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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.

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...(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!

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:...(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...(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:...(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...(read more)

Our 2009 Spanish course prices are now available!

Stacey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:50:00 GMT

We have just finished uploading our 2009 price list on our website!

You can now view and download a clear layout of our course prices in PDF format.

You can also visit our courses page for a complete list of don Quijote courses, learn about our guarantees and find out what services are included in the price.

So choose your destination in Spain or Latin America, find out the most recent price information for this upcoming year and begin to plan the experience of a lifetime!

Contact us to request a FREE brochure!

Grand opening of our new Barcelona school!

Stacey — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:03:00 GMT

We've moved!
Our school in the exciting and stylish city of Barcelona has opened its doors… to a brand new spacious, state-of-the-art building! Our building is located on calle Mallorca 27, in the heart of the L’Eixample District. It’s 10 minutes from the Plaza de España, 10 minutes from the Plaza de Catalunya and within walking distance of the bustling Gran Via. An unbeatable location!

You will find your Spanish learning experience in Barcelona to be integral and even more enjoyable in a city filled with architectural monuments, cafés, theaters, musical venues, art galleries and nightclubs, offering endless cultural and social opportunities…all by just walking out our front door!

The school has more than 55 bright and airy classrooms, a conference room that easily accommodates 150 people, centralized heating and air conditioning for your comfort, and free WiFi internet throughout the building for students wishing to stay connected with loved ones at home. Our Barcelona school is wider, better equipped, and has more ‘green areas’. There’s enough recreational space within our large private garden behind the school and the indoor patio, which are soon to become popular spots for students to relax between classes.

Barcelona is the Capital of Modernism, and we are proud that our big, bright and comfortable new building exemplifies that description.

Enjoy an unforgettable Spanish course in Barcelona at a 10% discounted price:

Just book our most popular course, Intensive Spanish, with don Quijote accommodation and an arrival date between now and December 31st of 2008.
Yep... that’s it!

This special offer is subject to availability, so act quickly to reserve your place and your first choice of accommodation!
Get more details and check out our other offers!

Start planning to live life and learn Spanish in this artistic, vibrant modern city!
Request a free brochure or contact our course counselors!

Special Offer: Study Spanish in Mexico!

Stacey — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:42:00 GMT

Experience the exotic culture of Mexico while you learn Spanish

Spend 4 weeks or longer learning Spanish in Mexico’s Guanajuato or Playa del Carmen, and receive 5 private One-to-One lessons for FREE.

Just book your Spanish course with us to begin in October 2008 between October 1- October 31.

It's that easy!

Do not miss this opportunity to study Spanish in an exotic Mexican location!

Contact a course counselor now to request more information.
Get our free brochure!

Conditions:
- Offer cannot be combined with another offer.
- Offer available upon request and subject to availability.
- Offer applies only to bookings made between October 1st until October 31st of 2008, Spanish time.
NOTE: This offer ends on October 31, 2008.

Jumpstart your in-country learning – with 4 months free access to our online Spanish course!

Stacey — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:55:00 GMT

We believe from la cabeza to los pies that you will best learn Spanish by living Spanish. Okay, and you’ll have a lot more fun, too.

At don Quijote, you’ll always speak Spanish from your very first class… and now, for a limited time we’re delighted to invite you to speak Spanish before that first in-county class – with free access to our online Spanish course.

When you enroll in any don Quijote Spanish courses in Spain or Latin America - at any of our 7 schools or 28 partner schools -we’ll give you 4 months full access to our online course, a 160 euro value – for FREE!

Go ahead! Get a head-start on your beginner’s course!
Brush up your existing skills before your arrival!
Get a leg up on the placement test!

With multimedia dialogues, learning games, and practical lessons followed by exercises and quizzes, our online course (covering beginner’s level Spanish) is the perfect way to step up your in-country experience – and prepare yourself to truly live Spanish from your first day in Spain or Latin America.

So, ready to live Spanish?
Just book any Spanish course of 12 weeks or longer and start your course between September 1 and December 31, 2008.

Contact your course counselors to start planning your 2008 in-country course today – and claim your free online course!

Conditions:
- Offer may not be combined with any other offer.
- Offer available upon request and subject to availability.
- Immediate access to the online course as soon as enrollment and payment of your in-country course are complete.
- Cancellation: In the case that you cancel your in-country course after having received your personal online access code, you will be charged the full price of the online course (€160).
- Offer expires December 31, 2008.

