Dominican Language School 
Sosua, Dominican Republic 
Calle Ayuntamiento 1A - 57000 Sosua - see on mapWhat 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
- 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
General Language
Standard Group
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Standard Group
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
More
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1485 | 1720 | 1955 | 2425 | 2895 | 3130 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard Group" at Dominican Language School
Christian
"Standard "
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Bildungsurlaub Course30 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from350US$ / week More
Bildungsurlaub Course
30 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
350US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 350 | 695 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Bildungsurlaub Course" at Dominican Language School
Cicely
"A lot in a short time! But the one-to-one lessons in the afternoons made it easy to deepen my knowledge. I learnt a lot in a short time! Highly recommended."
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Standard Group + Educational Field Trip20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from425US$ / week More
Standard Group + Educational Field Trip
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
425US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 425 | 850 | 1275 | 1700 | 2095 | 2490 | 2885 | 3280 | 3675 | 4070 | 4860 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 language lessons and 2 education field trips each week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish PLUS 3030 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from470US$ / week More
Spanish PLUS 30
30 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
470US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | 2315 | 2750 | 3185 | 3620 | 4055 | 4490 | 5360 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
20 Spanish group lessons and 10 private lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Spanish PLUS 30" at Dominican Language School
Zena
"It was great! "
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Group + Dominican Culture20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Standard Group + Dominican Culture
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
300US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Dominican Culture workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Group + Conversation & Pronunciation20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Standard Group + Conversation & Pronunciation
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
300US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Conversation & Pronunciation workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
One-to-One
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1220 | 1440 | 1660 | 1880 | 2100 | 2320 | 2760 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Each additional lesson is USD 20.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Standard Group + Business Spanish20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Standard Group + Business Spanish
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
300US$ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Business Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Group + Medical Spanish20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from300US$ / week More
Standard Group + Medical Spanish
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
300US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (US$) | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1485 | 1770 | 2055 | 2340 | 2625 | 2910 | 3480 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 language lessons and a Medical Spanish workshop (1.5 hours) each week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
One-to-One DELE Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from480US$ / week More
One-to-One DELE Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
480US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (US$) | -- | 960 | -- | 1920 | -- | 2880 | -- | 3840 | -- | 4800 | 5760 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Exam fee not included.
DELE exam preparation will be offered for exams B1, B2 and C1 as well as for A1 and A2.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 13:30 - 16:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45
Morning: 13:30 - 16:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45
Possible course durations
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Spanish & Kitesurfing (Advanced)This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Spanish & Kitesurfing (Advanced)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1235 | 1470 | 1705 | 1940 | 2175 | 2410 | 2880 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
20 Spanish group lessons and 3 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.
Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes by public transportation from Sosua.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish & Kitesurfing (Beginner)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Spanish & Kitesurfing (Beginner)
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1235 | 1470 | 1705 | 1940 | 2175 | 2410 | 2880 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
20 Spanish group lessons and 5 kite surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week. Kite surfing equipment included.
Kite surfing takes place in the near-by town Cabarete, about 20 minutes from Sosua by public transport.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish & Latin Dance20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from380US$ / week More
Spanish & Latin Dance
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
380US$ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (US$) | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3285 | 3650 | 4380 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course prices shown are for the Spanish course. Add price for dance course: USD 130.- per week = 3 hours of private dance class per week
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Spanish & Scuba Diving (Beginner)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Spanish & Scuba Diving (Beginner)
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2115 | 2350 | 2820 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
20 Spanish group lessons and diving lessons for beginners. Includes introduction, pool training, 5 theory units, 4 open water dives, equipment, tanks and weight belt, boat transfers, final exam, PADI-certification fee and study material.
Minimum 1 week for PADI Open Water License.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish & Scuba Diving (Certified)20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from250US$ / week More
Spanish & Scuba Diving (Certified)
20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
250US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2115 | 2350 | 2820 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
20 Spanish group lessons and 3 dives (with own equipment) for certified divers only. Equipment included (USD 30 less per week if using own equipment).
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard + “Cocina Dominicana”20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from375US$ / week More
Standard + “Cocina Dominicana”
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
375US$ / week
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| Our price (US$) | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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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
Student opinions about Dominican Language School, Sosua
4.3
Overall school rating of
Dominican Language School, Sosua
Dominican Language School, Sosua
19 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Cicely
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!”
Details of the review
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.
Laura
68 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“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.”
Details of the review
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.
Christian
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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.”
Details of the review
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.
Zena
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!”
Details of the review
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.
Sheryl
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“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!”
Details of the review
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.
Katharine Anne
25 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Lessons outside on the terrace and the coffee break mid-morning”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 10. Jun. 2015 by Katharine Anne Hopping
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dorothy Marilyn
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendly ambiance and small class size. Students aged 20-75.”
Insider tip: “Lots of great restaurants, easy to walk to in town.”
Details of the review
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.
Erik
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Atmosphere, location, students, guidance. Everything is good.”
Insider tip: “Cabarete”
Details of the review
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.
Cynthia
53 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The quality and bulk of the text book is excellent”
Insider tip: “It's best to stay where you can walk to school”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
Review date: 12. Aug. 2009 by Cynthia Bankston
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dorothy Marilyn
57 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Social is good. Friendly staff & teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Feb. 2017 by Dorothy Marilyn Thayer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marit
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Small and familiar environment”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group [Spanish] - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2018 by Marit Higraff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Wilfried
56 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Location and organizer. Service”
Insider tip: “Museum visit Sosua”
Details of the review
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.
Henning
Overall rating
5.0
“Great and dedicated teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Feb. 2015 by Henning Franke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anonymous
Overall rating
4.0
“The friendly atmosphere.”
Details of the review
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.
Bernhard
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Small and familiarity”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 23. Mar. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Peter
56 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers”
Details of the review
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.
Anonymous
42 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Atmosphere”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 6. Jan. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Dominican Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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.
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
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% |
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.
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
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).
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.
Days without class
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.
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
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)
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.
Leisure activities
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.
- 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
Questions and answers about Dominican Language School
Can I start a group course during the week?
“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
What is the best price for a course at Dominican Language School, Sosua?
Spanish courses at Dominican Language School start at 250 US$ for Standard Group course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
Is airport pickup offered by Dominican Language School?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Puerto Plata Airport (35 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 12 students (Standard + “Cocina Dominicana”)
Which countries are students of Dominican Language School from?
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 for which ages?
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.
Terms of Dominican Language School
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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.
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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.