Application form
If you’re applying ONLY for Spanish tutorials, fill out the following form: Application form
For ALL other programs, fill out the following form: Application form
Note: Please complete the form and submit it to ensure your information is saved and sent directly to CEDEI’s International Programs.
Spanish Placement Exam
All students interested in enrolling in any of our programs must take the Spanish Placement Exam. This exam assesses your proficiency across the first four language levels offered in our five-level program based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
- Level 1 – A 1.1/Novice High
- Level 2 – A1.2/Intermediate Low (Intermediate Low)
- Level 3 – A2/Intermediate Middle (Intermediate Mid)
- Level 4 – B1.1/High Intermediate (Intermediate High)
The exam aims to identify your strengths and weaknesses in various Spanish language skills, allowing us to recommend a course that enhances and advances your studies.
- Beginner: This exam assesses proficiency at levels L1 and L2. If you exceed L2, you’ll take the intermediate placement exam.
- Intermediate: This exam evaluates levels L3 and L4. If your proficiency surpasses L4, you may advance directly to Level 5 – B1.2 Advanced Low.
Spanish Level Information
A1. Basic User: Basic users can:
- Understand and use common everyday expressions and simple phrases for immediate needs.
- Introduce themselves and others, and share basic personal information like their address and belongings.
- Communicate at a basic level if their conversation partner speaks slowly and clearly.
CEDEI Level 1 – A 1.1/PRINCIPIANTE ALTO
CEDEI Level 2 – A1.2/INTERMEDIO BAJO
A2. Basic User: At this level, basic users can:
- Understand common phrases related to familiar topics, such as personal information, shopping, and occupations.
- Communicate during simple, everyday tasks that involve straightforward exchanges.
- Describe aspects of their past, environment, and immediate needs in simple terms.
CEDEI Level 3 – A2/INTERMEDIO MEDIO
B1. Independent User: Independent users can:
- Understand the main points of clear texts in standard language on familiar topics related to work, study, or leisure.
- Manage most situations that arise during travel in areas where the target language is spoken.
- Write simple and coherent texts on familiar subjects or personal interests.
- Describe experiences, events, wishes, and plans, and briefly justify their opinions.
CEDEI Level 4 – B1.1/INTERMEDIO ALTO
CEDEI Level 5 – B1.2 /AVANZADO BAJO
Source: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Global scale
https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale
Payment Process
Group Programs (Credit-Bearing Programs) (drop down menu)
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per student in the group is required from the university upon acceptance to confirm enrollment in Academic Programs.
Once CEDEI receives this deposit, it will be credited toward the total program fee.
The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.
Internship Programs
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 per student in the group is required from the university upon acceptance to confirm enrollment in the Internship Program.
- Once CEDEI receives this deposit, it will be credited toward the total program fee.
- The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
- CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.
Individual Programs (Non-Credit Bearing Programs)
- A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required for both the Full Immersion Spanish Program (FISP) and the Spanish Immersion Volunteer Program (SIVP).
- This deposit secures your host family and instructors for your requested study dates and facilitates contact with volunteer organizations in Cuenca.
- The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
- CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.
CEDEI accepts the following forms of payment (US dollars only):
- Personal check drawn on or payable through a US bank
- Money order issued by, or payable through, a US bank (US Postal Service money orders are also acceptable)
- Wire Transfer
- Credit card payments can be made through our secure server by following this link:
Visa/Mastercard Credit Card Payments - Checks and money orders should be made payable to Centers for Interamerican Studies (CEDEI) and sent to the following address:
Centers for Interamerican Studies
Attn: Kristine Nordstrom
14806 N 90th Ave
Peoria AZ 85381
If you have any questions about payments, or if you wish to pay by wire transfer, please contact our billing department.
Phone: +1-623-505-4525
Email: billing@cedei.org
Refund Policy
- Both the university sponsoring the program or a student applying for an individual program are responsible for paying the full tuition amount for their enrolled program by the date indicated on the invoice.
- For group programs (e.g., Fall and Spring Semester in the Andes and Intersession):
If a student withdraws after orientation has started in Ecuador, CEDEI will refund only the funds that have not already been spent or committed on the student’s behalf. - For short programs (less than three weeks) or flexible individual programs (e.g., Internships, Full Immersion Spanish Program, Spanish Immersion Volunteer Program, Custom Program):
A 100% refund will be issued only if the student cancels at least two weeks before the program starts.
No refunds will be provided after that period. - Homestay refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, minus a $25 placement fee per person.
- Refunds will be processed from the day the student successfully completes the check-out procedure with the Office of International Programs.
- No refunds will be given for other fees, especially those committed to secure the student’s participation. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition deposits, airfare, hotel payments, and volunteer placement fees.
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office.
You can contact us via email or give us a call at the numbers listed below. Our team is here to help you with anything you need!
Email: oip@cedei.org
Phone Numbers: +593 72839003 ext. 116
Office hours: 08:00am -1:30pm (GMT-5)
We look forward to connecting with you soon!