Sosúa

IIC (Instituto Intercultural del Caribe)

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Spanish school in Sosúa: IIC (Instituto Intercultural del Caribe)

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195.- USD

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Key points

Beautiful school located only a stone's throw away from the beach
Mini-group classes (2 to 7 students per class)
Wide range of extracurricular activities
Numerous accommodation options
Possibility to combine with a course in Santo Domingo

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Exams: DELE
School size: S
Accommodations: Studio, Apartment
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 32 years
Nationality mix: Germany, Europe, Switzerland, etc..
ratings: 34 authentic opinions

Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

Our partner school is located in the peaceful district of El Batey, 5 minutes walking from central Sosua and the main beach. The availability of the teachers and staff, the small size of the school and the mini-group classes will allow you to study Spanish in a friendly atmosphere. There are 7 classrooms, a library, wireless-LAN connection and several terraces overlooking a magnificent tropical garden, available to students. The school also welcomes Dominican students wishing to learn English or German: a good opportunity to meet the locals and practise your Spanish outside of the classroom.

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Level and needs assessment
Welcome activity
Optional language workshops
Learning progress monitoring
End-of-course report and certificate
Activity programme

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Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 7
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:30; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 7
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ General (private): 10 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 7
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-12:30
General (private): 13:30-15:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

DELE exams may be taken at universities in Santo Domingo, but please be aware that they do not offer all the levels nor the official dates available at the Instituto Cervantes. If you are interested in taking the exam, please confirm availability directly with the university well in advance (minimum 6 weeks before). Transport expenses to the exam centre are not included in the price.

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760 USD

1230 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Levels: Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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760 USD

1230 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Levels: Advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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760 USD

1230 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Culture: 1 of 90 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: General (group): Max 7
Culture: Max 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-12:30
Culture: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Dive into the Dominican Republic with an in-depth look at the culture, including food, art, literature, history, dance and even meeting the locals on excursions.

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Spanish in the City (private): 5 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 7
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-12:30
Spanish in the City (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

This exciting course combines group Spanish classes with daily private lessons, where your teacher will take you into the city to practise speaking the language in real-life situations and interact with locals.

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 21.01 / 27.02 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 24.09 / 25.12.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5

Overall rating

97% of students recommending this school

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34 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Felix A.

52 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Angenehme Atmosphäre,Kann auch draussen Klassenunterricht abgehalten werden.Nahe im Zentrum und Strand.Würde nächstes Mal jedoch in Cabarette übernachten, da dort am Abend mehr los ist. Standort lohnt sich nur für einen längeren Aufenthalt in der DomRep, da die Anreise sehr lange und aufwändig ist!Die Schule ist sympathisch, jedoch schon etwas „heruntergekommen“ (baulich), mit Plastikstühlen und spez.Licht in den Schulzimmer.Die meisten sind von Deutschland (wohl, da diese „subventionierte Sprachaufenthalte“ machen können) Unterrichtsmaterial: alles mehr oder weniger schlechte Kopien Ausflüge werden angeboten, Schule ist sehr flexibel Sympathisches Gespräch mit ESL Leuten in Bern, gehen auf Bedürfnisse ein!

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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja sicher!Auch wenn es nur 2 Wo waren habe ich in diesen kleinen Klassen sehr stark profitiert! »

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School highlights

« Kleine Klassen, Wetter, Strand, Meer »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Tolles Personal, super Zimmer, gute Unterrichtsmaterialien, top Lage »

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Bert M.

44 years old - Germany

/ 5

Alles sehr gut. Schule, Organisation, Stadt, Umfeld, ...

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1 week, January – February 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« 1 Woche hauptsächlich zur AuffrischungIch hab aber auch etwas (neues)n gelernt »

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« Schule in Verbindung mit Tauchgängen.Dort sehr gute und kompetente Betreuung. »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« JA, der Unterricht war in sehr kleinen (2-3) Gruppen. Gute Mischung aus Konversation und Grammatik. Endlich den Sprung von A2 auf B1 geschafft. Sehr zufrieden. »

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Sebastian R.

61 years old - Germany

/ 5

Kompetent, gut, gerne wieder. "Leider" auch viel Arbeit! Nachmittags Einzelunterricht

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1 week, July 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja; weil ich vorher keinen Satz sagen konnte und nun eine höfliche, ganz kleine Konversation führen kann. Für mich ein Fortschritt. »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Studio-apartment in Sosua
You can stay in a studio or shared apartment on the school grounds. In a studio, you will have your own room with a private bathroom, a fridge and a small living room with a TV. The shared apartment includes single bedrooms and one bathroom to be shared with your flatmates. Both options include breakfast from Monday to Saturday, except on bank holidays. A fully equipped kitchen is also available to students.

Private apartment
Enjoy a five-star oceanfront stay during your language study trip. The school offers private luxury apartments with air-conditioning in some of the city’s best residential complexes, just 5-10 minutes’ walk to the school and the town centre. The brand new apartments offer space and comfort, with direct access to the beach and can accommodate one or two people (travelling together). Facilities include a bedroom with double bed, a living room with dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, flat screen cable TV, and a terrace or a balcony. Wireless internet is available free of charge. The swimming pool with jacuzzi is a great place to chill in the sun. Weekly housekeeping is provided and laundry facilities are available.

Please note that electricity is to be paid extra for stays of 4 weeks and upwards.
Price on request.

Hotels in Sosua or Cabarete
You also have the possibility to stay in a hotel, in Sosua itself or in Cabarete, a surfer's paradise.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more detailed information.

It's impossible to get bored in Sosua! Deep-sea diving, surfing, kite-surfing, windsurfing or volleyball... innumerable water sports and outdoor activities will fill your afternoons. You will also be charmed by the cultural riches and the beauty of the island. Puerto Plata, Santiago, Jarabacoa or the beaches of Playa Grande, Las Terrenas and Punta Rucia: an exciting program awaits you in Sosua. Not to forget the activities offered by the school, such as BBQs and dance lessons. Amazing photos and wonderful memories to take back home...

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Language school IIC Instituto Intercultural del Caribe, Sosua

PLUS culture (per lesson)	40 USD
PLUS diving (18+) (per week) Beginner	On request
PLUS windsurfing, 3 lessons/week (18+) (per week) Beginner	On request
PLUS surfing, 5 lessons/week (18+) (Kite surfing) (per week) Beginner	On request
PLUS dance, 3 lessons	On request
Extra night (studio, apartment)	35 USD
Airport transfer from Puerto Plata (pick-up)	On request