Dominican Language School

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Course "Spanish Intensive Bildungsurlaub"
= Group Course Special for Students with a German-based employer who want to take their BILDUNGSURLAUB (min. 30 lessons per week)

This course is ideal for you if

you want to do an intensive Spanish course accredited for “Bildungsurlaub”,
you like to make the most of your language travel and immerse yourself into learning Spanish while being abroad,
you like to improve your grammar knowledge and speaking abilities together with other students in a group.

Course scheme:
The course combines 20 group lessons in the morning with 10 intensifying group lessons for review, conversation and further practice in the afternoon (= min. 30 lessons per week). One IIC lesson is 45 minutes.

Classes are Monday to Friday. The group classes are usually on the regular morning schedule from 9:00 h to 12:30 h including a 30-minute break (4 lessons) plus 2 additional group lessons in the afternoon, usually starting at 13:30 h. If there are many different course levels at a time, a group course may take place completely in the afternoon. The school retains the right to determine the timetable of classes.

Class size: Mini-group of average 4 students per group (max. 7)
Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum Spanish level: no knowledge requested (absolute Beginner)

Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

Bildungsurlaub
This program meets the requirements for the German “Bildungsurlaub” (educational leave for professionals). It can be booked as a 1- or 2 week-course.

IIC Intensive Courses are accredited for Bildungsurlaub in the following states in Germany: Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland and Sachsen-Anhalt.

This is one of the IIC’s most popular courses, and is designed to appeal to a wide range of people in different situations, since its approach to the Spanish language is general and balanced.

One particularly appealing feature of this course is its commitment to small class sizes, which allows students and teachers to get to know each other more easily, and consequently work together more effectively for moving you towards your Spanish language goals.

Every lesson lasts for 45 minutes, and takes place from Monday to Friday. Please be aware that the timetables can be subject to change.

Course "Spanish Group 20": half-day course with 20 Spanish lessons per week

This course is right for you if

you like to start learning Spanish or if you like to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills
together with other students in a group
while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.

Course scheme:
Classes are Monday through Friday. The group classes are usually on the regular morning schedule from 9:00 h to 12:30 h including a 30-minute break (4 lessons). One IIC lesson is 45 minutes. If there are many different course levels at a time, a group course may take place in the afternoon. The school retains the right to determine the timetable of classes.

Class size: Mini-group of average 4 students per group (max. 7)
Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum Spanish level: no knowledge requested (absolute Beginner)

Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

If there is only 1 student enrolled on a group level in a certain week at a time, the student will work with a private teacher and receive individual lessons instead with a reduction in class hours of 50%. Class times may change to a 4-day morning schedule with Friday off (Monday to Thursday from 9am to 12pm including 30-minute break) or to an afternoon schedule with 2 hours per day Monday to Friday.

In addition:
You can add a special theme-workshop with a Private tutor as an addition to this course. Choose from 4 selected topics:

Conversation and pronunciation
Dominican Culture
Medical Spanish
* Business Spanish

These workshops are taught in private tuition with 2 lessons =90 minutes per workshop.
All workshops and trainings can be booked as an in-person or online class.

This course includes 20 language lessons and an education field trip (2.5 hours) each week.

This course combines a regular Spanish 20-group course with one add-on training: an educational field trip with a private teacher.

This course is right for you if:

• you like to start learning Spanish or if you like to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills
  
• together with other students in a group
  
• while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.
  
  

20 Spanish group lessons and 5 private lessons per week outside the classroom as training sessions in town.


The fastest way to learn Spanish is through immersion. This course is ideal for you if:

• you look for an intensive language and culture immersion experience
  
• you want to apply what you have learned in class right away on spot among the locals under the comforting guidance of an experienced tutor
  
• you like to learn in groups and want to further improve your Spanish skills with a personal training at the same time
  
  Course concept: You will be in the classroom for the group classes while you will be outside the school with your teacher for the private tuition. The teacher will take you onto educational tours into town, so-called “salídas pedagógicas”. They serve as conversational immersion trainings in everyday situations among local Spanish speakers
  
  Course scheme:
  The course combines 20 group lessons (Spanish Group 20) with 2 educational field trips into town per week. One IIC lesson is 45 minutes. Each field trip is about 2 hours per trip (corresponds to 5 private lessons).
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

20 Spanish group lessons and 10 private lessons per week.

This course is ideal for you:

• if you like to learn in groups
  
• and in addition want to work intensively on your individual Spanish skills with a private tutor
  
• if you want to do an intensive Spanish course for your “Bildungsurlaub”.
  
  Course scheme:
  The course combines 20 group lessons (Spanish Group 20) with 10 private lessons per week. One IIC lesson is 45 minutes.
  
