Reviews of Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC), Sosua, Dominican Republic
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Average Rating
4.3
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Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC), Sosua, Dominican Republic
Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC), Sosua, Dominican Republic
Based on 21 reviews of former students of Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC)
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC)
19. Jan. 2026
Matthew (70 years) United States Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeks
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"Great location. Small classes. Excellent teachers. And no one from the USA!"
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"Solid and Flexible towards all student needs."
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"Lovely people in a beautiful natural world. Friendly and helpful at the bank, barber, and restaurants. Excellent food. Very relaxing."
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"The professor shared his very high level of understanding of the Spanish language, especially on the entire Verb System."
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8. Dec. 2025
Eekhof (68 years) Netherlands Course: One-to-One DELE Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Online classes with the teacher were very fine. In 1 to 1 classes it was very intensive, but she was very patient."
Negative aspects
"Not due to the school but the internet connection was not always that good. That's why I had to use my phone instead of the iPad."
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Other comments
"Fine institution."
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"I was in Santo Domingo (online classes)."
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"More on content, which were fine."
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5. Aug. 2024
Sheryl (59 years) United States Course: Spanish Interactive - 3 weeks
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"The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. I plan on returning next year."
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"It’s important to attend as many excursions as possible especially the ones that take you through Sosua. I discovered a local fishing village where I was able to select fish ( caught that day) that was then prepared for me by a cook at a seaside restaurant. It was awesome!"
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"I especially liked the one on one sessions as this helped to reinforce my understanding and grow my confidence."
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27. Nov. 2023
Christian (52 years) 
Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 week
Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Large, high-ceilinged rooms, clean. Teachers and staff very friendly. The school is in a very quiet location compared to the "sister school" in Santo Domingo."
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"Personally, I didn't like the town. Lots of "typical" tourists and an incredible amount of prostitution. OK during the day, but not an option for me in the evening."
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"Standard"
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30. Oct. 2023
Cicely (47 years) Course: Bildungsurlaub Spanish - 2 weeks
Course: Bildungsurlaub Spanish - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are super committed and friendly! They cater to individual wishes and see it as their personal goal that you learn and understand as well as possible! I couldn't have wished for a better team. From supplies to organisations, everything is brilliant! Extremely recommendable."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Accommodation near the school so that you can go home during the lunch break!"
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"Brilliant school with great, competent teachers! Highly recommended."
City/place
"I'm glad I chose Sosua. Small but beautiful! Brilliant beaches, nice people! Highly recommended."
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"A lot in a short time! But the one-to-one lessons in the afternoons made it easy to deepen my knowledge. I learnt a lot in a short time! Highly recommended."
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20. Jun. 2023
Zena (46 years) United States Course: Spanish PLUS (20 group + 10 private les per week - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"It was time well spent. Great teachers, location, value for the money.
I am continuing the course on line now that I am home."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Just do it!"
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"Great school!"
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"It was great!"
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7. Aug. 2018
Marit (49 years) Norway Course: Spanish Intensive - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small and familiar environment"
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24. Mar. 2018
Laura (68 years) Portugal Course: Spanish & Culture - 2 weeks
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"What I liked most was the building, the friendliness of the teachers, the location in a quiet corner but in the city center and the ability of my teacher to coordinate with me that I am a doctor, philologist and polyglot."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Good only for elementary and middle level students."
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Other comments
"The School should have informed me that they did not have a program for me, without any teaching material. I mentioned it on my registration so I could have avoided the loss of a lot of money I spent for a two-week registration."
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14. Feb. 2017
Dorothy Marilyn (57 years) Canada Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Social is good. Friendly staff & teachers."
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12. Mar. 2016
Dorothy Marilyn (56 years) Canada Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly ambiance and small class size. Students aged 20-75."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Lots of great restaurants, easy to walk to in town."
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"IIC is well organized and well run. Staff is very welcoming."
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22. Feb. 2016
Peter (56 years) Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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Other comments
"Very nice, quiet place amidst Sosua, dominated by ancient trees - an oasis located almost directly at the beach"
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10. Jun. 2015
Katharine Anne (25 years) United Kingdom Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Lessons outside on the terrace and the coffee break mid-morning"
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10. Feb. 2015
Henning Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great and dedicated teachers"
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12. Feb. 2014
Erik (31 years) 
Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 week
Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Atmosphere, location, students, guidance. Everything is good."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Cabarete"
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"Good school, lots of activities, beautiful location."
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9. Mar. 2010
Wilfried (56 years) Course: Spanish Intensive - 4 weeks
Course: Spanish Intensive - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Location and organizer. Service"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Museum visit Sosua"
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"I want to highlight the professional management, the friendly atmosphere and the individual service and assessment"
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12. Aug. 2009
Cynthia (53 years) Course: Spanish Intensive - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality and bulk of the text book is excellent"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It's best to stay where you can walk to school"
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6. Jan. 2005
Anonymous (42 years) Course: Standard
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"Atmosphere"
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20. Dec. 2004
Anonymous Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendly atmosphere."
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"You can learn a lot. The staff is nice and you can have much fun."
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23. Mar. 2004
Bernhard (27 years) Schweiz Course: Standard
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"Small and familiarity"
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15. Feb. 2016
Roman (47 years) Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish Intensive - 2 weeksOverall rating
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30. Dec. 2004
Anonymous (36 years) Course: Standard
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