Playa del Carmen, Don Quijote
Playa del Carmen

Don Quijote
4.3 /5 52 Reviews

Spanish school in Playa del Carmen: Don Quijote

From 201.- GBP
260.- USD
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Key points

  • Exceptional location, just steps from the beaches of the Caribbean
  • High-quality school with a friendly atmosphere
  • Maximum of 8 students per class
  • Test center for DELE and SIELE exams

The school

Levels
Beginner to Proficiency
Exams
DELE
School size
S
Accommodation
Host family, Apartment, Residence
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
17 years
Average age
27 years
Nationality mix
Germany, United States, Switzerland, etc..
ratings
52 authentic opinions

With a beautiful location in the centre of Playa del Carmen, the language school is just a few minutes’ walk from magnificent white sand beaches and the famous 5th Avenue. Surrounded by a tropical garden, you can study Spanish in a fantastic, Caribbean environment. The 14 comfortable classrooms are full of natural light, and lessons take place in mini-groups. Students have access to a computer lab and free Wi-Fi, plus a multimedia room with a TV and DVD-player. The school, known for its friendly, social atmosphere, has a spacious cafeteria and a student lounge to relax in as well as a volleyball court.

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Part-time course

Beginner to proficiency (C2), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 201.- GBP
(260.- USD)
Lessons
15 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 8
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-12:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
260 USD
559 USD
555 USD
2
475 USD
1073 USD
1065 USD
3
690 USD
1587 USD
1575 USD
4
905 USD
2101 USD
2085 USD
6
1239 USD
3033 USD
3009 USD
8
1637 USD
4029 USD
3997 USD
12
2313 USD
5901 USD
5853 USD
16
3069 USD
7853 USD
7789 USD
24
4581 USD
11757 USD
11661 USD
Extra week (24+)
189 USD
488 USD
484 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Standard course

Beginner to proficiency (C2), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 225.- GBP
(290.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 8
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
290 USD
589 USD
585 USD
2
535 USD
1133 USD
1125 USD
3
780 USD
1677 USD
1665 USD
4
1025 USD
2221 USD
2205 USD
6
1395 USD
3189 USD
3165 USD
8
1845 USD
4237 USD
4205 USD
12
2625 USD
6213 USD
6165 USD
16
3485 USD
8269 USD
8205 USD
24
5205 USD
12381 USD
12285 USD
Extra week (24+)
215 USD
514 USD
510 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Intensive course

Beginner to proficiency (C2), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 294.- GBP
(380.- USD)
Lessons
General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ Conversation (group): 5 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
General (group): Max 8
Conversation (group): Max 16
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 09:00-13:00
Conversation (group): To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
380 USD
679 USD
675 USD
2
715 USD
1313 USD
1305 USD
3
1050 USD
1947 USD
1935 USD
4
1385 USD
2581 USD
2565 USD
6
1935 USD
3729 USD
3705 USD
8
2565 USD
4957 USD
4925 USD
12
3633 USD
7221 USD
7173 USD
16
4829 USD
9613 USD
9549 USD
24
7221 USD
14397 USD
14301 USD
Extra week (24+)
299 USD
598 USD
594 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Super intensive course

Beginner to proficiency (C2), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 372.- GBP
(480.- USD)
Lessons
General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ Conversation (group): 5 of 55 minutes
+ General (mini-group): 5 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
General (group): Max 8
Conversation (group): Max 16
General (mini-group): Max 4
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 09:00-13:00
Conversation (group): To be defined
General (mini-group): 14:00-15:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
1
480 USD
779 USD
775 USD
2
915 USD
1513 USD
1505 USD
3
1350 USD
2247 USD
2235 USD
4
1785 USD
2981 USD
2965 USD
6
2595 USD
4389 USD
4365 USD
8
3445 USD
5837 USD
5805 USD
12
4833 USD
8421 USD
8373 USD
16
6429 USD
11213 USD
11149 USD
24
9621 USD
16797 USD
16701 USD
Extra week (24+)
399 USD
698 USD
694 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (A1), 20 lessons/week

Beginner to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
15.03 / 26.04 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
09.04 / 22.05 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (A2), 20 lessons/week

Elementary (A1) to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
25.01 / 15.03 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 16.08 / 13.09 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
19.02 / 09.04 / 22.05 / 09.07 / 10.09 / 08.10 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (B1), 20 lessons/week

Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
15.03 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 13.09 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
09.04 / 22.05 / 09.07 / 08.10 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (B2), 20 lessons/week

