Study Abroad Program - Learn Spanish with don Quijote in Spain

Spain

Barcelona:
Granada:
Madrid:
Salamanca:
Seville:
Valencia:
All Other Areas:

Term: Throughout the year
Dates: All year round

Description: Quality, comfort, efficiency ... Learn Spanish with don Quijote, the largest Spanish immersion school in Europe. For over 17 years we are exclusively geared towards teaching Spanish in Spain and have become the leading specialist in this field. 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.

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 12 destinations in Spain, 1 in Peru and 1 in Mexico 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.

Highlights: Our school in Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid, close to the famous Gran Vya, Alcaly and Cibeles, so it is easy to get to and from any other part of the city. The school has an administration office, computer room, Director of Studies' office, a phone booth for incoming calls, a staff room, 13 large bright classrooms and 3 smaller classrooms for individual classes all with air-conditioning.

Why Madrid? It is a monumental city, with a wide cultural offer: museums, parks, art galleries... Famous for its vivid nightlife, combines modern theatres with pubs, sharing the streets with old style bars with the reminiscences and charm of old Austria's Dynasty. The hospitality and warm character of its people will make it easy for you to make new friends. Besides our Spanish courses, why not gain real-life experience abroad' With our Internships, you will experience for yourself the very different Spanish business protocols, learn to do business in a completely different culture, and gain fluency in both formal Spanish as well as local and profession-specific jargon. These are factors which may well mean the difference between business success and failure. Excursions and cultural activities. Credits available. Specialty and test prep course and a lot more... Mix and match your choice of 7 destinations in Spain, 2 in Peru and 1 in Mexico for an unforgettable experience.

Our school in Salamanca is located in the heart of the old city center. The building, a recently restored 16th century monastery, is 100 meters from the famous University of Salamanca and just 2 minutes away from the magnificent Plaza Mayor. You enter the school through a beautiful courtyard. This courtyard and the garden divide the school in 3 parts: the offices, the cafeteria and the classrooms. The main building has 3 floors, 13 classrooms, a recreation room (with computers, video, piano, sound system, etc.), a library, a staff lounge and 3 offices. Besides our Spanish courses, why not have some fun learning how to cook or enjoying the finest Spanish wines' Try our special courses that will add a touch of Spanish flavor to your stay in Spain. Excursions and cultural activities. Credits available. Specialty and test prep course and a lot more... Mix and match your choice of 7 destinations in Spain, 2 in Peru and 1 in Mexico for an unforgettable experience!

Seville is passion. This is where flamenco, bullfights, Holy Week and the April Fair can be seen and felt in the baking heat of the South. If you want to really get soaked in everything Spanish try our fun, small classes taught by native speakers. Our school, located in a magnificent historic building in the city centre, is part of the Sevillian History. The 12 classrooms are very spacious and are air-conditioned. On the rooftop you can relax after your Spanish lessons, sunbathing. Do not forget to do well out of our dancing lessons! Excursions and cultural activities.

Our school in Barcelona is located in an extremely fabulous new building (5 floors) in the heart of the city centre, on the famous boulevard "La Gran Vya". 65 spacious classrooms all with windows and balconies, multimedia classroom, central meeting and recreational area where you can watch TV, read the newspapers, have a coffee with your fellow students or do your homework. You can also, of course, get sun tanned in our magnificent sun terrace on the roof! Also enjoy our don Quijote residence located in the same building as our school: 25 rooms, 24 hours security guard service, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room. This is how most of our students really feel at home in Barcelona! Besides our Spanish courses, why not gain real-life experience abroad' With our internships, you will experience for yourself the very different Spanish business protocols, learn to do business in a completely different culture, and gain fluency in both formal Spanish as well as local and profession-specific jargon. These are factors which may well mean the difference between business success and failure.

Our school in Granada occupies an entire five-storey building. The school is light and airy, with lots of windows and balconies overlooking the street. The atmosphere at the school is intimate and relaxed. Above all, the building is centrally heated and air-conditioned-both indispensable features in Granada, where summer and winter temperatures can be extreme. Granada is not just the Alhambra, the Albaicyn or the Royal Chapel - it's a path that takes us to the history of the Moors, the Romans and the discovery of America, and brings us to a dynamic, modern, youthful present (the city is home to over 60,000 students). Granada is color: the blue skies and the sea, the white snow and the green fertile plain. But Granada is especially people: a lively, simple and hospitable city.

Take advantage of our new Spanish courses for High School Students. This program is geared towards U.S. high school students between the ages of 15 and 19 who wish to improve their Spanish skills in preparation for the AP Spanish Language Exam or just for fun! Programs of 15 or 20 hours per week depending on the type of course chosen. Daily activities including sports, swimming, treasure hunt... Included in the price: pick-up service from airport, 24-hour tutor and emergency phone, medical insurance, excursion every 2 weeks, study materials and more.

The school in Valencia is located right in the city centre and only 20 minutes from the beach by bus. The school of Valencia occupies a first floor and has 7 classrooms, secretary, teacher's room and meeting area. Near the school there is a magnificent park, which was once the bed of the River Turia, and the famous Museum of Arts and Science is located here. Valencia is certainly not only sea and sun. Valencia is the future: renovation and expansion in its architecture, in its nature, its inhabitants' Valencians are extroverted, have a boisterous and open character. You will be charmed by their hospitality. Come, verify and enjoy!

don Quijote school in Tenerife is located in the Edificio Bylgica, a traditional Canaries building. Just 5 minutes walking from the Martinez Beach, 2 minutes from the famous 'Lagos Martinez' and 10 minutes from the City Hall. The school has 7 well lit classrooms, a teachers' room, a patio, office, multimedia classrooms, and a recreation area with television, hi-fi, library and videos. Due to its magnificent location you will be just minutes from beautiful beaches and recreational opportunities. Tenerife is much more than sun and beaches; it is cultural mixture and above all the bridge to Latin America. You will live its pleasant temperatures throughout the year, forget about the winter and enjoy the sun from every corner. You will enjoy the musical accent of its people that is reminiscent of the 'Guanches' who inhabited the island long ago and marvel at the magnificent Teide volcano, which seems to guard the island from the heights. Once you have arrived, you will find it hard to leave.

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