  Classes are Monday to Friday. The group classes are usually on the regular morning schedule from 9:00 h to 12:30 h including a 30-minute break (4 lessons) plus 2 additional private lessons in the afternoon, usually starting at 13:30 h. If there are many different course levels at a time, a group course may take place completely in the afternoon. The school retains the right to determine the timetable of classes.
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

This course includes 20 language lessons and a Dominican Culture workshop (1.5 hours) each week.

This course combines a regular Spanish 20-group course with one add-on training on Dominican Culture with a private teacher.

This course is right for you if you would like to start learning Spanish or if you want to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills, together with other students in a group, while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, and adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.

Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

This course includes 20 language lessons and a Conversation & Pronunciation workshop (1.5 hours) each week.

This course combines a regular Spanish 20-group course with one add-on training with a private teacher to intensively work on the student's pronunciation and conversation proficiency.

This course is right for you if:

• you like to start learning Spanish or if you like to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills
  
• together with other students in a group
  
• while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.
  
  

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Each additional lesson is USD 20.
This course is ideal for you if:

• you like to concentrate on your personal learning progress and intensively study Spanish with a private tutor
  
• you need to improve your Spanish for professional reasons and want to work on specific topics like Business Spanish or Medical Spanish
  
• you want to prepare for the DELE exam
  
• you prefer to have more flexibility in your weekly class schedule
  
• you are considering studying with family or a friend in a semi-private classes who is on the same language level you are.
  
  Course scheme:
  A. The week courses are each day Monday through Friday, usually in the afternoon. Afternoon class schedules start at 13:30. The school retains the right to determine the timetables of classes. If there are many different course levels at a time, a group course may take place completely in the morning.
  
  B. You can also get a Package of Private Lessons and divide them upon your entire study time on a more flexible schedule with less days and classes per week (e.g. only 2 or 3 times per week), along your and your teacher’s availability
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.

This course includes 20 language lessons and a Business Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.

This course combines a regular Spanish 20-group course with one add-on training with a private teacher to intensively work on the student's desire to improve their proficiency in a work-related context (Business Spanish).

This course is right for you if:

• you like to start learning Spanish or if you like to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills
  
• together with other students in a group
  
• while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.
  
  

This course includes 20 language lessons and a Medical Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.

For doctors, nurses and other health professionals. This course combines a regular Spanish 20-group course with one add-on training with a private teacher to intensively work on the student's desire to improve their proficiency in a work-related context (Medical Spanish).

This course is right for you if:

• you like to start learning Spanish or if you like to refresh or improve your Spanish language skills
  
• together with other students in a group
  
• while still having enough leisure time for discovering the country, adding other activities like dance classes, scuba diving or wind-/kite surfing, or just enjoying yourself.
  
  Course prices include: registration fee, study material, placement test, certificate of participation; also: refreshment during morning break, free Internet/WiFi at school, city orientation tour, student care.
  
  

Exam fee not included.
DELE exam preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1 as well as for A1 and A2.

This program is right for you if:

• you like to have an internationally recognized diploma certifying your Spanish knowledge
  
• you want to be well prepared for the DELE exam
  
• you want to get DELE-ready through studying in a Spanish speaking country
  
• you want to combine classroom experience with every-day language practice
  
  DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the official, internationally recognized qualification certifying students’ knowledge of Spanish as a foreign language. It is issued by the Director of the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. Every year, 30.000 candidates take the exam in over 70 countries worldwide. In general, DELE exams are carried out on all 6 language levels of the Common European Framework of References for Languages CEFR: Beginner level Nivel A1, Nivel A2, Nivel B1 (Inicial) , Nivel B2 (Intermedio), Nivel C1, Nivel C2 (Superior). The following abilities are examined on every level: reading comprehension, reading expression, oral comprehension, grammar/vocabulary and verbal expression.
  
  The school carries out Preparation Courses for exams B1, B2 and C1, on demand as well for A1 and A2 of the DELE diploma, strengthening specifically those language skills required for the exam.
  
  DELE Exam Courses at IIC can be booked throughout the whole year as one-to-one private tuition. Preparation takes minimum 40 lessons, depending on your initial language level and the exam level pursued. Prior to inscription, IIC evaluates the language level of the participant with a written and oral placement test. Lacking Spanish knowledge can be caught up with an IIC Spanish course taken prior to the exam preparation course.

20 Spanish group lessons and 3 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.

Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes by public transportation from Sosua.

