Don Quijote: Cartagena de Indias (Cartagena de Indias, Colombia) - Reviews

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Don Quijote: Cartagena de Indias offers the following course types:

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General

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Intensive Spanish 15

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 15

Max class size: 8

Course type: General

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 229

starting at

£ 519

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Our Intensive 15 Spanish program consists of 15 weekly classes and is perfect for students who are eager to learn Spanish in a short period of time without sacrificing the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the Spanish culture. Our experienced teachers focus on student participation and interaction by using real-life situations and topics to increase students’ ability to develop authentic language skills that are useful in the real world.

Intensive Spanish 20

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 8

Course type: General

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 247

starting at

£ 536

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Our Super Intensive 20 Spanish program consists of 20 weekly classes and is perfect for students who are eager to learn Spanish in a short period of time without sacrificing the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the Spanish culture. Our experienced teachers focus on student participation and interaction by using real-life situations and topics to increase students’ ability to develop authentic language skills that are useful in the real world.

One-to-One (10 Private classes)

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 10

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 307

starting at

£ 597

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WHO ARE PRIVATE CLASSES FOR Private classes are for those students whose objective is to learn Spanish based on their own abilities and who want to do it at their own pace. They seek to use every minute of time with their professor to get the best results, and are interested in personalized classes with the schedule of their choice.

39992

Professional

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Medical Spanish (20+5)

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 8

Course type: Professional

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 324

starting at

£ 614

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This course offers the opportunity to learn Spanish in Latin America, in a professional environment in the health sector. Learn specific vocabulary related to healthcare while following a doctor or nurse through their daily activities and gain work experience.

39993

Study and work

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Intensive Spanish 20 + Volunteer Program

Duration: 4 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 8

Course type: Study and work

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 991

starting at

£ 1,994

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STUDENT PROFILE Our Volunteer Programs are aimed at students seeking to learn Spanish in the framework of an experience with social impact. They have a minimum level of B1, and the majority have either already completed one of our intensive Spanish courses or are signed up to take one during their volunteer program.

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School description

Cartagena, Colombia is a perfect place for learning Spanish. The city is one of the most visited and its port, fortresses and the group of monuments in Cartagena have together named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.

Learn Spanish with the best teachers, the best programs and much more. Our courses mix learning and fun: We provide a good range of activities for your enjoyment. For example excursions to local national parks, volcanoes, tours of the city and trips to El Rosario Islands - widely known for their stunning beaches and coral reefs.

Learn Spanish in the Caribbean! Cartagena is a great option for those looking for a tropical climate warm all year round. But if you're a history lover… You'll find this a perfect destination. Enjoy discovering all the historical gems hidden in every corner.

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Cartagena de Indias varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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.

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

01 May 2024, 13 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 20 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024

School location

Our Partner school in Cartagena is located in the Getsemani neighborhood next to Trinidad Square (where the struggle for independence began) near the historic part of the city and not far from the beach. The colonial building with a Caribbean feel boasts a student cafeteria, a garden and Internet service.

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housing

Housing

Don Quijote offers the following housing types:

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homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Cartagena de Indias. These homes are often around 30 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

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Bed & breakfast

£ 298

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Private bathroom

Distance to school: 30 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 298

Each of the families participating in our programs has gone through a meticulous selection process, in order to offer you the best experience. They range from families with young children to retired people, and their homes are usually from 20 to 30 minutes (on foot or by public transportation) away from your don Quijote school. And you can choose between half board (breakfast and dinner) or full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

Except when otherwise specified, you will not share accommodation with people of your own language. If you are vegetarian, allergic to pets or have any other special requirements, contact us and we will do our best to guarantee your request.

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Half board

£ 342

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Private bathroom

Distance to school: 30 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 342

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. 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

Student residence, Single room, Bed & Breakfast

£ 238

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)

Facilities: Private bathroom

Distance to school: 30 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 238

Student Residence

visa

Visa support

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.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Cartagena de Indias based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Don Quijote: Cartagena de Indias

All courses

Intensive Spanish 15

Intensive Spanish 20

One-to-One (10 Private classes)

Medical Spanish (20+5)

Intensive Spanish 20 + Volunteer Program

School description

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Photos

Housing

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Bed & breakfast

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Half board

Student residence, Single room, Bed & Breakfast

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Map

School location

Questions and answers

Top currencies

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The Americas

Europe

Asia Pacific

Africa & the Middle East

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Don Quijote: Cartagena de Indias

All courses

Intensive Spanish 15

Intensive Spanish 20

One-to-One (10 Private classes)

Medical Spanish (20+5)

Intensive Spanish 20 + Volunteer Program

School description

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Photos

Housing

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Bed & breakfast

Homestay (Private bathroom), Single room, Half board

Student residence, Single room, Bed & Breakfast

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Map

School location

Questions and answers

Have questions?
We're here to help.