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Don QuijoteMarbella, Spain

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Av. Ricardo Soriano 43, 29600, Edificio Granada, Terraza Central, Marbella (Málaga) - 29600 Marbella - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Less than a 5-minute walk to the beach and boardwalk.
  • Sunny patios and outdoor common areas.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: Don Quijote Marbella is located in the bustling resort city of Marbella, in Spain's Costa Del Sol. The school is housed in a multi-purpose building, over various floors, and is surrounded by eateries, supermarkets and amenities, and green spaces. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Parque de la Constitución, Parque Vigil de Quiñones, Playa de la Fontanilla, Playa del Faro, the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella and much more. The city centre and its attractions, such as the Plaza de los Naranjas and the Parque de la Alameda, are also within a 15-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Course selection: Don Quijote Marbella supplies Spanish courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish, available over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation (SIELE, DELE, CCSE), Spanish for 50+, Gap Year Programmes and junior summer camps. Private tuition is also available in conjunction with or independently from any other course.

School facilities: The school is housed over a couple of floors within a modern residential complex. In addition to classrooms with ample natural light and air conditioning, the school also provides an outdoor Andalusian patio, a library, a computer lab and free WIFI.

Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in Homestays with local families and in Shared Student Apartments.

Spanish Courses

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

Our prices for Don Quijote include

  • 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Don Quijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAPreferential 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

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • 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

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

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: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 33 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

Health Insurance (mandatory for students under 18 and for Internship Programs):

  • EUR 25 per week: when visa is not needed.
  • EUR 15 per week: for students who need a visa (between 14 and 35 years old, with a minimum stay of 3 months).

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

  • After arrival: Change of destination, school, program, or accommodation: EUR 100. Subject to availability. Any difference in price will be charged to the student. Does not apply to summer camps. 4 weeks of advance notice is required.

    Cancellation Guarantee
    Any cancellation before and after arrival: EUR 75 per week.
    Allows students to cancel program for any reason (I.e., examination, work, illness, visa issues...). Does not apply to private apartments or hotels.

    Class schedule: on your first day it'll be decided if your class takes place in the morning or in the afternoon. To 100% guarantee morning classes, there's a EUR 15 fee per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49 €. 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 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, 11 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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

Malaga Airport:
95 € one way
190 € return (both ways)
Gibraltar International Airport:
270 € one way
540 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Marbella and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Marbella page. For flight comparisons to Marbella, 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 €
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 possible
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Swimming
Tennis

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Guided walking tours of the city.

Adults - Paid activities

- Mijas.
- Flamenco show.
- Sports activities.
- Tapas tours.
- Puerto Banús.
- Spanish Contemporary Engraving Museum.
Some of the most frequent weekend trips you can sign up for are:
- Córdoba.
- Sevilla.
- Ronda.
- Málaga & Picasso Museum.
- Granada.
- Gibraltar - Tarifa.

Junior - Free activities

No

Junior - Paid activities

Guided walking tours of the city
Mijas
Flamenco show
Tapas tours
Paella dinner
Puerto Banús

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Don Quijote

  • If you already know some Spanish you can start the course any Monday.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 19, 2023

FAQ about Don Quijote, Marbella

  • Escuela Don Quijote in Marbella organises the following paid activities:

    - Guided walking tours of the city
    - Mijas
    - Flamenco show
    - Tapas tour
    - Paella Dinner
    - Puerto Banús

    Please note that this list is indicative and activities may be updated or modified depending on the season and the number of students enrolled.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 26, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Malaga Airport (95 €), Gibraltar International Airport (270 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Don Quijote varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons 10) to 12 students (Intensive 20)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Don Quijote comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from Brazil (9%) and Germany (9%).
  • Don Quijote offers courses from 5 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 33 for the rest of the year.

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