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The City

  • Mérida, the most important city in the Yucatán Peninsula, in 1995. Mérida is considered one of the most beautiful and culturally enriched cites in all of Mexico, and it enjoys the famous Yucatán climate of year-round sunshine. Our balmy weather is perfect for enjoying the 231-mile stretch of beaches only a 20-minute car or bus ride from the city. Many inhabitants of Mérida enjoy visiting these beaches -- and the quaint port city of Progreso -- throughout the year.
  • Due to Merida's easy access to the well established port of Progreso, remarkable infrastructure, and well-established business services the city has been able to remain separate from the economic difficulties felt in other parts of Mexico. In recent years there has been a growth in 'maquiladora' industries in the Yucatán. However, Yucatán is one of few Mexican states with a State Secretary of Ecology whose responsibility includes ensuring that industrial growth does not disrupt the natural beauty of the state.

The School

Founded in 1995 to develop educational programs devoted to the instruction of the Spanish language and Mexican & Latin American culture through full language immersion. Located in the State of Yucatan, is a Spanish language and Mexican culture school that provides the students with the opportunity to learn Spanish in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico which is considered one of the most beautiful and culturally enriched cites in all of Mexico and Latin America. Our comfortable facility includes air conditioned classrooms, swimming pool and wireless internet.


Spanish Courses in Merida

Flexible Programs: Study for 4, 5, 6, or 8 hours per day for 1 to 16 or more weeks in Group or Private Classes. (2 week minimum suggested*.)

Classes average three students per level. Maximum of five students per Spanish language class.

Daily schedule of classes:
4 hours/day 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
5 hours/day 8:00AM to 1:00PM
6 hours/day 8:00AM to 2:00PM
8 hours/day schedule varies
In special circumstances, 4 hours/day classes may be held in the afternoon/evening.

  • Elementary Spanish I & II (Spanish 150 and 151, 40 to 50 hours each)
    This course consists of an introduction to Spanish in the context of the Mexican culture. The students will be taught in Spanish about Spanish grammar and syntax. They will read selected authentic texts and produce language both orally and in writing
  • Intermediate Spanish I & II (Spanish 250 and 251, 40 to 50 hours each)
    In our intermediate Spanish courses students will further practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. The focus in this course is on fluency and cultural understanding. A variety of class activities are used to ensure all individual learning styles are reached.
  • Advanced Spanish I & II (Spanish 350 and 351, 40 to 50 hours each)
    In our advanced Spanish language courses students work toward full fluency in speaking and writing in both informal and formal contexts. Advanced listening and reading practice is provided through inclusion of authentic texts applicable to many interests.
  • Spanish Conversation (Spanish 105, 120, 220 & 320, 40 to 50 hours of instruction)
    The students will engage in conversation and role play at a formality level appropriate for their language knowledge. Beginners will practice survival Spanish, Elementary Spanish students will practice present aspects of self and others, Intermediate Spanish students will practice conversing about past and future events, and Advanced students will practice formal conversation.

Accommodation

Family Homestays:
In order to obtain the most benefits from our Integrated Language Learning Programs, we urge you to stay with local families selected.

With such families, you will be provided with a clean, private or shared room and three delightful home-cooked meals daily. Safe water for drinking, warm water for bathing, clean sheets and bath towels will also be provided. Any special dietary needs will be met. This is an excellent opportunity to practice Spanish and experience the local culture firsthand.

Alternative Accommodations:
Student housing outside of a host family's home is available. The charge is US$22.00 per night. No meals are included. Space is limited. Early registration is advisable. We are happy to suggest a hotel for those who desire alternative arrangements. Our responsibility is limited to locating and reserving such accommodations.

Activities and Excursions

All packages (classes with homestay) include a Panoramic City Tour.

Excursions available to the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal & Dzibilchaltun.

Excellent school guided tours to near by towns and villages (Izamal, Progreso, Tixcoccob, and others).

Beach is a convenient & short (15-20 minutes) bus ride away.

Explore the surrounding convents and colonial haciendas.

