Language Courses in Europe
Earn extra credits for your course while studying in Europe!
With no borders left but those created by the sea, it is time to find out just exactly what it means to be European! Cultured, aware, cosmopolitan, alive with energy, elan and cross cultural self-confidence (at least so Time magazine tells us). From serious clubbing in the back streets of Berlin, to even more serious espressos on sunny patios in Turin, the youth of Europe are now claiming the continent for their own.
| Participants: | Adults 18+ including Third Level college students |
| Size: | The maximum group size is 10 students. |
| Teachers: | Teachers are all native-speakers and FLE-qualified |
| Presented by: | Our partner company Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF) |
Montpellier is the capital of the Languedoc - Roussillon
region in the south of France, with a population of 240,000 - some
25% of which are students. This lively University city with its
infectious atmosphere and year-round sunshine has something to
offer all tastes such as a beautiful and historic old town with
trendy shops and open-air cafs and not forgetting the sandy beaches
and warm waters of the Mediterranean just 8 km away. The well
established all-year-round LSF school for adult students (18+) is
situated right in the heart of Montpellier. A 2-minute walk from
Place de la Comdie through the narrow winding streets of the old
town brings you to the 17th century town house where the school is
located on the first floor. The school has a reception area, 6
classrooms, a staff-room, a local information centre with
coffee-vending machine and a roof-terrace.
Course Descriptions
| Course | Description | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 hours per week of group lessons. | €230 |
| Intensive | 25 hours per week of group lessons. | €285 |
| Combiné | 20 hours of group lessons plus 10 hours of one-to-one per week. | €680 |
| Demi-Combiné | 20 hours of group lessons plus 5 hours of one-to-one per week. | €465 |
| Business 30 | Standard course plus 10 hours group business French | €370 |
| One-to-one | Tailor made individual courses, where students decide the number of hours per week. | €55 p/h |
| Family immersion | 15 hours of one-to-one per week, living and learning in the teacher's home. Includes full board accommodation. | €850 |
| Master Class 50+ | A fully inclusive package for the over-50s, comprising 15 hours tuition, half-board host-family accommodation, transfers, excursions and cultural activities. | €1050 |
| Exam Intensive | Course of 25 hours per week preparing students for the DELF and DALF exams. | €300 |
| Teacher Training | Teacher training for closed groups, starting any Monday. Contact LSF with requirements. |
Accommodation & Activities
Students can choose between host-family and studio-style residential accommodation in single or shared rooms all with the following options: bed and breakfast, half-board or self-catering. All the accommodation is conveniently located for easy access to the school.
| Type of Accommodation | Price per Day |
|---|---|
| Host family Self-catering | €20 |
| Host family Bed and Breakfast | €22 |
| Host family Half-board | €27 |
| Residential Self-catering | €23 |
| Residential Bed and Breakfast | €28 |
| Residential Half-board | €40 |
Note: Two, Three or Four Star Hotel on request.
| Participants: | Adults 18+ including Third Level college students |
| Size: | 14 students maximum (average 12) |
| Presented by: | Our partner company GLS-Berlin |
Founded in 1983, GLS German Language School is accredited locally by the Berlin Senate, and internationally by American universities and the Swedish Ministry of Education.
Prices
| Course | Description | Price from (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 hours per week of group lessons | €200 |
| Intensive | 30 hours per week of group lessons | €380 |
| Crash | 40 hours per week of group lessons | €610 |
| Business German | 30 hours per week lessons | €610 |
| Business German | 40 hours per week lessons | €985 |
Included: Placement test, teaching materials, GLS certificate; GLS guide on after-class activities in and outside Berlin (not included are entrance fees and public transport); free culture seminar or film every Thursday afternoon; free drink with GLS staff every Monday night.
Accommodation
| Type of Accommodation | Price (from per week) |
|---|---|
| Apartment share | €133 |
| Homestead Self Catering | €133 |
| Homestead B&B | €175 |
| Homestead HB | €210 |
Note: These are only sample prices. These may vary depending on location and availability.
