donQuijote San Jose, Costa Rica
Calle 1 De La Farmacia La Bomba Sur, Av. 8 - 11501 San Jose - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Open-air cafeteria.
- Only 10-minutes to Downtown.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45% of students are from USA
This is a partner school of Don Quijote and does not take place in a Don Quijote-owned location.
Location: Don Quijote San José is a Spanish language institute located in the unique city of San José, Costa Rica. The city's central location in Costa Rica ensures that it is surrounded by amazing landscapes within a few hours of jungles, volcanoes, and pristine beaches.
The school is housed in the San Pedro district of the city, the first district outside of the city centre. Surrounding the school there are many eateries, shops, restaurants, links to public transport and more.
Course selection: Course selection includes General Spanish, which is available to students of all levels, and Private tuition. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction or independently from any other course or programme.
Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in homestays with local families and Student Residence facilities. All accommodation is subject to availability and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Social and cultural: The school provides a full and varied social and cultural programme, embodying the happenings of the city into their calendar. Such activities and events can include traditional games and events of the Virgin of Rosario celebration in October, the Christian holy Week in March/April and La Alborada which takes place in August & October.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$430$409 / week More
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$430$409 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,680 1,596 |
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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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 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 + 1030 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$725$689 / week More
Combined Spanish 20 + 10
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$725$689 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 725 689 | 1,450 1,378 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,595 2,466 |
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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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 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$725$689 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$725$689 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 725 689 | 1,450 1,378 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,595 2,466 |
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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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 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 | 13 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$429$419 / week Includes accommodationMore
Volunteer Program
20 lessons per week | 13 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$429$419 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,715 1,673 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Shared room (multiple beds), 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 13 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 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
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
donQuijote
- Accreditations and Quality seals
CPF- 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
- 35% male / 65% 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
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Soccer field / football pitch
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 12
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 45% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 70Throughout the year: 60
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 28 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.
- Comments about courses
Travel health insurance: USD 60 per week.
Cancellation guarantee: USD 90 per week.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 01 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, 15 Sep 2027, 01 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
- Juan Santamaria International Airport:
- $50 one way
$100 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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$300/ week Show more
Homestay
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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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.
- Price extra night
- $50 (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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$415/ week Show more
Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$415/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1570 | 1965 | 2360 | 2755 | 3150 | 3940 | 4730 | 395 |
| 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.
- Price extra night
- $70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 26
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from donQuijote have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about donQuijote, San Jose
What is the best price for a course at donQuijote, San Jose?
“Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 419 US$ for a Volunteer Program 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (50 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 13 students (Volunteer Program)”
Which countries are students of donQuijote from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from USA with a 45% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).”
donQuijote offers courses for which ages?
“donQuijote offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 28 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 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)
- Europe: $150,North America: $105,South America: $200,Africa: $200,Oceania: $200,Asia: $200
- 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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San Jose city attractiveness as rated by our students:
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Find more information about San Jose, including climate data and events, on our San Jose page, which includes a list of all 8 Spanish schools in San Jose.
Includes shared room in a traditional homestay, two meals/day, airport greeting, orientation, project management, and 4 hours/day of work Monday-Friday.
Not included a special project surcharge of USD 95 per week.
This 4-week program does not include Spanish classes but includes weekly salsa dance classes and a conversation program.