COINEDCuenca, Ecuador
Spanish courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Cuenca.
Location: The school building is located in the city centre of Cuenca. It is close to the Barranco River, the Planetarium and a short walk from the Alejandro Serrano Stadium. There are restaurants, bars and shops all around the area, and the school is just off a main road within the city.
Getting around: Cuenca is a small city, and is very navigable by foot. The school is a prime spot to explore the city. There are an array of bus stops for moving around the outskirts of the city to nearby boroughs. Cuenca has a tram system, and the closest tram station is 10 minutes from COINED.
Main attractions: The Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, the Calderon Park and the Old Cathedral of Cuenca are all found in the heart of the city, a 10-minute walk from the school. The Pumapungo Museum is to the south west of Cuenca, just over 10 minutes by foot from COINED. There is a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the city at Avenida Mirador de Turi, which is an hour walk from the school.
Courses: COINED in Cuenca has an intensive group course in Spanish as well as private Spanish lessons which can be moulded around the specific needs of the student.
- Legal name / parent company: Interedu SPA
- Tax registration ID: 76650910-K
Spanish Courses
Information for all courses offered by COINED
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
COINED
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
63% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at COINED and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 51
Throughout the year: 22
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
280 US$ one way
560 US$ return (both ways)
560 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE).
More information about airports around Cuenca and how to get from the airport to Cuenca on your own here on our Cuenca page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Ecuador and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Other language schools in Cuenca offering Spanish courses:
FAQ about COINED, Cuenca
- Is airport pickup offered by COINED?Yes. The school offers pickup from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (280 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at COINED?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at COINED varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 8 students (Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at COINED?100% of teachers at COINED hold a university degree. 63% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of COINED from?The highest Nationality percentage at COINED comes from USA with a 17% representation, followed by students from Brazil (17%) and Germany (13%).
- COINED offers courses for which ages?COINED offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
Cuenca
Cuenca city attractiveness rated by our students:
5.0
More information about Cuenca including climate data and events on our Cuenca page with a list of all 1 Spanish schools in Cuenca.