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Offerta speciale di natale: 2X1 in alloggio

Stacey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Questo natale regala notti di spagnolo. Frequenta il Corso di Natale con un amico e risparmia il 50% di alloggio! Approfitta del tuo corso di spagnolo a Natale con il tuo miglior amico o amica. Date del Corso di Natale: 21/12/2009 AL 3/1/2010 Cittá: Barcellona, Madrid, Salamanca, Tenerife, Valencia, Alicante, Granada, Marbella, Siviglia e Guanajuato (Messico) Durata: 2 settimane Sconto: 50% sul prezzo dell'alloggio in camera doppia in appartamento per studenti Iscrizioni ricevute entro il: 17 dicembre...(read more)

Book your 2009 course online and save Enrollment Fee or Accomodation Fee!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:04:00 GMT

Is studying Spanish abroad your goal for 2009? Then get ready for a lucky year of Spanish learning! From now until November 27, you'll get: NO Enrollment Fee* or NO Accommodation Fee** Take advantage of this offer in a few easy steps, just like our online enrollment form... Step 1: Pick your ideal destination city from those listed in our Booking Online form: Barcelona , Granada , Madrid , Tenerife , Salamanca , Valencia , Alicante , Marbella , Sevilla , Guanajuato Step 2: Book your course online...(read more)

Experience Mexico for 15% less!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Would you like to study Spanish this spring on the shores of the Pacific Ocean or on the warm waters of the Caribbean?

Now’s your chance! Learn Spanish and get to know Mexico at an exceptional price!

Choose your Spanish course to start anytime between now and December 28 of 2009 in: Guanajuato
-- and get a 15% discount when you sign up before November 27!

Mexico's awaiting! Don’t wait to sign up!

Request a FREE brochure and shout “¡Viva Mexico!”

Conditions:
- Offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Offer must be requested at time of booking.
- Offer subject to availability. Expires November 27, 2009.

Living Spanish in Barcelona celebration: 10% DISCOUNT OFFER!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:58:00 GMT

The 2009 20th anniversary of the opening of the first don Quijote school in Spain is a HUGE reason to celebrate this year!

To get the party going, we’re offering away a 10% discount on our Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona!

Here's how easy it is to enjoy an unforgettable Spanish course in Barcelona at a discounted price:

Just book our most popular course, Intensive Spanish, with don Quijote accommodation and an arrival date between now and November 27 of 2009. Yep... that’s it!

So if you’ve been dreaming about a Spanish course in Spain, don’t miss this chance! Where better to experience the thrill of learning this passionate language than in the pulsating, culturally explosive city of Barcelona? And in our state of the art, ideally located new school in the heart of Barcelona's L'Eixample district?

Start planning your stay in Barcelona today by contacting our course counsellors or requesting your copy of our free brochure!

Act quickly to reserve your place and your first choice of accommodation! This special offer is subject to availability.

Conditions:
- Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Discount must be requested at time of booking.
- Discount not applicable to changes from one school to another, with the exception of extending or lengthening your stay, prior to your arrival.

- Discount not applicable during June, July and August.

- Offer subject to availability. Expires November 27, 2009.

Get 20% discount on accomodation in Barcelona!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:57:00 GMT

Looking to learn Spanish in a big city while also having the beach nearby?
don Quijote Barcelona is an excellent destination... and you're just in luck!

Book your accommodation in our don Quijote Barcelona Residence before 27 November 2009 , and receive a 20% discount!

So begin exploring Barcelona by booking now... space is limited!

Contact a Course Counsellor.
Get a free brochure of our programs and prices.

Conditions:
-Offer applies to accommodation in don Quijote Barcelona only.
-Offer must be requested at time of booking.
-Offer subject to availability. Expires November 27, 2009.

Special member offer: no enrollment fee!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:46:00 GMT

don Quijote is offering an exclusive discount for our members:

When you book a Spanish course with us, we´ll waive your enrollment fee saving you 65€/$US!!!
It’s our way of saying thank you for being a member!

This offer is valid for Spanish courses in the following don Quijote schools in Spain and México: Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Granada, Valencia, Tenerife or Guanajuato.

To benefit from this special discount you must log into your member account and book your course online.

Contact your Course Counsellor now for information about our courses.
(Remember to request the member’s offer)

Book this offer online now! (Must sign in first!)

Conditions:
- Offer not cumulative. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Offer available upon request.
- Offer expires 27 November 2009.

2010 courses at 2009 prices!

Stacey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:58:00 GMT

One great way to get to know a place the way only locals know it is by experiencing it thoroughly when learning Spanish. If you want to discover Spanish, then this is your chance: sign up to take a Spanish course in 2010 -and pay 2009 prices! Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Destinations: All don Quijote destinations Course length: Starting from one week Discount: Your 2010 course with prices of 2009 Enroll by: 30 October 2009 Offer ends: 30 October 2009 Conditions: - Registration must be...(read more)

15% off on your course when volunteering in Guanajuato (Mexico)

Stacey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Book your course before 29 October and receive a 15% discount on your volunteer program in Guanajuato (Mexico). City: Guanajuato (Mexico) Duration: 4 weeks Discount: 15% Valid for courses in: 2009- 2010 Book before: 29 October 2009 Conditions: - Offer applicable only to dQ Guanajuato school. - Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. - Offer must be requested at time of booking. - Offer expires 29 October 2009. Check out offer details and request your brochure here!...(read more)

Discover our newest homepage!

