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donQuijoteAlicante, Spain

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
Calle Gravina, 17 - 03002 Alicante - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Located next to Postiguet Beach.
  • Guided city tours.
  • Best rated school in Alicante
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
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.

Location: Don Quijote Alicante is located in the port city of Alicante, in Spain's Costa Blanca. The school is housed centrally, close to the port and just a 5-minute walk from Playa del Postiguet. There are many eateries, shops, and attractions close to the school, including sites of interest such as MACA (Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Alacant), the Catedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant, Santa Barbara Castle, the Mercat Central d'Alacant, El Carrer dels Bolets and much more.

Course selection: The Don Quijote schools supply a wide range of courses suitable for students of all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner on holiday or an experienced Spanish speaker, the school has something for you. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also supplies DELE/SIELE Exam Preparation, Gap Year Packages, Private tuition, Spanish + Flamenco and more.

Social and cultural: The central location of the school ensures that it is within walking distance of many of Alicante's sights of interest. The school also offers a regular activity and social plan for students to engage in should they wish to.

Accommodation: Don Quijote Alicante offers a range of Homestay and Shared Apartment facilities for students. Dependent on your choice, a meal plan can be arranged within Homestay. Long-stay discount rates are available to students in the Student Residence when their stay is for 6 months or longer.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for donQuijote include

  • 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

Videos & Photos

  • Don Quijote  Alicante entrance.
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  • Group work
    Group work3/7
  • Courtyard
    Courtyard4/7
  • Cooking class
    Cooking class 5/7
  • Relaxing in the courtyard
    Relaxing in the courtyard6/7
  • Don Quijote  Alicante students.
    Don Quijote Alicante students.7/7

Ratings of donQuijote compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 donQuijote AlicanteAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

donQuijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCPF
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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at donQuijote and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1989
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 12%
Brazil 9%
Germany 9%
France 7%
Italy 5%
Netherlands 4%
Japan 4%
England 4%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Sweden 2%
Iran 1%
Iraq 1%
China 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Switzerland 1%
Other nationalities 35%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 10%
Average number of students
In summer: 120
Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 13
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by donQuijote

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 45 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Health Insurance (mandatory for students under 18 and for Internship Programs):

  • EUR 25 per week: when visa is not needed.
  • EUR 15 per week: for students who need a visa (between 14 and 35 years old, with a minimum stay of 3 months).

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

  • After arrival: Change of destination, school, program, or accommodation: EUR 100. Subject to availability. Any difference in price will be charged to the student. Does not apply to summer camps. 4 weeks of advance notice is required.

    Cancellation Guarantee
    Any cancellation before and after arrival: EUR 75 per week.
    Allows students to cancel program for any reason (I.e., examination, work, illness, visa issues...). Does not apply to private apartments or hotels.

    Class schedule: on your first day it'll be decided if your class takes place in the morning or in the afternoon. To 100% guarantee morning classes, there's a EUR 15 fee per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Alicante-Elche Airport:
95 € one way
190 € return (both ways)
Valencia Airport:
270 € one way
540 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Alicante and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Alicante page. For flight comparisons to Alicante, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Cultural activities are usually free, but you may have to pay for example entrance fees to museums and transportation. The most common afternoon events are:
- City tour of Alicante.
- Museums and special exhibits: Las Hogueras, Fine Arts, Archeology, the Aquarium...
- Santa Barbara Castle.
- Local markets.

Adults - Paid activities

- Guided city tour.
- Santa Barbara Castle.
- Museum of Modern Art.
- Hogueras Museum.
The school also offers weekend trips to other Spanish destinations of interest, such as:
- Madrid.
- Barcelona.
- Benidorm.
- Valencia.
- Elche and its palm trees.
activity possible
Ballet
Dancing

Accommodation

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FAQ about donQuijote, Alicante

  • Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 57 € for Evening 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared Student Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of donQuijote
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Alicante-Elche Airport (95 €), Valencia Airport (270 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at donQuijote varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons 10) to 12 students (Intensive 20)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from Brazil (9%) and Germany (9%).
  • donQuijote offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of donQuijote

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Enforex For English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269

Visa Documents

Nationals from Switzerland do not require a visa for travelling to Spain and attending a language course.
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: 150 €
,
North America: 95 €
,
South America: 185 €
,
Africa: 185 €
,
Oceania: 185 €
,
Asia: 185 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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