Upper-intermediate (B2) to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Upper-intermediate (B2) to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
15.03 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 13.09 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
09.04 / 22.05 / 09.07 / 08.10 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (C1), 20 lessons/week

Advanced (C1) to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Advanced (C1) to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
15.03 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
09.04 / 22.05 / 09.07 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

DELE exam preparation course (C2), 20 lessons/week

Advanced (C1) to proficiency (C2), 4 week(s)
4 weeks From 1259.- GBP
(1625.- USD)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
4 week(s)
Levels
Advanced (C1) to proficiency (C2)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Sign up
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
4
1625 USD
2821 USD
2805 USD
USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.77   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

DELE exam fee (to be paid online)
At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE 		On request
Accommodation deposit (apartment) (to be paid on site) 100 USD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 24 USD
One-to-one course, 5 lessons/week (per week) 115 USD
One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week (per week) 230 USD
Extra night (host family) 37 USD
Extra night (apartment) 49 USD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 15 USD
Airport transfer from Cancun (pick-up) 85 USD
Airport transfer from/to Cancun (pick-up and drop-off) 170 USD
Starting dates 4 wk
26.04 / 18.10.2021
Exam dates
22.05 / 13.11.2021
Bank holidays
01.01 / 01.02 / 15.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 16.09 / 01.11 / 15.11 / 24.12.2021
Holidays
01.04.2021 - 02.04.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5
Overall rating

100% of students recommending this school

Destination
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School
/ 5
Accommodation
/ 5
Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

52 students gave their opinion about this school

65 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Es hatte erstaunlich viele Personen zwischen 40 - 70, was mich sehr gefreut hat. Ich konnte schöne Freundschaften schliessen. Tolle Ausflugsangebote und sehr gut geleitet!
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3 weeks, February 2020
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
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Leisure (4.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Wenn man jeden Tag Spanisch redet, hat man es dann im Ohr. »
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School highlights
« Unterricht draussen in einem schönen Garten so in kleinen Hüttlein! »
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Top tips
« Es lohnt sich bei den Ausflügen am Wochenende mitzumachen. »
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48 years old - Sweden
/ 5
Jag hann med att bättra på spanskan, njuta av fantastisk mat, besöka en mayafamilj, utforska en grotta, bada i cenotes (hålformationer i naturen fyllda med sötvatten), besöka Tulum stad och dess mayaruiner, bada på olika stränder och till och med sjunga lite karaoke under en utekväll med folk från skolan. Jättemysig och trevlig skola med service minded personal. Trevligt hus med flera studentrum. Mycket trevlig och social värdinna, vilket är toppen för praktik i språket. Maten var ganska enkel och portionerna små till medel. Huset låg lite off med tanke på att man helst inte ska gå ensam ute på kvällarna. Men det finns gott om taxi som kostade ca 15kr från city. På dagtid tog vi ofta colectivo (minibuss) till skolan . De stannar på gatan där man vinkar in dem och passerar konstant, kostar ca 3-4kr. Bra utflykter. Saknade fler kvällsaktiviteter.
2 weeks, February – March 2020
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
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School (4.5 / 5)
School location
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Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
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Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.3 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (3.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, pratar och förstår bättre. »
School highlights
« Trevliga lärare, bra läge, mysig miljö. »
30 years old - Germany
/ 5
2 weeks, May 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
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School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
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Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
31 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
1 week, November 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
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School (4 / 5)
School location
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Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
30 years old - Germany
/ 5
Ich hatte einen super Aufenthalt. Habe viel gelernt, viel gesehen und viele tolle Leute kennengelernt. Die Schule war auch echt super.
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3 weeks, October – November 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
44 years old - Germany
/ 5
2 weeks, November 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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59 years old - United States
/ 5
Det här kommer jag att göra igen. Fantastiskt roligt. Det var som en liten resort. Undervisning i små "huts". Små klasser. Bodde på hotell tvärs över gatan. Toppen. Deltog i guidad tur av stan samt i yoga. Stannade tyvärr inte så att jag kunde delta i helg-utflykter.
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0 weeks, November 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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« Lärt mig supermycket! »
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« Atmosfären, personalen, läget! »
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« Jag älskar god mat och restaurangutbudet var FANTASTICO! »
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26 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
The school is located in the center of Playa del Carmen, 5 minutes walking from the beach and in 5 minutes you can reach anything you need (Walmart, Collectivos station, ADO Bus, 5th Avenue, etc). The classrooms are made into cosy Bungalows, everything is open and you can enjoy the environment (natural environment, sometimes you can spot animals walking around) The classrooms are composed of only a few stundents and this gives you the chance to interact a lot and to have small discussion about different topics. The professors always try to involve you when talking about something. I would personally provide books where you can write on, or, in alternative, more photocopies rather than a book where you have to complete the excercices separately (on a blank paper). The school proposes you free activities (Yoga classes, cooking classes, grammar classes) and excursions (at a fair price) in which only students partecipate to (ex: private cenotes). Normally one excursion is offered during the week and two during the weekend.
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2 weeks, October 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Leisure (5 / 5)
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« Yes, however you have to push yourself to talk to people that don't have your same nationality. In regards to the lessons, I feel I learnt a lot about grammar which was the most important part for me. »
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« Location, activities proposed, environment »
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« Different places to visit around Playa Del Carmen (beaches, cenotes, islas Mujeres, etc) »
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34 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Es war eine super Erfahrung. Eine Woche ist natürlich sehr kurz, aber ich glaube, ich konnte sehr profitieren. Schade konnte man die Bücher nicht behalten...
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1 week, September – October 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3 / 5) (Residence)
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« Ja, weil ich auch viel mit den Leuten dort Spanisch gesprochen habe und mich bemüht habe. »
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« Sehr unkompliziert und eine gute Atmosphäre. »
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32 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
2 weeks, March – April 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Host family
Sharing daily life with a family is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the Mexican culture and to practise your Spanish daily outside of class. The host families selected by our partner school generally live around 15-30 minutes from the school. You will stay in a single room with half-board. Sharing the life of local people is the best way to put the skills you learn in class into action.

