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Language school Valencia
Don Quijote

Our Don Quijote partner school is situated at the heart of Valencia’s student district, on the campus of the Polytechnic University, among palm trees and large gardens. The school building offers optimal conditions for studying, with 12 bright classrooms (more than 20 in summer), a cafeteria, a modern library, a video room and a computer room with free Internet access. In order to relax after class, you will have a large choice of activities. There are numerous sports facilities situated near the school and you will find magnificent beaches only a few minutes away from the school.

At a glance

Population
1'425'000
School size
M-L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18
Accommodation Host family / shared apartment/residence
Certificates DELE

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes (+ 5 options)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 13:00 or 15:00 to19:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes  (+ 5 options)
Course duration: 1 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 15:00 or 13:00 to 19:00
Details: cf. standard course
Preparation for DELE exams (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior)
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2*, 3 or 4 weeks
*'Inicial' level: only 2 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course
Free culture classes as options
In addition to the daily Spanish classes, Don Quijote offers an extra class  each day on varied topics of cultural interest. Thanks to these classes, the students have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of Spain, the Spanish way of life, the customs and traditions...in brief, all of the elements which help in gaining a better understanding of the Spanish language.

Accomodation

Host family
Staying with a host family is a unique experience to make the most out of your language study trip. The fact of being constantly immersed in the Spanish language and culture allows you to gain very fast progress in both understanding and expressing the language. The students stay in single rooms and have half board.
Shared apartments (from 18 years)
Very popular in Spain, shared apartments give you the chance to live with other international students. You will stay in a single room, sharing the common rooms and facilities (living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, washing machine, TV...) with your flatmates.
Residence (from 18 years)
Another option which offers the possibility to make friends from around the world is accommodation in a university residence. Situated very near the school, this residence has bright and fully-equipped single bedrooms (with study desk, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, telephone, Internet) and students have half board.

Leisure

Valencia is one of the most appealing Mediterranean cities. Discotheques, clubs and bars are everywhere, offering excellent nightlife and allowing you to enjoy unforgettable nights. Thanks to its great weather and with more than 500km of coast and the largest beaches on this Spanish coast, Valencia offers a wide range of sporting and nature-friendly activities. The school organizes excursions as well as other social activities, including a typical “paella Valenciana” gathering.

Don Quijote
Prices 2008

Dates and Prices in Euro
(EUR 1 ≈ CHF 1.65)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Intensive Course0 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
Dates of DELE exams:
23.05/22.08/21.11.2008

Bank holidays:
01.01 / 22.01 / 19.03 / 20.03 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 31.03 / 01.05 / 15.08 / 09.10 / 01.11 / 06.12 / 08.12 / 25.12.2008
Included in price:
  • Language course & Course material
  • Accommodation with host family or in shared apartment
  • School enrolment fees & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals (18 y.o.)
Standard Course A B
2 weeks 0 0
3 weeks 0 0
4 weeks 0 0
6 weeks 0 0
8 weeks 0 0
12 weeks 0 0
16 weeks 0 0
24 weeks 0 0
Extra week (24+) 0 0
2 weeks 789 679
3 weeks 1136 971
4 weeks 1483 1263
6 weeks 2177 1847
8 weeks 2775 2335
12 weeks 3923 3203
16 weeks 5199 4239
24 weeks 7655 6215
Extra week (24+) 315 255


Intensive Course A B
2 weeks 0 0
3 weeks 0 0
4 weeks 0 0
6 weeks 0 0
8 weeks 0 0
12 weeks 0 0
16 weeks 0 0
24 weeks 0 0
Extra week (24+) 0 0
2 weeks 989 879
3 weeks 1436 1271
4 weeks 1883 1663
6 weeks 2777 2447
8 weeks 3495 3055
12 weeks 4955 4235
16 weeks 6575 5615
24 weeks 9575 8135
Extra week (24+) 395 335


DELE Course (Inicial) A B
2 weeks 0 0
2 weeks 790 680

Exam fees to be paid on site ~165

DELE Course (Intermedio) A B
2 weeks 0 0
3 weeks 0 0
4 weeks 0 0
2 weeks 790 680
3 weeks 1135 970
4 weeks 1485 1265

Exam fees to be paid on site ~165

DELE Course (Superior) A B
2 weeks 0 0
3 weeks 0 0
4 weeks 0 0
2 weeks 889 779
3 weeks 1235 1070
4 weeks 1585 1365

Exam fees to be paid on site ~165

Options/Extras
Private Tuition (per lesson) 0
Private Tuition (per lesson) 40
Extra night at the hostfamily's 0
Extra night at the hostfamily's 45
Airport pick-up 0
Airport pick-up 75
Residence (cf. family price):
Single room, half board 60/week

Key points of the language school in Valencia

• Small school, friendly ambience
• Beautiful environment around the school
• Possibility of exchanges with other Don Quijote schools

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