Stacey — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:23:00 GMT

If a few weeks ago we told you we were working hard renovating the www.donquijote.org homepage, then this week, it's your turn to check out our best web yet! don Quijote's sleek new pages offer informative streamlined content in dual-language (English and Spanish) with complementary vocabulary, Spanish-text audio and exhilarating new images that are sure to enhance your Spanish skills and provide for a more pleasant reading experience. Navigate through the new and improved don Quijote website!...(read more)

12-weeks of Spanish for 1.536 Euros!

Stacey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Learn Spanish for just 1536€ by booking a 12-week Intensive Course in Barcelona , Madrid , Salamanca , or Valencia ! You'll save 384€* from the regular intensive course price and enjoy your stay anytime in 2009! Simple as that. Also, why stay in one destination when you have 12 weeks to discover other cities as well? Combine destinations without losing a beat in your don Quijote study program taking advantage of this offer's one-time option to change your dates or destinations. This change can be...(read more)

Special Offer: Learn Spanish and the Tango in Argentina!

Stacey — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:32:00 GMT

Pick up Spanish as you dance in Argentina, the Latin America country renowned for its European customs, marvelous art, culture, welcoming people, great food, wines, lively nightlife... and the sensual tango! Package includes: Intensive Spanish course Tango dance classes Accommodation Location: Buenos Aires , Córdoba Duration: 4 weeks Price: starting USD$1,680 Offer ends: September 29, 2009 Enroll by: September 29, 2009 Conditions: - Offer applies only to schools in Buenos Aires and Cordoba. - Offer...(read more)

Upcoming registration for November 2009 DELE exams

Stacey — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:20:00 GMT

Remember that the upcoming registration for the November 2009 DELE exams is starting!
Visit www.dele.org to find out more about the DELE qualifications, registration requirements, payment information and other important information.

Registration for November 2009 examinations:
1st September - 16th October

Registration centers outside of Spain (listed alphabetically by country)
Registration centers in Spain

Exam dates...
November 13, 2009: All countries but:
November 14, 2009: Albania, Arab Emirates, Argentina, Bolivia*, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil*, Bulgary, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Greece (but Patras), Haiti, Japan, Jordania, Kenia, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Palestine, Peru*, Poland (but Poznan), Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Switzerland (but Coira), Taiwan, Uganda, United States, Uruguay*.
*Check availability.

***Special message from don Quijote...
We'll be offering our highly successful preparation DELE courses in our don Quijote schools in Spain and Guanajuato for all three exam levels:
•    Certificado Inicial: Basic Spanish
•    Diploma Intermedio: Intermediate Spanish
•    Diploma Superior: Advanced Spanish

DELE preparation courses at don Quijote start 2-4 weeks prior to the exam and help you arrive at the exam confident, prepared, and ready to perform well. So don't put off your preparation for this important exam!

Sign up for DELE preparation course!

Emma Ferrer participates in don Quijote's Spanish programs!

Stacey — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:13:00 GMT

16-year old Emma Ferrer is studying Spanish in our summer camp in Granada and very kindly agreed to answer a few interview questions for donQuijote.org . Oh, and did we mention that she’s the granddaughter of legendary actress Audrey Hepburn and multifaceted actor Mel Ferrer? Where did you grow up? I was born in Switzerland, spent my elementary years in Los Angeles, and currently live in Italy. What are your major interests? I love art, literature, and travelling. I draw and am improving my painting...(read more)

Spanish in Barcelona for 20% less!

Stacey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Barcelona is possibly the most famed Spanish city around the world because of its design, fashion, history, modernity, gastronomy, beach and arts. So what better place to enhance your Spanish skills with an Intensive course , Super-Intensive course or Spanish Talk course than this cosmopolitan city? Have a Spanish-learning experience on the shores of the fantastic Mediterranean Sea with 20% off of the course price! An experience you can enjoy anytime between now and 30 December of 2009! Can’t get...(read more)

Spanish in Madrid for 15% less!