Our Opinion

The Plaza Grande or Main Square, is the central point for all walking tours. Here a wide variety of Merida’s characters meet, demonstrating the intense activity of the cultural capital of the Yucatán Península.

Learn Spanish in Mexico

Intensive Spanish

  • Guanajuato
  • Small Groups: Average 4 students per group (maximum 8)
  • Start dates any Monday(1), open all year round!
  • Study materials for each level of your course is included!
  • All for a single enrollment fee of $100
  • Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta
  • Small groups: average 3 students per group (maximum 5)
  • Start dates any Monday, all levels, open all year round!
  • Study materials not included: US$ 45 each book/level
  • All for a single enrollment fee of $100
Intensive & Super intensive Spanish Courses
GuanajuatoOaxaca, Puerto VallartaPlaya del Carmen
Intensive
20+5
Super Intensive
30+5
Spanish Talk
10+5
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
1-4 Weeks / 1 Week195310149149209407171246449
2 Weeks390620298298418814342492898
3 Weeks5859304474476271.1215137381.347
4 Weeks7801.2405965818151.5876679591.751
5-7 Weeks (2)175270143134188366154221404
5 Weeks8751.3507157151.0031.9538211.1802.155
6 Weeks1.0501.6208588491.1912.3199751.4012.559
7 Weeks1.2251.8901.0019831.3792.6851.1291.6222.963
8-11 Weeks (2)170250140134188366154221404
8 Weeks1.3602.0001.1201.1171.5673.0511.2831.8433.367
9 Weeks1.5302.2501.2601.2511.7553.4171.4372.0643.771
11 Weeks1.8702.7501.5401.5192.1314.1491.7452.5064.579
Spanish for Life & Long Duration Spanish courses - 12 weeks or more
GuanajuatoOaxaca, Puerto VallartaPlaya del Carmen
Intensive
20+5
Super Intensive
30+5
Spanish Talk
10+5
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
12 - 19 Weeks (2)159245134134188366154221404
12 Weeks1.9082.9401.6081.6532.3194.5151.8992.7274.983
13 Weeks2.0673.1851.7421.7872.5074.8812.0532.9485.387
16 Weeks2.5443.9202.1442.1893.0715.9792.5153.6116.599
Academic year & Semester Programs
GuanajuatoOaxaca, Puerto VallartaPlaya del Carmen
Intensive
20+5
Super Intensive
30+5
Spanish Talk
10+5
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
Intensive
15
Super Intensive
25
Spanish Talk
10+15
+20 Weeks (2)155239134134188366154221404
20 Weeks3.1004.7802.6802.7253.8237.4433.1314.4958.215
30 Weeks4.6507.1704.0204.0655.70311.1034.6716.70512.255
48 Weeks7.44011.4726.4326.4779.08717.6917.44310.68319.527

(1) Intensive course: start dates any Monday, year round, all levels. Super intensive/Spanish Talk course: Non-beginners any Monday. Beginners can start on the 1st Monday of every month.

(2) The special discount prices are per week in Guanajuato. In Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen & Puerto Vallarta the special discount price per week is additional from week 4 (for example the 5-week Intensive course price in Oaxaca is the 4-week price plus the extra week price US$ 581 + US$ 134 = US$ 715 and so on for courses in Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Playa del Carmen).

  • With the +courses you will have one daily cultural class covering Spanish and Latin American culture and civilization. Maximum number of students in these extra cultural classes is 16.
  • One to One classes: 10 group classes + 15 One to One per week.
  • In the exceptional case that only 1 or 2 students are enrolled in a course in the same level group, the number of classes per week will be reduced slightly.
  • All special discount prices (examples) listed above are applicable when doing a minimum of 5, 8, 12, or 20 uninterrupted weeks and the total cost of the program is paid for in full, in advance.

