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Don Quijote, Barcelona, Spain

Carrer de Mallorca, 27 - 08029 Barcelona - see on map
40
Courses
12
Accommo­dations
XL
School
size
8
Students/
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5
Minimum
age
From 69€ 66€
per week
Don Quijote - School entrance

Ratings

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of Don Quijote, Barcelona
#7 of 51 Spanish schools in Barcelona
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

(2)
Students 30-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(3)
Students 50+ years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)

What we like about the school

  • Free activities such as Eixample tour, Gràcia tour, Sagrada Familia at night and many more.
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Multi-destination Spanish programme.

What we dislike about the school

  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Situated in the heart of the Eixample district of Barcelona near the Entença and Sants Estació Metro stations, Don Quijote Barcelona offers students a real look into the city life, slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of Barcelona's touristic sights. The school is large, offering students many facilities such as a library and media centre, an outdoor patio with picnic tables, a garden and a terrace, indoor common areas with a comfy lounge, along with free activities and optional excursions.

Course selection: The school offers a great variety of courses suitable for a wide range of students. Whether you are looking for a General Spanish Course, DELE or SIELE exam preparation courses, a Business course or a fully immersive Junior course, Don Quijote Barcelona would be happy to have you on-board to study with them. GAP year programmes are also available for students looking to stay for longer durations of study.

City: Barcelona is a city like no other, its personality is seen on every street corner as well as in the beauty and works of artists that have travelled through its streets. The second-largest city in the Iberian Peninsula in both size and population, the city provides Don Quijote with an excellent base for their students to create lasting and funfilled memories. As mentioned, exploring Barcelona is a great experience in itself, Don Quijote Barcelona can help you make that experience as memorable and productive as possible.
  • The language school Don Quijote was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1992.
  • Legal name / parent company: Enforex For English Executives SL
  • Tax registration ID: B80274269

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Online Courses
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Information for all courses offered by Don Quijote
Comments about courses

The registration fee is valid for 1 year and is waived when the course takes place up to 12 months from the previous reservation.

Health Insurance (mandatory for students under 18): EUR 50 per week.

CANCELLATION GUARANTEE: EUR 75 per week.
Before and after arrival.
Allows students to cancel program for ANY reason (I.e., examination, work, illness, visa issues...). Does not apply to private apartments or hotels.

Before arrival
Changes to your confirmed booking (start dates, program, or
services) can be made up to 2 weeks before your arrival.
One change is free of charge. After the first change, each change
will be charged: EUR 100.

After arrival
Change of destination, school, program, or accommodation subject
to availability. Any difference in price will be charged to the student. Costs EUR 100.
Does not apply to summer camps. 2 weeks of advance notice is
required. Health Insurance (mandatory for students under 18): EUR 35 per week.  

Changes:
Before arrival: Can be made up to 10 days before arrival. One change is free of charge, after the first change, each change will cost EUR 55.
After arrival: Always subject to availability. Student will be charged any price difference. 2 weeks of advance is required. It costs EUR 55.

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
35.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 44 €. 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.
Days without class
In 2023 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2023, 06 Jan. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 10 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 29 May 2023, 24 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 11 Sep. 2023, 12 Oct. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 06 Dec. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023, 26 Dec. 2023.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per Spanish language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Profiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Don Quijote, Barcelona can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • School entrance
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  • City
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    Market6/56
  • Bicycles
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  • Shopping
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  • City tour
    City tour9/56
  • Walkabout
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  • Excursion
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  • Group class
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  • Learning together
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  • Individual attention
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  • lessons
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  • Student lounge
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  • lounge
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  • Terrace
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  • classroom
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  • Making friends
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  • Making notes
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  • Studying together
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  • Happy group
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  • Bright spaces
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  • city view
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  • Panoramic city view
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  • Fountain
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  • School entrance
    School entrance 29/56
  • School bathroom facilities
    School bathroom facilities 30/56
  • School stairway
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  • Group lesson taking place
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  • Group discussions
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  • Students using the computer facilities
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  • Having a break
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  • Study area
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  • Chatting in the courtyard
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  • Presenting in class
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  • Don Quijote courtyard, Barcelona
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  • Pause area
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  • Classroom ready for new students
    Classroom ready for new students41/56
  • Happy student at Don Quijote Barcelona
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  • school corridor
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  • Enjoying the fresh air
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  • Teaching
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  • Teachers sitting in the lounge
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  • Fun on the beach
    Fun on the beach48/56
  • School courtyard
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  • reception area
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  • Group classroom
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  • Computer facilities
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  • Researching
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  • Outside the school
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Don Quijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
AEEAFEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAWYSE/FIYTOEAIE, ACTFL
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Don Quijote and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 55
    Number of public PC workstations: 4

