What we like about the school
- Possibility to combine courses in Sosua and Santo Domingo
- Small class sizes
- 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:
6Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED 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:60 US$ pick up
120 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 06 Jan. 2020, 21 Jan. 2020, 27 Feb. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 24 Sep. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020.
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1425 | 1690 | 1955 | 2220 | 2710 | 3200 | 245 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Special Offers
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only. Only valid for bookings at this website before 01.10.2020. Only valid for courses starting before 31.10.2020.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 960 | 1140 | 1320 | 1500 | 1830 | 2160 | 165 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Special Offers
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only. Only valid for bookings at this website before 01.10.2020. Only valid for courses starting before 31.10.2020.
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 7
571 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2285 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Starting dates
2020: 31 May 2020, 05 Jul. 2020, 02 Aug. 2020.
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 7
619 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Starting dates
2020: 31 May 2020, 05 Jul. 2020, 02 Aug. 2020.
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 7
619 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Starting dates
2020: 31 May 2020, 05 Jul. 2020, 02 Aug. 2020.
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 7
619 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Seton Hill University registration fee: USD 300.
Starting dates
2020: 31 May 2020, 05 Jul. 2020, 02 Aug. 2020.
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 7
325 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1600 | 1900 | 2200 | 2500 | 3060 | 3620 | 280 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 7
375 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1845 | 2190 | 2535 | 2880 | 3510 | 4140 | 315 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 7
470 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | 2310 | 2740 | 3170 | 3600 | 4390 | 5180 | 395 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 267 | 534 | 801 | 1068 | 1320 | 1572 | 1824 | 2076 | 2550 | 3024 | 237 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1850 | 2180 | 2510 | 2840 | 3440 | 4040 | 300 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Work & Study
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 7
178 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 3 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 535 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 265 |
Includes 1 week of Spanish Group Course (20 lessons per week) and 3 weeks of volunteer work (minimum 15 hours per week).
Volunteer work
Additional weeks possible at extra charge:
- Spanish Standard Group course: USD 180 per week - Volunteer work: USD 85 per week (up to 4 weeks of volunteering included in program rate. For more than that an additional service fee per week or USD 340 per month is added). This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Santo Domingo
- Spanish Standard Group course: USD 180 per week - Volunteer work: USD 85 per week (up to 4 weeks of volunteering included in program rate. For more than that an additional service fee per week or USD 340 per month is added). This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Santo Domingo
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
380 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 305 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1510 | 1800 | 2090 | 2380 | 2930 | 3480 | 275 |
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 305 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1510 | 1800 | 2090 | 2380 | 2930 | 3480 | 275 |
20 Spanish group lessons and 3 private dance lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1425 | 1690 | 1955 | 2220 | 2710 | 3200 | 245 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Special Offers
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before 30.06.2020. Only valid for courses starting before 30.06.2020.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 960 | 1140 | 1320 | 1500 | 1830 | 2160 | 165 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Special Offers
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before 30.06.2020. Only valid for courses starting before 30.06.2020.
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 let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 22 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:If students book a course for two weeks or more, they can combine the two school locations Santo Domingo and Sosua (without any additional cost).
If there is an official holiday, the school offers an optional 2-hour “Spanish & Culture“ group class as compensation for group courses. Private lessons are fully rescheduled.
For all group courses (online and offline): If there is only 1 student signed up for a course, the course will not be cancelled. The student will receive private lessons instead for a reduced amount of time.
If there is an official holiday, the school offers an optional 2-hour “Spanish & Culture“ group class as compensation for group courses. Private lessons are fully rescheduled.
For all group courses (online and offline): If there is only 1 student signed up for a course, the course will not be cancelled. The student will receive private lessons instead for a reduced amount of time.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
185 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 910 | 1080 | 1250 | 1420 | 1760 | 2100 | 170 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by 5 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: 18| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1360 | 1620 | 1880 | 2140 | 2660 | 3180 | 260 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price 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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1160 | 1380 | 1600 | 1820 | 2260 | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 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: 16No breakfast on national holidays.
Double occupancy for students who travel together at regular list price -35% per person - please note students would need to share large bed.
Double occupancy for students who travel together at regular list price -35% per person - please note students would need to share large bed.
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Overall rating
16 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.1/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
3.9/5.0
Social activities
3.4/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.6/5.0
Value for money
4.5/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Students liked about Dominican Language School, Santo Domingo
Sally68 years -
“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
Raquel36 years - United States
“Everyone who worked there was fun and friendly. The events were really good and we got to see a lot of Dominican Culture.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: One area I think they could work on better is making sure students are in the right level. I saw some people from a low level in the advanced class, and some who spoke very well in a beginner class.
Sahanah26 years - France
“My teacher was amazing and I learned a lot in a short time.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
1.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Do not book accommodation with the school. There are many airbnbs, hotels and hostels nearby that are much cheaper.
Other comments: Great!
Julien28 years - France
“I really liked the general state of mind that prevails, the proximity between students and teachers. They put you at ease immediately and the atmosphere is therefore very friendly.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
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
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
- What is the best price for a course at Dominican Language School, Santo Domingo?Spanish courses at Dominican Language School start at 140 US$ for Online One-to-One course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Dominican Language School?The accommodation School Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Dominican Language School
- Is airport pickup offered by Dominican Language School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Las Américas International Airport (60 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Dominican Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Dominican Language School varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 7 students (Intensive Group)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Dominican Language School?90% of teachers at Dominican Language School hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Dominican Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Dominican Language School comes from Switzerland with a 23% representation, followed by students from Germany (21%) and USA (20%).
- Dominican Language School offers courses for which ages?Dominican Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.
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