Don Quijote: Salamanca
Calle Placentinos 2, Salamanca, 37008, Spain
Don Quijote: Salamanca
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Course break/holidays: You can take up to one week off for holidays every 4 weeks of course taken; 1 week of advance notice is required.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
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.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
The don Quijote school in Salamanca is located in the heart of the old city center on C/Placentinos 2. The building is 100 meters from the famous University of Salamanca and just two minutes away from the magnificent Plaza Mayor. The school is a beautiful restored 16th-century monastery. The modern materials used for the renovation create a natural balance with the richness, style and elegance of previous centuries. You enter the school through a lovely courtyard. This courtyard and the garden divide the school into three parts: the offices, the cafeteria and the classrooms. The main building has three floors, 17 classrooms, a recreation room (with computers, DVDs, sound system, etc.), a library, a staff lounge and three offices. Wireless internet access is also available in the school and café.
The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Salamanca varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
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.
The province of Salamanca is situated in the west of Spain on the border with Portugal. The city is large enough to be able to offer the advantages of a real city, but at the same time it keeps the intimacy of a town. In Salamanca, the inhabitants speak the “purest” Spanish in Spain - Castilian. For this reason Salamanca is enormously popular with people all over the world who want to learn Spanish. Contacts are made easily. You don’t have to make rendezvous as you are bound to see everyone in the Plaza Mayor, one of the finest squares in Spain and known as the living room of the Salamantinos. As there is such a varied range of nationalities, it is tempting to keep to fellow don Quijote students. Salamanca is however, a real university city, Spanish students are everywhere and you can go practically everywhere on foot.
I only spent one week at Don Quijote so my review will take notice of that.
I liked the classes very well. I thought it very good that the students were only six in the class so it was easier for the teachers to activate the students. The teachers were very enthusiastic about to get the students to participate in the study. They were eager to make us talk, listen an also write. I think that these three factors are very important in language learning. The teachers were very nice and helpful and made you feel good although your Spanish was weak. My vocabulary increased this week and also my writing. What was difficult for me was that the students were far into the study material when I joined the class and I didn´t have the foundation to build on.
The teachers were great and helpful.
The location was very suitable for me, the housing is charming and friendly.
Salamanca is a great town to stay for a couple of weeks. I liked my housing pretty much. The conversation class was lame and in general to be honest I liked the place and the people but the cafeteria at the school was the best.
Show details » Read more...I was in the Over 50 Spanish class and found the whole experience to be wonderful! The classes were small and the teachers excellent. The entire group jelled extremely well and after class we often went for lunch together or sightseeing. I think this is the advantage of having students of similar age. The schools location is excellent and the cafe attached was great. In the weekend there were excursions arranged. Ana in the office was also extremely approachable and helpful. I would not hesitate in recommending this school and this particular course.
Show details » Read more...I had Premium classes and had private classes due to the fact that I was the only participant. I learnt a lot and the teaching was focused on my gaps and preferences. The school organizes events (tours, movies, etc.) almost everyday. I would recommend Don Quijote!
Show details » Read more...The booking customer service was outstanding I booked the course for my daughter only 10 days before the start and Kristele was so helpful, always replying quickly and sorting out all the details. The pickup was smooth and the accommodation perfect. My daughter did breakfast only but wished she did full board. Classes were excellent lots of support and great teaching. She has an outstanding week and would love to go back. We are looking to send our younger kids next year.
Thanks for everything !
In the brochure, there was to be no more than eight people in a class. PERIOD. We had nine.
The two classes were too big. There had been an initial miscalculation.
One Golden Years participant came late into the second class on the first day bringing our class number to 8.
Then another arrived on the second day, first class, bringing us to 9. They both had been placed that first day in the wrong class
They were appropriate age-wise,energy, warmth and had been enrolled in the the Golden Years Program..
The error was allowing a married couple, who talked constantly to each other, and were also not in the Golden Years program, to be there from the start.
The tours in the evening were interesting, introspective and intellectual, but hand-outs, especially to beginners, would have aided comprehension. Say, short, simple Spanish descriptions of what we'd see or what was being discussed. The guide could not be heard, even indoors, as knowledgeably and charming as she was. Her manner was delicate and intimate, like a flower bud.The burden to hear/understand became exhausting and labor intensive..
The teachers were committed, kind and lovable with a ready sense of humor. The school building appeared as if a retreat, a refuge, a garden to sit and rest when not in class. My home stay was appropriate. My expectations were low. I adjusted to what was offered.
I registered for the super intensive course (35 lesson/week). They said that no one else registered for super intensive, so they gave me only the intensive course (25 lesson/week). They had to inform me beforehand so I could change things.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Salamanca. These homes are often between 1 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 14+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Salamanca, but this tends to be more expensive. Don Quijote provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 185 € when you register.
The closest airport to the school is Madrid International (MAD).
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 Madrid International is 85 €. 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 Salamanca based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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