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 260
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 198
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 73
Minimum age of students
17 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 32 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Optional airport transfer
Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
95 € one way
190 € return (both ways)
Aeroport de Girona - Costa Brava:
270 € one way
540 € return (both ways)
Reus Airport:
270 € one way
540 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is El Prat Airport.
More information about airports around Barcelona and how to get from the airport to Barcelona on your own here on our Barcelona page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 95 €
,
North America: 95 €
,
South America: 185 €
,
Africa: 185 €
,
Oceania: 185 €
,
Asia: 185 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing-
Horse riding-5 km
Mountainbiking-20 km
Windsurfing-25 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

City tours Museum visits * Cultural workshops

Adults - Paid activities

* Weekend excursions

Accommodation

Ratings of Don Quijote compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Don Quijote BarcelonaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about Don Quijote, Barcelona

Liked
The school is modern, well furnished and very well located.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The city in general!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Student Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments: Too many students in the course of discussions.
Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
28. Nov. 2018
Liked
Work in small groups, organization of classes
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
21. Aug. 2018

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Other Spanish schools in Barcelona offering Spanish courses: 
  1. BCN Languages, Gràcia
  2. BCN Metropol Language School
  3. Camino Spanish School5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  4. EF International Language Center
  5. Enforex, Eixample3.9

    Rating: 3.9/5.0

  6. Expanish, L'Eixample4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  7. Expanish 30+, L'Eixample
  8. Spanish school in Barcelona: Humboldt4.1

    Rating: 4.1/5.0

  9. Idiomas Plus, Barrio Gótico
  10. Influent
  11. InTuition
  12. Kingsbrook Spanish School4.2

    Rating: 4.2/5.0

  13. Linguaschools4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  14. Metrocultura SL, Raval
  15. Proyecto Español
  16. Speakeasy, Eixample
  17. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
  18. World Class Language School, Raval/Sant Antoni 4.9

    Rating: 4.9/5.0

Barcelona city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

More information about Barcelona including climate data and events on our Barcelona page with a list of all 51 Spanish schools in Barcelona.

Questions and answers about Don Quijote

  • The English junior classes are available for all students. There is a high percentage of Spanish children but there are also students from other countries.
    Nuria Castro, Admissions Officer from Don Quijote - Nov 28, 2022
  • All the English teachers are qualified to provided English lessons but not all of them are native speakers. There are native English speaking teachers, bilingual/trilingual teachers and Spanish native teachers who also teach English in public/private schools during the rest of the year.
    Nuria Castro, Admissions Officer from Don Quijote - Dec 01, 2022

FAQ about Don Quijote, Barcelona

  • Spanish courses at Don Quijote start at 66 € for Online Part-time 3 course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Don Quijote
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (95 €), Aeroport de Girona - Costa Brava (270 €), Reus Airport (270 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Don Quijote varies from 1 students (Online Private lessons 10) to 15 students (International Summer Camp Barcelona Beach - Day Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at Don Quijote hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Don Quijote comes from Holland with a 17% representation, followed by students from England (13%) and USA (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Don Quijote offers courses from 5 years (International Summer Camp Barcelona Beach - Day Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.

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