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DELE Exam Preparation Course (30 lessons)

Don Quijote: Seville
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Course description

DELE stands for Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, or "Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma". It is the only certificate for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. This diploma is of great international value for those who are going to study at a Spanish University and who want to work, or are going to work in a Spanish speaking environment. We advise everyone taking a long term Spanish course to take the DELE examination.

You can follow the DELE preparation courses for the Certificado Inicial (CIE), Diploma Intermedio (DIE) and the most advanced Diploma Superior (DSE) at all the don Quijote schools. Up to today, a very high percentage of our students have succeeded. This does not guarantee that you will successfully pass the official DELE exam, as this always depends upon various circumstances. However, we do guarantee you the high quality of these courses.
The place and time of the course are fully harmonized with the examination dates established by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Because of practical advantages most students take the examination in Spain, although it is also possible to take the examination outside Spain. The examination fees are set each year by the Spanish Ministry, the Instituto Cervantes and each examination center.

Exam and registration fees are not included. Prices range per level from € 85 to € 235.

Exam dates 2024: 16/02 (A2), 12/04 (A1-C1), 18/05 (A1-C2), 12/07 (A2-C1), 13/09 (A2), 18/10 (A2-B2), 23/11 (A1-C2).

Exam dates 2025: 14/02 (A2), 04/04 (A1-C1), 24/05 (A1-C2), 11/07 (A2-C1), 12/09 (A2), 17/10 (A2-B2), 22/11 (A1-C2)

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 28 Feb 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Seville.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The school is located in a magnificent historic building in the centre. The building dates from 1919 and was designed by one of the most famous architects in Spain, Aníbal González, also creator of the "Plaza de Espana", one of the most important monuments of Seville. With 12 very spacious and air-conditioned classrooms as well as a rooftop where you can relax after your Spanish lessons, sunbathing, you will savor a concentrated taste of Spain as soon as you step inside this school.

Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Cultural Trips
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Audio Learning

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Seville varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 28 Feb 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025

School location

* Seville is a very complete city, and the rich mixture of its history and modernity will add value to your Spanish course. Much of the history is still reflected in the monuments of the city (e.g. the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Alcázar, the Torre de Oro and the famous Barrio Santa Cruz quarter). If you would like to discover the popular customs of this region, you should visit Seville in the spring. The two most important festivities of this city take place within two weeks: Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), with its world-famous processions, and Spain’s most famous Flamenco event, Feria de Abril.
* It is the world center for bullfighting and flamenco music.
* The "good life" is another of the traditions that the Sevillanos Sevillians like to maintain, as you will see from the many restaurants, bars and terraces that guarantee an entertaining and thrilling nightlife. Seville has one of the highest concentrations of bars in Spain!
* Seville has an international airport, which makes for good communication between other Spanish cities and the rest of the world. Plus, it only takes 2 1/2 hours to reach Madrid (the capital of Spain) with the high-speed trains known as AVE.

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  • Building of Don Quijote: Seville 3/13
  • Reception of Don Quijote: Seville 4/13
  • Classroom at Don Quijote: Seville 5/13
  • Students of Don Quijote: Seville 6/13
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  • Computer room at Don Quijote: Seville 8/13
  • City of Seville 9/13
  • Teachers and Staff at Don Quijote: Seville 10/13
  • Activities offered at Don Quijote: Seville 11/13
  • Corridor inside Don Quijote: Seville 12/13
  • Common room at Don Quijote: Seville 13/13
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Reviews

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"Wonderful !"

Jocelyne Guy, student from Canada

I was in Sevilla for only one week but should have stayed longer. However, I learned a lot during the week. My teacher, Rocío, is fantastic. We were a small group (4to 5) and she was helping each of us very appropriately. She was generous with her time and explanations. She is very patient. I enjoyed every minutes in the class.

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Date of study
21 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Really very satisfyying"

Manuela Riener, student from Austria

I really liked attending the classes as the teachers are competent, friendly and interested in teaching us. The atmosphere was relaxing and suitable for improving language skills. I also enjoyed staying with my host family as I had the opportunity to communicate - especially with the host mother. The Location was fine, the School offered activities and Sevilla is a place worth visiting. I hope to come back one day or study Spanish in another city in Spain.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
23 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I studied for 3 weeks at Don Quijote Sevilla, and everything was great. I have learnt a lot!"

