What we like about the school
- Possibility to combine courses in Sosua and Santo Domingo
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Hotel / Hostel accommodation very close to school
Dominican Language School
The language school Dominican Language School was founded in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1994. The school is located in the Zona Universitaria and faces the UASD (Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo), the country's biggest and most famous university. The central location of the institute makes it easy to seek out and explore many places of interest.
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
6Prices include
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 17
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 32 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 4
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 90 % hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
21
5
5
3
5
3
10
5
23
20
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Santo Domingo.
Las Américas International Airport:50 US$ pick up
100 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 21.Jan.2018, 27.Feb.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 01.May.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 25.Dec.2018.
Spanish Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 7
320 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 320 | 560 | 830 | 1100 | 1370 | 1640 | 1883 | 2126 | 2612 | 3098 | 243 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 7
220 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 220 | 380 | 560 | 740 | 920 | 1100 | 1262 | 1424 | 1748 | 2072 | 162 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
410 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 410 | 740 | 1080 | 1420 | 1760 | 2100 | 2406 | 2712 | 3324 | 3936 | 306 |
Lessons usually take place in the afternoon.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 7
420 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 420 | 750 | 1100 | 1450 | 1800 | 2150 | 2465 | 2780 | 3410 | 4040 | 315 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 7
520 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 520 | 930 | 1370 | 1810 | 2250 | 2690 | 3086 | 3482 | 4274 | 5066 | 396 |
The course is designed for those who like to focus exclusively on their Spanish learning progress while being in country and who want to address plenty of topics within a short period of time.
It fully meets the criteria for “Bildungsurlaub” in those German States like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern which require 8 class hours per day.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 7
280 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 280 | 495 | 735 | 975 | 1215 | 1455 | 1671 | 1887 | 2319 | 2751 | 216 |
20 regular group lessons + 4 private Culture lessons (45 minutes each) per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 7
187 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 3 weeks)
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Minimum age: 18 years
Includes 1 week of Spanish Standard group course & 2 weeks Volunteer Work (min 15hrs/wk).
Additional weeks possible at extra charge of US$180/wk for the Spanish Course and for the Volunteer Work from the 6th week on at extra USD 340.- for month
Includes 1 week of Spanish Standard group course & 2 weeks Volunteer Work (min 15hrs/wk).
Additional weeks possible at extra charge of US$180/wk for the Spanish Course and for the Volunteer Work from the 6th week on at extra USD 340.- for month
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 14.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 12.Nov.2018, 10.Dec.2018.
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 7
370 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 general group lessons + 10 private lessons DELE preparation.
Exam fee not included. DELE preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1, on demand as well for A1 and A2.
Exam fee not included. DELE preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1, on demand as well for A1 and A2.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
370 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Price in US$ | -- | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
Exam fee not included.
DELE preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1, on demand as well for A1 and A2.
DELE preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1, on demand as well for A1 and A2.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 28
| Max. group size: 7
305 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 305 | 550 | 815 | 1080 | 1345 | 1610 | 1857 | 2104 | -- | -- | 247 |
Spanish Standard group courses (20 lessons of 45min per week) and 8 dancing group lessons of 60min per week. Private dance course with 4 lessons of 60min per week possible at a surcharge.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Note: All courses offered by Dominican Language School, Santo Domingo can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 22 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:If you book a course for two weeks or more, you can combine the two school locations Santo Domingo and Sosua (without any additional cost).
If there is an official holiday, the school offers for Group Courses an optional 2-hour “Spanish & Culture“ group class as compensation.
If there is only 1 student assigned for a group level, the school reserves the right to convert the group course into private 1-on-1 tuition instead which will result in a 50% reduction of class time.
Group courses usually take place in the morning starting at 9am and private lessons in the afternoon – sometime after 1.30pm.
If there is an official holiday, the school offers for Group Courses an optional 2-hour “Spanish & Culture“ group class as compensation.
If there is only 1 student assigned for a group level, the school reserves the right to convert the group course into private 1-on-1 tuition instead which will result in a 50% reduction of class time.
Group courses usually take place in the morning starting at 9am and private lessons in the afternoon – sometime after 1.30pm.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
160 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1440 | 1600 | 1760 | 1920 | 160 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
The check-in time is fixed up front as the school is closed in the evenings and on the weekends.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 35% per person.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 35% per person.
Price extra night:
24 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
265 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2385 | 2650 | 2915 | 3180 | 265 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
The check-in time is fixed up front as the school is closed in the evenings and on the weekends.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 20% per person.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 20% per person.
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
225 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2025 | 2250 | 2475 | 2700 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
The check-in time is fixed up front as the school is closed in the evenings and on the weekends.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 20% per person.
For late evening/early morning arrivals students are requested to book the SDQ airport pick-up with us in order to be able to check in the night of their arrival.
Double occupancy available for students travelling together at regular list price less 20% per person.
Price extra night:
34 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
*HOTELS ALSO AVAILABLE: Prices on demand (High & Low season rates)
MID-RANGE HOTEL (single/breakfast), about 10min walking from the school, rates start at US$99/night
Economy Hotel (single/breakfast) starting at US$49/night.
MID-RANGE HOTEL (single/breakfast), about 10min walking from the school, rates start at US$99/night
Economy Hotel (single/breakfast) starting at US$49/night.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Overall rating
11 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
3.9/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.1/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8/5.0
Value for money
4.5/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4/5.0
Other
4.6/5.0
Students liked about Dominican Language School, Santo Domingo
Sally68 years - United States
“Personal approach”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
School Apartment
4.0/5.0
Chantal48 years - Guadeloupe
“Relationships with the Professor”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Middle-Class Hotel
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Take advantage of opportunities to hear typical places outside the traditional tourist routes
Other comments: I intend to have another staying but longer
Miyuki46 years - Japan
“Accommodation arranged by the school”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
School Apartment
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: It's not very safe and even the locals are being careful.
Other comments: I learned Spanish in the morning and took a dance lesson. I enjoyed a good balance of study and hobby.
Jessica
“The passion the faculty had for the program.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
School Apartment
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I loved the ability to be totally submerged in the culture and meeting students from all over the world participating in the program
Axel45 years - Germany
“Young and motivated team, uncomplicated handling between teachers and "students"; Demanding class combined with fun”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
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