famous for the wide range of sporting activities. Sosua is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic made of white sand and crystal clear water.

2. Language School  Dominican Language School, Sosua

General Information on Dominican Language School

The language school Dominican Language School was founded in Sosua, Dominican Rep. in 1994. The school is beautifully situated in a quiet part of the city within a gorgeous tropical garden, only 5 minutes walking away from the beach. Lectures are sometimes moved onto the garden or to one of the beautiful terraces outside.



Facilities

School facilities: audio-visual teaching media, cafeteria, small library.


Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Puerto Plata.  It takes 15 minutes by car or taxi to school.

2.1. Language School Dominican Language School in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 12
Adult courses throughout the year: 15
Average no. of levels: in summer: 4
throughout the year: 4
Spanish teacher qualifications: 90 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 28 years
throughout the year: 28 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
Student nationalities:   Switzerland 30 %
USA 25 %  

3. Spanish Courses

All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

1
Standard Group
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 7
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 230 420 610 800 990 1180 1560 1940 2320 190
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30  - 9:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Intensive Group
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 7
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 330 620 895 1170 1445 1720 2270 2820 3370 275
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30  - 19:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Intensive Individual
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 495 895 1290 1685 2080 2475 3265 4055 4845 395
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30  - 19:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Standard Individual
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 350 640 915 1190 1465 1740 2290 2840 3390 275
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30  - 19:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Scuba Diving Package B1
Lessons per week: 3  / Max. group size: 4
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 95 190 285 380 475 570 760 950 1140 95
This course MUST be taken in addition to a regular Spanish course and is for certified divers only. The price includes 3 fun dives (with own equipment). Without own equipment there is a supplement of 15 USD per week.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Travelling Classroom
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ -- 1860 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course is a language journey through the Dominican Republic. During their stay at 4 different places, the students will not only be learning the Spanish language but also experiencing the splendid beauty and variety of attractions of this Caribbean island. Rate includes tuition, 13 nights accommodation (double occupancy) with breakfast, airport transfers, transportation, excursions and activities.
Starting dates: 2008: 20.Jan.2008, 16.Mar.2008, 03.Aug.2008, 26.Oct.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Wind-surfing
Lessons per week: 9  / Max. group size: 3
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 150 300 450 600 750 900 1200 1500 1800 150
This course MUST be taken in addition to a regular Spanish course. The rate is for 3 x 3 hours BEGINNER class incl. free use of equipment during course hours. Rate for ADVANCED class 3 x 3 hours: 190 USD per week.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Kite surfing
Lessons per week: 9  / Max. group size: 3
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 275 550 825 1100 1375 1650 2200 2750 3300 275
This course MUST be taken in addition to a regular Spanish course. The rate is for 3 x 3 hours ADVANCED class. Rate for BEGINNER class 5 x 3 hours: 395 USD per week. Rate for ADVANCED class 5 x 3 hours = 460 USD per week.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
9
Scuba Diving Package B2
Lessons per week: 5  / Max. group size: 4
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 150 300 450 600 750 900 1200 1500 1800 150
This course MUST be taken in addition to a regular Spanish course and is for certified divers only. The price includes 5 fun dives (with own equipment). Without own equipment there is a supplement of 20 USD per week.
Starting dates: 2008: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
10
Scuba Diving Package A: Padi Open Water Dive
Lessons per week: 5  / Max. group size: 4
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 415 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course MUST be taken in addition to a regular Spanish course. Diving Course for beginner, including introduction, pool training, 5 theory units, 4 open water dives, equipment, tanks and weight belt, boat transfers, final exam. PADI-certification fee and study material are included.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 28.Apr.2008, 12.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 29.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
11
Preparation DELE Exam - Group Course
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 4
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ -- -- 895 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Preparation Course for all 3 levels of the DELE Diploma, strengthening specifically those language skills required for the exam. Examinations can be taken after the group courses at renowned Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santo Domingo. Exam dates: 23/24 May and 21/22 November. Exam fee not included.
Starting dates: 2008: 28.Apr.2008, 27.Oct.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 15:00
Afternoon: 13:30  - 18:30
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
12
Preparation DELE Exam - Private Lessons
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ -- 640 915 1190 1465 1740 2290 2840 3390 275
Preparation Course for all 3 levels of the DELE Diploma, strengthening specifically those language skills required for the exam. Examinations can be taken after the course at renowned Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santo Domingo. Exam dates: 23/24 May and 21/22 November. Exam fee not included.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30  - 16:45
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Lesson duration (minutes): 45 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by Dominican Language School, Sosua can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 18.00 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Prices include: Language level placement before arrival, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: DELE
School closed: In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01.Jan.2008, 06.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 26.Jan.2008, 27.Feb.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 01.May.2008, 22.May.2008, 24.Sep.2008, 25.Dec.2008
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): German, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: German, Spanish, English
If you book a course for two weeks or more, you can combine the two school locations Santo Domingo and Sosua (without any additional costs).

4. Accommodation

All prices in US $ (convert currency)

1
Apart - Hotel -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price US $ 295 1215
Comfortable and quietly located hotel surrounded by a very nice garden. Close to city center and beach. Apartment has air-conditioning and balcony or terrace. Further services: spacious pool, internet access, gym, bar and small shops nearby.
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 45 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 15.Dec.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
High season High season supplement in %: 20 %
2
School Studio/Apartment -
Single room, Breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 1 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price US $ 195 730
Several studios and one apartment located on the school's premises in the middle of a lush tropical garden. Direct access to garden terrace. 5 min walking distance to beach and city center. Room has a fridge, fan and small seating area. Please bring own beach towel.
Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
4-Star Hotel -
Single room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price US $ 430 1875
Very nice and friendly hotel of medium-size on the waterfront with own beach and breakfast terrace with gorgeous sea view. Room has a fridge and air-conditioning. Further services: restaurant, bar, pool and internet access at extra charge.
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 70 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 15.Dec.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
High season High season supplement in %: 20 %
4
2 Star Hotel Cabarete -
Single room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price US $ 205 840
In the city center of Cabarete, but quietly located. Surrounded by a nice garden and 5 min walking distance to the main beach, Playa Cabarete. Room has a fridge, fan, terrace and air-conditioning. Safe at extra charge.
Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 15.Dec.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
High season High season supplement in %: 20 %
5
Middle Class Hotel Cabarete -
Single room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price US $ 550 2450
Beautiful, medium-sized hotel in Cabarete city, located directly on the beach and with personalized and friendly service. Room has air-conditioning, mini-bar/fridge, private balcony or terrace and safe at extra charge. Further services: pool and restaurant/bar.
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancyb>: Single room.
Price extra night: 90 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 15.Dec.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
High season High season supplement in %: 20 %
Comment Transfer from airport Puerto Plata to accommodation is included in the accommodation rates.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 20 US $ (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     0 km
Diving     0 km
Golf     20 km
Horse riding     10 km
Mountainbiking     15 km
Music     0 km
Sailing     5 km
Tennis     5 km
Volleyball     15 km
Windsurfing     15 km
Other leisure options: River-Rafting, Motorbike tours, Canyoning, etc.
Examples of social activities
organised by Dominican Language School:
Excursions, dinners, concerts, etc.

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