Don Quijote

Madrid, Spain

20 group lessons Spanish combined with 3 special cultural activities per week.

Are you seeking warmer weather during the harsh winter months back home? Pack your bags and study abroad over your winter break. You won’t regret it! Welcoming students of all Spanish levels,
from complete beginners to proficient, the one or two week long winter program provides the perfect opportunity to brush up on your Spanish language skills.

The Intensive 20 Spanish course is the standard and most popular option that the academy offers, as it provides enough weekly tuition hours to make a significant impact on your Spanish ability in just a short time, but also isn’t so intense that it leaves you without the time to enjoy everything else that Madrid has to offer.

This programme is focused on developing your Spanish language skills by getting you to a point where you can express yourself in the language under any circumstances. You can look forward to 20 professionally-prepared classes every week, which will push your progress forward significantly by building on your foundational skills.

The style of the classes takes a participative approach, which is supported by the small class sizes that the school offers.

Student Profile
Students who pursue the Intensive 20 Spanish Program are looking for a flexible program that allows them to experience a full linguistic immersion by giving them extra time to explore the city and culture.

Some students also like the added flexibility the reduced class hours give them because they can mold the program to their own needs by adding private classes or an internship program. Students particularly value having time to experience the culture and language both in and out of the classroom.

The students who prefer the Intensive 20 course are looking for a dynamic and interactive Spanish course with flexibility. There are 20 classes a week with a lot of free time for those who want to visit the city and discover new places.

Benefits
This program includes 20 weekly group classes which generally take place in the morning in small group classes with a maximum of 10 students and an average of 6 students. The classes are focused on oral expression and comprehension, as well as written communication and interaction, all of which are essential in learning a new language.

You will be placed in your correct Spanish level following an oral and written placement test that you will take the first day you arrive at the school. Every level starts every Monday. At the end of the program you will be handed a certificate documenting your progress, hours completed, and level of proficiency achieved.

Combine the group course Intensive 20 with 5 private lessons per week. Private lessons are a great way to enhance your learning experience and progress more quickly.

This course is perfect for students looking to make solid and quick progress in Spanish. You will be able to combine 20 interactive Spanish lessons per week with 5 extra Spanish culture and conversation classes. You’ll benefit from a personalized and student-centered approach to education where teachers and students are actively engaged in the learning experience. This programme is available for all levels from complete beginner (A1) to proficient (C2).

Designed for professionals looking for a fast and effective way to improve their language skills. The programme consists of 20 Spanish lessons in mini-group (1-3 students), 5 Spanish culture and conversation workshops and 5 private lessons per week. It also includes coffee breaks & daily lunch with the teacher or other professionals.

Premium programs are designed for professionals who are eager to improve their language skills with a fast and effective program. Intensive language immersions in reduced groups of 1-3 students per class with personalized content and mentoring.

Included:

• 20 Intensive Spanish classes in mini-group of maximum 3 students.
  
• 5 Spanish Culture and Conversation workshops.
  
• 5 private one-to-one classes.
  
• Coffe break and daily lunch with your teacher.

Intensive 20 combined with 5 culture and conversation classes per week.

STUDENT PROFILE
Students who start an Intensive course seek to learn Spanish and improve their level in little time, wanting to make the most of the classes by participating in them. In addition, they have a special interest in conversation and cultural classes because their goal is to communicate and speak Spanish every day.
 
Thanks to the smaller groups each student can actively participate and remain engaged in class. Teachers can respond to the students’ needs if they have any questions and allow the students to share what they have learned with their classmates.

BENEFITS
This course is perfect for you to improve your level of Spanish quickly and, especially, to assure your conversational fluency. In addition to the intensive Spanish classes, which will help you develop your level in a short time, the culture and conversation workshops are a fun and entertaining way to interact with your classmates and delve into the Spanish culture.

And, if you still want more, we give you ideas to complement your course: add private lessons or a specialization in business Spanish specific lessons to pass the DELE exam.

Intensive 20 combined with 5 culture and conversation classes and 5 mini group (maximum 4 students) lessons per week.

STUDENT PROFILE
This course has been designed for students of all levels who want to learn to speak Spanish fluently. They are interested in interacting in class and improving their ability to communicate in the language. Many of them would like to work or study in Spain and Latin America, add Spanish to their résumé, and be able to grow in a bilingual, professional environment.

BENEFITS
This intensive Spanish course is designed to improve your level significantly, dedicating considerable hours per day to learning. You will gain fluency in communicating thanks to the Spanish culture and conversation workshops, where you can practice with your colleagues, and perfect your weakest points with semi-private classes, which will help you build a solid and specialized foundation. Immerse yourself completely in your destination’s culture and give a serious boost to your Spanish.

