Don Quijote Barcelona

Studying Spanish at Don Quijote in Barcelona

You'll study Spanish on Rambla de Catalunya, right in central Barcelona, in classes that average 6 students and never exceed 8. Small groups like these mean more chances to speak up in every lesson.

Don Quijote Barcelona has taught here since 1986 and holds accreditation from FEDELE and Instituto Cervantes, alongside official examination centre status for DELE, SIELE and CCSE.

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Modernist building on Rambla de Catalunya

Lessons take place in a restored modernist building on Rambla de Catalunya, in central Barcelona.

Small classes, more speaking time

Classes average 6 students and go no higher than 8, so there is real room to speak in every lesson.

Official exam centre status

The school is accredited by FEDELE and Instituto Cervantes, and sits as an official examination centre for DELE, SIELE, CCSE and COCM.

Don Quijote School location
1 min walk to València - Pg de Gràcia
2 min walk to Cerveceria Catalana
2 min walk to Trady's Supermarket
15 min walk to El Corte Inglés Plaça de Catalunya

How lessons work at Don Quijote

Teachers explain grammar and then move straight into conversation practice within the same lesson, so a new structure gets used out loud before the class moves on. Classes stay small, four to eight students, averaging six. Each lesson lasts 55 minutes, and the school day runs between 9am and 7pm, with around 80% of timetables falling in the morning. Your morning or afternoon slot is assigned on your first day, though afternoon lessons are sometimes scheduled during busier periods.Your level is set before you even land: an online test establishes your starting point, and a short oral conversation on site confirms it, so you join a class working at your actual pace.

Classes

Average 6 students

Average size 6 Maximum size 8

Classes are built around active communication: teachers blend grammar explanation with real conversation practice from the first lesson.
Groups stay small, four to eight students per class, averaging six, so you get regular speaking time.
Every teacher is a native Spanish speaker with a university degree and a teaching qualification.
Each lesson lasts 55 minutes.
Timetables run in the morning or afternoon, decided on your first day, with around 80% of classes taking place in the morning.

Lesson length

55 min

standard lesson

From 13 years
Levels A1 to C2
12 courses

Courses at Don Quijote

12 courses

Most courses at Don Quijote start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

General Courses

30+ INTENSIVE SPANISH 20

20 INTENSIVE spanish 20 group lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 30+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€290 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€290	€580	€1,160	€2,240	€3,180	€5,520
Per week	€290	€290	€290	€280	€265	€230

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

INTENSIVE SPANISH 20

20 INTENSIVE spanish 20 group lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€245 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€245	€490	€980	€1,880	€2,640	€4,320
Per week	€245	€245	€245	€235	€220	€180

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

General Courses

INTENSIVE SPANISH 25

20 INTENSIVE spanish 20 group lessons plus 5 culture and Conversation 5 group lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€285 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€285	€570	€1,140	€2,200	€3,120	€4,800
Per week	€285	€285	€285	€275	€260	€200

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

General Courses

SUPER INTENSIVE SPANISH 30

20 INTENSIVE spanish 20 group lessons plus 5 semi-Private classes 5 each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€375 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€375	€750	€1,500	€2,840	€4,020	€6,840
Per week	€375	€375	€375	€355	€335	€285

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

General Courses

SUPER INTENSIVE SPANISH 35

20 INTENSIVE spanish 20 group lessons plus 5 culture and Conversation 5 group lessons plus 10 semi-Private classes 10 each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€585 per week per week for 35 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€585	€1,170	€2,340	€4,520	€6,540	€11,976
Per week	€585	€585	€585	€565	€545	€499

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

General + Private Courses

COMBINED SPANISH 20+10

20 spanish group classes plus 10 private Spanish classes each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€685 per week per week for 30 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

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Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€685	€1,370	€2,740	€5,400	€7,920	€14,880
Per week	€685	€685	€685	€675	€660	€620

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

6 more courses

General + Private Courses

COMBINED SPANISH 20+5

20 spanish group classes plus 5 private Spanish classes each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 52 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€480 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026

Choose this course

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	8 weeks	12 weeks	24 weeks
Total	€480	€960	€1,920	€3,760	€5,460	€9,960
Per week	€480	€480	€480	€470	€455	€415

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

Exam Preparation Courses

COCM 10

10 COCM 10 business | tourism | health one to one lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 4 weeks 16+

Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€490 per week per week for 10 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only

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Complete beginners start on 7 September, 14 September and 21 September.

