donQuijote Cuzco, Peru
Avenida El Sol 612-616 - 08000 Cuzco - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Snack bar and beautiful garden.
- Central location just a 3-block walk from the Plaza de Armas.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from USA
Location: Don Quijote Cusco is located in the unique, historic and culturally rich city of Cusco, Peru. House in the city centre, a short walk from the attractions of the Plaza Major de Cusco, the school has many restaurants, eateries, and sights of social, cultural and historic interest close by. Such sights within walking distance include the Qorikancha Museum, the Plaza Major de Cuzco, the Twelve Angles Stone, the Saqsaywaman archaeological site and much more.
Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes, available to students of all levels, the school also supplies private tuition. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction with or independently from any other programme. Volunteer programmes that do not include Spanish lessons may also be available upon request.
Accommodation: Don Quijote Cusco can supply accommodation in various locations throughout Cusco. In addition to homestays with local families, student residences are also readily available. Bedrooms are often single or multi-bed facilities with shared bathrooms.
Social and cultural: Once the centre of the Incan empire, Cusco is a unique and historic location. Don Quijote Cusco are very aware of this and assists students with organisation and research for local excursions. Within the city, there are many places of social and cultural value within walking distance of the school.
Cusco is often used as a base for excursions to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain), Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, the Sacred Valley and more.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$150$143 / week More
Intensive 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$150$143 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 590 561 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Spanish (20 group + 10 private)30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$295$281 / week More
Combined Spanish (20 group + 10 private)
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$295$281 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1,095 1,041 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$295$281 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$295$281 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1,095 1,041 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
Volunteer Program20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$349$341 / week Includes accommodationMore
Volunteer Program
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$349$341 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,395 1,361 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for donQuijote include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
donQuijote
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ministry of Education Peru - Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree50% 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.
- Year of school foundation
- 2003
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Lounge
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 7
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 50% |
| England | 10% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| France | 3% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 21% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 31.25% |
| 25-34 years | 56.25% |
| 35-50 years | 12.5% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 125Throughout the year: 50
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 28 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by donQuijote
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $45
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 04 Jun 2026, 24 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 23 Jul 2026, 28 Jul 2026, 29 Jul 2026, 06 Aug 2026, 08 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 09 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Apr 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 04 Jun 2027, 24 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 28 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 06 Aug 2027, 08 Oct 2027, 02 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 09 Dec 2027, 24 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 31 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
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport:
- $20 one way
$40 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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$235/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$235/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 890 | 1110 | 1330 | 1550 | 1770 | 2210 | 2650 | 220 |
| 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 12:00 or later
- 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.
- Price extra night
- $40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Student Residence Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$300/ week Show more
Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$300/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1140 | 1430 | 1720 | 2010 | 2300 | 2880 | 3460 | 290 |
| 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 12:00 or later
- 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.
- Price extra night
- $50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 26
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from donQuijote have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about donQuijote, Cuzco
What is the best price for a course at donQuijote, Cuzco?
“Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 143 US$ for a Intensive 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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (20 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 20) to 8 students (Intensive 20)”
Which countries are students of donQuijote from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Germany (5%).”
donQuijote offers courses for which ages?
“donQuijote offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 28 during the summer and 30 the rest of the year.”
Terms of donQuijote
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 7:00
- 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 90 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)
- Europe: $105,North America: $150,South America: $200,Africa: $200,Oceania: $200,Asia: $200
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This 4-week program does not include Spanish classes but includes weekly salsa dance classes and a conversation program.
It includes a shared room in a traditional homestay, two meals per day, Cusco airport transfer, orientation, project management, and 4 hours per day of work Monday to Friday.
Not included: USD 90 per week for special project surcharge.