Leïla Ayachi, student from France

I spent 3 weeks studying at Don Quijote Sevilla in August 2014. I had 3 teachers (Lourdes, Inma and Javier) and their educational methods allowed me to enhance my language skills in Spanish through group work, oral presentations and grammar exercises. It's also a good way to learn about foreign lifestyles and customs since the enrolled students come from all around the world. In short: I highly recommend Don Quijote Sevilla!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 22 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Don Quijote offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 487
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 487
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay, Double room(Half Board)

NZ$ 545
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 545
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.

You'll eat at local hours - usually later than what you may be accustomed to- and you'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.

Homestay, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 564
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Seville
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 564
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay, Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 621
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 621
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.

You'll eat at local hours - usually later than what you may be accustomed to- and you'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.

Homestay, Double room (Full Board)

NZ$ 621
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 621
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.

You'll eat at local hours - usually later than what you may be accustomed to- and you'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.

Homestay, Single room (Full Board)

NZ$ 698
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 698
Home stays offer you a unique opportunity to experience Spanish or Latin American life while living in the home of a local Spanish speaking family. You'll speak Spanish all day long, out of necessity and fun and interest in the family life you see unfolding around you. Accommodation in a host family allows you to get the most out of your language course as it gives you a privileged view of daily life in another culture.

About home stay:

Your host "family" may be a family with parents and children or a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company. You wouldn't be the first to go out on the town together, or to keep in contact with your family after your return home.

You'll eat at local hours - usually later than what you may be accustomed to- and you'll eat local foods, although the family will take your preferences into account as much as possible.
You will be given your own house keys, so you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive phone calls at the family home.
student-residence

Student Residence, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 583
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 583
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.

Student Residence, Double room (Half Board)

NZ$ 660
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 660
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.

Student Residence, Double room ( Full Board)

NZ$ 736
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 736
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.

Student Residence, Single room - (Bed &Breakfast)

NZ$ 755
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 755
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.

Student Residence, Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 832
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 832
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.

Student Residence, Single room (Full Board)

NZ$ 908
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 908
Our new student residence in Seville is located in the heart of the city near the La Alameda neighborhood and the Encarnación plaza. Here, students will find themselves immerged in a typical Sevillian neighborhood filled with bars with outside seating, restaurants and lots of live. All of these advantages, just 15 minutes from the school.

If you are looking for an inviting and well-equipped stay just a quick walk from your classroom, our student residences may be the ideal accommodation for you. Our Spanish student residences have a youthful, international feel and offer you all you'll need in one building: laundry facilities, TV, prepared meals or shared do-it-yourself kitchens, and areas for studying and socializing.
apartment

Regular Shared Apartment, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 342
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 342
You can choose to share a student apartment with four or five don Quijote students. In a student apartment you'll prepare your own meals and interact with don Quijote students of all ages and backgrounds. We recommend you make a pact about speaking Spanish in the apartment; other shared languages often take students away from Spanish language practice.

About shared student apartments:

Although the student apartments are not very luxurious, they include all the basic facilities: a bed, table or desk, chair and a closet wardrobe.
Each student apartment has a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and an iron.
No telephones are available in student flats; we suggest you use public telephones or local calling centers.
You share the kitchen and the bathroom and, together, keep the house clean.

Regular Shared Apartment, Single room (No meals)

NZ$ 533
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 533
You can choose to share a student apartment with four or five don Quijote students. In a student apartment you'll prepare your own meals and interact with don Quijote students of all ages and backgrounds. We recommend you make a pact about speaking Spanish in the apartment; other shared languages often take students away from Spanish language practice.

About shared student apartments:

Although the student apartments are not very luxurious, they include all the basic facilities: a bed, table or desk, chair and a closet wardrobe.
Each student apartment has a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and an iron.
No telephones are available in student flats; we suggest you use public telephones or local calling centers.
You share the kitchen and the bathroom and, together, keep the house clean.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 185 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Sevilla Airport (SVQ).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Sevilla Airport is 85 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Seville based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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