About the school
GLS has 3 floors with 20 classrooms in a refurbished commercial building in the Berlin district of Schoeneberg. Marlene Dietrich lived in a house across the street, and till today multicultural Schoeneberg is one of the citys most popular districts. You can join our German courses for adults (age 16 and older) any Monday all year round.
About the courses
All courses build on the 4 fundamentals: oral comprehension, writing, reading and speaking. Free class discussions, role-playing and conversation help develop verbal expression, vocabulary and good sentence structure. Grammar is not studied in isolation, rather it is packed in informative and stimulating texts that provide valuable cultural, political and historical background. Some topics covered include: relationships, social life, jobs and labour, history of Berlin, cultural identity.
Work Experience
Choose any of the above of minimum 4 weeks and placement fee of 450. (Minimum intermediate German required to start placement).
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Florence, Rome, Siena and Milan
Prices
| Course | Description | Price from (2 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 hours per week of group lessons | €280 |
| Intensive (Florence Only) |
30 hours per week of group lessons | €420 |
| Intensive +5 +10 |
20 hours per week of group lessons 5 or 10 Private Lessons |
€630 €980 |
| Small Group Intensive (Florence and Siena Only) |
30 hours per week of small groups of 2 to 6 | €980 |
| Exam Preparation (Diploma Firence) |
30 hours per week of group lessons | €1075 |
| Long Term Standard (12 weeks) |
20 hours per week of group lessons | €1380 |
Note: There is also a registration fee of €70.
Accommodation
| Type of Accommodation | Price from(2 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Host family with Breakfast | €195 |
| Host Family Half Board | €325 |
| Apartment Single Room(Shared with other students) | €260 |
| Apartment Shared Double Room(Shared with other students) | €195 |
| Note: Housing available from Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning. | |
Locations
Florence
Home of classical Italian and of Renaissance, is situated in the heart of Tuscany and it is the centre of a magnificent history and culture. The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is situated in the Heart of the Old City of Florence near Piazza del Duomo. From here you can reach the most famous squares and sights in a few minutes' walk.
Rome
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities of the world and features more than 2600 years of European history and culture. The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located in a typical aristocratic house in the centre of the Old City and only a short distance from the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona.
Siena
Surrounded by the olive groves and vineyards of Chianti, Siena lies on three hills in the middle of Tuscany.The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located three minutes' walk from Piazza del Campo in the historical centre of Siena. There is a large sunny terrace for student use.
Milan
Milan is the second biggest town in Italy. Unfairly considered of minor importance in the historical and artistic field. Milan is the city where ancient times meet the modern age. The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located inside a student campus in the Navigli zone, full of artists, bars and cafes.
Prices
Enrollment fee (accumulative): 33
1 - 11 Weeks - Intensive (20+5) 20 classes weekly Spanish + 5 culture classes
| Weeks | Price from |
|---|---|
| First Week | 229 |
| 2 Weeks | 375 |
| 3 Weeks | 521 |
| 4 Weeks | 667 |
| Extra week | 146 |
1 - 11 Weeks - Super-intensive (30+5) 30 classes weekly Spanish + 5 culture classes
| Weeks | Price from |
|---|---|
| First Week | 344 |
| 2 Weeks | 563 |
| 3 Weeks | 782 |
| 4 Weeks | 1001 |
| Extra week | 219 |
Exam Preparation Courses:
| Course | Price from |
Intensity | Required Level | Starting Date & City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.I.E. (Certificado Inicial) | €270 | 3wks/26 Classes | Intermediate | At all don Quijote schools. In May and November before examination date. |
| D.I.E. (Diploma Intermedio) A | €375 | 2wks/40 Classes | Advanced | At all don Quijote schools. In May and November before examination date. |
| D.I.E. (Diploma Intermedio) B | €521 | 3wks/60 Classes | Advanced | At all don Quijote schools. In May and November before examination date. |
| D.I.E. (Diploma Intermedio) C | €667 | 4wks/80 Classes | Advanced | At all don Quijote schools. In May and November before examination date. |
| D.S.E. (Diploma Superior) | €916 | 4wks/80 Classes | Superior | At all don Quijote schools. In May and November before examination date. |
Practical Information
- Prices do not include the Enrolment fee: 33 (Spain).
