Dominican Language School Sosua, Dominican Republic
- Possibility to combine courses in Sosua and Santo Domingo
- The school has a beautiful garden with tropical surroundings.
- Small class sizes
- Rooftop terrace
- Average age of students is a bit higher than at most schools. Great for students 25 years or older.
- A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
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
Standard Group
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1485 | 1720 | 1955 | 2425 | 2895 | 3130 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Bildungsurlaub Course30 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from350US$ / week More
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Our price (US$) | 350 | 695 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Standard Group + Educational Field Trip20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from425US$ / week More
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Our price (US$) | 425 | 850 | 1275 | 1700 | 2095 | 2490 | 2885 | 3280 | 3675 | 4070 | 4860 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and 2 education field trips each week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Spanish PLUS 3030 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from470US$ / week More
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Our price (US$) | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | 2315 | 2750 | 3185 | 3620 | 4055 | 4490 | 5360 |
20 Spanish group lessons and 10 private lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Standard Group + Dominican Culture20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
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Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Dominican Culture workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Standard Group + Conversation & Pronunciation20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Conversation & Pronunciation workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
One-to-One10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1220 | 1440 | 1660 | 1880 | 2100 | 2320 | 2760 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Each additional lesson is USD 20.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Standard Group + Business Spanish20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Business Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Standard Group + Medical Spanish20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Medical Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
One-to-One DELE Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from480US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | -- | 960 | -- | 1920 | -- | 2880 | -- | 3840 | -- | 4800 | 5760 |
Exam fee not included.
DELE exam preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1 as well as for A1 and A2.
Morning: 13:30 - 16:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45
Spanish & Kitesurfing (Advanced)This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1235 | 1470 | 1705 | 1940 | 2175 | 2410 | 2880 |
20 Spanish group lessons and 3 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.
Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes by public transportation from Sosua.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Spanish & Kitesurfing (Beginner)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1235 | 1470 | 1705 | 1940 | 2175 | 2410 | 2880 |
20 Spanish group lessons and 5 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.
Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes from Sosua by public transport.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Spanish & Latin Dance20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from380US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3285 | 3650 | 4380 |
Course prices shown are for the Spanish course. Add price for dance course: USD 130.- per week = 3 hours of private dance class per week
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Spanish & Scuba Diving (Beginner)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2115 | 2350 | 2820 |
20 Spanish group lessons and diving lessons for beginners. Includes introduction, pool training, 5 theory units, 4 open water dives, equipment, tanks and weight belt, boat transfers, final exam, PADI-certification fee and study material.
Minimum 1 week for PADI Open Water License.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Spanish & Scuba Diving (Certified)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2115 | 2350 | 2820 |
20 Spanish group lessons and 3 dives (with own equipment) for certified divers only. Equipment included (USD 30 less per week if using own equipment).
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Standard + “Cocina Dominicana”20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from375US$ / week More
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Our price (US$) | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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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Dominican Language School, Sosua
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Dominican Language School
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
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Germany | 35% |
USA | 21% |
Switzerland | 15% |
Netherlands | 6% |
Sweden | 5% |
France | 2% |
Italy | 1% |
England | 1% |
Other nationalities | 14% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 10% |
18-24 years | 12% |
25-34 years | 19% |
35-50 years | 44% |
>50 years | 15% |
Information for all courses offered by Dominican Language School
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).
Experiences:
Private Cooking Class “Cocina Dominicana” (2 h) USD 75,
Private Culture Tour “Típico Dominicano” (2 h) USD 75,
SUP Stand-up Paddle Board (2 h) USD 50,
Snorkeling (2 h) USD 50,
Discover Scuba Diving (half-day) USD 95.
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.
Airport transfer
70 US$ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
- 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.
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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.