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donQuijoteCuzco, Peru

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What we like about the school
  • Snack bar and beautiful garden.
  • Central location just a 3-block walk from the Plaza de Armas.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

Location: Don Quijote Cusco is located in the unique, historic and culturally rich city of Cusco, Peru. House in the city centre, a short walk from the attractions of the Plaza Major de Cusco, the school has many restaurants, eateries, and sights of social, cultural and historic interest close by. Such sights within walking distance include the Qorikancha Museum, the Plaza Major de Cuzco, the Twelve Angles Stone, the Saqsaywaman archaeological site and much more.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes, available to students of all levels, the school also supplies private tuition. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction with or independently from any other programme. Volunteer programmes that do not include Spanish lessons may also be available upon request.

Accommodation: Don Quijote Cusco can supply accommodation in various locations throughout Cusco. In addition to homestays with local families, student residences are also readily available. Bedrooms are often single or multi-bed facilities with shared bathrooms.

Social and cultural: Once the centre of the Incan empire, Cusco is a unique and historic location. Don Quijote Cusco are very aware of this and assists students with organisation and research for local excursions. Within the city, there are many places of social and cultural value within walking distance of the school.

Cusco is often used as a base for excursions to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain), Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, the Sacred Valley and more.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study

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
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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donQuijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTONAFSAWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCPF
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% 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

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 7

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 125
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 50%
England 10%
Germany 5%
Switzerland 4%
France 3%
Spain 3%
Italy 2%
Korea 1%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 21%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 31.25%
25-34 years 56.25%
35-50 years 12.5%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Information for all courses offered by donQuijote

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
45.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025, 06 Aug 2025, 30 Aug 2025, 08 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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 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

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport:
25 US$ one way
50 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cuzco and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cuzco page. For flight comparisons to Cuzco, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 150 US$
,
North America: 95 US$
,
South America: 185 US$
,
Africa: 185 US$
,
Oceania: 185 US$
,
Asia: 185 US$
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.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from donQuijote have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about donQuijote, Cuzco

  • Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 152 US$ for Intensive 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (25 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at donQuijote varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 8 students (Intensive 20)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Germany (5%).
  • donQuijote offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
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