donQuijote Cartagena, Colombia
Calle de Pozo No. 25 - 95, Barrio Getsemani - 130001 Cartagena - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- School is located in Getsemani, one of the coolest and most lively neighborhoods of the city.
- The school is inside a cozy and beautiful colonial-style building equipped with modern facilities.
- Beautiful garden.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.
Location: Don Quijote Cartagena is located in the colourful city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The school is housed in the Getsemani neighbourhood, within walking distance of the coast, many eateries, amenities and several attractions. Attractions and sights of interest within walking distance of the school include Plaza de la Trinidad, the Muelle de la Bodeguita fishing pier, Plaza de Santo Domingo, the San Felipe de Barajas Fort and much more. There are also beaches nearby, with the closest beaches only a 5-minute walk away, as is the historic Old Town.
Course selection: Don Quijote Cartagena provides Spanish programmes to students of all levels and various necessities. In addition to General Spanish taught over several intensities, the school supplies one-to-one tuition and Spanish for Health Professionals.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation within local home families, ensuring students get the best opportunities to practise their Spanish in real-life scenarios. Accommodation in Student Residence can also, very often, be provided.
School facilities: The school has comfortable classrooms with lots of light, common areas for social activity, a colourful garden and free internet.
Getting around: The Getsemani neighbourhood is great to walk around in. Bike and city trolleys are also popular ways to travel around. Kayaks may also be rented to experience the bay area at night from the water.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$190$181 / week More
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$190$181 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 190 181 | 380 361 | 570 542 | 760 722 | 875 832 | 1,050 998 | 1,225 1,164 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,575 1,497 | 1,750 1,663 | 1,920 1,824 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$300$285 / week More
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$300$285 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,500 2,375 | 2,400 2,280 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Intensive Spanish 20 + Medical Spanish Private Lessons25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$300$285 / week More
Intensive Spanish 20 + Medical Spanish Private Lessons
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$300$285 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,680 1,596 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,240 2,128 | 2,520 2,394 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,240 3,078 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for donQuijote include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
donQuijote
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at donQuijote.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Lounge
Garden
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 35% |
| Germany | 15% |
| USA | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| England | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 25% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 65Throughout the year: 35
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Information for all courses offered by donQuijote
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $45
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
In the rare event that only 1 or 2 students are enrolled in a course in the same level group, the school reserves the right to change a group course into a Private or Semi-Private Program. If this happens, there will be a 60% reduction in class hours.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 07 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Mar 2027, 02 Apr 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 18 May 2027, 08 Jun 2027, 15 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 20 Jul 2027, 07 Aug 2027, 17 Aug 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 02 Nov 2027, 16 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Rafael Nunez International Airport:
- $40 one way
$80 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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$455/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in $ | 455 | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | 2275 | 2730 | 3185 | 3640 | 4550 | 5460 | 455 | 60 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60US$.
- Price extra night
- $75 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50US$
- Includes
- Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$480/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$480/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in $ | 480 | 960 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 3360 | 3840 | 4800 | 5760 | 480 | 60 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60US$.
- Price extra night
- $80 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50US$
- Includes
- Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Student Residence Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$250/ week Show more
Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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$250/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2580 | 250 | 60 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60US$.
- Price extra night
- $40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50US$
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from donQuijote have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about donQuijote, Cartagena
What is the best price for a course at donQuijote, Cartagena?
“Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 181 US$ for a Intensive Spanish 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by donQuijote?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Rafael Nunez International Airport (40 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at donQuijote?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at donQuijote varies from 1 (Private Lessons) to 8 students (Intensive Spanish 20)”
Which countries are students of donQuijote from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from Switzerland with a 35% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and USA (10%).”
Terms of donQuijote
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Enforex for English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 200 US$
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