4.4/5
What we like about the school
- Located close to white sand beaches
- Classes take place under thatched roof learning areas surrounded by tropical gardens
- Small class sizes
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
Don Quijote / Solexico Language & Cultural Centers
The language school Don Quijote / Solexico Language & Cultural Centers was founded in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 1997. Located just 6 blocks away from the white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea.
The school address is: Calle 6 entre Av. 35 y Av. 40, 77710 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASESEO, SEPSchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Volleyball court
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Number of public PC workstations:
5Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 90
- Adult courses throughout the year: 48
- Junior courses in summer: 5
- Junior courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 years
- throughout the year: 33 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
Minimum age of students
- 17 years
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 80 % hold a university degree
- 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
10
9
4
2
3
1
3
11
59
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cancun International Airport.
Cancún International Airport:85 US$ pick up
170 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 18.Apr.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 17.May.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 25.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Spanish Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
281 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | 2475 2352 | 2750 2613 | 3180 3021 |
20 Spanish lessons + 5 cultural and conversation workshops per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
224 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 235 224 | 470 447 | 705 670 | 940 893 | 1045 993 | 1254 1192 | 1463 1390 | 1672 1589 | 1881 1787 | 2090 1986 | 2388 2269 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 8
186 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 780 741 | 875 832 | 1050 998 | 1225 1164 | 1400 1330 | 1575 1497 | 1750 1663 | 1980 1881 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
385 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 405 385 | 810 770 | 1215 1155 | 1620 1539 | 1975 1877 | 2370 2252 | 2765 2627 | 3160 3002 | 3555 3378 | 3950 3753 | 4500 4275 |
20 Spanish lessons + 5 cultural and conversation workshops + 5 semiprivate lessons (up to 4 students) per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
399 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2940 2793 | 3360 3192 | 3780 3591 | 4200 3990 | 5040 4788 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 1
314 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1650 1568 | 1980 1881 | 2310 2195 | 2640 2508 | 2970 2822 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
284 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 595 566 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 Spanish lessons + 3 cultural activities per week.
Starting dates
2019: 01.Apr.2019.
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 6
333 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1620 1539 | 1944 1847 | 2268 2155 | 2592 2463 | 2916 2771 | 3240 3078 | 3768 3580 |
20 Spanish lessons + 5 cultural lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 18
331 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Price in US$ | -- | 695 661 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Only for Spanish teachers.
20 Spanish lessons + 10 hours of observation and mentoring.
20 Spanish lessons + 10 hours of observation and mentoring.
Starting dates
2019: 14.Jan.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:05
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:05
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
333 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1620 1539 | 1944 1847 | 2268 2155 | 2592 2463 | 2916 2771 | 3240 3078 | 3768 3580 |
20 Spanish lessons + 5 cooking lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 6
333 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in US$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1620 1539 | 1944 1847 | 2268 2155 | 2592 2463 | 2916 2771 | 3240 3078 | 3768 3580 |
20 Spanish lessons + 5 salsa lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Note: All courses offered by Don Quijote / Solexico Language & Cultural Centers, Playa del Carmen can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 24.00 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
379 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 379 | 758 | 1137 | 1516 | 1895 | 2274 | 2653 | 3032 | 3790 | 4548 | 379 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
89 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
9 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
265 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 265 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
225 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
235 US$ per week
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
9 reviews
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
195 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 265 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
49 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
205 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
49 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
329 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 329 | 658 | 987 | 1316 | 1645 | 1974 | 2303 | 2632 | 3290 | 3948 | 329 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
69 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 349 | 698 | 1047 | 1396 | 1745 | 2094 | 2443 | 2792 | 3490 | 4188 | 349 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
89 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
299 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 299 | 598 | 897 | 1196 | 1495 | 1794 | 2093 | 2392 | 2990 | 3588 | 299 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
69 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Overall rating
24 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.3/5.0
Facilities
4.2/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.6/5.0
Other
4.6/5.0
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