Spanish in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the Americas. It has just over 2m inhabitants and a rich cultural heritage. With the New World’s first university, first hospital, oldest monastery and oldest surviving fortress, Santo Domingo is a fascinating city with plenty to see and do. In addition to its beautiful colonial old town, it also hosts the annual Latin music festival and the country’s largest Carnival. There are plenty of bars and clubs for dancing, and local transport is cheap and fairly reliable.

Our school is located in a residential part of the city near the university. The classrooms and communal areas are light and airy and a small garden surrounds the school, together with terraces offering students a personal and friendly environment for private study after classes.

2010 dates and prices

Spanish courses

Course fees include a placement test, tuition as described, course materials and a course certificate.

Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Classes held: Monday to Friday
Minimum age: 16 years

General Group Courses 20 lessons per week	Intensive Group Courses 30 lessons per week
1 week £200	1 week £265
2 weeks £335	2 weeks £495
3 weeks £480	3 weeks £710
4 weeks £625	4 weeks £925

Start dates for complete beginners: 4/18 Jan; 1/15 Feb; 1/15/29 Mar; 12/26 Apr; 10/24 May; 7/21 Jun; 5/19 Jul; 2/16/30 Aug; 13/27 Sep; 11/25 Oct; 8/22 Nov; 6/20 Dec 2010

All other levels may start on any Monday.

Private Course
20 one-to-one lessons per week

1 week £280

2 weeks £515

extra week £215

Public holidays: the school will be closed on 01/21 Jan; 27 Feb; 10 Apr; 1 May; 24 Sep; 25 Dec 2010

Dance course

Dominicans love to dance! Latin-American music and Afro-Caribbean dances like Merengue, Bachata and Salsa express the positive attitude of the people towards life and their culture, their vitality and joy of movement.

As a supplement, this dance course must be taken in conjunction with a Spanish language course in Santo Domingo. Spanish lessons will take place in the morning and on 4 afternoons per week Dominican dance instructors teach steps and body movement.

Group tuition, 8 hrs per week	+ £55 per week
Private tuition, 8 hrs per week	+ £105 per week

Dance lessons are held at a dance academy a few minutes walking distance from the school

Accommodation

Rooms are available in local homestays, shared apartments and aparthotels, all year round. Arrival is on a Sunday and departure on a Saturday (1 week = 6 nights, 2 weeks = 13 nights etc).

Homestay, single room, half board

Middle-class Dominican families located approx 10-40 minutes from the school. Students have a private bathroom and bed sheets and towels are provided.

1 week £215	2 weeks £420
Extra wk £215	Extra night £35

Shared apartment, single room, self catering

Located just 2 minutes walking distance from school. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. All bedrooms have double beds, cable-TV and a fan. Free computer and wireless internet access. Fees include daily cleaning (except on Sundays and holidays).

Week 1 £155	2 weeks £330
Extra wk £165	Extra night £27

Accommodation includes towels and sheets.

Aparthotel and hotel accommodation also available. Prices available on request.

Airport transfers

If you book a Spanish course with accommodation, included in your fees is an arrival transfer from International Airport Las Americas Santo Domingo.