Language course Spanish in Playa del Carmen

Don Quijote

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Learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen at our partner Spanish school, Don Quijote. Don Quijote is located just a short distance from Playa del Carmen's beautiful white sandy beaches and is built in the traditional Mexican style. Don Quijote has a relaxed but professional atmosphere making language study very easy. Thanks to the region’s year-round temperate climate, classes take place under thatched roofed learning areas surrounded by tropical gardens.

Key features of our partner Spanish school in Playa del Carmen:

Library stocked with books on grammar, the Mayan culture, religion and travel in Mexico, and many other publications
Open air classrooms and air-conditioned conference rooms
Cafeteria
Volleyball court
Garden areas for students to relax during breaks or after a day of classes
Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

With Playa del Carmen’s great location, you can enjoy a great variety of activities that enhance your knowledge of the Mexican culture. Apart from the language courses, Don Quijote offers a lot of different excursions, for example:

A visit to the interesting places Tulum, Xel-ha, Coba and Chichen-Itza
Workshops in cooking, art, crafts, salsa dancing, movies, Mexican folklore
Parties
Picnics
Surfing, kite-surfing or diving

The Mexican Caribbean is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive and snorkel. Arrangements can be made for those who would like to experience the natural wonders of the Caribbean Sea. Students can learn to dive in a few days. All levels of certification are available.

Minigroup

The minigroup programme with 20 or 25 lessons per week respectively consists of classes with a maximum of 8 students per teacher. The course with 20 lessons consists of the 20 regular Spanish classes and 5 culture/conversation classes.

Minimum age is 16 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks
Minigroup without accommodation	256	457	657	857	947	1125	1303	1481	1659	1838	2016	2092	2261	2431	2600	2770
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard	448	840	1232	1624	1906	2276	2646	3016	3386	3756	4126	4393	4755	5116	5478	5839
Minigroup with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	422	789	1156	1522	1778	2122	2467	2811	3155	3500	3844	4086	4422	4758	5094	5430
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard	474	891	1309	1727	2034	2429	2825	3220	3616	4011	4407	4700	5087	5474	5861	6248
Minigroup with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	448	840	1232	1624	1906	2276	2646	3016	3386	3756	4126	4393	4755	5116	5478	5839
Minigroup with student residence, double room, no meals	511	966	1422	1877	2221	2654	3087	3520	3953	4386	4819	5150	5575	5999	6424	6848
Minigroup with student residence, single room, no meals	554	1052	1549	2047	2434	2910	3386	3861	4337	4813	5288	5662	6129	6596	7063	7530

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks
Minigroup without accommodation	307	559	810	1062	1271	1514	1757	2000	2242	2485	2728	2869	3103	3338	3572	3807
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard	499	942	1386	1829	2230	2664	3099	3534	3969	4403	4838	5171	5597	6023	6449	6876
Minigroup with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	474	891	1309	1727	2102	2511	2920	3329	3739	4148	4557	4864	5264	5665	6066	6466
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard	525	994	1462	1931	2358	2818	3278	3739	4199	4659	5120	5478	5929	6381	6833	7285
Minigroup with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	499	942	1386	1829	2230	2664	3099	3534	3969	4403	4838	5171	5597	6023	6449	6876
Minigroup with student residence, double room, no meals	562	1069	1575	2081	2545	3043	3541	4039	4536	5034	5532	5928	6417	6906	7396	7885
Minigroup with student residence, single room, no meals	605	1154	1703	2252	2758	3299	3839	4380	4920	5460	6001	6439	6971	7503	8035	8567

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 26 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €26 per week

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

Spanish & Salsa

The course Spanish and Salsa consists of 20 basic lessons of Spanish in a mini-group, along with 6 salsa classes per week. The salsa classes take place at school, in groups of 8-12 students.

For other Spanish & Dance courses, please click here.

Minimum age is 16 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Spanish & salsa without accommodation	354	653	951	1249
Spanish & salsa with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	520	985	1450	1914
Spanish & salsa with host family, double room, halfboard	546	1036	1526	2017
Spanish & salsa with host family, single room, halfboard	572	1087	1603	2119
Spanish & salsa with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	546	1036	1526	2017
Spanish & salsa with student residence, double room, no meals	609	1162	1716	2269
Spanish & salsa with student residence, single room, no meals	652	1248	1844	2439

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 26 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €26 per week

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

Spanish & Mexican cookery

The course Spanish and cooking consists of 20 lessons a week in a mini-group and in addition 6 cooking lessons per week.
During the cooking classes you will prepare the most amazing Mexican dishes together with your fellow students. And of course, the meal must be tasted as well!
You can participate in this course for 1 to 2 weeks.

