Dominican Language School, Sosua, Dominican Republic
On top of any of the offers below you still get the 5% discount on the course price for booking on this website.
| Description | Courses | |
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| 1 week for free | 1 week for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 3 weeks - For courses taking place between 28.04.2013 and 31.05.2013. If accommodation is booked, the student has to choose the school apartment. . |
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| 20.00 % discount | 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only - For courses taking place between 02.09.2013 and 28.09.2013. If you choose a school apartment, you will get 20% discount on the accommodation price as well. . |
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General Information on Dominican Language School
The language school Dominican Language School was founded in Sosua, Dominican Republic in 1994. The school is beautifully situated in a quiet part of the city within a tropical garden, only 5 minutes walking away from the beach. Lectures are sometimes moved into the garden or to one of the beautiful terraces outside. The school address is: Apartado Postal 326, La Puntilla #2, El Batey, 57000 Sosua (Dominican Republic).
Facilities
Cafeteria, rooftop terrace, library, table tennis
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Puerto Plata. It takes 15 minutes by car or taxi to school.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 15 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 4 Adult courses throughout the year: 4 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 30 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 27 % England 6 % France 4 % Holland 1 % | Italy 1 % Japan 1 % Switzerland 12 % USA 37 % |
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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 320 | 610 | 890 | 1170 | 1450 | 1730 | 2010 | 2290 | 2850 | 3410 | 280 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 15:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 220 | 410 | 600 | 790 | 980 | 1170 | 1360 | 1550 | 1930 | 2310 | 190 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 370 | 680 | 990 | 1300 | 1610 | 1920 | 2230 | 2540 | 3160 | 3780 | 310 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course includes a regular Spanish course (20 lessons per week) and is for certified divers only. The price includes 3 dives (with own equipment). The price for the rental equipment included is 115 US$. Other packages offered to beginner divers. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 11:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course includes a regular Spanish course(20 lessons per week). The rate is for 3 lessons of 3 hours BEGINNER GROUP COURSE included. free use of equipment during course hours. Rate for ADVANCED GROUP COURSE 3 x 3 hours: 199 US$ per week. Surf pool for 14 days (no course): 399 US$. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 515 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course cincludes a regular Spanish course (20 lessons per week). The rate is for 3lessons for 3 hours ADVANCED GROUP COURSE. Rate for BEGINNER GROUP COURSE with 5 x 3 hours: 395 US$. Rate for ADVANCED GROUP COURSE with 5 lessons for 3 hours = 495 US$. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 14:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course can only be booked in addition to a regular Spanish course (20 lessons per week); not included in the price and is for certified divers only. The price includes 5 fun dives (with own equipment). With rental equipment the 5 fun dives cost 175 US$. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 11:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 635 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course includes a regular Spanish course (20 lessons per week). Diving Course for beginners, 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 . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | 410 | 760 | 1105 | 1450 | 1795 | 2140 | 2485 | 2830 | 3520 | 4210 | 345 |
| The course combines 20 group lessons (standard course) with 10 private lessons per week (1 IIC lesson is 45 minutes). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Now Preparation Courses available for all 6 levels of the DELE Diploma: A1 to C2; Exam fee not included. We generally start the 3-week Intensive group course 4 weeks prior to exam date; the exact IIC starting dates will be known once the exam dates have been published. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 29.Apr.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 14.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 15:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 680 | 990 | 1300 | 1610 | 1920 | 2230 | 2540 | 3160 | 3780 | 310 |
| Now Preparation Courses available for all 6 levels of the DELE Diploma: A1 to C2. The exact exam dates for 2013 will be published by Instituto Cervantes. Exam fee not included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 22 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 21.Feb.2013, 27.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.May.2013, 24.Sep.2013, 25.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | If you book a course for two weeks or more, you can combine the two school locations Santo Domingo and Sosua (without any additional cost). |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in US$ | 195 | 360 | 545 | 730 | 185 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Several studios located directly in the school building on the first floor. 5 min walking distance to beach and city center. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in US$ | 280 | 580 | 890 | 1200 | 310 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Nice hotel built into a large garden area, quietly located in the city center of Cabarete; in 5 min walking distance to the main beach, Playa Cabarete. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 15.Dec.2013 - 05.Jan.2013 | |||||||||
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in US$ | 195 | 360 | 545 | 730 | 185 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person The apartment is located on the school´s ground in a separate building. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a large living/dining room area, a storage room and bathroom with shower/toilet. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in US$ | 230 | 470 | 710 | 950 | 240 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person A Nice hotel built into a large garden area, quietly located in the city center of Cabarete; in 5 min walking distance to the main beach, Playa Cabarete. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 15.Dec.2013 - 05.Jan.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in US$ | 440 | 910 | 1390 | 1870 | 480 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Hotel located on the waterfront with own beach and breakfast terrace with sea view. Further services: restaurant, bar, pool; shop, fitness area, hairdresser (services at extra charge). Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 15.Dec.2013 - 05.Jan.2013 | |||||||||
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| Comment | Airport pick-up available at extra-charge of: 25 US$.- Airport Puerto Plata (POP) to Sosua; 35 US$.- POP to Cabarete. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Puerto Plata (POP): for 25 US$ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | |||
| Diving | | |||
| Golf | | 20 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
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| Sailing | | |||
| Tennis | | 10 km | ||
| Volleyball | | |||
| Windsurfing | | 12 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Kitesurfing | |||
| Overall rating |  3.8/5.0 (6 reviews) |
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| City |  3.7/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.8/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.8/5.0 |
| Value for money |  4.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | --- |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 4.2/5.0 |
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