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Dominican Language SchoolSosua, Dominican Republic

From 220US$ per week
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of Dominican Language School, Sosua
Ranked #1 of 2 Spanish schools in 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
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(1)
Students 31-49 years
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

(5)
Students 50+ years
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

(8)
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.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

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.
  • The language school Dominican Language School was founded in Sosua, Dominican Republic in 1994.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity

Information for all courses offered by Dominican Language School

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).

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

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Dominican Language School, Sosua can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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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
PayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • 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

Age of students

Airport transfer

Puerto Plata Airport:
30 US$ one way
60 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Puerto Plata.
More information about airports around Sosua and how to get from the airport to Sosua on your own here on our Sosua page.

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

Accommodation

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 school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

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

Student opinions about Dominican Language School, Sosua

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 tips about what future students should not miss Accommodation near the school so that you can go home during the lunch break!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
30. Oct. 2023
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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Standard
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
27. Nov. 2023
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 tips about what future students should not miss Just do it!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great!
Other comments Great school!
Course: Spanish PLUS 30 - 2 weeks
20. Jun. 2023
Liked
Lessons outside on the terrace and the coffee break mid-morning
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard Group - 1 week
10. Jun. 2015
Liked
Friendly ambiance and small class size. Students aged 20-75.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Lots of great restaurants, easy to walk to in town.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments IIC is well organized and well run. Staff is very welcoming.
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
12. Mar. 2016
Liked
Atmosphere, location, students, guidance. Everything is good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Cabarete
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Students’ Residence
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Good school, lots of activities, beautiful location.
Course: Standard Group - 1 week
12. Feb. 2014
Liked
Social is good. Friendly staff & teachers.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
14. Feb. 2017
Liked
Small and familiar environment
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard Group [Spanish] - 4 weeks
7. Aug. 2018
Liked
Location and organizer. Service
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Museum visit Sosua
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Students’ Residence
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I want to highlight the professional management, the friendly atmosphere and the individual service and assessment
Course: Standard Group - 4 weeks
9. Mar. 2010
Liked
Great and dedicated teachers
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Standard Group - 2 weeks
10. Feb. 2015
Liked
The friendly atmosphere.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments You can learn a lot. The staff is nice and you can have much fun.
Course: General
20. Dec. 2004
Liked
Small and familiarity
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General
23. Mar. 2004
Liked
The teachers
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
22. Feb. 2016
Liked
Atmosphere
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General
6. Jan. 2005

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Calle Ayuntamiento 1A - 57000 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,

  • 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 (30 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 (Bildungsurlaub Course)
  • 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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