Depending on your destination you will find different activities scheduled. Some of them are free and others require separate payment. At your school you will find a calendar with updated activities and pricing. Remember to make your reservation early!

Of course they are! All dQ schools are recognized by the Cervantes Institute. We are also proud to be accredited by or members of:
• Ideal Quality Certificate
• Eduspain
• FEDELE, CEELE, ACELE, Association of Spanish Schools Granada, Spanish in Andalusia, Association of Spanish Schools in Madrid, Association of Spanish Schools of Castile and Leon, AELE and AMEELE.
• ALTO, WYSE, NAFSA, ALTO, EAIE, CONSUMO

Yes, excursions are usually organized on weekends. They are always optional and paid separately at the school. See the Activities (http://www.donquijote.org/en/don-quijote-activities) page of our web for examples of excursions and activities at all of our schools.

Yes, all don Quijote schools offer free Wi-Fi and a computer room open between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. with free internet access. 

Yes. Students can recuperate one day of class when there are two national holidays within the same week. Spanish cities celebrate many local holidays as well. To check for holidays during your preferred travel dates, visit the Pricelist page accessible from the main menu.

As a new student, you are expected at the school at 8 a.m. If you are an absolute beginner, you will attend a welcome talk, a guided tour of the town and your first class. If you already know some Spanish, you will take an oral and written Spanish level test before going on a guided tour of the town and your first class. Every two weeks, new students are invited to a welcome dinner to help them get acquainted with the faculty and their fellow students.

Of course it is! don Quijote is proud to be a center that has one of the highest percentages of students subsidized by the CSN. Applying for grants and loans is easy: you can call the CSN and ask them to send to you the necessary forms. Their number is: 0771-276 000. One of these forms (5509W) is a reservation confirmation that we will send you as soon as we confirm your registration (with a deposit of just 250 Euros). 

The CSN usually takes about 3 weeks to process the application from the time they receive it. That’s why you should register at least five weeks before the starting date of your course. This way you can have the money in your account two weeks before classes begin (which is when you must have the rest of the course fee paid). 

Of course you can. All don Quijote schools in Spain and most of don Quijote schools in Latin America are recognized by the German government in specific states and qualify for the Bildungsurlaub scholarship, although this may not be true for partner schools.

Our Spanish courses are recognized by the following federal states: Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Bremen, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rhineland Palatinate, Saarland, Berlin, Lower Saxony and Hesse.

In Spain, you are required to book a don Quijote intensive Spanish course with a minimum of 30 hours of group classes per week. In Latin America, you must take an intensive Spanish course with a minimum of 25 hours of group classes plus an additional 5 private classes per week. In Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hesse, students must also take additional classes to meet requirements.

The regions do have strict rules which must be met, which is why we must receive each request at least three months prior to the planned starting date.
 

Yes. We offer travel medical insurance coverage throughout Spain and in all our schools' destinations in Latin America (except Cuba).

It is not mandatory, however we do recommend that all students take out a health insurance policy that guarantees coverage. Our don Quijote policy is a great option and can be taken out in blocks of four week periods.

We advise all EU citizens to bring their European Health Insurance Card EHIC (formerly the E111 document) with them to their don Quijote program. If you require medical treatment, this card and your medical bill will allow you to be reimbursed by your country of origin for any medical expenses incurred while abroad.
 

The only limitation for medical insurance is in Latin America, where the age limit is 65.

It starts at 8 a.m.
 

You will not be able to know the exact schedule of your classes until 7 days before starting your course. In general, classes take place in the mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and afternoons from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. but there is some flexibility.

Our experts publish our own don Quijote books to ensure we are using relevant and updated material. You will receive your textbooks on the first day of class.
 

Yes, you can earn university credits while studying with don Quijote. We already have an agreement with many American universities and we would be happy to start a study program with your university. 

If earning university credits is important to you, let us know on the first day of class because you may have to take some specific tests according to the American academic system. 
 

In regular courses the average age is 18. (We offer special courses and summer camps for students under 18.)

Age has never been a limitation for us. In fact, we have programs that span very broad age ranges. So far we have welcomed adult students from 19 to 83 years old. It's always a good time to learn Spanish!

We determine the make-up of the group according to the students’ abilities. The first day of the course begins with an oral and written test. If you are a beginner you will start directly in a beginners group.

Yes, of course. We offer great preparation courses as well, with a very high pass rate.

For students of Spanish as a second language we recommend testing for the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) certificate. This is the most well-known exam and is ideal if you are thinking of working in a bilingual office one day. There are six levels with six corresponding exams you can take to earn your certificate. We guarantee you will pass after taking a DELE preparation course with us!

The SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española) is also an excellent choice, and is one of the newer exams available. We also offer great preparation courses for the SIELE. This exam must be renewed every two years and tests Spanish as a rich, varied language with different vocabulary and phrases throughout the world. This exam is especially helpful for getting into universities and landing prestigious jobs in the Spanish-speaking world.

If you are specifically interested in business, we recommend that you take the Chamber of Commerce Business Spanish Exam. This exam is also officially recognized and focuses on a wide range of business-related topics. Our preparation course is incredibly interesting; you are sure to learn all about finance, politics and tourism as it relates to the Spanish-speaking world, and beyond.

