Prices & Dates 2020
Dates
Courses start any Monday, on all language levels, all year round (over the Christmas holidays as well).
If Monday is a national public holiday, courses start on Tuesday.
Please note that the schools will be closed on the following public holidays:
01 January (New Year’s Day)
06 January (Día de los Reyes)
21 January (Día de la Altagracia)
27 February (Independence Day)
10 April (Good Friday)
04 May (Labor Day - moved holiday)
24 September (Día de la Mercedes)
25 December (Christmas Day)
01 January (New Year’s Day)
06 January (Día de los Reyes)
21 January (Día de la Altagracia)
27 February (Independence Day)
10 April (Good Friday)
04 May (Labor Day - moved holiday)
24 September (Día de la Mercedes)
25 December (Christmas Day)
Private lessons are fully rescheduled. Group courses are offered an optional 2-hour “Spanish & Culture”-class instead.
Prices
General Spanish Courses
| Group Courses + PLUS Courses* | week 1 - 4 | addit. week 5 - 8 | addit. week 9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Course Spanish Group 20 (20 les/wk) | 195.- | 180.- | 165.- | |
| Spanish Group 30 (30 les/wk) | 290.- | 265.- | 245.- | |
| Spanish PLUS 30 (20+10 les/wk)** | 375.- | 345.- | 315.- | |
| Spanish PLUS 40 Intensive (30+10 les/wk)** | 470.- | 430.- | 395.- | |
| Spanish Interactive! (20 les+5 les/wk)*** | 325.- | 300.- | 280.- | |
| Spanish Summer Camp (university credit program)**** | Program length | Starting Dates | Program Cost | |
| Spanish SPAN 100 (A1) – 60 credit hours | 4 weeks | 31.05. | 05.07. | 02.08. | 2,285.- +registr. | |
| Spanish SPAN 105 (A2), 205 (B1), 250 (B2) – 75 credit hours | 4 weeks | 31.05. | 05.07. | 02.08. | 2,475.- +registr. | |
| Private Lessons | week 1 - 4 | addit. week 5 - 8 | addit. week 9+ | |
| Spanish Private 20 (20 les/wk)***** | 380.- | 330.- | 300.- | |
| Private Lessons - Packages: | ||||
| Package of 10 Private Lessons 1:1 | USD 22.00 per lesson/person | |||
| Package of 10 Semi-Private Lessons 2:1 | USD 15.00 per lesson/person | |||
| Family package of 10 Shared Private Les. 3:1 | USD 9.50 per lesson/person | |||
| DELE Exam Preparation Training 1:1 (min. 40 lessons) |
USD 19.00 per lesson/person | |||
| * | Mini-groups of max. 7 participants per group (average: 4 participants). If there would be no group on a level in a certain week of a course, classes will be carried out as Private Lessons at half the amount of time instead with no extra charge. |
| ** | Spanish PLUS consists of 20 group lessons, Spanish PLUS Intensive of 30 group lessons, both plus 10 additional private lessons = in total 30 / 40 lessons per week. |
| *** | Spanish Interactive! consists of 20 group lessons plus 5 private lessons per week outside the classroom as training sessions into town. |
| **** | Spanish Summer Camp takes place at IIC Santo Domingo. It includes all: Spanish group lessons, homestay (single/half-board), airport transfer & activity program. Credits (3) are granted through Seton Hill University (USA); add SHU registration fee: plus USD 300.-. |
| ***** | Spanish Private 30 and Immersion 40 (30 to 40 lessons/week) available on demand. |
Spanish for Professionals & Special Trainings
► Business Spanish
► Spanish for Volunteers
► Medical Spanish
► Cultural Immersion Training
Those trainings are designed for Private Lessons, alternatively in combination with a group course (see Spanish PLUS Intensive), and closed Group programs. Please contact us for further information & an individual quote.
Study Abroad Programs for Groups
► University & College Programs
► High School Programs
► Travelling Classroom
► Special Group Programs
Customized group programs: individually designed in content, location, and length, tailor-made to your requests. Programs are topic-oriented (e.g. Spanish & Cultural Immersion, Service Learning, Public Health, Race & Society, Tourism & Hospitality ...). Full-service program: All services can be arranged through IIC: Spanish class, room & board, airport round-trip, transportation, service learning components, cultural exchange, excursions & activities. Academic credits possible. Please contact us for further info. Ask for your individual program design incl. quote.
IIC Special Programs - please contact us for further details.
