Language School Don Quijote Madrid
Description of Language School Don Quijote Madrid
Language School Don Quixote Madrid is a well-known language school in the Spanish capital. It is located in the center of the city, occupies three floors of a restored historical building, which is one of the architectural monuments of the city. The school is an academic center, which has everything necessary for the effective education of foreign students. But not only the quality of educational services and high ratings attract Don Quijote Madrid.
The school is located a 5-minute walk from the Madrid squares de Oriente and de Espana. Also not far from the building it is the famous Prado Museum, the Royal Palace and the Royal Theater. Prior to the main objects of tourist, entertainment infrastructure, students can also easily walk.
What is the best time to apply to language schools? What should students prepare for?
At the age of 18, after graduating high school, students are naturally transitioning towards adulthood. The best time to study languages abroad is before starting university, as this will give them the needed time to reflect on what career path they wish to commence.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language School Don Quijote Madrid
Brief information about the course aimed at people who study Spanish for tourism and personal purposes.
Intensive and super intensive Spanish course is offered to interational students:.
- Intensive Course - 25 lessons per week, allowing you to quickly and effectively learn Spanish and get acquainted with the culture of the country. The course includes 5 additional thematic classes per week.
- Super intensive course - 35 lessons per week are provided.
Each program is available to students with any level of basic education. In the intensive courses all language aspects are considered. The main emphasis is on the development of spoken, oral and written Spanish.
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates: year-round.
- Requirements for admission: any level of Spanish proficiency.
- Class size: 4 to 8 people.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Short description: you will learn Spanish traditions during the winter holidays, get pleasure from the Cavalcade of the Magi kings on the streets of Spanish cities, and eat grapes with every beat of the clock in Spain.
Intensive Christmas course is aimed at students, wishing to study Spanish during the Christmas holidays.
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates: 22/12 and 29/12 (1-week); 22/12 (2-week course).
- Admission requirements: Spanish from the zero level
- The result of the studying: you will pass an intensive Spanish course, get acquainted with the traditions of the country during the festive season.
- Class size: 4 to 8 people
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Brief information about DELE preparatory courses aimed at people who are going to study at Spanish universities or work in Spanish-speaking countries.
These courses are developed in accordance with the official levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2).
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates of 2-week courses: April 6, May 11, October 5, November 9
- Start dates of 4 week courses: March 23, April 2, September 21, October 26
- Requirements for admission: the level of Spanish not lower than A1.
- Result of the studying: development of skills required to pass the exam for a high score.
- Class size: 4 to 8 people.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Brief information about the Business Spanish course aimed at students (with intermediate or advanced level of language): businessmen, management companies, students of economic specialties and for all those who need Spanish in work.
Business Spanish is practiced in real life situations, through which they acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate with clients and colleagues in Spanish.
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates for 2-week courses: day / month 7/1, 3/2, 5/5, 2/6, 30/6, 28/7, 1/9, 6 /10
- Enrollment requirements: the level of Spanish not lower than B1.
- The result of the studying: development of the skills necessary for passing the examination for a high score.
- Class size: 3 to 10 people.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Standard online course
Course duration: from 2 weeks
The cost of the program:
· 95 euros per week + 55 euros electronic textbook and access to the online platform
· 20 lessons per week; 1 lesson - 45 minutes
1. Dates of the start of classes: every Monday, subject to a set of groups of 3 people of the same level. Entrance testing required
2. Classes are held Monday through Friday
Intensive online course
Course duration: from 2 weeks
The cost of the program:
· 175 euros per week + 55 euros electronic textbook and access to the online platform
· 25 lessons per week; 1 lesson - 45 minutes
1. Dates of the start of classes: every Monday, subject to a set of groups of 3 people of the same level. Entrance testing required
2. Classes are held Monday through Friday
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school offers accommodation in the family (suitable for those wishing to fully immerse themselves in the Spanish language and cultural environment), in the residence, and apartment. Student hostels have 1-2-bed rooms with private facilities. The apartment can be co-located (category standard) and individual (premium). Also, students can choose a food program. It is available: full board, half board, breakfast, self-service.
Activities and sports
Activities Language School Don Quijote Madrid
The extracurricular program of the school includes entertainment and cognitive activities. The first are organized both on the territory and outside the campus. Students can be accompanied by a teacher to visit cafes, bars, restaurants, walk around Madrid, get acquainted with the sights and improve command of Spanish.
The cognitive block of the program provides escort of foreign students on excursions. To visit are the Madrid museums, the Spanish Parliament, the castle and the monastery of El Escorial are offered. Field trips are organized in Seville, Segovia, Toledo, Granada.
Daily routine
The school provides morning, afternoon classes.
Advantages
- Don Quijote Madrid is a practice-oriented curriculum for students with any level of basic language preparation, from elementary to advanced.
- The school has a benevolent atmosphere, an intercultural multinational environment, Ideal for the development of communication skills.
- Professional teachers who are native speakers of Spanish, are holders of university degrees and certificatesб confirming work with students. They have extensive experience teaching the language as a foreign language.
- Studying allows you to combine academic studies with cognitive recreation in the Spanish capital. Students also have the opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of popular tourist centers of colorful Spain.
Facilities and equipment at Language School Don Quijote Madrid
Don Quijote Madrid occupies 1800 sq.m. historical building with a modern interior. On 3 floors there are 38 classrooms, 6 sanitary rooms, a computer class with 20 workplaces, 2 conference rooms, a library with TV and video equipment. Also in school there is a security alarm system, an audio warning system. Wi-Fi is available in the building. Recreation areas (living room, hall, cafe) occupy 500 sq.m. The school is equipped for wheelchair users.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- registration fee € 65 (the price includes study books)
- one way transfer 85 €
- visa services and fees
- flight
- insurance
Cost of living:
- Homestay:
Double room - 184 euros, breakfast
Single room - 214 euro, breakfast
- Apartment for 1-4 people :
Low season - 2200 euro / 4 weeks
High season - 3900 euro / 4 weeks
- Student apartments:
Double room - 140 euro / week
Single room - 180 euro / week
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 EUR
- Study materials 35 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 85 EUR
- Medical insurance 20 EUR
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Language School Don Quijote Madrid
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