This program is right for you if:

• you like to feel the water sports vibe and adrenaline kick,
  
• you are curious about exploring your limits,
  
• you like to learn Spanish and explore a new hobby in your free time,
  
• you want to combine classroom experience with language practice,
  
• you like to meet people from around the world.
  
  Spanish and Wind-/ Kitesurfing
  Combines Spanish classes with windsurfing­ or kitesurfing lessons. The Spanish course is held at IIC in Sosua; the wind and kitesurfing classes take place in nearby surfer’s paradise Cabarete.
  
  The program has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with any water sports course. So you can create your individual program package, if you like as well with lodging and/or airport pick-up.
  
  Spanish class:
  IIC Sosua is located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons.
  
  Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9am till 12:30pm.
  
  The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 participants.
  
  Kitesurfing:
  This course is for those who already tried kitesurfing and who would like to grow their skills. The course meets 3 times, each time 1.5 hours per class. The equipment during the course will be provided.
  

20 Spanish group lessons and 5 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.

Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes from Sosua by public transport.

This program is right for you if:

• you like to feel the water sports vibe and adrenaline kick,
  
• you are curious about exploring your limits,
  
• you like to learn Spanish and explore a new hobby in your free time,
  
• you want to combine classroom experience with language practice,
  
• you like to meet people from around the world.
  
  Spanish and Wind-/ Kitesurfing
  Combines Spanish classes with windsurfing­ or kitesurfing lessons. The Spanish course is held at IIC in Sosua; the wind and kitesurfing classes take place in nearby surfer’s paradise Cabarete.
  
  The program has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with any water sports course. So you can create your individual program package, if you like as well with lodging and/or airport pick-up.
  
  Spanish class:
  IIC Sosua is located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons.
  
  Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9am till 12:30pm.
  
  The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 participants.
  
  Kitesurfing:
  This semi-private course (1 to max. 2 students per teacher) for kitesurfing beginners provides you with all theoretical and practical knowledge for secure kitesurfing with fun. It meets 5 times, each time 1.5 hours per class. The equipment during the course will be provided.

The “Spanish and Latin Dance” programme is right for you if you:

-like music and dancing,
-love to discover the passion of the Caribbean,
-like to immerse yourself into a new culture,
-want to combine classroom experience with language practice,
-like to meet people from around the world.

THE PROGRAMME
“Spanish & Latin Dance” presents the language and dance world of the Dominican Republic. In the mornings, the participants tackle Spanish vocabularies. In the afternoons, professional dance instructors teach them the steps and passionate body language of the typical local Latin dances: Merengue, Bachata, and Dominican Salsa.

The programme is available at both IIC schools. Spanish classes take place at IIC. The dance classes are taught by professional dance teachers in local dance academies. The dance schools are max. 20 min by public transportation from IIC.

The programme has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with any dance course. So you can create your individual programme package, if you like as well with lodging and/or airport pick-up.

Spanish Class
IIC courses range from one week to several months. They are available at both schools for all language levels: from beginners to advanced students (A1 to C2). We follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).

Courses start every Monday. The language course consists of twenty 45-minute lessons per week either in mini-groups or as private lessons, depending on the course type booked. Classes are usually Monday to Friday from 9:00 am till 12:30 pm in the groups and in the afternoon for private tuition.

Latin Dance Class
The dance course consists of 3 hours of 1-on-1 classes per week with a private dance teacher (1 to 2 hours each time; 60 min per hour). Classes are usually Monday through Thursday.

You will learn Merengue, Bachata, or Salsa Dominican style which are the 3 most typical dance styles in the Dominican Republic. On demand, other Salsa styles may be offered as well.

Dance courses start any Monday, on all dancing levels.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, no dance classes are available over Christmas/New Year; the dance schools usually are closed between 15 December and 15 January.

20 Spanish group lessons and diving lessons for beginners. Includes 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.

Minimum 1 week for PADI Open Water License.



The program Spanish & Scuba Diving is right for you if:

• you like to discover the feeling of flying in zero gravity,
  
• you want to get amazed by the beauty of the tropical underwater world,
  
• you are curious about exploring new worlds,
  
• you want to combine Spanish classroom experience with language practice,
  
• you like to meet people from around the world.
  
  The location:
  Due to its central location on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Sosua is the ideal place for all nature and sports enthusiasts who like to discover the country’s nature diversity and wish to combine studying Spanish with leisure activities. The small coastal town, home to 12,000 inhabitants, is located only 10 min driving from Puerto Plata Airport.
  
