Dominican Education Exchange Programs

  Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata,  Santiago,  Santo Domingo

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: We have a very large number of programs and students or volunteers are requested to submit their particular needs while providing us with a resume for an evaluation & consideration.

Highlights: Most of the programs include briefings before arrival in the Dominican Republic, Airport meeting and greetings plus transportation to the hotel, home, etc.

The students are given a briefing and pertinent information upon arrival about the country,society in general, cross-cultural seminar, basic Spanish language, economic, politics and safety.

Due to the fact that we offer a large number of very diversified programs and volunteer opportunities, it is impossible to outline the highlights. But it will be provided to you upon request.

Qualifications: Programs for internship and volunteer services requires at least basic training in whatever program a candidate wants to intern in. Please send us your request and curriculum vitae for consideration.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: fom USD600+

Salary / Pay: Generally we do not offer any stipend or compensation to the volunteers

Experience Required: yes

Depending upon the program selected, there may be a requirement for experience in the given field

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is a mature individual who is open-minded, motivated,tolerant, kind and willing to adjust, learn and teach. Preference is given to candidates who could work independently, make decisions and take care of himself/herself. One does not need to have any experience.

Age Range: Generally 18+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-10+

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Dominican Educational Exchange Program's Mission Statement: Dominican Educational Exchange Program is sponsored by a consortium of academic institutions, businesses, hospitals, professional organizations, under the auspices of The Fundacion Dominicana Multicultural, a non-profit organization based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Our mission is to provide cross-cultural training, spanish language training and educational exchange programs between Dominican and Forfeign high schools, colleges, universities and professional academic institutions e-g. nursing, public health, medical school, engineering, law, arts & business schools, etc.

Year Founded: 2001