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Total	€490	€980	€1,470	€1,790
Per week	€490	€490	€490	€447

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

Exam Preparation Courses

DELE | SIELE | CCSE 30

20 spanish group classes plus 10 private exam preparation classes each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 4 weeks 16+

A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€685 per week per week for 30 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only

Choose this course

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Total	€685	€1,370	€2,055	€2,740
Per week	€685	€685	€685	€685

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

Exam Preparation Courses

DELE | SIELE 20

20 DELE | siele 20 group lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 4 weeks 16+

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€375 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only

Choose this course

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Total	€375	€650	€895	€995
Per week	€375	€325	€298	€248

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

50+ Courses

SPANISH FOR 50+ PROGRAM

20 spanish group classes plus 5 daily cultural activities and full day excursion group lessons each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 2 weeks 50+

Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€495 per week per week for 25 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only

Choose this course

Complete beginners start on 2 November 2026, 8 February 2027 and 9 August 2027. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks
Total	€495	€950
Per week	€495	€475

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

Thematic Courses

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

20 spanish group classes each week.

55 min lessons 1 to 3 weeks 16+

Total beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

€269 per week per week for 20 lessons, based on 1 week from Monday 7 September 2026 Set start dates only

Choose this course

Complete beginners start on 21 December 2026, 28 December 2026 and 20 December 2027. Dates for 2027 are provisional until the school confirms its calendar.

Prices for longer stays

Duration	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks
Total	€269	€538	€807
Per week	€269	€269	€269

Prices in euro from the official school price list.

A week at Don Quijote

A welcome dinner gets things started. From there the programme moves through Gothic Quarter walks, a Gràcia neighbourhood tour, Sagrada Família at night, museum visits and cultural workshops covering flamenco, Latin dance and Spanish cooking.City walking tours, museum visits, cultural workshops and historical site tours are included. Day trips to Montserrat, Sitges, Tarragona and Figueres, plus organised weekend trips, let you see Catalonia beyond Barcelona.

18 Activities and excursions at Don Quijote

Some activities are free and included in your language trip, some can be arranged and paid for during your stay in Barcelona

Included for free Illustrative image City tour
Included for free Illustrative image Museum visit
Included for free Illustrative image Cultural workshop
Included for free Illustrative image Historical site tour
Illustrative image Day trip to nearby city
Illustrative image Weekend trip
welcome dinner
Eixample tour
Gràcia tour
Sagrada família at night
Els encants vells flea market
Gothic quarter tour
Modernist architecture route
Picasso and barcelona
Gaudí and the sagrada família
Labyrinth park
Legends from barcelona
Montserrat

A day at Don Quijote

Weekday

09:00 Morning Spanish lessons The day starts with two 55-minute classes focused on speaking practice and active communication.
10:50 Mid-morning break A short break between classes to rest and connect with other students.
11:10 Further morning lessons Two more 55-minute classes complete the core morning block, with 80% of classes running in the morning.
13:00 Lunch break A break between the morning class block and the afternoon programme.
Afternoon Afternoon activity In the afternoon, join a free activity from the school's programme, such as a city walking tour, museum visit or cultural workshop.

Students you may meet at Don Quijote

The school draws a genuinely mixed crowd, with Dutch and British students among the strongest groups and a long tail of other nationalities filling out the rest. The average age shifts with the calendar too, younger over summer and older for the rest of the year, so the community you find in July looks quite different from the one in November. Meeting people here starts with a welcome dinner on arrival, continues on the terrace, in the garden and around the common lounge between classes, and carries on through the school's cultural activities and excursions. Before you even land in Barcelona, a pre-arrival community group lets you start chatting with other students heading the same way.

Male and female

50% male 50% female

An even mix of men and women.

Age

From 13 years

students accepted

average in summer

average off-season

18% Under 18

25% 18-24

38% 25-34

12% 35-50

7% 50+

10% Under 18

25% 18-24

40% 25-34

15% 35-50

10% 50+

Worth saying plainly: in July and August the average student here is 28, and outside the summer holidays it is 32. Pick your dates accordingly.

13 nationalities

Netherlands 17%
United Kingdom 13%
United States 8%
Brazil 7%
Germany 7%
China 4%
Switzerland 4%
Italy 4%
France 4%
Sweden 3%
Other 29%

Ways to meet people

Welcome dinner

New arrivals are welcomed with a group dinner, a natural first chance to put faces to names.
Terrace, garden and lounge

Between classes, students spill onto the terrace, outdoor garden and common lounge to relax and chat.
Weekly activity programme

Free city walking tours, museum visits and cultural workshops bring different groups of students together outside class.
Pre-arrival community group

Before you travel, you can connect with other incoming students through the school's community channel.

Accommodation options at Don Quijote

Accommodation is optional. You can add it when you build your trip below.

