2 schools, 30 years of experience in teaching, and over 40 partners worldwide: IIC provides an authentic immersion experience and quality Spanish language teaching in a family-like, Caribbean setting. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC), founded in 1994, is the Spanish Department of the German-Dominican Language & Culture Institute EDASE. With its 2 schools, one in Santo Domingo and one in Sosua, IIC offers its students the unique possibility to explore the country's diversity in life-style, culture and nature and discover two very distinct faces of the Dominican Republic. They can even combine both study locations within one program if they wish. The Institute offers mini-group courses and tailor-made private classes all year round with highly qualified and experienced Spanish teachers. IIC intensive courses are accredited in Germany for educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) and for university credits through Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania (US) www.setonhill.edu Preparation courses for the DELE exams, specialized Business Spanish programs as well as tailor-made programs for Study Abroad Groups are available. Special leisure time add-ons like scuba diving, wind/kite surfing or dancing can be booked in addition to a Spanish course. The Sosua School is centrally located in Sosua in the district of El Batey, within a stone’s throw of the next beach and a little colmado (typical Dominican mom-and-pop store) and a 15-minute walk to the city center with its supermarkets, shops, restaurants, bars, and the public transportation stations. Sosua’s main beaches Playa Sosua and Playa Alicia are also only minutes walking away. The school building, surrounded by a colorful tropical garden, offers the ideal ambiance for concentrated learning in a relaxing surrounding. Classes often take place on one of the sheltered, airy terraces outside.The indoor classrooms are decorated in a simple, Caribbean style. Cozy sun-chairs in the garden, games, and a small collection of light reading are to be used by all students. The students have free wifi internet access at the school. The garden, its terraces, and an open-door communal area create a personal and friendly environment, ideal for relaxation and exchange of experience. They serve as meeting places for the students from abroad learning Spanish as well as the school’s local students who learn German and English in the same building.
If you're looking for a small, leisurely setting in the Dominican Republic, Sosua is a wonderful alternative to the capital city of Santo Domingo. Between Sosua and Cabarete, you'll find the perfect combination of sports, relaxation, sunny days and great nightlife to complement your Spanish immersion experience. Learn Spanish in Sosua with our partner school and have a rich and dynamic cultural immersion experience. Take advantage of our partner school's activities calendar and engage in cultural events and excursions. Get to know the best of Sosua, all while learning Spanish.
You will find the language school for our Spanish courses in Sosua located in the Eastern section of the city, very close to both the city centre and the main beach. Of course, that is what you are here for – the beautiful beaches and all the relaxation opportunities they provide, the culture and shopping of the city centre, and the great learning atmosphere of the school. With everything you need to close at hand, you will truly be spoilt, and that is just the way we like it! The school has a fabulous outdoor garden open to all students, with comfortable lounge chairs to laze around in and a ping pong table where you can challenge your course mates to around. There is also a communal kitchen for everyone to use during the day, so if you want to bring your own food or buy it in the city and bring it back to eat, you will find a cozy area and plenty of company. if you bring your own laptop you will be able to access free wifi throughout the school, and if you choose not to then you can use the school’s computers and the internet there. It is a great way to stay in touch with your loved ones at home without all the expense of making international phone calls and texts or trying to browse the internet through your smartphone’s connection. Students are welcome from the age of sixteen and up, so this can be a great way to get a head start on school lessons or a great addition to your CV in the current job market. Sosua itself is situated in a beautiful area, with sunshine all year round and a great nightlife if you want to go out and party. You can make this city whatever you want it to be: if you want to relax, just hang around the beaches and chill out at the language school. If you want more action, take part in sports and dive right into some cultural activities. Or if you want to meet new people and getting talking, use the lessons to empower you to talk to locals and go out at night.
I had 2 weeks of private Spanish classes. The school is close to the center of Sosua and its beach. But it is in opposite to Sosua an island of relaxation. The staff was always very friendly, offered coffee and were ready for a small chat. My... more
The mandatory pretest to determine ability level was ignored. Teacher told me it didn't measure anything and had me do another test of hers and determined me at a very low level and taught me as such. My level determined by the school's... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Sosua that is right for you. There are Spanish courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.