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Intensive Spanish 20

Don Quijote: Quito
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Course description

Our Intensive Spanish Courses can be taken by themselves or combined with one of our specialized programs in small groups with a maximum of 8students. Our supportive academic and social community is oriented toward helping you make the most out of your stay with us. Both programs have been designed for students who want to gain fluency and improve their conversation skills in as short a time as possible.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 24 May 2024, 10 Aug 2024, 11 Oct 2024, 02 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Quito.

Class size

Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Located in the residential area of La Carolina, it’s a colonial-style building. Equipped with 21 classrooms, interior patio, video room, library, teachers room, auditorium, solarium, cafeteria, a multipurpose indoor court (tennis, volleyball and speed soccer), internet service, access and bathroom for wheelchair users, elevator.

Number of classrooms
21

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Quito varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

Don Quijote teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
12%
Germany
10%
UK
10%
Brazil
8%
Sweden
8%
France
6%
Italy
6%
Austria
4%
Switzerland
4%
Belgium
3%
Denmark
2%
Iceland
2%
Japan
2%
Norway
2%
Australia
1%
Canada
1%
Other
19%

School holidays

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 May 2024, 24 May 2024, 10 Aug 2024, 11 Oct 2024, 02 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024

School location

The city council of Quito was the first in Latin America to declare its independence from Spain. A renowned political and cultural center in colonial times, Quito has developed into an artistic, architectural and literary center. In the early 1980s, the old colonial city of Quito was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito is a city of sun and sky surrounded by mountains. On a clear day, you look out from Quito at three snow-capped volcanoes. Its climate has been described by many as eternal spring. The daily average temperature is about 21° C on any given day. There are only two seasons in Quito, summer (the dry season) and winter (the rainy season). Despite its more than one million inhabitants, Quito retains a small city atmosphere. You can walk to most of the places you need to go, and the bus system is quite extensive, should you decide to wander a bit further. Quito is a traveler's paradise. Don Quijote school in Quito is located in the residential area of La Carolina, it’s a colonial-style building.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"First time at a Spanish school - it is a good school to begin with"

Robbie Yule, student from Australia

We had good classes and having different teachers throughout the week was good.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Jun 2015 - 3 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Don Quijote offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

$215
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$215
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.
You can choose from various meal options. You'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
Wi-Fi is included at our Spain destinations and some Latin America destinations.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.

Homestay,Single room (Half Board)

$245
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$245
Housing is provided in local host families so you experience full immersion in the Spanish language and get to know the Ecuadorian, our customs and culture. You will immediately feel the incredible warm-heartedness of South Americans while practicing the Spanish language in a natural surrounding and everyday situations. You won’t even notice how quickly you acquire fluency in Spanish. Your host family provides you a warm home away from home and you are certain to make lots of new friends for a lifetime.

At the homestay you have a private bedroom and are provided half board (breakfast and dinner in Ecuador, breakfast and lunch in Peru and Bolivia). There are also host families who accommodate couples or families with children.

Homestay plus, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

$285
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$285
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.
You can choose from various meal options. You'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
Wi-Fi is included at our Spain destinations and some Latin America destinations.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.

Homestay plus, Single room (Half Board)

$335
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$335
Housing is provided in local host families so you experience full immersion in the Spanish language and get to know the Ecuadorian, our customs and culture. You will immediately feel the incredible warm-heartedness of South Americans while practicing the Spanish language in a natural surrounding and everyday situations. You won’t even notice how quickly you acquire fluency in Spanish. Your host family provides you a warm home away from home and you are certain to make lots of new friends for a lifetime.

At the homestay you have a private bedroom and are provided half board (breakfast and dinner in Ecuador, breakfast and lunch in Peru and Bolivia). There are also host families who accommodate couples or families with children.
student-residence

Student residence, Single room (Bed & breakfast)

$235
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$235
Student residence
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Sucre International Airport (UIO).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Sucre International Airport is $30. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Quito based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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