Good to know

If you stay with a host family, you'll be placed with a household that has been vetted and inspected, and re-evaluated yearly to keep standards consistent.
From a homestay, you can expect a commute of between 20 and 40 minutes to school, on foot or by public transport.
Choose a residence or shared apartment and you'll be within a 5 to 15 minute walk of school.
In a homestay, you can pick from breakfast only, half board or full board. Some hosts serve a packed lunch instead of a meal at home, and special diets can be catered for on request.
Your homestay room comes with bed linen, blankets, towels and Wi-Fi, and your laundry is done weekly.
In a student residence, Wi-Fi, bed linen, towels and meals are all included. Your room is cleaned weekly, and you'll have access to kitchen and laundry facilities, with special diets catered for on request.
If you opt for a shared student apartment, you'll cook for yourself: towels and meals aren't included.

Is Don Quijote right for you?

This suits motivated students who want small classes, a central heritage setting and daily cultural immersion in Barcelona. If you need dedicated wellbeing support or prefer a bigger, high-energy campus, another school may suit you better.

A good fit if you…

Study in small, personal class groups
Want a central, historic city setting
Value cultural immersion alongside lessons
Are aged 13 or older

Keep in mind

Compact, boutique-scale school
Limited formal wellbeing support

Your first day at Don Quijote Barcelona

You will already have completed an online placement test before arrival, so day one starts with a short oral check to confirm the result. Arrive early and this conversation with a teacher takes place before the week's classes begin, clearing up any uncertainty from the written test.

After that, you receive your class assignment and a personal timetable matched to your level for the week ahead.

What happens on your first day

Arrive early on your first day, ready for the placement process to begin.
Complete a short oral placement check with a teacher, confirming the level shown by your online test.
Receive your class assignment and personal timetable, set according to your level.

Safety, support & wellbeing

The school operates under a formal safeguarding policy, and every staff member is background-checked before working with students. Some staff are trained in first aid, and someone from the team is on hand throughout school hours if you need help. Outside those hours, 24/7 customer care means support is still just a call away. Every safety incident is logged and tracked, and the school has recorded no serious incidents in the past two years.

No serious incidents in two years

The school has recorded zero serious safety incidents over the past two years.

24/7 customer care

Support is available around the clock, including outside school hours.

24/7 residence supervision

Student residences are supervised around the clock with controlled access.

Facilities & accreditations

Comfort

High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
Air Conditioning
Heating

Social spaces

Common Lounge
Cafeteria

Outdoor

Outdoor Garden
Terrace

Study

Library
Self-Study Area

Classroom

Digital Interactive Whiteboards

General

Computer Lab

Accessibility

Accessible Restrooms

Accreditations

Memberships

Student reviews

9.8

8.8

8.4

いもけんぴ Jan 2025

Review summary:

Beautiful Barcelona architecture and great teachers

Review:

This review is translated -

"I like my language school in Barcelona! The architecture is so beautiful and teachers are great!! My course has just started so I'd like to study hard and improve my Spanish:)"

Tim Love Nov 2024

Review summary:

Amazing teachers, great activities, and an affordable shared apartment

Shared apartment next to the school

Review:

"I enjoyed so much my stay in don Quijote , Amaizing teachers and experience in these school i recomend everyone . The activities in the afternoons are the best and I loved my stay in the sheared apartment next to the school wich had a very good price and quality"

hyhsxh Jun 2026

Review summary:

Stunning school with engaging classes and welcoming teachers

Review:

"I had a wonderful experience at this language school. The building itself is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful vintage style that feels almost like studying in a European palace. The teachers are professional, friendly, and always willing to help. Classes are engaging, interactive, and never boring, which makes learning much more enjoyable. I have learned a lot and always felt welcomed here. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn Spanish in a friendly and inspiring environment!"

Maria Selwood Feb 2026

Review summary:

Excellent staff support arranging accommodation and classes in Barcelona

Review:

This review is translated -

"I'm excited about my upcoming trip to Barcelona where I'll study Spanish in the beautiful building at Don Quijote. Fernanda, from the Madrid office, was very accommodating by virtually organising the accommodation as well as the classes and cost for me. We spent well over an hour texting and talking on WhatsApp. She graciously accepted my using Spanglish to ensure all questions were answered. Now I am at ease, thanks to Fernanda for helping me. Stay tuned for more after my upcoming experience of classes at Don Quijote in August."

"I’m so excited about my impending trip to Barcelona where I’ll be studying Spanish in the beautiful building at don Quijote. Fernanda, from the office in Madrid, was so accommodating by virtually organising the accommodation as well as the classes and cost for me. We spent well over an hour texting and talking using WhatsApp. She graciously accepted my using Spanglish in order to ensure all questions were answered. Ahora estoy tranquila, gracias a Fernanda por ayudarme. 🙏❤️ Stay tuned for more after my upcoming experience of classes at don Quijote in August."