Stacey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Are you eager to learn Spanish in a city full of centuries-old history? Then Madrid, the capital of Spain since the XVII century and the center of Spanish culture, is the perfect destination for you! Explore Madrid and learn Spanish with a 15% discount on our Intensive course , Super-Intensive course or Spanish Talk course. Come and discover why the preferred phrase by the madrileños is "De Madrid al Cielo" - From Madrid to Heaven... There’s no excuse! Especially when you can book your course now...(read more)

Cervantes Institute to celebrate world's first "Spanish Language Day"

Stacey — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:21:00 GMT

June 20th, 2009 marks the first annual Día del español "Spanish Language Day" celebration in all of the Instituto Cervantes branches throughout the world. The purpose of this day is to establish a meeting point for Spanish speakers and to increase the visibility of the Spanish language, validating it as aninternational means of communication. An event to be enjoyed by the whole family family and visitors, Instituto Cervantes has organized a series of activities around Spanish words, their diversity...(read more)

Cervantes Institute to teach Spanish to Starbucks workers

Stacey — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:31:00 GMT

(To read in Spanish, click here ) Spain's Cervantes Institute will teach Spanish to some 100,000 Starbucks workers throughout the United States. By virtue of an agreement signed Tuesday 26 May of 2009, those 100,000 workers will be able to learn Spanish via the Institute's online Virtual Spanish Classroom (Aula Virtual de Español) , or AVE. The course will last one year and quarterly reports will be issued to evaluate how the students are progressing in learning the language, according to a press...(read more)

Salamanca Offer: Accomodation and Spanish Course for 399 euros a week!

Stacey — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:37:00 GMT

The anniversary celebrations in Salamanca are not over yet! Due to the festive mood following the 20th anniversary of our don Quijote school in Salamanca , our high-spirits have animated us to grant another offer - and this time, an "all-inclusive" one: An Intensive Spanish Course (20 classes and 5 cultural classes a week) + Premium Accommodation complete with full board (3 daily meals) and your own private bath for only 399 euros per week ! It's a wonderful opportunity to live a ‘pure’ Spanish immersion...(read more)

Videos of don Quijote's Summer Camps!

Stacey — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:13:00 GMT

Our Summer Camp programs in Barcelona , Salamanca , Sevilla , Madrid , Granada , Valencia , Guanajuato and Marbella (with 3 camps: Albergue , Alborán , Aleman !) perfectly coordinate your child’s class schedule with social and leisure activities they will enjoy participating in as they are immersed learning a language that would last them a lifetime. Offer your youngster between 5 and 18 years old an unforgettable summer learning Spanish with don Quijote... some camps begin June 28th, so hurry! Check...(read more)

Special 20th Anniversary Offer: 15% OFF on any Spanish Course!

Stacey — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT

The celebrations keep on happening at don Quijote...! This time, it is don Quijote Salamanca school’s turn to celebrate its 20th anniversary! Twenty years of hard work, much involvement and dedication have led to twenty years of success… and we want you to celebrate with us! Get a 15% discount on any of our Spanish courses (to begin anytime between now and 31 December 2009) when you book before June 30th! So get your traveling bags out, prepare your summer outfits and get ready for a fantastic time...(read more)

Save 20% on your Spanish Courses in Valencia

Stacey — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:51:00 GMT

This summer is all about learning Spanish in a warm, coastal Mediterranean city where the sun always shines and the nightlife goes on forever... Valencia for 20% less! Take advantage of receiving a 20% discount on your Spanish courses with 3 easy steps: 1) Choose a Spanish course from our wide list of courses 2) Enroll before 30 June 2009 (don't forget to mention this offer!) 3) Start preparing to begin your stay in July (or later!) Overall, if you're looking to learn Spanish in Spain's third-largest...(read more)

USA colleges return to Salamanca in 2009 for the 12th consecutive year!

Stacey — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

...U.S.A. students during their 3 month stay in Salamanca from Feb-May 2009... This is the 12th year Citrus College and various other colleges that are part of the Southern California Foothills Consortium for Study Abroad have picked the Golden City of Salamanca as their study abroad destination and don Quijote Salamanca as their host Spanish school!...(read more)

Health Warning for H1N1 Flu in Mexico - removed!

Stacey — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:43:00 GMT

LAST MINUTE NEWS: As of May 25th 2009, all travel warnings to Mexico due to the outbreak of novel H1N1 flu in Mexico have been lifted! This is great news considering that after taking all necessary health and safety precautions, our schools in Mexico did not suffer any incidents! Why not take this opportunity to have an exotic cultural spanish-learning experience (and a wide range of courses to choose from) in warm and colorful Mexico? Here's a quick snap shot of each of our Mexican destinations...(read more)

Spanish in Granada - one week free!

Stacey — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Spend more time in Granada this summer... for a lot less! Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and discover the history behind Granada's rich Moorish past: Enroll before 31 May 2009 in a 4-week Intensive Spanish Course with a stay in June, July or August ...and get the 4th week free! Where else can you relax in the nearby beaches, taste the refreshing drinks served in the numerous arab tea houses ("teterías"), stroll through the city's winding cobblestone streets, visit the legendary Alhambra...(read more)

Save on your Summer Camp experience with no enrollmente fee!

Stacey — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Save on your Summer Camp experience in 2 simple steps!

Step 1- Choose your favorite summer camp destination:

Step 2- Request your enrollment fee waiver (for an summer camp arrival in August 2009) when you book and fully pay before May 31, 2009).

That’s it!

Get a free Summer Camp brochure with all our programs and prices.
Contact our Course Counsellors to request more information.

Conditions:
- Offer is only available upon request.
- Offer not cumulative with other offers and subject to availability.
- Enrollment fee savings: 65 euros ($100 for Guanajuato only)
- Offer expires: 31 May 2009