School Size: The Miami campus offers 4 classrooms with a maximum capacity of about 20 students.

Class Size: There are never more than 5 students in each class.

Timing: Peak season is summer so register early if you plan to attend in the summer time.

Start dates: Students can begin on any Monday of the year unless the student either is a complete beginner or if the student wishes to attend school during a holiday. If the student is a complete beginner, there are specific start dates, which are listed for the year 2004, as follows:

Beginner start dates: Jan 5, Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, April 12, April 26, May 10, May 24, Jun 7, Jun 21, Jun 28, Jul 6, Jul 19, Jul 26, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 6, Sep 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13.

Holidays: Classes are not held on the following holidays and are not made up; Jan 1, April 9, April 31, Sep 6, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31.

Duration: Students must take a minimum of 2 weeks of group language study. After the 2 week minimum, the rest of the program will continue to run in weekly increments. All classes begin on a Monday and end on a Friday unless there is a holiday. The length of each class depends on the type of program the student chooses. The options include the opportunity to study in a small group for 4 lessons per day from 9 am to 1 pm.

For those who opt to take the Extra intensive program, group classes will run for 4 lessons from 9 am until 1 pm and then continue again in private format. Those signed up for the crash course which includes 40 private lessons per week, will be in class from 9 am until 1 pm and then again from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Content: CEVES uses the FACIL method of teaching and will incorporate this method into every session. FACIL stands for Familiarizing the student with daily vocabulary, Assimilating the vocabulary into regularly used phrases with a new focus on grammar, Conversation, Imitate commonly used phrases and jargon learned in the first steps but reiterated with more detail, Liberate the creativity of the participant and permit the flexible use of the language.

Books: All books used by CEVES have been designed and trademarked by CEVES instructors.

Homework: Homework is not assigned unless it is requested by the student.

School Features: The Miami campus is located in a large building that includes several restaurants in the lobby, a security guard, abundant parking for those who rent a car, beautiful views, and a small break room in the office suite for coffee and snacks.

College Credit: College credit can be obtained for Spanish 101, 102, and 103 through Seattle Central Community College. After the program, SCCC will issue a test which will determine the type of Academic credit you will recieve and then transfer into your own university. Make sure to communicate with an advisor from you university to make sure that they will allow you to transfer credits from SCCC. If your advisor says that college credit is transferable from SCCC, before attending the program, make sure to contact SCCC for details on taking the test upon your return.

Excursions/Activities: Two excursions are offered every week to students who wish to complement their language studies with hands on field experience in exposing themselves to Spanish and the Latin culture. Whether it be in the form of a guided tour at a museum or a walk through a famous street, CEVES will expose you to the many wonderful attractions that Miami has to offer. Some activities are held at the school. They include things like watching a film, playing games, performing a play or learning a dance.

Accommodations: CEVES offers students the opportunity to stay in a localhost family. The host family provides breakfast and dinner to the student. The homes tend to be located about 15 to 25 minutes by walking or public transportation. Another option is to stay at one of the hotels with which CEVES has special rate agreements located about 10 blocks from the school. Please contact us if you need more information about accommodations in a hotel.