  The dive area:
  Two reefs shape the bay of Sosua creating ideal diving conditions. Beginners can enjoy the colorful Caribbean and discover the feeling of zero gravity at 6 to 12 meters of depth. At depths of up to 40 meters, experienced divers will find countless possibilities for exploring breath-taking deep walls, coral gardens, a sunken ship wreck or a nearby fresh water cave. After the dive, the beautiful beach of Sosua invites you to relax lazily in the sun.
  
  Sosua hosts 23 different dive sites, all only 5 to 20 minutes by boat away from the beach. Crystal-clear, turquoise waters with visibility ranging from 18 to 35 meters and underwater temperatures between 26˚C and 29˚C can be expected all year long. The dive sites are home to groupers, king crabs, sepias, and countless small tropical fishes. You might encounter morays, sting-rays, barracudas, or, sometimes, even a gigantic humpback whale.
  
  Spanish course:
  IIC Sosua is centrally located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons. Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9:00am till 12:30pm.
  The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 students.
  
  Scuba diving:
  This course conveys all theoretical knowledge and practical skills for safe and fun scuba diving. It follows the course concept of SDI, one of the largest international organization for scuba diving. SDI-Brevets are accepted worldwide.
  
  Theory and practical skills are trained in parallel. This includes the secure handling and the correct maintenance of the equipment. During the practical lessons the students at first practice all exercises intensively in the pool before they continue their trainings in open water.
  
  Depending on the student’s progress, this course usually takes 6 half-days. The theoretical part of the course cal also be done online.
  
  Complete diving equipment is provided including masks and fins.
  
  Diving is possible Monday to Sunday.
  
  Health first: If you have any concerns about your diving fitness, the school recommends contacting a doctor before booking.
  

20 Spanish group lessons and 3 dives (with own equipment) for certified divers only. Equipment included (USD 30 less per week if using own equipment).


The location:
Due to its central location on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Sosua is the ideal place for all nature and sports enthusiasts who like to discover the country’s nature diversity and wish to combine studying Spanish with leisure activities. The small coastal town, home to 12,000 inhabitants, is located only 10 min driving from Puerto Plata Airport.

The dive area:
Two reefs shape the bay of Sosua creating ideal diving conditions. Beginners can enjoy the colorful Caribbean and discover the feeling of zero gravity at 6 to 12 meters of depth. At depths of up to 40 meters, experienced divers will find countless possibilities for exploring breath-taking deep walls, coral gardens, a sunken ship wreck or a nearby fresh water cave. After the dive, the beautiful beach of Sosua invites you to relax lazily in the sun.

Sosua hosts 23 different dive sites, all only 5 to 20 minutes by boat away from the beach. Crystal-clear, turquoise waters with visibility ranging from 18 to 35 meters and underwater temperatures between 26˚C and 29˚C can be expected all year long. The dive sites are home to groupers, king crabs, sepias, and countless small tropical fishes. You might encounter morays, sting-rays, barracudas, or, sometimes, even a gigantic humpback whale.

Spanish course:
IIC Sosua is centrally located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons. Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9:00am till 12:30pm.
The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 students.

Scuba diving:
This package is for certified divers only. It consists of 3 regular fun dives. Special dives like night, deep, wreck, navigation, nitrox, cave or a one-day dive trip are possible at an extra cost and on demand.

Complete diving equipment is provided including masks and fins.

Diving is possible Monday to Sunday.

Health first: If you have any concerns about your diving fitness, the school recommends contacting a doctor before booking.

20 Spanish group lessons and 3 one hour windsurfing lessons per week. 1-2 participants per windsurfing teacher.



This program is right for you if:

• you like to feel the water sports vibe and adrenaline kick,
  
• you are curious about exploring your limits,
  
• you like to learn Spanish and explore a new hobby in your free time,
  
• you want to combine classroom experience with language practice,
  
• you like to meet people from around the world.
  
  Spanish and Wind-/ Kitesurfing
  Combines Spanish classes with windsurfing­ or kitesurfing lessons. The Spanish course is held at IIC in Sosua; the wind and kitesurfing classes take place in nearby surfer’s paradise Cabarete.
  
  The program has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with any water sports course. So you can create your individual program package, if you like as well with lodging and/or airport pick-up.
  
  Spanish class:
  IIC Sosua is located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons.
  
  Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9am till 12:30pm.
  
  The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 participants.
  
  Windsurfing:
  Type W-1: This semi-private course (1 to max. 2 students per teacher) for windsurfing beginners provides you with all theoretical and practical knowledge needed to start with windsurfing. It meets 3 times, each time 1 full hour per class. The equipment can be used during the whole course day.
  
  Type W-2: The advanced course is for those who want to fresh up their “rusty” windsurfing skills, who want to learn new things or for those who just want to get used to the unknown surf area. The equipment can be used during the whole course day.