With this course, students will have 20 intensive Spanish classes in groups of up to eight. Students will also participate in 5 Spanish culture and conversation workshops and 5 semi-private classes per week. You will see both your Spanish level and your proficiency increase little by little every day.

Craft your own language journey! Combine the same academic programme in different destinations in Spain OR combine schools in Spain and Mexico (Playa del Carmen).
Special conditions apply:

• Registration fee is charged only once.
  
• One hour mentoring session every 4 weeks.
  
• One full day weekend excursion every 4 weeks.
  
• Volunteering program in Playa del Carmen.
  
• 2-week DELE preparation course.
  Did you just finish high school and still aren’t sure what to do next? No matter which stage of life you are in, taking a break can be a wise decision and the best way to invest in your personal growth and develop soft skills like empathy, flexibility, and leadership.
  
  Explore the Spanish-speaking world and discover its cultural diversity and linguistic heritage by combining 2 continents: Spain and Mexico.

Designed for professionals looking for a fast and effective way to improve their language skills. The programme consists of 20 Spanish lessons in mini-group (1-3 students) and 5 Spanish culture and conversation workshops per week. It also includes coffee breaks with the teacher or other professionals.

Premium programs are designed for professionals who are eager to improve their language skills with a fast and effective program. Intensive language immersions in reduced groups of 1-3 students per class with personalized content and mentoring.

Included:

• 20 Intensive Spanish classes in mini-group of maximum 3 students.
  
• 5 Spanish Culture and Conversation workshops.
  
• Coffe break to chat with your teacher.

Intensive 20 combined with 5 culture and conversation classes and 10 mini group lessons per week.

STUDENT PROFILE
Students who choose this course want to spend all day, every day immersed in the Spanish language and culture. They know that a full immersion is the best way to become fluent, and are dedicated to making leaps and bounds forward in their Spanish abilities.

This course is the best way to improve your Spanish as much as possible during your time abroad. You'll be spending several hours a day in stimulating classes led by don Quijote's expert teachers, surrounded by other students who share your passion for learning.

BENEFITS
Each week you'll have 20 group classes, 5 cultural workshops, and 10 semi-private classes (four students or less). Each type of class will provide a different kind of learning environment that will encourage you to learn in new ways. You'll come away with a well-rounded knowledge of the Spanish language and local culture of your chosen destination.

Small class sizes ensure maximum participation where each student will be supported and challenged. The Super Intensive 35 course is a great way to push yourself to learn as much as you can in the time you have.

Also includes 3 afternoon activities per week, 1 full-day weekend excursion per 2-week stay and supervision during the activities and in the accommodation.
Other fees & services:

• Cancellation guarantee: EUR 105 per week.
  
• Travel medical Insurance: EUR 50 per week. This is mandatory.
  
• Extra 10 Spanish classes per week: EUR 390.
  
  80% SUPERVISION
  AGES 14-18
  WEEKLY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
  100% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  
  This Junior Program is specially designed for students 14-18 years old who are looking for an all-inclusive study abroad program and want to enjoy greater independence. The program
  includes an Intensive 20 Spanish Program in the morning, a weekly schedule of cultural
  activities in the afternoon and, full board accommodation in our residences or homestay.
  
  ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
  20 Spanish classes per week, all levels, each class lasts 55 minutes, average of 6 students per class (min. 3 - max. 15), study materials, full board accommodation in
  student residence or homestay, double or triple room, weekly afternoon activities, 1 full day weekend excursion per 2-week program. Students are supervised at the school, during the activities, and in the accommodation.

Also includes 3 afternoon activities per week, 1 full-day weekend excursion per 2-week stay and supervision during the activities and in the accommodation.
Other fees & services:

• Cancellation guarantee: EUR 105 per week.
  
• Travel medical Insurance: EUR 50 per week. This is mandatory.
  
• Extra 10 Spanish classes per week: EUR 390.
  80% SUPERVISION
  AGES 14-18
  WEEKLY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
  100% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  
  This Junior Program is specially designed for students 14-18 years old who are looking for an all-inclusive study abroad program and want to enjoy greater independence. The program
  includes an Intensive 20 Spanish Program in the morning, a weekly schedule of cultural
  activities in the afternoon and, full board accommodation in our residences or homestay.
  
  ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
  20 Spanish classes per week, all levels, each class lasts 55 minutes, average of 6 students per class (min. 3 - max. 15), study materials, full board accommodation in
  student residence or homestay, double or triple room, weekly afternoon activities, 1 full day weekend excursion per 2-week program. Students are supervised at the school, during the activities, and in the accommodation.

