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Santo Domingo |
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Santo Domingo is considered to be the oldest city in the New
World, the place where settlement for all of the Americas began.
The capital of the Dominican Republic, it boasts the western
hemisphere’s first cathedral, first monastery, first hospital,
first university, and first court of law. The heart of this
history is found in the Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone), where
visitors can experience Spanish colonial architecture on the
same cobblestone streets that were laid in the early 1600’s.
You can visit a sidewalk café and admire century-old
monuments like the Alcázar de Colon or Las Ruinas del
Monasterio de San Francisco. Recognizing its importance in history,
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, & Cultural
Organization) has declared the Colonial City of Santo Domingo
a World Heritage site.
Beyond its well-preserved past, Santo Domingo is also an enchantingly
modern and cultural city. As a Caribbean metropolis, the city
will seduce you with its vibrant nightlife, exceptional dining,
and marvelous shopping. In this cosmopolitan atmosphere, you
can expect to find a distinctive mix of Spanish, African, and
Latin traditions. A perfect blend of modern sophistication and
historical charm sets the scene for a great location in which
to learn Spanish.
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Three Good Reasons
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Santo Domingo is located just
a few hours from most points of interest in the
Dominican Republic, making it a great jumping-off
point to discover this Caribbean nation. |
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Studying in the capital of the
Dominican Republic, you will be in the heart of
the country, and can therefore experience the best
of its Caribbean culture. |
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The school is located in the University
Zone, which gives you the opportunity to mingle
with local Dominican students—an excellent
chance to practice your Spanish! |
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Santo Domingo Weather |
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Like any Caribbean island, the Dominican
Republic has warm, tropical temperatures year-round. The
average temperature is 80°F (25°C), but mountainous
regions, especially in the north, can be cooler. From
May to July and Sept. to Nov., you will experience higher
levels of rainfall. |
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Santo Domingo |
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Founded in 1994, the Santo Domingo school is located in the
University Zone of the city, facing the country’s largest
and most famous university. This central location allows for
easy exploration of Santo Domingo, including the nearby Colonial
Zone, and endless city markets. The school is also within walking
distance of many student hang-outs, including a library, Internet
cafés, and small restaurants.
Within the school, the simple, Caribbean-style classrooms surrounded
by a small garden and several terraces provide a comfortable
and friendly learning environment. In addition to offering Spanish
classes to foreign students, the school also provides German
and English classes to Dominicans. This unique feature allows
you to meet many locals with whom you can practice your Spanish
and learn more about Dominican culture.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located in the University Zone, facing the main university; also near the Colonial Zone and many
libraries, city markets, Internet cafés,
and restaurants. |
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Facilities: Simple, comfortable classrooms • surrounded
by a garden & terraces • in the same building
in which locals are studying German and English. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 7 students. |
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Student Body: 60% of students are from Germany, Austria, &
Switzerland, 25% from USA & Canada, 8% from
England, and 7% from France, Italy, Scandinavia,
Australia, and other countries. 44% of students
are ages 20-30, 22% are 31-40, 13% are 41-50, 9%
are 51-60, 6% are 60+, and 6% are 16-20. |
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Santo Domingo |
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Activities and Excursions |
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The school in Santo Domingo offers a variety of activities in
which to participate. There is a weekly garden BBQ party, and
on-site Bachata and Merengue dance lessons. The school also
organizes outdoor activities such as volleyball, mini golf,
shopping trips, and local museum visits.
For explorations further afield, students have the opportunity
to take day or weekend trips. The Dominican Republic's large
geographic variety allows you to go to the coast, mountains,
and further inland all within a day's time.
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Jarabacoa
This city is located in the heart of the central
mountain range and is less than an hour from Santo
Domingo. It is known for its mountain adventure
options, from kayaking and white-water rafting to
mountain horseback riding and hiking Pico Duarte—the
highest peak in the Caribbean. Besides the outdoor
activities, Jarabacoa is a bustling city with nightly
baseball games, numerous restaurants, and endless
shopping opportunities. |
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Las Terrenas
The hilly roads of the northern coast give way to
a long stretch of fantastic, clean, white-sand beaches.
