school-reference

detail

Course description

Our Intensive Spanish Courses can be taken by themselves or combined with one of our specialized programs in small groups with a maximum of 8students. Our supportive academic and social community is oriented toward helping you make the most out of your stay with us. Both programs have been designed for students who want to gain fluency and improve their conversation skills in as short a time as possible.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration

1-52 weeks

Start dates

Every Monday

Classes per week

20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)

Class days

Monday - Friday

School holidays

25 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 02 Aug 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 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 times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session

09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Afternoon session

01:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to 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 Heredia.

Class size

Average	4 students
Maximum	8 students

Student age

Age range

16 years old and older

Certificate

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

School description

Our partner school in Santo Domingo is located in the district "Zona Universitaria” and faces the campus of the largest Dominican University (UASD). The building is bordered by a garden with terraces perfect for socializing, while the indoor classrooms are cozy and simple. All of this adds up to a personalized and extremely friendly atmosphere. Jump on public transportation and in a mere 10 minutes you’ll find yourself in the city’s historic Colonial Quarter where museums, theatres and restaurants abound.

Number of classrooms

Accreditations

Facilities

Cultural Trips
Eating Area
Free Internet
Wireless Internet
Computers
After-Class Seminars
Studying Area
Audio Learning

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 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, 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 02 Aug 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025

School location

Santo Domingo de Heredia is just a short distance from the capital, San José, and the university.
It is a lovely little town situated in the heart of ‘Valle Central’ (Central Valley) and is known for its
friendly and hospitable inhabitants. Its beautiful park, the colonial churches and quiet streets make
Santo Domingo a picturesque town. For evening entertainment you will also find a wide variety of
restaurants and bars.

Take a video tour

Photos

Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 1/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 2/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 3/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 4/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 5/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 6/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 7/8
Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) 8/8

housing

Housing

Don Quijote offers the following housing types:

Homestay » Student residence »

homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Heredia. These homes are often between 1 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing

Homestay,Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 512

weekly

Age range: 16 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$ 512

Carefully selected families, living in good to very good social circum-stances in residential areas; long-term ex-perience with our language students. 15 to max. 30 minutes by public transport from the school.

Accommodation with half-board (breakfast & dinner). Interior: Single room with own or shared bathroom (shower/toilet); bed sheets and towels are provided.

No breakfast provided on Sundays or on national holidays in school apartments / studio.

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 16+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation

Student residence, Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 736

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Housing type: Student residence

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$ 736

Student residence

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.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SDQ).

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 Heredia 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 »

Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Don Quijote: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

Ask a question

Top currencies

All currencies

The Americas

Europe

Asia Pacific

Africa & the Middle East

Course fees

Course + housing fees

Low price guarantee

Have questions?We're here to help.

Intensive Spanish 20

Course description

Course topics

Class schedule

Class times

Class level

Class size

Student age

Certificate

School description

Accreditations

Facilities

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Take a video tour

Photos

Housing

Homestay,Single room (Half Board)

Student residence, Single room (Half Board)

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Questions and answers

Intensive Spanish 20

Start date

Duration

Course fees

Course + housing

Combined Spanish 20+10

One to One (20 private lessons) 1 student

Volunteering program (4 weeks)

Have questions?
We're here to help.