Course description

All teaching is done in Spanish, even for absolute beginners who have never studied Spanish before. You are encouraged to use the language from day one.

Our courses will improve each student's ability to express themselves and to understand Spanish. The student will gain:

• Theoretical insights into the language with intensive training of Spanish grammar 
• A sound basis of vocabulary and idiom 
• Improved pronunciation and spoken skills 
• Improved capacities to write and read Spanish

The school in Tenerife has developed an open, flexible and interactive method of teaching, from years of experience, an understanding of the cognitive process of language learning, and continual reflection on the desires and interests of the students. You’ll learn Spanish as you learnt your native language – through practice and continuous communication. The method is adapted to meet both individual student needs and the demands of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Classrooms are transformed into lively, interactive spaces providing the ideal elements for you to quickly attain your Spanish language goals. To do this, there is a variety of tasks and activities: communicative and interactive, grammatical and cultural. You will be immersed in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.

The school produces their own textbooks and have more books in the pipeline. You will also work with updated support materials including internet, press articles, advertisements and audiovisual materials etc.

The institute responsible for planning, teaching and organising examinations in Tenerife is Don Quijote. It is part of a group of top quality Spanish schools spread throughout Spain.

Don Quijote, Tenerife is one of only six Spanish schools which have been granted full member status in the European quality organisation EAQUALS. The school is also an accredited Cervantes centre, is recognized by CEELE and has an agreement with the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.