Why study with IERC?

At IERC, we have numerous accolades that make us the premier and reliable study abroad center which can readily adapt to your needs and requirements.

•  Our staff has over 15 years 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’ life 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 students’ 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 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.