Manal R.A Oct 2025

Review summary:

Excellent teachers and a safe, motivating learning environment

Review:

This review is translated -

"Studying at this school has been a wonderful experience. I’ve learned a lot and really improved my Spanish... thanks to the TEACHERS who are very professional, patient, and kind. I tried a different school before, but this one has an amazing way of inspiring and motivating students. I highly recommend this school to students who want to learn Spanish in a friendly, safe, and motivating environment. Here you'll feel right at home and enjoy every class."

Jessica Kuo Oct 2025

Review summary:

Engaging teachers, bright classrooms and friendly staff in Barcelona

Review:

This review is translated -

"The new Don Quijote language school Barcelona is located in a beautiful building. The classrooms are lovely, spacious, and bright, making for a comfortable and pleasant learning environment. The office is right at the entrance, and there are always staff available to provide consultation and assistance. The classes are very engaging. I especially like Teacher Marcos's lessons; his teaching style is professional, yet relaxed and humorous, and his explanations are always very clear and easy to understand. He also incorporates practical, real-life speaking exercises to help us reinforce what we learn."

"The new Don Quijote language school _Barcelona is located in a beautiful building. The classrooms are lovely, spacious, and bright, making for a comfortable and pleasant learning environment. The office is right at the entrance, and there are always staff available to provide consultation and assistance. The classes are very engaging. I especially like Teacher Marcos's lessons; his teaching style is professional, yet relaxed and humorous, and his explanations are always very clear and easy to understand. He also incorporates practical, real-life speaking exercises to help us reinforce what we learn."

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Address

Don Quijote Barcelona
Rambla de Catalunya, 78, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Cancellation policies

Payment policy

Strict

A down payment of 50% is due upon booking and the full payment is due 44 days before arrival.

Visa information

For Residents of the EU/EEA and Switzerland

No visa required to study in Spain.

For Non-EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens

Less than 90 days: Schengen visa required.
More than 90 days: National Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante) required.

Upcoming Regional and National Holidays

National holidays in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.

National holidays in Barcelona, Spain
Name:	Local name:	Date:
National Day of Catalonia	Diada Nacional de Catalunya	11 September 2026
National Day of Spain	Fiesta Nacional de España	12 October 2026
Constitution Day	Día de la Constitución	6 December 2026
Immaculate Conception	Inmaculada Concepción	8 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day	Feast of Saint Stephen	26 December 2026
St. John's Day	Sant Joan	24 June 2027
National Day of Catalonia	Diada Nacional de Catalunya	11 September 2027
National Day of Spain	Fiesta Nacional de España	12 October 2027
Constitution Day	Día de la Constitución	6 December 2027

Airport transfer

€270 one way, One-way transfer service from Girona airport

Airport or station transfer

€95 one way, One-way transfer service from Barcelona airport, bus or train station to the accommodation.

Accommodation deposit

€200, refunded at the end of your stay

Minimum age

13 years

Lesson length

55 minutes

Frequently asked questions

Determine your Spanish level

Not sure what your current language level is? Take one of our free online language tests to get an accurate assessment of your skills.

Determine your Spanish level

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Studying Spanish at Don Quijote in Barcelona

How lessons work at Don Quijote

Courses at Don Quijote

30+ INTENSIVE SPANISH 20

INTENSIVE SPANISH 20

INTENSIVE SPANISH 25

SUPER INTENSIVE SPANISH 30

SUPER INTENSIVE SPANISH 35

COMBINED SPANISH 20+10

COMBINED SPANISH 20+5

COCM 10

DELE | SIELE | CCSE 30

DELE | SIELE 20

SPANISH FOR 50+ PROGRAM

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

A week at Don Quijote

18 Activities and excursions at Don Quijote

A day at Don Quijote

Students you may meet at Don Quijote

Male and female

Age

13 nationalities

Ways to meet people

Accommodation options at Don Quijote

HOMESTAY | HOST FAMILY - Shared bathroom

HOMESTAY | HOST FAMILY - Private bathroom

STUDENT RESIDENCE - Shared bathroom

STUDENT RESIDENCE - Private bathroom

SHARED STUDENT APARTMENT - Shared bathroom

SHARED STUDENT APARTMENT - Private bathroom

LONG-TERM SHARED STUDENT APARTMENT - Shared bathroom

LONG-TERM SHARED STUDENT APARTMENT - Private bathroom

Good to know

Is Don Quijote right for you?

A good fit if you…

Keep in mind

Your first day at Don Quijote Barcelona

What happens on your first day

Safety, support & wellbeing

Facilities & accreditations

Student reviews

Beautiful Barcelona architecture and great teachers

Amazing teachers, great activities, and an affordable shared apartment

Stunning school with engaging classes and welcoming teachers

Excellent staff support arranging accommodation and classes in Barcelona

Excellent teachers and a safe, motivating learning environment

Engaging teachers, bright classrooms and friendly staff in Barcelona

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