Specialized / Premium Spanish

D.E.L.E. exam preparation
Guanajuato2 Weeks3 Weeks4 Weeks
Inicial, 20 classes/week390--
Intermedio, 20 classes/week-585780
Superior, 20 classes/week-700935
Start Dates
  • 2, 3 or 4 weeks before he examination date (May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19)
  • 2-week course: May 10, Aug 9, Nov 8
  • 3-week course: May 3, Aug 2, Nov 2
  • 4-week course: Apr 26, Jul 26, Oct 25
Required Levels
  • Inicial: B1 (Intermediate)
  • Intermedio: B2 (Advanced)
  • Superior: C2 (Mastery)
Note

You cannot take the official exam in Guanajuato, only the preparation course.


Teachers of Spanish
Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta2 Weeks
Group course, 20 classes/week625
One to One course, 20 classes/week998
Group + One to One course, 20 classes/week840

(1)10 group classes + 15 one to one; Playa del Carmen: US$ 930

Start Dates
  • Group Course: available at don Quijote Guanajuato: Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 26 (min. 3 students).
  • One to One course: available at don Quijote Guanajuato, any Monday except in the weeks coinciding with the group course.
  • Group + One to One course: available at don Quijote Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta any Monday.

Required Levels
  • Teacher of Spanish

Medical Spanish
Guanajuato2 Weeks
Group course, 30 classes/week680
Start Dates
  • Jan 25, Apr 19, Jun 7, Jul 5, Oct 4

Required Levels
  • B1 (intermediate)

Intensive Business
Guanajuato2 Weeks4 Weeks
Group course, 20 classes/week6801.360
Start Dates
  • Jan 25, Apr 19, Jun 7, Jul 5, Oct 4

Required Levels
  • B1 (intermediate)

Spanish and History, Art or Literature
Guanajuato2 Weeks
Group course, 20 classes/week680
Start Dates
  • Jan 25, Jan 21, Jul 12, Oct 4

Required Levels
  • B1 (intermediate)

Christmas Course
Guanajuato1 Weeks2 Weeks
Group course, 20 classes/week195390
Start Dates
  • 1 week course: Dec 20, Dec 27
  • 2 week course: Dec 20

Required Levels
  • All levels

Volunteer Program
Guanajuato8 Weeks
Group course, 20 classes/week780
Start dates

Any Monday year round

Included

4-week Intensive Spanish, 4 weeks voluntary work (minimum)

Required level

Upon completing the Spanish course you must have a B1 level (intermediate)

Note:

US$ 160 Placement fee (additional)


Premium Spanish
Guanajuato1 Week2 Weeks3 WeeksExtra Week
Intensive
20 mini group
360665971299
Intensive+
20 mini group + 5 One to One
5209601.395439
Super Intensive
20 mini group + 10 One to One
6751.2551.795579
Super immersion
20 mini group + 15 One to One
7851.4952.130699
Playa del Carmen
Super Intensive
15 mini group + 10 One to One
4418821.323397
Super immersion
20 mini group
6191.2381.857557
Start Dates
  • You can start any Monday, year round

Required Levels
  • All levels

Guanajuato
  • Maximum 4 students per group course
  • Special V.I.P. treatment: coffie included during the break
  • Pre exam and oral level test by phone before arrival
  • 2 hours of tutorial by phone or email after returning home
  • Super intensive and Super immersion courses include conversation 'classes' during a daily lunch in a restaurant with your teacher

Playa del Carmen
  • Maximum 5 students in the group course.
  • 35% of the One to One classes can be customized to your needs, if you inform us within 2 weeks before arrival

One to One
Guanajuato1 Person2 Persons
(p.p. in the same class)
per class3927
5 classes179130
10 classes335250
15 classes495375
20 classes625485
21 classes+ / per class3021
Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta
per class3027
5 classes150130
10 classes300250
20 classes600485
21 classes+ / per class3021
Start Dates
  • You can start any weekday!

Required Levels
  • All levels
  • For specialized subjects, ask us for specifi c availability and quotes.
  • Supplement per class outside normal class hours (ask for availability): US$ 15
  • Above mentioned packages are total classes per week and applicable when reserved and paid for in full and in advance.

Study Groups
Guanajuato
Special Prices! Groups: 8 Students or more. Please contact us (groups@donquijote.org) or any language travel organization in your country that represents don Quijote.
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