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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!

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...(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:...(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)

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...(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)

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...(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)

Santiago de Chile announcement

Stacey — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

GREAT news again!

It is our biggest pleasure to announce that on February 2 of 2009, our school in Santiago de Chile will move to a bigger, nicer and even better localized NEW “home”. The decision for this move has been carried out with our future students in mind... because we only want the best for them!

As a friend, we wanted you to be a part of this exciting change, too. New year, new school. It’s a great way to start the year off right, don’t you think?

Learn about our courses! Request a free brochure!

don Quijote is now in Facebook

Stacey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:34:00 GMT

Social networking sites are setting the pace when it comes to making it easier for companies to get closer to their fans on the web. We’ve caught on to the trend and are proud to announce don Quijote has launched its own Facebook page!

don Quijote Facebook is the perfect way for you to stay up-to-date with the latest information, photos and anything related to don Quijote schools.

Share with future students your own study abroad experience, pictures and stories, or simply write to let us know what you think! Come on over and share with the world (and with us!) how you've learned Spanish! Don’t forget it's also an easy way for you to keep in touch with your don Quijote classmates, too.

Become a fan of don Quijote today!

Check out our official webpage!

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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!

A don Quijote student wins Instituto Cervantes' Spanish short story contest!

Stacey — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT

On June 25 of 2008, the Cervantes Institute in Paris organized a short story contest...and we are proud to announce that the winning story was The Enchanted Book by Françoise Corbillon-Epelboin -- a don Quijote student!

The contest was held in commemoration of the 10 years that have passed since the death of Mexican writer Octavio Paz (1914-1998), for whom the library of the Cervantes Institute in Paris is named after.

Françoise presented his story at a superior level and won the grand prize: a 1000€ scholarship to use towards ELE (Español como Lengua Extranjera) courses in any public university or an Instituto Cervantes accredited center of Castilla y León. CONGRATULATIONS!

From September 21 to October 4 of 2008, we had the pleasure of seeing her again as a return student in don Quijote Salamanca. She had decided to further her Spanish skills and chose to study with us for a second time.

¡ENHORABUENA FRANÇOISE! Thank you very much for counting on us for your Spanish classes!

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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!

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.

don Quijote Salamanca School in print

Stacey — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:17:00 GMT

don Quijote is BEAMING with pride!

Our Salamanca school has recently been featured in the July 2008 issue of the prestigious Italian magazine, Brava Casa!

The article titled “Lingue: Lezioni Con Charme” (Languages: Lessons with Charm) talks about various language teaching schools around the world in which the magazine considers to be of a charming nature, and our don Quijote Salamanca school made the cut!

You can visit Brava Casa’s official webpage to see a glimpse of the magazine. You won’t be able to read the entire magazine since it’s a preview-only online version of the printed magazine, but you’ll be able to skim through a few pages to get the general feel.

If you have access to purchasing the magazine at a newstand, then what are you waiting for? Go read about us!

Get to know our splendid school and see why it was dubbed by the magazine as “magical”.

Watch the following 2 videotours of our don Quijote Salamanca school:

don Quijote Salamanca Video 1

don Quijote Salamanca Video 2

And if you would like to see more of the city itself, here’s another Salamanca city video: