• Learn Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic



The City

  • For many people this Caribbean island is the perfect holiday location; a paradise of sun, sand, and sea all year round. For Christopher Columbus it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen, deserving of the name "La Española", while the original inhabitants honored it with the name "Quisqueya", fertile Mother Earth.
  • The modern name of the island is "Hispaniola"; it is home to the Dominican Republic. The country offers a variety of natural treasures unique in the Caribbean: lush, subtropical vegetation, fertile valleys, mountain ranges up to 10,400 feet (3175 meters) high, and hundreds of kilometers of palm-lined white sand beaches and shimmering turquoise sea.
  • Located on the island's northern coast, Sosua is famous for its scuba diving and beaches. Despite its modest size, Sosua is an international city with a significant expatriate community committed to keeping the city clean, safe and enjoyable.
  • Sosua is ideally located 25 km (15 miles) west of Puerto Plata, the bustling provincial capital and 15 minutes east of Cabarete, the Dominican Republic's kite boarding and windsurfing mecca. A stay in Sosua truly allows you to enjoy the best of city and coast.

The School

Our partner school in Sosua is located in the eastern section of the city, in a neighborhood known as "El Batey". Both the city center and Sosua's principal beach are a short walk away. The grounds are shaded by tropical trees surrounding the 4 outside terraces where classes can be held. Dominican students studying German or English and international students studying Spanish socialize, relax and practice their new languages in the outdoor garden, equipped with comfortable lounge chairs and a ping pong table. Indoor classrooms are simple and cozy. The school is equipped with computers for free internet access, and wi-fi for students who bring their own laptops.

Spanish Courses in Sosua

  • Intensive group course: 20 group classes per week
  • Super Intensive course: 30 group classes per week
  • One to One course: 20 classes per week

Timetable

Classes are held from Monday to Friday, mornings or afternoons. Each class lasts 45 minutes.

Teachers

All of the teachers at our partner school in Sosua are highly qualified native speakers with wide experience in the field of teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
They are expected not only to demonstrate a high standard of teaching, but to reach out to the students in order to motivate them. After class they are often competent advisers on everyday questions about life on the island, as well.

Accommodation

When you study Spanish in Sosua, you can choose from accommodation in a school apartment or in a 3 or 4 star private hotel or an aparthotel. All of Sosua's accommodation options allow you to choose between a single or double room, and with the exception of the aparthotel, all offer breakfast as part of your accommodation.

Activities and Excursions

Our partner school encourages students to take advantage of a full activities calendar. Many of the school's optional trips and excursions are organized with native Dominican students so you can practice your Spanish and make local friends. Typical excursions and activities include:

  • Movies at the Cinemateca Nacional
  • Dancing to live music (son and merengue) at the bar of a local 5-star hotel (free admission)
  • Guided tours of the city, cultural institutions and other points of interest
  • Saturday and Sunday excursions to the beach, where you can swim and soak in the sun, or try your hand at windsurfing, kite boarding and other water sports.

Our Opinion

If you’re looking for a small, leisurely setting in the Dominican Republic, Sosua is a wonderful alternative to Santo Domingo. Between Sosua and Caberete, you’ll find the perfect combination of sports, relaxation, sunny days and stomping nightlife to complement your Spanish study experience.