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Gap Year Program

Don Quijote: Barcelona
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Course description

If you’re thinking about how to best take advantage of that time between high school graduation and college, think about coming to Spain to learn one of the most important languages both economically and culturally. There is no better way to learn a language fluently than to learn it in a relaxed way while having a great adventure, like the one you’ll have experiencing our culture first hand.

Our Gap Year Course will give you the chance to learn a language without distractions and without having to worry about studying other subjects or getting credit for study abroad courses. It will just be you and the language you want to learn.

We offer the Gap Year Course in every main city in Spain. You’ll be able to live the everyday experiences of Spaniards and Spanish society; you’ll be able to experience the best cultural and fun activities, and to do it all at the best destinations for learning about, understanding and loving Spanish culture.

Come to Spain with us and have the best year ever!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
12-40 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Sep 2025, 24 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Barcelona.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Elevate your Spanish to the next level living with us a unique life cultural experience at our new Modernist Gaudí campus in Barcelona, where cultural enrichment meets a unique modernist environment.

Your Spanish classes will take place in our vibrant Barcelona’s Architectural Heritage building, with comfortable fully renovated classrooms, filled with art, history, and culture, within one of the three most important modernist palaces in Catalonia from Gaudí’s architecture.

Located in the heart of Barcelona’s city center, right on the city’s most famous street, ‘La Rambla de Catalunya 78,’ just 2 minutes from the ‘Plaça de Catalunya’, our magnificent location is unmatched!
Your accommodation will be very near the school, with all the ‘must-see’ attractions and everything you need just steps away in this iconic and beautiful ‘Eixample’ neighborhood.

You can expect quality and excellence and savor modernism in all its splendor the moment you pass through the charming arch-shaped entrance door of our campus. We look forward to welcoming you soon for a unique life experience and exceptional educational journey at our premium boutique school in Barcelona!

Year opened
2024
Number of classrooms
11

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Library
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Internet
  • Audio Learning
  • Eating Area
  • Social Activities
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Don Quijote: Barcelona varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Don Quijote does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Sep 2025, 24 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

School location

A perfect location in the heart of Barcelona: the Golden Square (Quadrat d’Or) of the Eixample.
· Between the streets ‘Carrer de Valencia’ and ‘Carrer de Mallorca’
· Located right on the famous La Rambla de Catalunya, the well-known pedestrian street connecting the ‘Plaça de Catalunya’ with the Christopher Columbus Monument.
· This exclusive area of Barcelona’s Eixample is an open air museum of modernism, where some of the city’s most emblematic buildings coexist — among them, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, only a 5-minute walk away — alongside museums, art galleries, and luxury stores.
· Metro stops L3 and L5 (Diagonal) nearby.

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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 4 reviews
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"Wonderful! Everything was perfect."

Francisco Mello Mattos, student from Brazil

From accommodation, facilities, staff and teachers, everything worked very well, with a high level of quality. I was very pleased to have chosen Don Quijote and received its hospitality.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
8 May 2017 - 26 May 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was amazing experience that I would like to retake it again soon."

Abdulla Husain, student from Bahrain

As an absolute beginner, I have learned a lot in one week and I wish I didn't have any commitments back home at that time so I can extend my classes. The teachers were so amazing and nice. I learned a lot of things in one week because of their experience and the way they give you the information. Definitely, I will come back next year and I'll stay longer but until that time I will continue learning Spanish so I can take the advance classes.
The only thing I didn't like was they didn't inform me that the first class begins at 8, so I missed it.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 5 Feb 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"3 weeks of intensive language courses in Barcelona"

nouemaa filali adib, student from France

The classes were very interesting, the teachers were very helpful and sympathetic.

Unfortunately, the school and the housing were quite far from the center of Barcelona.

I was very disappointed by the housing: The heat was intense (more than 35°) and the room was very small without air conditioning. Even worse, there was no window and there were many mosquitoes! Many nights, I did not sleep!

It is absolutely essential to provide air conditioning.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
20 Jul 2015 - 7 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A very open-minded trip in which I managed to explore a new city and learn its language in the best way possible."

Matilde Gusmaroli, student from Italy

I am really happy with the outcome of this trip, not only because I have improved a lot in my Spanish language, but also because I have met lots of different people from all over the world. I enjoyed all of the activities we had in the afternoon, especially when we went to the beach since the sea was beautiful, as well as all of the night activities. The classes were very instructive and I learnt a lot without getting bored. The only thing I did not like was the fact that we could not have the keys to our rooms.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Jul 2015 - 24 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Don Quijote offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay,Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

£ 244
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 244
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay,Double room (Half Board)

£ 279
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 279
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

£ 279
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 279
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay, Single room (Half Board)

£ 315
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 315
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home and this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay,Double room (Full Board)

£ 315
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 315
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home anmd this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.

Homestay, Single room (full board)

£ 350
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 1 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 350
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in class in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 10-20 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from our school.

If you have any allergies, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

-80% of the host families have wifi installed at home anmd this is free to use. However if you wish to ensure guaranteed use of this servicve a weekly supplement is required.
student-residence

Don Quijote Residence, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

£ 288
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 288
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and double rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.

Don Quijote Residence, Double room (Half Board)

£ 324
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 324
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and shared rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.

Don Quijote Residence, Double room (Full Board)

£ 359
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 359
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and shared rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.

Don Quijote Residence, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

£ 368
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and wireless internet
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 368
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and double rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.

Don Quijote Residence, Single room (Half Board)

£ 403
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, 24/7 supervision, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 403
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and shared rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.

Don Quijote Residence, Single room (Full Board)

£ 439
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, 24/7 supervision, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 439
The don Quijote residence in Barcelona is located in the Izquierda del Ensanche (L'Eixample) area, right in the center of the city and very close to don Quijote's school. The building has been recently restored and it offers new and comfortable living facilities to all its residents.

Accommodates up to 70 students
Individual and shared rooms are available, about half of which have a private bathroom.
The building offers an elevator and centralized heating
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
All rooms have a television
There is a common area with couches and a TV room on the lower floor
Different dining options are available: accommodation only, half or full board (the dining hall is located on the lower floor). The kitchen-dining hall remains open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Residents may also use the kitchen to prepare meals.
apartment

Regular Shared Apartment, Double room (No meals)

£ 194
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 194
Our student apartments in Barcelona bring together international students from the don Quijote school in a pleasant, open atmosphere. The apartments are not luxurious, but are completely furnished and equipped. No meals are offered but each apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, pans, cutlery and everything you might need to cook your own food.

There are apartments of different sizes and characteristics, booked according to availability. Most of them are located within walking distance from the school or are accessible by a short ride on public transportation.

They include all the basic facilities: a bed, table or desk, chair and a closet wardrobe.
Each student apartment has a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and an iron.
No telephones are available in student flats; we suggest you use public telephones or local calling centers.

Regular Shared Apartment, Single room (No meals)

£ 274
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 274
Our student apartments in Barcelona bring together international students from the don Quijote school in a pleasant, open atmosphere. The apartments are not luxurious, but are completely furnished and equipped. No meals are offered but each apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, pans, cutlery and everything you might need to cook your own food.

There are apartments of different sizes and characteristics, booked according to availability. Most of them are located within walking distance from the school or are accessible by a short ride on public transportation.

They include all the basic facilities: a bed, table or desk, chair and a closet wardrobe.
Each student apartment has a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and an iron.
No telephones are available in student flats; we suggest you use public telephones or local calling centers.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 185 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Aeroport de Barcelona (BCN).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Aeroport de Barcelona is 85 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Barcelona based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Don Quijote: Barcelona staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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