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Dominican Language SchoolSosua, Dominican Republic

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

19 students - overall rating
Calle Ayuntamiento 1A - 57000 Sosua - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Possibility to combine courses in Sosua and Santo Domingo
  • The school has a beautiful garden with tropical surroundings.
  • Small class sizes
  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 12%
25-34 years 19%
35-50 years 44%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: Dominican Language School Sosua is located in the beautiful Caribbean town of Sosua, in the Dominican Republic. The school is within a garden area, next to the coastline, in the El Batey area of Sosua. There are several bars, eateries, supermarkets and hotels nearby. The school is also within walking distance of some of the town's main beaches, such as Casa Marina Beach, Play Alicia and Playa Sosua. Additional attractions of the area include the Jewish Museum of Sosua, the Coral Reef Casino and coral reef and cave diving in Sosua Bay.

School facilities: The school has facilities that cater to the needs of students of all levels. In addition to microwave and kitchen use for the students, Dominican Language School Sosua also provides a lounge area, library, free WIFI and free after-class access to language learning software, in addition to other features.

Course selection: There are courses for students of all levels, including several specific learning programmes. In addition to General Spanish, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides courses including classes in conversation, Dominican Culture, Business Spanish and Medical Spanish. One-to-one classes in DELE Exam Preparation are also readily available throughout the year.

Getting around: The school's coastal location has many attractions within walking distance. Puerto Plata International Airport is around 8km from the school, a 12-minute taxi ride.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Dominican Language School include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Dominican Language School, Sosua

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Dominican Language School, Sosua
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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 tip: Accommodation near the school so that you can go home during the lunch break!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: 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.
Other comments Brilliant school with great, competent teachers! Highly recommended.
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2023 by Cicely Pfeifer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
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 tip: Good only for elementary and middle level students.
Review details
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.
Course: Spanish & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Mar. 2018 by Laura Areias
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Standard
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023 by Christian Welsch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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 tip: Just do it!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great!
Other comments Great school!
Course: Spanish PLUS 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2023 by Zena Ayalew
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. I plan on returning next year.
Insider tip: 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!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I especially liked the one on one sessions as this helped to reinforce my understanding and grow my confidence.
Course: Spanish Interactive [Spanish] - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2024 by Sheryl Byfield
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Lessons outside on the terrace and the coffee break mid-morning
Review details
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 10. Jun. 2015 by Katharine Anne Hopping
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly ambiance and small class size. Students aged 20-75.
Insider tip: Lots of great restaurants, easy to walk to in town.
Review details
Other comments IIC is well organized and well run. Staff is very welcoming.
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 12. Mar. 2016 by Dorothy Marilyn Thayer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Atmosphere, location, students, guidance. Everything is good.
Insider tip: Cabarete
Review details
Other comments Good school, lots of activities, beautiful location.
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 12. Feb. 2014 by Erik Verhoef
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The quality and bulk of the text book is excellent
Insider tip: It's best to stay where you can walk to school
Review details
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 12. Aug. 2009 by Cynthia Bankston
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Social is good. Friendly staff & teachers.
Review details
Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Feb. 2017 by Dorothy Marilyn Thayer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small and familiar environment
Review details
Course: Standard Group [Spanish] - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2018 by Marit Higraff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Location and organizer. Service
Insider tip: Museum visit Sosua
Review details
Other comments I want to highlight the professional management, the friendly atmosphere and the individual service and assessment
Course: Standard Group - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2010 by Wilfried Wolf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great and dedicated teachers
Review details
Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Feb. 2015 by Henning Franke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The friendly atmosphere.
Review details
Other comments You can learn a lot. The staff is nice and you can have much fun.
Course: Standard
Review date: 20. Dec. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small and familiarity
Review details
Course: Standard
Review date: 23. Mar. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers
Review details
Other comments very nice, quiet place amidst Sosua, dominated by ancient trees - an oasis located almost directly at the beach
Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Feb. 2016 by Peter Vogel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Atmosphere
Review details
Course: Standard
Review date: 6. Jan. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Dominican Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Dominican Republic

 Dominican Language School SosuaAverage of all other schools in Dominican Republic
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Homestay3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Dominican Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
46% male / 54% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Dominican Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1994

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Student support desk

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Garden

  • Lounge

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Daily press

  • Library

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 8
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - In summer: 8
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 38 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 35%
USA 21%
Switzerland 15%
Netherlands 6%
Sweden 5%
France 2%
Italy 1%
England 1%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by Dominican Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

If students book a course for min. 2 weeks, they can combine the 2 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“ activity as compensation for group courses. Private lessons are fully rescheduled.

For all group courses: If there is only 1 student signed up for a group, the course will not be cancelled. The student will receive private lessons instead for a reduced amount of time. Class schedules may change to 4 days of class (Mon to Thu).

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 27 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 30 May 2024, 16 Aug 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 27 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 16 Aug 2025, 24 Sep 2025, 6 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Puerto Plata Airport:
35 US$ one way
70 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Puerto Plata.
More details about airports near Sosua and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sosua page. For flight comparisons to Sosua, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 30 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball0.5 km
Cooking-
Dancing12 km
Diving-
Golf20 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking25 km
Music-
Sailing-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis10 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing12 km
Yoga3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Orientation city tour.

Adults - Paid activities

- Half-day excursion to Laguna GriGri/Playa Grande (about USD 45),
- Half-day city excursion to Puerto Plata (about USD 40),
- Whole-day excursion to Isla Arena/ Punta Rusia (about USD 50),
- Whole-day excursion to the famous Dominican Carnival in La Vega (about USD 70),
- Stand-up paddle board or snorkelling for 2 hours (about USD 35),
- Bbq at the school's garden,
- Welcome dinner.
Video about leisure activities at Dominican Language School Sosua

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Questions and answers about Dominican Language School

  • We are sorry, no new group entries are allowed during the week, as that would interfere with the established pace that the group sets by then for the running week.
    Tina, Administration from Dominican Language School, Sosua - Nov 30, 2023

FAQ about Dominican Language School, Sosua

  • Spanish courses at Dominican Language School start at 220 US$ for One-to-One course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Puerto Plata Airport (35 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Dominican Language School varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 7 students (Standard Group)
  • 90% of teachers at Dominican Language School hold a university degree.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Dominican Language School comes from Germany with a 35% representation, followed by students from USA (21%) and Switzerland (15%).
  • Dominican Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 38 for the rest of the year.
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