20 DELE Preparation group lessons per week delivered online.
Exam and registration fees are not included. Students can take the exam in their own country.
Schedule & Time zones:

• 9:00 to 13:00,
  or
  
• 16:00 to 20:00 CET Madrid, Europe UTC+1;
  
• 9:00 to 13:00 EST Cancun, North America UTC-5.
  
  Please use a time zone converter to find the exact time difference using above mentioned cities as a reference.
  don Quijote's online DELE preparation course is perfect for curious, adventurous students who want to prepare for the DELE exam in the quickest way possible without moving from their home. Enroll in this preparation course and ensure your success with 20 hours weekly topic-specific DELE classes.

20 language lessons per week delivered online.
Schedule & time zones:

• From 9:00 to 13:00
  or
  
• 16:00 to 20:00 CET Madrid, Europe UTC+1;
  
• 9:00 to 13:00 EST Cancun, North America UTC-5.
  
  Please use a time zone converter to find the exact time difference of your country.
  For those who think less is more, this online Spanish course is the school's most popular and efficient program to learn Spanish. If you don’t have much time but start communicating as quickly as possible or improving your level is one of your priorities, don Quijote makes it easy for you with 4 hours of interactive Spanish classes each day in small groups of average 4 to 8 students per class.

The perfect course for people with limited time. Classes take place twice a week in the afternoon.
Schedule & Time zones:

• 19:30 to 21:00 CET Madrid, Europe UTC+1.
  
• 12:30 to 14:00 EST Cancun, North America UTC-5.
  
  For all other locations, please use a time zone converter to find the exact time difference using above mentioned cities as a reference.
  This program is ideal for people with limited time and the perfect combination with school, studies or work. You will improve fast while attending afternoon classes just twice a week. Classes are taught in small groups of average 4 to 8 students per class. It entails two sessions of one hour and a half of interactive online Spanish classes and will help you accomplish a lot in fewer time.

Great for students who want to improve their language skills from the comfort of their home or office. E-learning materials not included.
For special lessons (e.g. business Spanish, medical Spanish, exam preparation, etc.), a surcharge of 15% will be applied.
For those who want to be in the spotlight and are short of time, One-to-One sessions are the smart choice! In these private classes, neither you nor your teacher will have to consider the pace or interests of other students as you would in a group course. Also available* Semi-Private classes for friends and family members and Specialized topic-specific private classes to fit your needs even more.

Great for students who want to improve their language skills from the comfort of their home or office. E-learning materials not included.
For special lessons (e.g. business Spanish, medical Spanish, exam preparation, etc.), a surcharge of 15% will be applied.
For those who want to be in the spotlight and are short of time, One-to-One sessions are the smart choice! In these private classes, neither you nor your teacher will have to consider the pace or interests of other students as you would in a group course. Also available* Semi-Private classes for friends and family members and Specialized topic-specific private classes to fit your needs even more.

Great for students who want to improve their language skills from the comfort of their home or office.
For specialised lessons (e.g. business Spanish, medical Spanish, exam preparation, etc.), a surcharge of 15% will be applied.
For those who want to be in the spotlight and are short of time, One-to-One sessions are the smart choice! In these private classes, neither you nor your teacher will have to consider the pace or interests of other students as you would in a group course. Also available* Semi-Private classes for friends and family members and Specialized topic-specific private classes to fit your needs even more.

Students must have the same level and take the class together. Price per person.

For those who want to be in the spotlight and are short of time, One-to-One sessions are the smart choice! In these private classes, neither you nor your teacher will have to consider the pace or interests of other students as you would in a group course. Also available* Semi-Private classes for friends and family members and Specialized topic-specific private classes to fit your needs even more.

Students must have the same level and take the class together. Price per person.

For those who want to be in the spotlight and are short of time, One-to-One sessions are the smart choice! In these private classes, neither you nor your teacher will have to consider the pace or interests of other students as you would in a group course. Also available* Semi-Private classes for friends and family members and Specialized topic-specific private classes to fit your needs even more.

Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly. For specialised lessons (e.g. business Spanish, medical Spanish, exam preparation, etc.), a surcharge of 15% will be applied.
For specialised lessons (e.g. business Spanish, medical Spanish, exam preparation, etc.), a surcharge of 15% will be applied.
Private classes are fully personalized and give you the opportunity to establish your own schedule and pace of learning. These classes are excellent for improving and progressing in specific areas, such as phonetics or reading comprehension and vocabulary.