don Quijote will give you the reasons why you should learn Spanish

1.
WORLD'S SECOND MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGE

You’ll be able to communicate with over 572 million people around the world. According to the Instituto Cervantes, there are more than 477 million native Spanish speakers, and that number increases drastically if we include those who speak Spanish as a second language. Learning to speak Spanish will open all types of new doors for you, allowing you to discover a world of new opportunities. So, let’s get started: come learn Spanish with us!

1986

don Quijote Travel and Study in Spain agency is founded in The Netherlands

1989

The first don Quijote Spanish Language School opens its doors in Salamanca

1991

don Quijote headquarters open in Salamanca

Two more don Quijote Spanish Language Schools open in Granada and Barcelona

1992

don Quijote Travel and Study in Spain agency opens in the United Kingdom

1996

The first don Quijote website is launched and is considered one of the first language and travel websites to go online

1998

The first don Quijote Student Residence opens in Granada

2000

don Quijote opens two more Spanish Language Schools in Madrid and Tenerife

2001

don Quijote pioneers launching online Spanish courses

Our Language Schools in Seville and Valencia open their doors

2002

The internationally renowned Vive el Español teaching methodology is launched

2003

The first don Quijote Spanish Language School in Latin America opens in Guanajuato, Mexico

2005

don Quijote joins Ideal Education Group, making it a leading Spanish Language organization

don Quijote partners with several Spanish Schools in Latin America and Spain and with Enforex Camps Summer Programs

2007

The don Quijote Foundation is created

2008

don Quijote opens its first commercial office in the US by acquiring Amerispan

don Quijote opens its first commercial office in China

2010

EduSpain, a consortium of 30+ Spanish universities, is launched

2011

don Quijote acquires three Spanish Language Schools in Mexico through Solexico

2013

Through the acquisition of Colombus, new Spanish Language Schools in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico join Ideal Education Group

2014

The don Quijote headquarters move to Madrid

2018

don Quijote currently has 40 campuses in 13 countries, 8 international summer camps, and extensive student residences

Quality and Prestige

don Quijote is an internationally recognized leader in teaching Spanish as a foreign language

About don Quijote's Spanish Schools

don Quijote was established in 1986 as a language travel agency representing Spanish language schools. The company's single-minded dedication to service and quality fueled its rapid growth and we quickly earned a reputation for innovation, personalized service, and excellence. In 1989, responding to the growing demand for high-quality Spanish language courses, we began welcoming students to the first don Quijote school, in Salamanca. Since our founding, we have grown to seven company-owned locations in Spain and Latin America and a network of more than 30 partner schools, largely through the recommendation of satisfied students. At don Quijote, our watchwords are Quality, Innovation, and Partnership. While we continue to lead in academics, value, and innovation, we constantly seek out new ways to take the quality of our courses and student services to the next level.

don Quijote's language schools - Our History

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Founded in 1986, don Quijote is an internationally recognized leader in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Learn more about our history. hero-history Since 1986<b>Our Story</b>

Over the past 30 years we have provided life-changing education to more than one million students worldwide. don Quijote´s continuous dedication to quality, excellence and innovation has earned us the recognition of being one of the leading Spanish language and travel companies. Our journey has been an unforgettable one with many memorable moments. It all started in 1986 in Salamanca, Spain.

Quality and Prestige

don Quijote is an internationally recognized leader in teaching Spanish as a foreign language

About don Quijote's Spanish Schools

don Quijote was established in 1986 as a language travel agency representing Spanish language schools. The company's single-minded dedication to service and quality fueled its rapid growth and we quickly earned a reputation for innovation, personalized service, and excellence. In 1989, responding to the growing demand for high-quality Spanish language courses, we began welcoming students to the first don Quijote school, in Salamanca. Since our founding, we have grown to seven company-owned locations in Spain and Latin America and a network of more than 30 partner schools, largely through the recommendation of satisfied students. At don Quijote, our watchwords are Quality, Innovation, and Partnership. While we continue to lead in academics, value, and innovation, we constantly seek out new ways to take the quality of our courses and student services to the next level.

1986

don Quijote Travel and Study in Spain agency is founded in The Netherlands

1989

The first don Quijote Spanish Language School opens its doors in Salamanca

1991

don Quijote headquarters open in Salamanca

Two more don Quijote Spanish Language Schools open in Granada and Barcelona

1992

don Quijote Travel and Study in Spain agency opens in the United Kingdom

1996

The first don Quijote website is launched and is considered one of the first language and travel websites to go online

1998

The first don Quijote Student Residence opens in Granada

2000

don Quijote opens two more Spanish Language Schools in Madrid and Tenerife

2001

don Quijote pioneers launching online Spanish courses

Our Language Schools in Seville and Valencia open their doors

2002

The internationally renowned Vive el Español teaching methodology is launched

2003

The first don Quijote Spanish Language School in Latin America opens in Guanajuato, Mexico

2005

don Quijote joins Ideal Education Group, making it a leading Spanish Language organization

don Quijote partners with several Spanish Schools in Latin America and Spain and with Enforex Camps Summer Programs

2007

The don Quijote Foundation is created

2008

don Quijote opens its first commercial office in the US by acquiring Amerispan

don Quijote opens its first commercial office in China

2010

EduSpain, a consortium of 30+ Spanish universities, is launched

2011

don Quijote acquires three Spanish Language Schools in Mexico through Solexico

2013

Through the acquisition of Colombus, new Spanish Language Schools in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico join Ideal Education Group

2014

The don Quijote headquarters move to Madrid

2018

don Quijote currently has 40 campuses in 13 countries, 8 international summer camps, and extensive student residences
9.
TOTAL IMMERSION IN AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Share your language journey with a community of friends from around the world. Each year our schools in Spain and Latin America welcome more than 40,000 students of all ages from over 85 countries to live a unique experience with don Quijote. Our students will join a supportive community with a shared interest: the Spanish culture and language.

10.
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO

We are a team of more than 1,200 people with one passion in common: teaching and spreading the Spanish culture and language. We love what we do and we are committed to doing our best and helping our students to achieve their dreams. Live the Spanish Way with unique experiences at don Quijote. By being the reference for Spanish culture, we transform people’s lives.

7.
PERSONALIZED TEACHING METHODOLOGY

We take a student-centered approach to teaching in which each person’s needs and interests are taken into consideration. All our teachers have more than 15 years of proven experience and ensure that students are actively engaged in the learning experience.

8.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR LANGUAGE JOURNEY

Combine 32 destinations in 13 countries, start anytime, and craft your own experience with the same academic itinerary. All our courses can be complemented with activities and excursions, tailor-made academic programs, or personalized experiences for all stages of life. Our team will provide support every step of the way, from designing your course to local risk management.

6.
OFFICIAL EXAMS HIGH SUCCESS RATE

Our schools are DELE, SIELE, and CCSE (Spanish citizenship test) examination centers and will prepare you to certify your Spanish level. Thanks to our courses taught by experienced and specialized teachers, almost all of our students pass the examination. That’s to say, if you study Spanish with us, your success is almost guaranteed!

4.
MORE THAN 39 YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE

More than one million students have learned Spanish with us over the years. We have witnessed our students build their confidence and proficiency as they apply their new language skills to everyday situations and professional environments.

5.
TOP FACILITIES IN THE BEST LOCATIONS

Go beyond the traditional classroom and study on our historic and emblematic campuses, like renovated and modernized former convents, palaces, and museums from the 16th-19th centuries. All these charming buildings of great architectural value are located right in the heart of each city center. Our schools are easily reachable by public transportation and equipped with everything you need to make your learning experience a memorable one.

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