Shared apartments
Located a 2-minute walk from the school, these apartments are the perfect option to fully enjoy your language stay! Stay in one of the two single bedrooms with a shared bathroom (twin bedrooms available for students traveling together), relax in the living or dining room with your flatmates or cook your meals in the kitchen. Bed linen is included (but not towels). Each apartment offers free Wi-Fi and a weekly cleaning service of common areas. Shops and restaurants are only 5 minutes away!

Residence
In Playa del Carmen, it is also possible to stay in a residence about 5 minutes’ walk from the school. You can choose either a single or double room. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, with a desk for studying, a private bathroom and air conditioning. A Mexican breakfast will be served to you in the cafeteria each morning and you can take advantage of the terrace for BBQ’s with other students.

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Don Quijote residencia

General information

The student residence is located in a nice area in the heart of the city with numerous shops, restaurants and bars in the vicinity. Calle 6 is famous for the "El Fogon" taqueria, just next door. The residence has a big graffiti called "La máscara Maya" on the wall and is thus easy to locate. It's also very close to the Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), the most popular street of Playa del Carmen with lots of shops, street food markets, restaurants, art galleries and facilities that bring the city to life.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:
2 minutes
Means of transportation:
walking
Average public transport cost:
weekly : 3 USD / monthly : 9 USD
Walking distance to public transport:
10 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:
5 minutes
Coffee shops:
15 minutes
Restaurants:
10 minutes
Shops:
15 minutes
Pharmacy:
5 minutes
Beach:
10 minutes
Clubs:
10 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+ Students aged 16 can book this option if parents sign a permission form.

Arrival and departure

Check-in / Check-out
Sunday from 12:00
Saturday until 12:00
Entry card (building)
Key (building)
Code (building)
Staff on-site 24h
Deposit
100 USD in cash or by credit card

Meals

Use of kitchen
Meal-plan
Breakfast only

Facilities

Reception desk
Smoking area
outside
Cafeteria
Shared kitchen
Oven
Microwave
Cutlery available
Vending machine
Laundry
Common area/lounge
Wi-Fi internet access
Cable internet access
TV in common room
DVD-player in common room
Balcony/terrace
Garden
BBQ area
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (cars)
Parking (bicycles)
Swimming pool
Gym

Room types and facilities

Single
12
: 22 m2/ : 23 m2
Air conditioning
Heating
Smoking
Duvet and pillow provided
Bed sheets provided
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Ensuite toilet
Ensuite shower
Wash basin
Shared toilets
Shared showers
Cleaning
Desk
Wardrobe
Cooking facilities
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi internet access
Cable internet access
Floor
tiled
Balcony
Safe deposit box
Room key provided

Scuba diving, horse riding, kite surfing, parachuting or playing volleyball, you can fill your afternoons with numerous water sports and outdoor activities. Though Playa del Carmen is especially known for its heavenly beaches, you will be equally charmed by the cultural and archaeological richness of its hinterland. Visit the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Xel-ha or those of Coba in the heart of the jungle. Go shopping or spend an evening in Cancún, Valladolid or Merida. An exciting program awaits you!

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