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As an independent private language school, UCEDA INSTITUTE admits new students year-round. New students can usually get started with classes right away. UCEDA representative strive to understand individuals’ needs and ambitions, encourage personal investment through education, ensure proper level placement, and quickly integrate students into the learning environment.

UCEDA INSTITUTE’s programs are designed primarily for adults who are second language learners. To be admitted, students must meet the following criteria:

1. 1. 1. Be at least 18 years of age, or at least 16 years of age with signed Parental Consent.
   2. 2. Have a basic knowledge of the Roman alphabet used in English language. (Basic literacy tutoring is available prior to enrollment.)
   3. 3. Demonstrate a language deficiency relative to one’s goals in speaking, reading, writing, or listening skills.
   4. 4. Be willing and able to attend weekly classroom instruction.

 

UCEDA INSTITUTE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

As a condition of admission, students must maintain regular attendance and agree to abide by school rules and policies.

Customer is subject to all claims and defenses which may be asserted against the seller of goods or services obtained. Recovery shall not exceed the amounts paid by the student.

Some courses or levels allow tuition payments to be made in installments. All payments made, whether by level, by month, or by week, are due in advance. Absences on the student’s part do not change the total cost of the level.

Registration fees, if applicable, must be paid at the time of registration. Registration fees and are non-refundable after (3) business days from the date of registration.

In the event of notification by the student of withdrawal from the school or termination by the school prior to the completion of the course or program, refunds of tuition paid in advance or sums due to the school will be calculated as a pro-rata portion of the tuition calculated on a weekly basis, minus a $10 cancellation fee.

The school reserves the right to open, split, merge, cancel, or postpone any new or existing course based on current or projected class sizes. Refunds will not be given for a postponed course start date.

Books and other classroom materials such as notebooks, pens, and pencils are not included in registration or tuition fees, and are non-refundable.

Late tuition payments may be assessed a fee of 10% of the payment amount or $5 for each late week, whichever is greater. There is a $35 fee for a bounced check.

Students may be eligible for certain discounts if they choose to pay for multiple levels or months in advance, or when promotions become available. When a discount is accepted by the student, any applicable refund will be calculated based on the actual amount paid by the student, unless otherwise specified by the terms of the promotional discount.

Payment toward tuition and fees are non-transferable.