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Don QuijoteMalaga, Spain

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

5 students - overall rating
Calle Carretería 84 - 29008 Malaga - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School is housed in a beautiful 19th-century Andalusian palace with many balconies.
  • Free activities: City tour, Paseo del Muelle Uno, Centro Pompidou and more.
  • Andalusian patio and indoor lounge areas.
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Location: Don Quijote Malaga is a Spanish language institute located in the popular destination of Malaga, in Spain's Andalusian region. Renowned as being the birthplace and home of Spanish Painter Pablo Picasso, amongst other things Malaga is ripe with historic and cultural sites and places of interest. The school is in the centre, housed in a 19th-century Andalusian Palace within walking distance of many bars, restaurants, amenities, and attractions. Such sites within walking distance of the school include the birthplace and home of Pablo Picasso, The Museo Picasso Malaga, the Alcazaba Fortress, Plaza de Toros, Parque de Malaga, Playa la Malagueta, the Mercado Central de Atarazanas, the Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga, and much more.

Social and culutral: Don Quijote Malaga provides regular free activities and city tours to places such as the Paseo del Muelle Uno, Centro Pompidou, Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle.

Getting around: There is a lot to see and do within walking distance of the school. Walking the charming streets of Malaga is something that will come highly recommended to students of Don Quijote. For any trips or excursions further afield, the school is around a 25-minute walk from the Malaga Maria Zambrano Train Station and a 40-minute journey via public transport or a 20-minute taxi ride from the Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Don Quijote include

  • INCLUDED Tuition
  • INCLUDED Course material
  • 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

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Student opinions about Don Quijote, Malaga

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
Don Quijote, Malaga
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Social activities
2.8 

Rating: 2.8/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
1.5 

Rating: 1.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers only speak Spanish and they try to explain everything in Spanish. This will improve your understanding of the language more quickly.
Disliked
Air conditioning mostly too cold in the classroom.
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 7. Aug. 2024 by Paul Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Was good and fun
Disliked
Too much air conditioning in the classroom
Insider tip: Tapas at Cortijo de Pepe
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course was good
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Aug. 2024 by Luis Hecker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Don Quijote compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Don Quijote MalagaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay1.5

Rating: 1.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat1.5

Rating: 1.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Don Quijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFEDELEIALCSistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalInstituto Cervantes, CSN, Bildungsurlaub, CPF, KASP
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
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 Don Quijote and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1989
Legal name/parent company
Enforex For English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 24
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 300
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 12%
Brazil 9%
Germany 9%
France 7%
Italy 5%
Netherlands 4%
Japan 4%
England 4%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Sweden 2%
Iran 1%
Iraq 1%
China 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Switzerland 1%
Other nationalities 35%

Information for all courses offered by Don Quijote

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
35.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The registration fee is valid for 1 year and is waived when the course takes place up to 12 months from the previous reservation.

Health Insurance (mandatory for students under 18 and Internships Programs): EUR 50 per week.

CANCELLATION GUARANTEE: EUR 75 per week.
Before and after arrival.
Allows students to cancel program for ANY reason (I.e., examination, work, illness, visa issues...). Does not apply to private apartments or hotels.

CHANGES
Before arrival
Changes to your confirmed booking (start dates, program, or services) can be made up to 2 weeks before your arrival.
One change is free of charge. After the first change, each change will be charged: EUR 100.

After arrival
Change of destination, school, program, or accommodation subject to availability. Any difference in price will be charged to the student.
2 weeks of advance notice is required. It has a cost of EUR 100.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 44 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 28 Feb 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 11 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 19 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 09 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 28 Feb 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 19 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 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
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

Federico Garcia Lorca Airport:
270 € one way
540 € return (both ways)
Malaga Airport:
95 € one way
190 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is MALAGA.
More details about airports near Malaga and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Malaga page. For flight comparisons to Malaga, 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 150 €
,
North America: 95 €
,
South America: 185 €
,
Africa: 185 €
,
Oceania: 185 €
,
Asia: 185 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing5 km
Diving5 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music5 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing5 km
Squash-5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Picasso Museum.
- City Tour.
- Barbecues.
- Dance classes.
- Movie nights.
- Garden parties.
- Botanical Gardens.
Entrance fees are not included.

Adults - Paid activities

On the weekends, you can sign up for trips to nearby cities in Andalusia or even discover Morocco! Here are some examples:
- Nerja Caves.
- Pueblos blancos.
- Sevilla.
- Tarifa.
- Granada.
- Costa del Sol.

Junior - Free activities

No free activities for juniors.

Junior - Paid activities

Activities are paid for and included in the package purchased.
Videos about leisure activities at Don Quijote Malaga

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Don Quijote

  • Yes, Don Quijote, Malaga participates in the Erasmus+ programme.
    Nuria Castro, from Don Quijote - Jun 19, 2023

FAQ about Don Quijote, Malaga

  • Spanish courses at Don Quijote start at 66 € for Online Part-time 3 course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Don Quijote
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (270 €), Malaga Airport (95 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Don Quijote varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons 10) to 15 students (Junior Program - Homestay)
  • 100% of teachers at Don Quijote hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Don Quijote comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from Brazil (9%) and Germany (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Don Quijote offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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