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Don QuijoteAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala

6ta Avenida Norte 16 - 16 A - Antigua Guatemala - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Beautiful garden and courtyard.
  • Snack bar with free tea and coffee.
  • Small class sizes
  • Rooftop terrace
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 45%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Don Quijote Antigua Guatemala is located in the colourful and contrasting city of Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Surrounded by volcanoes, the city and its encompassing areas are breathtaking.

The school is housed in the city centre, close to several amenities, tour companies, eateries and sites of social and cultural interest. Such places of interest include El Arco de Santa Catalina, the Mercado Central Antigua Guatemala, the Hill of the Cross, Antigua Guatemala Central Park, and more.

Accommodation: Don Quijote Antigua is happy to offer accommodation to students in homestays with local families or in Student Residences. Options for single and shared bedrooms are subject to availability.

Social and cultural: Antigua is a city that has an international appeal due to its history, beauty and general appeal. With this in mind, the school provides information for students to enjoy various activities and excursions locally.

Course selection: Don Quijote Antigua provides Spanish courses to students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish courses taught in private and/or group lessons, the school also provides Volunteering programmes that include homestay accommodation but no Spanish lessons.

Getting around: The school is around a 70-minute taxi journey from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) for all international arrivals and departures. The central bus terminal for Antigua Guatemala is a 900m walk from the school's front doors.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study

Our prices for Don Quijote include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Don Quijote

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOWYSE/FIYTO
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 7:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% 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
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Enforex for English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Dry cleaning (paid)

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 22
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 125
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 40%
England 15%
Italy 10%
Germany 10%
Netherlands 10%
Switzerland 5%
France 5%
Other nationalities 5%

Information for all courses offered by Don Quijote

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
45.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 10 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 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

La Aurora International Airport:
40 US$ one way
80 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Antigua Guatemala and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Antigua Guatemala page. For flight comparisons to Antigua Guatemala, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Mexico 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
Yes

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Note: The video testimonials of students from Don Quijote have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about Don Quijote, Antigua Guatemala

  • Spanish courses at Don Quijote start at 133 US$ for Intensive Spanish course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Don Quijote
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from La Aurora International Airport (40 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Don Quijote varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 7 students (Intensive Spanish)
  • 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 40% representation, followed by students from England (15%) and Germany (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Don Quijote offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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