donQuijote Santiago, Chile
Triana 853 - 7500671 Santiago - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in a majestic building from the beginning of the 20th century.
- Multi-Destination Spanish Program.
- Best rated school in Chile
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from Brazil
Location: Don Quijote Santiago de Chile is located in the culturally rich Chilean capital city, Santiago. The school is housed in a unique and majestic building built in the early 20th century, in the renowned district of Providencia. Surrounding the school are many eateries, parks, restaurants and the neighbouring district of Bellavista. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the bohemian bars of Bellavista, the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Parque Forestal, the Fuente Neptuno, the Municipal Theatre of Santiago and much more. There are several links to public transport nearby. The Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport is around a 25-minute taxi or 80-minute journey from the school via public transport.
School facilities: The school facilities include a library, a movie room, an auditorium, a cafeteria, vending machines, social spaces and computer stations with WIFI.
Social and cultural: Santiago de Chile has much to offer in social and cultural attributes. The bars of the Bellavista neighbourhood, the city's museums, or the impressionable contrasts of the colonial and modern architecture of the city centre, provide much to see and do. The school is also very up-to-date with the local happening and events to assist students with making plans and getting the most from the city during their time in Santiago.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$250$238 / week More
Intensive Spanish
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$250$238 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1,125 1,069 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,575 1,497 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,025 1,924 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,700 2,565 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Spanish" at donQuijote
Laurie
"Loved it."
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
Student opinions about donQuijote, Santiago
5.0
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donQuijote, Santiago
donQuijote, Santiago
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Laurie
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“So nice and helpful - great teachers and outings!! I would highly recommend it!!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Loved it.
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Course: Intensive Spanish - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2025
donQuijote
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree70% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 48% male / 52% 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
Kitchen for student use
Snack vending machine
Library
Movie room
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 11
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Additional comment about facilities of school
* Free black, green and herbal teas
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 50% |
| Germany | 15% |
| USA | 8% |
| England | 7% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| France | 4% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| Japan | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Italy | 3% |
| Sweden | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 35-50 years | 9% |
| >50 years | 4% |
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 65Throughout the year: 30
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by donQuijote
- Lesson duration
- 45 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 case there is only one student in the Intensive Spanish classes, there will be a 50% reduction in class hours.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 21 May 2026, 07 Jun 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 16 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 20 Aug 2026, 18 Sep 2026, 19 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 07 Jun 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 19 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 31 Oct 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027. - 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
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport:
- $50 one way
$100 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Student Apartment 
In high demand!
Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
$240/ week Show more
Student Apartment
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$240/ week
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| Price in $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 805 | 1045 | 1285 | 1525 | 1765 | 2245 | 2725 | 240 |
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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
- $40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 55US$
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 36
Homestay Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$315/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$315/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1075 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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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.
- Price extra night
- $55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 55US$
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$460/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$460/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1570 | 2030 | 2490 | 2950 | 3410 | 4330 | 5250 | 460 |
| 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.
- Price extra night
- $75 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 55US$
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
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, Santiago
What is the best price for a course at donQuijote, Santiago?
“Spanish courses at donQuijote start at 238 US$ for a Intensive Spanish course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by donQuijote?
“The accommodation Student Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of donQuijote”
Is airport pickup offered by donQuijote?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (50 US$)”
Which countries are students of donQuijote from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at donQuijote comes from Brazil with a 50% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and USA (8%).”
donQuijote offers courses for which ages?
“donQuijote offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 30 the rest of the year.”
Terms of donQuijote
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:15
- 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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