At IERC, we have numerous accolades that make us the premier and reliable study abroad center that can readily adapt to your needs and requirements.
• Our staff has over 15 years of experience in the Dominican Republic alone, not to mention our highly qualified Dominican professionals who give a local perspective and expertise during your in-country stay.
• We offer academic assessments and general orientations which make the students’ lives easier throughout the semester;
• Hands-on language Immersion programs that are proven to help students gain Spanish fluency;
• Agreements with superb international professors and renowned educational institutions in the Dominican Republic;
• Housing placement services that locate comfortable living arrangements, thoroughly screen families, and match students with host families that will increase the cross-cultural exchange and further support the student’s integration into Dominican society;
• Cultural excursions and field trips that enhance the students’ overseas experience, including exclusive trips to national and world monuments with historical experts as our guides;
• Over 15 years of experience handling study abroad excursions for different groups and organizing Study Abroad Conferences in the Dominican Republic, including underserved, underrepresented, and/or disadvantaged populations including inner city youth and ethnic minorities;
• Fun extracurricular activities such as dancing classes (salsa, merengue, and bachata), cooking lessons, and city outings in addition to our cultural excursions;
• We have worked with many diverse and talented students from 25 HBCUs and over 100 other universities. (See list)
These are only a few reasons why IERC is qualified and capable of offering you an amazing unique study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic.