Spanish & Volunteer Work
| Minimum duration of Program: | 3 weeks | addit. week Spanish Group 20 | addit. week Volunteer Work | Starting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Program package * | 535.- * | 180.- | 85.-** | any 2nd Monday |
| * | Incl.: 1 wk Spanish Group 20 & 2 wks Volunteer Work (15 h/wk). Lodging and airport pick-up can be arranged at special rate. |
| ** | Up to 4 weeks of volunteering: incl. in program rate. More than that: additional service fee of ** per week or USD 340.- per month. |
Add-ons - please contact us for further details.
| can be combined with any Spanish 20 course (group or private) | ||||
| Available at IIC Course Location: | StoDgo | Sosua | ||
| Culture Class 1:1 (per lesson a 45 min) | 18.- | * | * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Activity "Típico Dominicano" (2,5h) | 45.- | * | * | |
| Bike Tour Old Town Santo Domingo (1,5 h) | 28.- | * | * | |
| Stand-up Paddle Board or Snorkeling (2 h) | 35.- | * | * | |
| Volunteer Placement | See Special Program "Spanish & Volunteer" | * | * | |
| University Credits (incl. official transcript) | See also "Spanish Summer Camp" | * | * | |
| Latin Dance Course* | ||||
| Group Course (8 hours a 60 min/week) | 110.- | * | * | |
| Private Tuition (3 hours a 60 min/week) | 110.- | * | * | |
| Scuba Diving (in Sosua) | With own equipment | With rental equip. | ||
| A Beginner: PADI Dive Course OWD* | 470.- | 470.- | * | * |
| B-1 Diver: 3 Fun Dives | 135.- | 165.- | * | * |
| B-2 Diver: 5 Fun Dives | 215.- | 265.- | * | * |
| Windsurfing** (in Cabarete) | Beginner | Advanced | ||
| W-1: 3 x 1 h course incl. equipment | 150.- | ./. | * | * |
| W-2: 3 x 1 h course incl. equipment | ./. | 150.- | * | * |
| W-3: Surf pool for 7 days (no course) | ./. | 265.- | * | * |
| Kitesurfing*** (in Cabarete) | Beginner | Advanced | ||
| K-1: 5 x 1,5 h course incl. equipment | 440.- | ./. | * | * |
| K-2: 3 x 1,5 h course incl. equipment | ./. | 265.- | * | * |
| * | Scuba Diving Package A (OWD Open Water Diver): including PADI-certification fee and study material |
| ** | Private or semi-private classes (1-2 participants per teacher). Windsurfing equipment can be used during whole course day. |
| *** | Private classes (1:1). Kitesurfing equipment included during course. |
Lodging Prices
Please note: For pictures of the different accommodation options, please visit lodging. All prices below are based on single occupancy. Double/ multiple occupancy is available at special rates. Lodging weeks are usually calculated as follows: arrival on Sunday before course start, departure on Saturday after course end. Earlier arrival or later departure is, of course, also possible at extra charge and based on availability. Please contact us for further information.
Course location: IIC Sosua
| Sosua | week 1 (6 nights) | addit. week 2-4 (7 n.) | addit. week 5+ (7 n.) | Addit. night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students’ Residence (single/self-catering):* | ||||
| --- School Studio (private bathroom) | 185.- | 185.- | 170.- | 28.- |
| --- Shared Apartment | 185.- | 185.- | 170.- | 28.- |
| Students’ Residence (single/breakfast):* | ||||
| --- School Studio (private bathroom) | 235.- | 235.- | 220.- | 35.- |
| --- Shared Apartment | 235.- | 235.- | 220.- | 35.- |
| IIC Partner Hotel in Sosua: | ||||
| Economy Hotel (single/no meals) | starting at USD 46.- per night | |||
| Mid-range Hotel (single/breakfast) | starting at USD 87.- per night | |||
| Private Apartments in Sosua: | ||||
| Selection of private apartments of various standards available on demand – please ask for our referrals’ list | ||||
| Cabarete | ||||
| Selection of apartments & hotels of different standards available on demand – please ask for our referrals’ list | ||||
| * | Sosua School Residence: Free WIFI. Room cleaning: Mon to Sat (except on public holidays). Laundry service available at extra charge. Double occupancy only for guests travelling together; minus 35% p.p. If breakfast booked: served Mon to Sun (except on public holidays). |
Course location: IIC Santo Domingo
| Santo Domingo | week 1 (6 nights) | addit. week 2-4 (7 n.) | addit. week 5+ (7 n.) | Addit. night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students’ Residence:*
Shared Apartment (single/self-catering) |
185.- | 185.- | 170.- | 28.- |
| Homestay (single room):** | ||||
| --- with breakfast | 235.- | 235.- | 220.- | 35.- |
| --- with half-board (breakfast/dinner) | 275.- | 275.- | 260.- | 40.- |
| IIC Partner Hotel in Santo Domingo: | ||||
| --- Economy Hotel (single/breakfast) | starting at USD 46.- per night | |||
| --- Mid-range Hotel (single/breakfast) | starting at USD 87.- per night | |||
| * | Free WIFI. Room cleaning: every other day (except on Sundays and holidays). Laundry service available at extra charge. Private bath at extra charge of USD 49.-/week. Double occupancy for guests travelling together: minus 35% p.p. |
| ** | Free Internet/WIFI. Private bath at extra charge of USD 49.-/week. Double occupancy for guests travelling together: minus 20% p.p. |
Airport Transfer
| Day rate (07:00 – 23:00 h) | Night rate (23:00 – 7:00 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | One-way | One-way |
| Sosua: from/to Int. Airport Puerto Plata (POP) | 25.- | 25.- |
| Cabarete: from/to Int. Airport Puerto Plata (POP) | 40.- | 40.- |
| Santo Domingo: from/to Int. Airport SDQ | 50.- | 60.- |
Payments can be made