Dominican Republic is very easy to reach from major airports in the USA. There are more than 50 direct daily flights from New York, Washington (DC), Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and San Juan. Average price for 2-way ticket is USD$ 500. For the students coming from Caribbean region there are direct flights from St. Maarten, Curacao, Aruba, Antigua and connecting flights through Antigua and St. Maarten from any other Caribbean Islands.
Tuition fee does not include accommodation. ICSA offers wide choice of housing for the duration of course. The accommodation options available vary from inexpensive hostel/bed & breakfast-type options to studio/bedroom apartments. The price depends on double/single occupancy and varies between USDS$200 – USD$300. Rooms and apartments are furnished including study table, chair and light and have unlimited access to high-speed Internet. Reservation with 30% deposit must be made together with tuition fee payment. Deposit is not refundable.
Santo Domingo offers an incredible variety of restaurants to serve most every visitor's taste and budget. Establishments range from restaurants in 5 star hotels, to smaller roadside gems offering something a little more economical and casual. Your daily expenses can be from USD$ 5 and up. Upon request students can order lunch delivered to campus from one of the restaurants located nearby. You are not required to have any vaccination shots to enter the Dominican Republic. However, we strongly recommend that all visitors familiarize themselves with the travel information available from the Department of Health of your country.
Medical facilities: You must have your own medical insurance. Please check with your insurance company if it covers your stay in Dominican Republic up to 3 months.
> About our location
An array of beautiful beaches, dazzling landscapes, stunning mountains and waterfalls of crystalline waters, lush vegetation, and the warmth and hospitality of our people, that’s what Dominican Republic is all about.
The country occupies two thirds of the island Hispaniola, shared with our sister republic of Haiti, to the west. With a total surface of 48,484 square kilometers (18,700 sq. miles) and a little more than 8 million inhabitants Dominican Republic is bathed by the soothing waters of the Caribbean Sea in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the north.
The territory is divided in 32 provinces and the National District. Santo Domingo, the city capital, was founded 4th of August 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus.
> Quick facts
Official language is Spanish.
Official religion is catholic.
Annual average temperature is 26 degrees Celsius.
The local time never varies with the change of seasons.
The local currency is Dominican Peso (RD$).
The exchange rate may vary. At present time, US$1.00 equals RD$36.00; and 1 Euro equals RD$51.00
Local sales tax (ITBIS) is 16%. There is also an additional 10% for legal tips in restaurants and hotels.
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