We are looking for someone in Cabarete. I know there are schools, but our schedule is not compatible.
Talked to one man who comes to one's residence which is my preference, and he doesn't have the overhead of a "school", so works for both of us. I though his hourly rate was high, especially for the DR, but might have been OK if he was as good as he claimed and for the convenience. However, he lost me as a potential customer when I said my husband might also want to join in.....because this teacher then said his rate would just about DOUBLE! His logic, two people means charge twice. My logic, one hour of his time is one hour of his time.....my husband and I each get some of it, but teacher isn't working any more that he would be with one of us.
So we are still looking for someone who's logic is similar to mine. Don't mind paying for quality, but I am not going to be gringoed.