Description

Don Quijote offers courses at every level of Spanish: from beginners through to very advanced, specialized and culture courses with complete flexibility. Combine Spanish with dance, cuisine, scuba diving...Mix and match your choice of 11 destinations in Spain, Mexico and South America for an unforgettable experience. Studying Spanish with don Quijote is more than learning the world's second most-used language. It also means having a wonderful experience and making friends from all over the world - all assets for life.

In three weeks you will learn the equivalent of one college semester of Spanish and acquire speaking and comprehension abilities that are not possible in a classroom back home. Our teaching methods and curriculum meet university academic standards in the U.S. and credits can be earned for our courses.

The importance of Spanish: "More and more companies value employees with a knowledge of Spanish, a language giving access to one of the fastest-growing markets in the world."

If you speak Spanish, you can communicate with almost 500 million people worldwide! Think how many more employment options that gives you! And if you want to take a trip to Spain or Latin America, a little knowledge of Spanish will go a long way.

Highlights

10 reasons to learn Spanish with Don Quijote:

1) An active - and interactive - learning experience
For more than 21 years we have watched our students gain confidence and ability as they apply their new language skills to practical situations. You'll learn Spanish as you learned your native language through practice and continuous communication.

2) Unequaled client satisfaction
More students come to us through personal referrals than any other source. Our students leave us speaking Spanish with increased confidence - and boasting of their rewarding stay in Spain.

3) A wide range of options in courses, accommodations and activities
You'll design the language travel program of your choosing. Study from one week to as long as you like. Here you'll find more than 25 courses, flexible start dates and a wide range of accommodation choices.

4) A diverse and international student body
At don Quijote, you'll study and socialize with students from all over the world. Each year we welcome as many as 12,000 students of all ages and more than 60 countries.

5) Quality you can count on
Our schools have earned prestigious certifications including recognition as accredited centers by the Instituto Cervantes (Granada, Tenerife, and Valencia), and the Certificate for Excellence in Teaching Spanish as Foreign Language (CEELE) conferred by the University of Alcala. The don Quijote school in Salamanca is one of only 5 Spanish schools in Spain to earn prestigious full membership in the European Association for Quality Language Services (EAQUALS). American universities grant academic credit for our courses, and we are approved by the German and Swiss governments for their scholarship programs, as well..

6) A talented and dedicated staff dedicated exclusively to teaching Spanish
For more than 20 years we have been dedicated solely to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. All of our instructors have degrees, experienced and passionate about teaching their native language. In fact, they wrote the textbooks we use in our classrooms, a teaching method also published by Edebé Spanish educational editorial house for use around the world.

7) Premiere destinations
Because we believe culture is essential to language study, we have carefully chosen the most beautiful, historic and culturally important cities in Spain and Latin America for our schools. You may choose to stay in one city or combine stays in two or more locations, without losing a beat in your don Quijote study program.

8) Centrally located, fully equipped schools
Schools in historic barrios, our unique dQ guarantees, libraries, free Internet and Wi-Fi in all don Quijote schools, free use of our online course this is the don Quijote experience.

9) Engaging cultural activities
We offer daily cultural activities and weekend sightseeing excursions to engage you in the rich culture of our host cities. From the moment you arrive, we'll invite you to live Spanish as you learn Spanish.

10) Spanish for Life
Because Spanish will enrich your life long after your first in-country course, we hope your course will be only the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Spanish language and don Quijote. Between courses, we invite you to stay in touch through our monthly newsletter while you practice your Spanish with our free dQ online members' community and weekly e-mail lesson.

Degrees Available

• Diploma/Certification

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for accurate information.

Program Fees Include:

Personal Assistance
- 24-hour emergency phone line.
- Cultural adaptation and professional guidance adviser.

Teaching
- Thorough written and oral level tests to place you at the study level that's right for you.
- All of the study materials for each level of Spanish you undertake.
- Formula + 1: an extra daily class covering culture and current events.
- Tutor.
- Completion certificate documenting your progress, hours completed and level of proficiency achieved.

Settling in
- A welcome dinner to help you get acquainted with your teachers and fellow students (available every 2 weeks).
- A guided tour of the city to help you find your feet from the first day.
- Welcome pack, including a map of the city.

During your stay
- Computer room with wireless Internet access.
- Unlimited use of our online Spanish courses, levels A1 and A2, in our school computer room to continue practicing all you learn.
- Digital camera, scanner and a special space on our website to post your photos. Share your memorable moments with your family and friends right away without jamming their e-mail accounts.
- Access to reading and reference books, videos, personal stereo, DVDs, CDs and tennis rackets

Rest Assured
(when choosing don Quijote lodging)

- Towels (when staying with a family), bed linen, gas, electricity and water.
- Lounge, TV, oven, washing machine, and iron in student residence halls and flats.
- Cleaning service in common areas: weekly in the flats and daily in the residence halls.
- Maintenance engineer to take care of repairs in the residence halls and flats.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Don Quijote's Mission Statement

don Quijote was established in 1986 as a language travel agency representing Spanish language schools. The company's single-minded dedication to service and quality fueled its rapid growth and we quickly earned a reputation for innovation, personalized service and excellence. In 1989, responding to the growing demand for high quality Spanish language courses, we began welcoming students to the first don Quijote school, in Salamanca. In the 22 years since our founding, we have grown to 7 company-owned locations in Spain and Latin America and a network of more than 28 partner schools, largely through the recommendation of more than 150,000 satisfied students. At don Quijote, our watchwords are Quality, Innovation and Partnership. While we continue to lead - in academics, in value and in innovation - we continually seek out new ways to take the quality of our courses and our service to our students to the next level... and the next... and...

Year Founded

1986