Courses in Spain for the official DELE certification

Stacey — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:27:00 GMT

The D.E.L.E. (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is an internationally recognized diploma of great value if you want to study at a Spanish University or if you are going to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.

It is the only official accreditation that certifies the degree of mastery of the Spanish language for citizens of countries where Spanish is not the official language. You can obtain this internationally acknowledged diploma by taking one of the exams under the supervision of the Spanish Ministry of Education. The examinations take place once or twice a year at three levels: “Inicial”, “Intermedio” and “Superior”.

The "Inicial" exam lasts a total of 2 hours 50 minutes; the "Intermedio" lasts 3 hours 45 minutes; and the "Superior" lasts 4 hours. All three exams include reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary as well as oral expression. All five parts of the exam are taken on the same day, so confidently preparing for it is the best advice that can be given to anyone wishing to take it.

don Quijote offers a special course to prepare you for any level of the D.E.L.E. exam. If you require a certificate that demonstrates your level of Spanish, this is the perfect prep course for you!

Just remember:
-   You can take this course in any of the don Quijote schools in Spain and Guanajuato (Mexico).
-   don Quijote class start dates for August and November are 2, 3 or 4 weeks before examination date…
-   …and the next official examination dates (in Spain) are August 22nd of 2008, and in November 21st of 2008.

SPECIAL NOTE:
For the August 22nd examination: Registration dates are from 14th of July to 1st of August.

For additional information such as the requirements and documents needed to register, visit this very informative page to learn everything about D.E.L.E.!

Obtaining this diploma will eliminate any doubt employers or anyone might have about your level of Spanish, and will definitely enhance your curriculum, aside from providing you with an inmense personal pride for having accomplished it! Take advantage of this summer and use it as an excuse to study Spanish in Spain and to reward yourself by obtaining an official certificate of your proficiency in Spanish as proof of your efforts!

Spanish class special offer: Book now for next year at this year’s prices.

Stacey — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:18:00 GMT

GREAT news!

If you're contemplating on taking up a Spanish class, then you're just in time to take advantage of this offer:

Only until November 1, 2008 you can book your 2009 course paying 2008 prices. Yes, that's right!

Book your 2009 Spanish language course by November 1st and we'll reserve your first choice of accommodation... and course... and destination, while we only charge you 2008 prices!

This offer is available for don Quijote destinations in Spain only, including Pamplona and Cadiz!

Best of all, you can apply it to every don Quijote Spanish course you sign up for to study in Spain.

Contact our Course Counselors for more information
Request a Free Brochure

Conditions:
- Offer can't be combined with other offers.
- Offer available upon request and subject to availability.

NOTE: This offer ends on November 1, 2008!

Become a don Quijote member if you would like to receive our special offers! Sign up now!

Gratis 3 hotelovernachtingen voor 2 personen in Spanje!

Paqui — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:44:00 GMT

don Quijote trakteert! Waarom? Omdat we graag wat extra doen voor onze cursisten. Als je in mei een cursus Spaans van 4 weken of meer boekt bij één van onze don Quijote scholen in Spanje ontvang je nu een gratis hotelvoucher! Met deze voucher kunnen 2 personen gratis drie nachten overnachten in één van de vele hotels die aan deze actie meedoen. De enige voorwaarde is dat je het ontbijt en diner nuttigt in het hotel waar je verblijft. De hotelvoucher is te gebruiken in meer dan 300 hotels door heel Spanje. Welke hotels het zijn vind je in de hotelgids die je krijgt toegestuurd met de hotelvoucher. In het hotel van je keuze kun je heerlijk een paar dagen ontspannen voor, tijdens of na je taalreis op kosten van don Quijote. De voucher is niet persoonsgebonden dus je kan er ook voor kiezen om de voucher cadeau te doen aan vrienden of familie die je in Spanje willen komen opzoeken! Maar wees er snel bij want we geven er maar 50 cadeau!

Voorwaarden:

De cursus moet geboekt zijn tussen 01/05/2008 en 31/05/2008.
De aanbieding geldt voor boekingen van cursussen op alle don Quijote scholen in Spanje in combinatie met huisvesting.
De minimale duur van de cursus is 4 weken.
De voucher wordt na betaling van het totale bedrag van de boeking verstuurd.
Bij wijziging of annulering van de cursus wordt er €50,- in rekening gebracht, ter compensatie van de hotelvoucher. De voucher zelf hoeft dan niet geretourneerd te worden.

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