Cuenca-Ecuador - Friday, 5 December 2008

About CEDEI

The Centers for Interamerican Studies (CEDEI^*) is a not-for-profit institution of higher learning, dedicated to the study of American languages and cultures. To foster understanding among the people of the Americas, CEDEI sponsors a variety of academic activities independently and in conjunction with universities in North and South America.

In Ecuador

Our Cuenca Center, the Fundación Centro de Estudios Interamericanos, was founded in 1992 in recognition of the 500th anniversary of the meeting of the Old and New Worlds. The Centro offers individual and small-group instruction in English, Spanish and Quichua for adults in the Cuenca community and for visiting students and researchers. Courses on the literature and culture of the Americas are also offered in Spanish and English. Research and publication in the fields of American languages and cultures are sponsored by the Centro de Estudios Interamericanos, as well as presentations of art and music and a host of other social and cultural activities. CEDEI maintains a library for use by students, visiting scholars and the general public. Additionally, CEDEI has two-year degree programs in Sales/International Marketing and Entrepreneurship for national and international students.

Our main campus, situated in the beautiful colonial heart of the city on Tarqui at Pío Bravo, is home to our administrative offices, library and computer lab, as well as classrooms for Spanish, English and Business courses. CEDEI also has a branch location across the river that is used primarily for English and Business classes.

CEDEI is accredited by Ecuador's Ministry of Education and Culture.

In the USA

The Centers for Interamerican Studies, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in suburban Phoenix, Arizona.

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