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 (1 lesson = 55 minutes) respectively consists of classes with a maximum of 8 students per teacher. The course with 25 lessons consists of the 20 regular Spanish classes and 5 culture/conversation classes.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

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	274	489	703	917	1013	1204	1394	1585	1776	1966	2157	2238	2420	2601	2783	2964
Minigroup with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	452	844	1237	1629	1903	2271	2640	3008	3377	3745	4114	4373	4732	5092	5451	5811
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard	479	899	1319	1738	2039	2435	2831	3227	3623	4019	4415	4701	5088	5475	5862	6249
Minigroup with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	489	917	1346	1775	2085	2490	2895	3300	3705	4110	4515	4811	5207	5603	5999	6395
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard	516	972	1428	1884	2222	2654	3087	3519	3952	4384	4816	5139	5563	5986	6409	6833
Minigroup with shared apartment, double room, no meals	461	863	1264	1665	1948	2326	2704	3081	3459	3837	4214	4483	4851	5220	5588	5957
Minigroup with shared apartment, single room, no meals	516	972	1428	1884	2222	2654	3087	3519	3952	4384	4816	5139	5563	5986	6409	6833
Minigroup with student residence, double room, no meals	547	1034	1521	2008	2377	2840	3304	3767	4231	4694	5158	5512	5966	6420	6875	7329
Minigroup with student residence, single room, no meals	593	1125	1658	2191	2605	3114	3623	4132	4641	5150	5659	6059	6559	7059	7559	8059

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	329	598	867	1136	1314	1565	1816	2067	2318	2569	2819	2961	3203	3444	3686	3928
Minigroup with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	507	954	1401	1848	2204	2632	3061	3490	3919	4348	4776	5096	5515	5935	6355	6774
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard	534	1009	1483	1957	2340	2797	3253	3709	4165	4621	5077	5424	5871	6318	6765	7212
Minigroup with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	543	1027	1510	1994	2386	2851	3317	3782	4247	4712	5178	5533	5990	6446	6902	7358
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard	571	1082	1592	2103	2523	3016	3508	4001	4493	4986	5479	5862	6345	6829	7312	7796
Minigroup with shared apartment, double room, no meals	516	972	1428	1884	2249	2687	3125	3563	4001	4439	4877	5205	5634	6063	6491	6920
Minigroup with shared apartment, single room, no meals	571	1082	1592	2103	2523	3016	3508	4001	4493	4986	5479	5862	6345	6829	7312	7796
Minigroup with student residence, double room, no meals	602	1144	1685	2227	2678	3202	3725	4249	4773	5296	5820	6234	6749	7263	7778	8292
Minigroup with student residence, single room, no meals	647	1235	1822	2410	2906	3475	4045	4614	5183	5752	6322	6781	7342	7902	8462	9022

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. If you have any dietary restrictions (lactose intolerant, vegan, gluten-free etc) please let us know.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 28 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €29 per week

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school.

In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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 (from 2019 on 5 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 years .

Prices 2019

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	379	698	1018	1337
Spanish & salsa with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	557	1054	1551	2049
Spanish & salsa with host family, double room, halfboard	584	1109	1633	2158
Spanish & salsa with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	593	1127	1661	2195
Spanish & salsa with host family, single room, halfboard	621	1182	1743	2304
Spanish & salsa with shared apartment, double room, no meals	566	1072	1579	2085
Spanish & salsa with shared apartment, single room, no meals	621	1182	1743	2304
Spanish & salsa with student residence, double room, no meals	652	1244	1836	2428
Spanish & salsa with student residence, single room, no meals	697	1335	1973	2611

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. If you have any dietary restrictions (lactose intolerant, vegan, gluten-free etc) please let us know.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 28 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €29 per week

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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 Spanish a week in a mini-group and in addition 6 cooking lessons per week (in 2019 5 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 years .

Prices 2019

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	379	698
Spanish & cooking with host family, double room, halfboard	584	1109
Spanish & cooking with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	557	1054
Spanish & cooking with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	593	1127
Spanish & cooking with host family, single room, halfboard	621	1182
Spanish & cooking with shared apartment, double room, no meals	566	1072
Spanish & cooking with shared apartment, single room, no meals	621	1182
Spanish & cooking with student residence, double room, no meals	652	1244
Spanish & cooking with student residence, single room, no meals	697	1335

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. If you have any dietary restrictions (lactose intolerant, vegan, gluten-free etc) please let us know.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 28 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €29 per week

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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. 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 and further information for this course are upon request (info@studytravel.com).

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

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.

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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 diving lessons include 2-3 days of theoretical lessons, plus 5 real dives in open water.

Prices for this course are upon request (info@studytravel.com).

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

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.

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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 2019

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	443	826	1209	1592
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard	648	1237	1825	2413
One-to-one with host family, double room, bed & breakfast	621	1182	1743	2304
One-to-one with host family, single room, bed & breakfast	657	1255	1852	2450
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard	685	1310	1935	2559
One-to-one with shared apartment, double room, no meals	630	1200	1770	2340
One-to-one with shared apartment, single room, no meals	685	1310	1935	2559
One-to-one with student residence, double room, no meals	716	1372	2028	2684
One-to-one with student residence, single room, no meals	761	1463	2164	2866

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. If you have any dietary restrictions (lactose intolerant, vegan, gluten-free etc) please let us know.
Info student residence:	A double room can only be booked by two people who travel together. Against a surcharge of € 28 per week you can book breakfast. Please indiciate this on the booking form.
Surcharges student residence:	no meals → bed & breakfast : €29 per week

Transfer:	€78 The price mentioned here is for an airport transfer on arrival at Cancun Airport

Transfer:

€78

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 € 37. This amount will be refunded at the end of the course. You can also buy books at the school. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 04/02/2019, 18/03/2019, 18/04/2019, 19/04/2019, 01/05/2019, 17/05/2019, 16/09/2019, 01/11/2019, 18/11/2019, 25/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or 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.

Shared Apartment

In Playa del Carmen you also have the possibility to share an apartment together with some of your fellow students from all over the world! Here you can choose to stay in a single or double room, altough double rooms are only available for two students travelling together.

Overall rating

4.2 / 5.0

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4.3 / 5.0

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31 years

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Guus

31 years

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28 years

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Weather in Playa del Carmen

Month

Max
°C

Min
°C

Hours-
sun

Feb	29	17	5
Mar	32	19	6
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