Centers For Interamerican Studies

Name

Centers For Interamerican Studies

Legal name

Fundación Centros de Estudios Interamericanos – CEDEI

Website

https://cedei.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Instruction Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Language Pathway & Pre-Sessional Programs (EDAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• English language instruction
• Language certification programs
• Study abroad programs
• Cultural exchange education
• Hybrid language courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. English Language Courses: Tuition fees from in-person, virtual, and hybrid English language courses for children (8+), teenagers, and adults. Courses run in 10-week cycles with multiple schedule options including regular, intensive, and Saturday classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fundación CEDEI provides English-language instruction to children, teenagers, and adults through in-person, virtual, and hybrid courses, including Cambridge B2 First preparation. It also provides study-abroad, Spanish-language, student-teaching, faculty-led, and semester programs for international students, primarily from the United States.

Product overview

CEDEI (Fundación Centro de Estudios Interamericanos) operates as a unified educational platform offering English language instruction and international exchange programs. The core offerings include in-person and online English courses for children (ages 8-11), teenagers, and adults, alongside hybrid self-paced learning options. The product portfolio spans four main programs: Young Learners' Program, Teen and Adult Program, Hybrid Courses for Adults, and International Programs for foreign students. Supporting these are exam preparation courses for Cambridge B2 First certification, multiple class modalities (regular, intensive, Saturday, and tutoring), and a virtual learning platform. The organization serves over 1000 students per 10-week cycle with a staff of 45-50 teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Courses for Children (Cursos para niños) In-person English-language instruction for children ages 8-11 using practical and interactive activities, textbooks, and an academic platform.
• English Courses for Teenagers and Adults (Cursos para adultos y adolescentes) English-language instruction for teenagers and adults aged 12 and older, focused on oral communication, writing, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension.
• Hybrid Courses for Adults (Cursos híbridos para adultos) Self-paced English learning for adults combined with online academic support, Master Class sessions, and Conversation Club sessions across CEFR A1-B2.
• Cambridge B2 First Certification Preparation (Preparación para la certificación Cambridge B2 First) Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First certificate, an international English qualification recognized by universities, institutions, and employers.
• International Programs (Programas Internacionales) Study-abroad programs in Cuenca for foreign students, primarily from the United States, including Spanish-language courses, student-teaching programs, faculty-led programs, semester programs, and cultural immersion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can achieve C1 CEFR level upon completing all 13 levels plus Cambridge preparation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Cambridge English QualificationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership agreement for Cambridge B2 First certification. CEDEI offers preparation courses and serves as exam center for international certification recognized by universities, institutions, and employers worldwide without expiration date.
• Cambridge University PresscoreOthersUses Cambridge Empower textbook series for teenage and adult programs.
• Richmond ELTsupportingOthersUses Richmond Open Day textbook series for young learners program (children 8-11 years).
• Foreign Universities (primarily US)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEDEI's International Programs host students from foreign universities through exchange agreements, primarily from the United States. Students participate in Spanish language programs, student teaching practicums, semester programs, and faculty-led programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International Languages: Operates English language schools worldwide with structured CEFR levels and exam prep (including Cambridge/IELTS). Closely aligned with CEDEI's level-based curriculum and Cambridge B2 First exam preparation pathway, though at much larger global scale.
• EF Education First: Global language-school chain offering in-person and online English and Spanish courses plus study-abroad programs. Highly comparable product portfolio to CEDEI, but operates globally at massive scale and is a much broader incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• British Council: UK-government-affiliated organization operating English language teaching centers worldwide, often with Cambridge and IELTS exam partnerships. Comparable to CEDEI's English program structure and Cambridge certification pathway, but at global incumbent scale.

Direct peers

• CEA Study Abroad: Provides study-abroad experiences across Latin America with Spanish language and cultural-immersion programming. Comparable to CEDEI's International Programs segment serving US university students seeking immersive Spanish learning.
• International Studies Abroad (ISA): US-based study-abroad provider sending university students to Latin America and Spain for Spanish language and cultural immersion programs. Directly comparable to CEDEI's International Programs for US university students in Cuenca, Ecuador.
• WorldStrides: Educational travel and study-abroad organization offering language immersion and faculty-led programs globally. Comparable to CEDEI's faculty-led and semester program offerings, though WorldStrides operates at much broader institutional scale.
• API Abroad: Study-abroad provider with a strong Latin America footprint including Ecuador, offering Spanish language, faculty-led, and semester programs. Directly comparable to CEDEI's International Programs in both geography and program mix.

Emerging players

• Duolingo: Mass-market mobile language-learning platform offering free/low-cost English instruction accessible globally. Represents the digital alternative competing for CEDEI's prospective beginner-level students and price-sensitive segments.

Others

• Cambridge Assessment English: Owns the Cambridge English Qualifications (including B2 First) that CEDEI's program prepares students for. CEDEI is an authorized exam center; the partnership relationship makes Cambridge both an ecosystem enabler and a strategic dependency.

Regional players

• Centro Cultural Americano: Long-standing Ecuador-based English language school network with multiple branches, comparable curriculum levels, and English programs for children and adults. The most direct regional competitor to CEDEI within Ecuador's language-school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CEDEIinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/cedei_international
• TikToktiktok.com/@cedei_international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centers-for-interamerican-studies

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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