Minimum age is 16 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
Spanish & cooking without accommodation	354	653
Spanish & cooking with host family, double room, halfboard	546	1036
Spanish & cooking with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	520	985
Spanish & cooking with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	546	1036
Spanish & cooking with host family, single room, halfboard	572	1087
Spanish & cooking with student residence, double room, no meals	609	1162
Spanish & cooking with student residence, single room, no meals	652	1248

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 26 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €26 per week

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

Spanish & Diving (PADI Open Water)

Playa del Carmen is a beautiful destination for many water sports. Besides kitesurfing, it is also possible to combine your Spanish course with diving lessons. The course Spanish and Diving consists of 1 Spanish lessons and in addition a complete 1-week diving course. If you are a beginner, you will take the course PADI Open Water. This course includes 4 half days of theoretical lessons and 4 practical diving lessons in open water.

Prices for this course are upon request.

Minimum age is 16 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Starting dates:

every Monday

Note:

1 lesson = 55 minutes

The number of students during the diving lessons depend on the level and season. Prices upon request.

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

Spanish & Diving (PADI Advanced)

For the more experienced divers, the Spanish and Diving advanced course in Playa del Carmen will make it possible to learn Spanish and at the same time enjoy the beauty of the undersea world. The course consists of 15 Spanish lessons and a complete 1-week diving course. The diving lessons include 2-3 days of theoretical lessons, plus 5 real dives in open water.

Prices for this course are upon request.

Minimum age is 16 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 8 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Starting dates:

every Monday

Note:

1 lesson = 55 minutes

The number of students during the diving lessons depend on the level and season. Prices upon request.

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

One-to-one

This course is perfect for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of this program is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet your specific needs and desires. As the classes are private, you will be able to decide the schedule and content.

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
One-to-one without accommodation	414	772	1130	1488
One-to-one with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	580	1104	1629	2153
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard	606	1156	1705	2255
One-to-one with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	606	1156	1705	2255
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard	631	1207	1782	2358
One-to-one with student residence, double room, no meals	669	1282	1895	2508
One-to-one with student residence, single room, no meals	711	1367	2023	2678

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 55 minutes
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 26 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €26 per week

Transfer:	€73 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€73

The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance teaching materials (on loan) Teaching materials can be borrowed by leaving a deposit of € 35. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 05/02/2018, 19/03/2018, 29/03/2018, 30/03/2018, 01/05/2018, 14/05/2018, 17/09/2018, 02/11/2018, 19/11/2018, 25/12/2018. Missed lessons during these holidays will not be rescheduled. If two holidays fall in the same week, one day will be made up and individual lessons will always be made up.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance
teaching materials (on loan)

Host family

Carefully selected host families provide a home away from home. This gives students the opportunity to further appreciate the beauty of Mexico and its people. The host families are located within 20 minutes walking of the school. Some host families provide their students with bicycles, so they can get around the city and to and from the school easily and quickly. Students can also rent bikes at the school for $1 USD per day.

Student residence

The residence is a beautiful Mexican Hacienda style house located in close vicinity to the school, in about 2 minutes walking distance. The residence is also just an 8 minute walk from the beach and Fifth avenue. All rooms have air-conditioning and a private bathroom. There is a shared kitchen which everyone can use and a comfortable sitting room and dining area. You can also use the Wi-Fi. The residence has a communal kitchen for self-service only. When you wish to book breakfast, you will have it at school.

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Learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen, an attractive Mexican tourist resort on the south east coast of the country. A relatively large resort with a population of approximately 100,000 people, the resort is favoured by holidaymakers and travellers due to its warm climate all year round and carribean coastline. The city has expanded in size and population figures over the last 10 years, due to the influx of tourists drawn to the area. The city is located in the centre of Mexico's Riviera Maya in the state of Quintana Roo.

Weather in Playa del Carmen

Month

Max
°C

Min
°C

Hours-
sun

Apr	33	21	6
May	34	22	7
June	33	23	7
July	33	23	7
Aug	33	23	7
Sept	32	23	6
Oct	31	22	6
Nov	29	19	5
Dec	28	18	5
Jan	28	17	5
Feb	29	17	5
Mar	32	19	6