The school is located in a five-storey building in the centre of the city, opposite the Ritz hotel, on the renowned Avenida Gran Via, only 3 minutes’ walk from the Ramblas. The school has 65 spacious classrooms with windows and balconies. On the first floor there is a multimedia room - where you can watch TV, read a newspaper, have coffee with other students or work on your lessons - as well as a magnificent terrace.
At a glance
Population
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3'800'000 |
School size
|
XL |
| Level |
Beginner to Advanced
|
Minimun age
|
18
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| Accommodation |
Host family / Shared apartment / Residence
|
| Certificates |
DELE (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior)
|
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Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes (+5 options)
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 8 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 13:00 or 15:00 to 19:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes (+5 options)
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 13:00 or 15:00 to 19:00
Details: see Standard course
Free cultural courses (optional)
In addition to Spanish lessons, Don Quijote also offers lessons in Spanish culture each day. Thanks to these classes, students have the opportunity to learn more about Spain, the way of life, customs and traditions... that is, all the elements necessary for a better understanding of the Spanish language.
In 2007:
Preparation for DELE exams (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of course: 3 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Standard course
In 2008:
Preparation for DELE exams (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of course: 2*, 3 or 4 weeks
*level 1: 2 weeks only
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Standard course
Accomodation
Host Family
Staying with a host family is an outstanding experience that will help you make the most of your language course. The opportunity to live the language and experience Spanish culture from the inside will allow you to make rapid progress with your learning. You will stay in a single room with two meals provided.
Shared apartments
Very popular in Barcelona, shared apartments give you the chance to live with other international students. You will stay in a single room, sharing the living room, kitchen and bathrooms. Apartments are equipped with washing machine and TV.
Don Quijote residence
The residence is located in the same building as the school and offers 25 rooms, most of which have a private bathroom. Meals are not included in the price, but students can use the shared and fully equipped kitchen to cook their own. All residence tenants will also have access to other shared facilities such as a common room with TV and separate smoking and non-smoking areas, and a laundry room.
Leisure
From the Olympic Village to the Gothic neighbourhood to monuments such as Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Barcelona has something for everyone. The school organizes a range of sporting, social and cultural activities, as well as excursions at weekends to Figueras, Girona and nearby beaches.
Prices 2008
Dates and Prices in EUR
(CHF ≈ 1.65)
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Intensive Course Beginner:
07.01 / 04.02 / 03.03 / 07.04 / 05.05 / 02.06 / 07.07 / 04.08 / 01.09 / 06.10 / 03.11 / 01.12.2008
DELE Course (Inicial or Intermedio) 3 w.:
23.04 - 11.05
06.08 - 24.08
29.10 - 16.11
DELE Course (Superior) 3 w.:
23.04 - 11.05
06.08 - 24.08
29.10 - 16.11
Examinations dates DELE:
23.05 / 22.08 / 21.11.2008
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 06.01 / 06.04 / 01.05 / 15.08 / 12.10 / 01.11 / 06.12 / 08.12 / 25.12.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 01.05 / 12.05 / 24.06 / 15.08 / 11.09 / 24.09 / 01.11 / 06.12 / 08.12 / 25.12 / 26.12.2008
Included in price:
- Language Course & Course Materials
- Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a shared apartment
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
| 2 weeks |
833 |
763 |
| 3 weeks |
1202 |
1097 |
| 4 weeks |
1571 |
1431 |
| 6 weeks |
2309 |
2099 |
| 8 weeks |
2935 |
2655 |
| 12 weeks |
4235 |
3815 |
| 16 weeks |
5615 |
5055 |
| 24 weeks |
8255 |
7415 |
| Extra week (24+) |
340 |
305 |
| 2 weeks |
869 |
787 |
| 3 weeks |
1256 |
1133 |
| 4 weeks |
1643 |
1479 |
| 6 weeks |
2417 |
2171 |
| 8 weeks |
3095 |
2767 |
| 12 weeks |
4403 |
3911 |
| 16 weeks |
5839 |
5183 |
| 24 weeks |
8615 |
7631 |
| Extra week (24+) |
355 |
314 |
| 2 weeks |
1025 |
955 |
| 3 weeks |
1490 |
1385 |
| 4 weeks |
1955 |
1815 |
| 6 weeks |
2885 |
2675 |
| 8 weeks |
3615 |
3335 |
| 12 weeks |
5195 |
4775 |
| 16 weeks |
6895 |
6335 |
| 24 weeks |
10055 |
9215 |
| Extra week (24+) |
415 |
380 |
| 2 weeks |
1069 |
987 |
| 3 weeks |
1556 |
1433 |
| 4 weeks |
2043 |
1879 |
| 6 weeks |
3017 |
2771 |
| 8 weeks |
3815 |
3487 |
| 12 weeks |
5435 |
4943 |
| 16 weeks |
7215 |
6559 |
| 24 weeks |
10535 |
9551 |
| Extra week (24+) |
435 |
394 |
| DELE Course (Inicial or Intermedio) |
A |
B |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
| DELE Course (Superior) |
A |
B |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
| DELE Course (Inicial or Intermedio) |
A |
B |
| 2 weeks |
495 |
425 |
| 3 weeks |
695 |
590 |
| 4 weeks |
895 |
755 |
| 2 weeks |
1225 |
1143 |
| 3 weeks |
2315 |
2192 |
| 4 weeks |
3775 |
3611 |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
| DELE Course (Superior) |
A |
B |
| 2 weeks |
495 |
425 |
| 3 weeks |
695 |
590 |
| 4 weeks |
895 |
755 |
| 2 weeks |
1423 |
1341 |
| 3 weeks |
2615 |
2492 |
| 4 weeks |
4175 |
4011 |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~165
Options/Extras
| Apartment Deposit (to be paid on site) |
150 |
| Apartment Deposit (to be paid on site) |
150 |
Residence (Refer to price B):
Single room/no meals 126/w.
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