At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of accomplishment if you have attended at least 85% of your classes. This certificate indicates the course you took, duration, objectives, Spanish proficiency level, special subjects, additional courses and the number of hours completed. 

If you completed less than 85% of your classes your certificate will only show the actual number of classes you attended. 

If you are from the United States, talk with us at the beginning of your course. We can give you an evaluation that meets the American rating system (eg. A+, B-...), which is necessary for earning university credits.
 

Of course! In addition to group courses, don Quijote offers one-to-one private Spanish classes at all don Quijote schools, for all levels. You may also request customized language content to learn the vocabulary of a certain field such as literature, business, medical Spanish or any other subject.

The price is per hour, with packages available when you take five or more classes per week, and/or study in semi-private classes with a friend.

Our Premium courses allow you to easily combine a mini group course with one-to-one classes, priced in price packages. Combining a group course with private classes is a highly effective way to make maximum progress in your Spanish skills in a limited time.
 

If you are thinking about obtaining credits for your university, it is very important you tell us on your first day of class, since you will have to take specific tests for us to evaluate you according to your academic system.

This is very unlikely at don Quijote. One of our strengths is that, due to the large number of students we have all year round, we can always make groups not only for each level, but also for sub-levels, which guarantees that you will always be with the students of your same level and give you more oppotunities to practice.

This is not necessary since our teachers make continuous evaluations. However, if you are studying with us over a long period, we would like to give you an occasional exam so that you can clearly see your progress. This will encourage you to keep learning!
 

For intensive and super-intensive courses, we guarantee that you will never have a group of more than 10 students at a don Quijote school. Typically, the classes are much smaller, but it varies depending on the destination, course and time of year.
 

Yes, we do! We offer Premium Executive Programs, Chamber of Commerce Business Spanish Exam Preparation Courses and Private One-on-One Classes.

Our Business Exam Prep Course is ideal for boosting your resume with an official certificate. You must have at least a B1 level to sign up for this course.

Private one-on-one classes can be arranged to focus on business, just let us know what you're interested in.

Our Premium Executive Programs are complete packages of intensive classes, networking lunches with professionals, private classes and private online classes. 

Yes, We offer special pricing for groups of 6 or more. We love working with travel agents and teachers to coordinate group trips as well! Contact us at groups@donquijote.org for more information.

At all of our accommodations we include fresh bed linen, but you will have to bring your own towels.

At the shared apartments and student residences there is always Wi-Fi for you to use. At the homes of our host families it depends on the availability, however, these days most homes have a good Wi-Fi connection.

Whether you choose our student residence or shared apartment, you will be within 10-15 minutes of your don Quijote school. If you choose to stay with a host family the maximum distance is 30 minutes, on foot or by public transportation.
 

Half board includes two meals per day: breakfast and dinner.

Check-in is at 12 p.m. (2 p.m. in Malaga) on the Sunday before your first day of class (Monday). Check-out is at 12 p.m. (10 a.m. in Malaga) on the Saturday after your last day of class (usually Friday).

If you are not happy with your accommodations or course, we can always change them for you. We just need a justifiable reason. You can contact your academic or accommodations coordinator to address any issue during your stay.

Both are great options and can add many qualities to your experience! Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Shared apartments offer independence and flexibility. You will be sharing common spaces with roommates including the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. You'll have a common space to enjoy chatting with friends or studying. You can look forward to going grocery shopping (an excuse to practice Spanish!), because you will be preparing your own meals and washing your own clothes. Of course, you will not have to worry about bedding, electricity or water. Everything is included. However, you will be responsible for cleaning the apartment along with your roommates.

Our student residences also offer independence and flexibility, but provide some cleaning and cooking services to save you time to focus on your studies. Students come from all over the world, and our residences vary in size from a capacity of 15 to 150 students. Don’t like to cook? No problem! We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also give you the option to have an en suite private or shared bathroom at most locations. All residences are within a convenient distance from our schools, right in the heart of the city. The price is a little higher than a shared apartment, however, there are more services available to you!

You will not be put on a schedule and can come and go as you please. However, we ask that you are considerate of the family and are especially careful not to disturb them at night.
 

There are three accommodation options available in Spain:
- Host family 
- Shared apartments
- Student residence

Half board is breakfast and dinner. We are unable to change it, unless you prefer to have full board, in which case you would be able to join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 

Yes! We can accommodate you, just let us know exactly what you need when you make your reservation.
 

Some host families only take in one student, while others will take in two or three. We try not to have students from the same country live together so they have more opportunities to practice Spanish.
 

Students have the choice of an individual or double room and either half or full board. Bed linen and blankets are included. A common room with TV in each residence, central heating, Wi-Fi and cleaning of the common areas are included in the price. Students will be able to wash their clothes at or close to the residence. The cleaning of the bedroom is not included.

You can choose either an individual or double room. Bed linen and blankets are included. Water, gas and electricity are also included. No meals are offered, but all apartments have a well-equipped kitchen, as well as a TV, common room and central heating. Students can wash and iron their clothes in the apartment. The cleaning of the bedroom is not included in the price, but the cleaning of the common area is included. Most properties have Wi-Fi.

If we have availability we can offer you three extra nights before and after your program.