- If you combine 2 different courses in the same city you will pay the enrolment fee only once.
- For each city you combine you must add a supplement: 33 (Spain).
- When changing city and staying only for one week, the '1st week' price will be applied again and not the 'extra week' price.
- The exam fees of the official exams are not included. Approximate prices; DELE: 110-150; Chamber of Commerce: 90
- Maximum 16 students per class (except D.S.E.: 8)
Accommodation
Granada, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia:
| . | Home Stay Breakfast | Home Stay Half Board | Home Stay Full Board | Student Flat | Residence in Granada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual One Week |
€177 | €214 | €251 | €95 | €121 |
| Individual Extra Week |
€109 | €146 | €283 | €89 | €115 |
| Double* One Week |
N/A | N/A | N/A | €109 | €139 |
| Double* Extra Week |
N/A | N/A | N/A | €102 | €132 |
| Double Shared** One Week |
€153 | €190 | €227 | €71 | €97 |
| Double Shared** Extra Week | €85 | €122 | €159 | €65 | €91 |
| * With individual use. ** With another don Quijote student. |
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Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife:
| . | Home Stay Breakfast | Home Stay Half Board | Home Stay Full Board | Student Flat | Residence in Barcelona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual One Week |
€203 | €240 | €277 | €121 | €249 |
| Individual Extra Week |
€135 | €172 | €209 | €115 | €228 |
| Double* One Week |
N/A | N/A | N/A | €139 | €286 |
| Double* Extra Week |
N/A | N/A | N/A | €132 | €262 |
| Double Shared** One Week |
€176 | €216 | €227 | €97 | €225 |
| Double Shared** Extra Week | €85 | €122 | €159 | €91 | €204 |
| * With individual use. ** With another don Quijote student. |
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Practical Information
- Accommodation only for don Quijote Students.
- Shared double room: if you reserve a double room and there is not another student with which to share, don Quijote reserves the right to change your room at any time.
- When changing city, country or type of lodging, the '1st week' price will be applied again and not the 'extra week' price (only weeks in the same city will be considered as extra weeks).
- Your accommodation will be available the Sunday before starting the course from midday onwards. You must leave it for the new students on the Saturday following the end of the course before midday.
- The residences have a limited number of places available.
- Laundry service in Home Stay per person/week: 13 (Spain).
- Administration costs for each change in accommodation before and after arrival: 33 (Spain).
Locations
Barcelona
In a privileged position on the north-eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catatonia.
Granada
Granada is the capital of the province with the same name, situated in the eastern part of the region of Andalusia. Geographical and scenic diversity characterizes the land. The city of Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Madrid
The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the centre of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a population of over three million. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.
Salamanca
The province of Salamanca situated in the South-west corner of Castile & Len on the borders with Extremadura and Portugal, covers an area of 12,336 sq. km. The city is large enough to be able to offer the advantages of a real city, but at the same time it keeps the intimacy of a village.
Seville
Seville is located in the Southeast of Spain. A provincial capital, seat of the government and parliament of the Comunidad Autnoma de Seville (Regional Government). It has more than 700,000 inhabitants, nearly half the population of the whole province.
Tenerife
The capital of Tenerife is the second most populated city of the Canary Islands with more than 200,000 inhabitants. Its present importance comes from the development of its port and its commercial calling which made it progressively absorb the civic.
Valencia
With 10,763km, 263 towns and villages and 2,154,322 inhabitants, the Province of Valencia is the largest of the three which together with Castellon in the North and Alicante in the South used to belong to the former Kingdom of Valencia.
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is the ideal spot in Mexico to study Spanish, being a small and quiet university city, and far from the tourist cities such as Cancn. Declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, you will be charmed by its wealth in architecture and culture.