Less developed than the Dominican's other beach
resorts, Las Terrenas reflects the beauty and simplicity
of island life. In certain seasons, you can walk
out to the coral reefs in low tide and possibly
see an Eastern Humpback whale. |
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Santo Domingo |
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Spanish and Dancing
The Dominican
culture is known for its passion for dancing. This
course combines Spanish lessons with the fun of
learning famous Latin dances such as the Bachata,
Son, Merengue, or Salsa. All dance lessons are held
at a well-known dance academy near the school.
The course includes 20 hours of Spanish lessons
per week and 8 hours per week of dance classes. |
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DELE Preparation
The DELE (Diploma de Espanol como Lengua Extranjera)
is the official, internationally recognized qualification
certifying students’ knowledge of Spanish
as a foreign language. The school in Santo Domingo
provides preparation for all three levels of the
exam. The course runs for 6 weeks, with 20 lessons
per week in mini-groups of 4 participants maximum.
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and the course is offered prior to the exam dates.
The DELE exam is issued by the Director of the Instituto
Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Every year, more than 25,000 candidates take the
examination in more than 70 countries around the
world. Please contact BridgeAbroad for course dates. |
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Private Courses
Other special courses in Santo Domingo are available
as one-on-one training and prepare students for
the special requirements of a particular topic.
The main language goals of these courses are to
gain subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
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Students
are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
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Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Santo Domingo |
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Joanne
Scotland |
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truly enjoyed my time here. The whole experience in Santo
Domingo was amazing and I would love to come again!" |
Inka
Germany |
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a very nice, family-like atmosphere. I felt really welcome
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Viktoria
England |
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the course and accommodations a great value, and the staff
was wonderfully helpful. I feel I have made progress in
my Spanish. " |
Danny
Ireland |
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with the outcome. I feel I have made good progress in
my Spanish." |
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Santo Domingo |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$875.00 |
$1625.00 |
$2420.00 |
$3215.00 |
$795.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$350.00 |
$640.00 |
$935.00 |
$1230.00 |
$295.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$495.00 |
$895.00 |
$1335.00 |
$1775.00 |
$440.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$230.00 |
$420.00 |
$610.00 |
$800.00 |
$190.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$405.00 |
$595.00 |
$785.00 |
$975.00 |
$365.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1167 |
$2197 |
$3300 |
$4403 |
$1087 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$642 |
$1212 |
$1815 |
$2418 |
$587 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$787 |
$1467 |
$2215 |
$2963 |
$732 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$522 |
$992 |
$1490 |
$1988 |
$482 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$697 |
$1167 |
$1665 |
$2163 |
$657 |
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Hotel |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1370 |
$2648 |
$3987 |
$5327 |
$1339 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$845 |
$1663 |
$2502 |
$3342 |
$839 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$990 |
$1918 |
$2902 |
$3887 |
$984 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$725 |
$1443 |
$2177 |
$2912 |
$734 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$900 |
$1618 |
$2352 |
$3087 |
$909 |
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Apart-Hotel |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1221 |
$2367 |
$3542 |
$4716 |
$1174 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$696 |
$1382 |
$2057 |
$2731 |
$674 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$841 |
$1637 |
$2457 |
$3276 |
$819 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$576 |
$1162 |
$1732 |
$2301 |
$569 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$751 |
$1337 |
$1907 |
$2476 |
$744 |
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Shared Apartment |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1090 |
$2076 |
$3102 |
$4128 |
$1026 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$565 |
$1091 |
$1617 |
$2143 |
$526 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$710 |
$1346 |
$2017 |
$2688 |
$671 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$445 |
$871 |
$1292 |
$1713 |
$421 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$620 |
$1046 |
$1467 |
$1888 |
$596 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books.
There is a 20% surcharge for accommodations in the apart-hotel and hotels from December 15, 2008 - January 5, 2009.
Airport pickup is included if staying with a host family; otherwise a pickup can be arranged for US$30.
Each lesson is 45 minutes
Immersion prices include lunch with the instructor.
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