donQuijoteQuito, Ecuador
Calle Guayaquil 9-77 - 170401 Quito - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
Location: Don Quijote Quito is a Spanish language institute located in the historic and grand capital city of Ecuador, Quito. The school is housed in the city centre, surrounded by several amenities, links to public transport, shops, eateries, and places of social and cultural interest. Such places within a 15-minute journey of the school include the Plaza Grande, Teatro Sucre, the historic centre of Quito, the El Tejar commercial centre, the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, and many more.
Course selection: Course selection includes General Spanish, which is available to students of all levels, and Private tuition. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction or independently from any other course or programme.
Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in homestays with local families and Student Residence facilities. All accommodation is subject to availability and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Social and cultural: The school provides an array of social activities for students to enjoy and take part in with their international peers. Such activities and excursions can include hikes to the Cascada de Peguche, mountain biking through Cotopaxi National Park, exploring the Galapagos Islands, visiting Laguna Cuicocha and more.
School facilities: The school facilities include a library, a computer room, a video room, a kitchen and spacious classrooms.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
55 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
210US$200US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 840 798 | 1050 998 | 1260 1197 | 1470 1397 | 1680 1596 | 1890 1796 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Spanish 20 + 10
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
55 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
365US$347US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 365 347 | 730 694 | 1095 1041 | 1460 1387 | 1825 1734 | 2190 2081 | 2555 2428 | 2920 2774 | 3285 3121 | 3650 3468 | 4380 4161 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
55 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
325US$309US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1300 1235 | 1625 1544 | 1950 1853 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 2925 2779 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for donQuijote include
- 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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donQuijote
Accreditations and Quality seals
Instituto Cervantes, CPFSpanish 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
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 15% |
| Germany | 15% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| China | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Italy | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 11% |
Average number of students
In summer: 40
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by donQuijote
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
In the event that only 1 or 2 students are enrolled in the group course, the school reserves the right to change this into a Private or Semi-Private Program. If this happens, there will be a 50% reduction in class hours.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 25 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
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
Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
50 US$ one way
100 US$ return (both ways)
100 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Quito and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Quito page. For flight comparisons to Quito, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
250 US$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
36 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 50US$
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
230 US$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
33 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
25 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
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.
Questions and answers about donQuijote
- I have a basic knowledge of Spanish, are there any courses suitable for me?“Indeed, there are courses at the school suitable for all levels.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 24, 2025
FAQ about donQuijote, Quito
- What is the best price for a course at donQuijote, Quito?Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 200 US$ for Intensive Spanish 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by donQuijote?Yes. The school offers pickup from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (50 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at donQuijote?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at donQuijote varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 8 students (Intensive Spanish 20)
- Which countries are students of donQuijote from?The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and USA (15%).
- donQuijote offers courses for which ages?donQuijote offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
Terms of donQuijote
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Enforex for English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269
Visa Documents
Nationals from France do not require a visa for travelling to Ecuador and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 150 US$
, North America: 95 US$
, South America: 185 US$
, Africa: 185 US$
, Oceania: 185 US$
, Asia: 185 US$
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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