School and References
Good Position in the City of Arequipa
Our
language school was founded in 1995 in Santo Domingo (Dominican
Republic) under the name of CCC (Centro Cultural del Caribe) and
reopened in 2004 as EDEAQ (Escuela de Español Ari Quipay) in Arequipa (Peru). The EDEAQ operates under the “Resolución Directorial No. 0941” dated 29 March 2004, issued by the Regional Directorate of Education (DREA). It is thus officially recognised by the Peruvian Ministry of Education as a non-governmental educational institution, qualified and entitled to teach Spanish.
EDEAQ’s location is perhaps “the best place in town” - in the heart of the colonial (city) centre, just half a block (i.e. approximately 50 meters) from the "Plaza de Armas" (Main Square/Cathedral Square). The exact address is: Calle La Merced 125 (2nd floor - entrance/entrada “Unicentro”).
Given its downtown location, all kinds of small and middle sized businesses are within the shortest walking distance, such as shops (food as well as non-food) and various services (banks, travel agencies, restaurants, snack bars, etc.), in addition to a large number of inexpensive Internet cafés..
Free Internet Access. Two desktop computers (with cameras and microphones) plus one laser printer are available. You may also bring your personal laptop and use the wireless network (WiFi). Please note, however, that (possible) (re)configuration of the settings of your laptop to be compatible with our network will be at your expense. – Internet cafes are plentiful in Arequipa and are very inexpensive (less than USD 0.40/€ 0.30 per hour). Hours of operation are usually from 09:00 h to 22:00 h. – Be also aware that EDEAQ’s host families and the hostels/hotels co-operating with the EDEAQ (refer to “Accommodations Plans”) provide internet access.
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From the Plaza de Armas to the EDEAQ (Calle La Merced 125)
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The Calle La Merced is the continuation of the Calle Santa Catalina. Standing on the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral behind you, the Calle La Merced begins at the right hand corner in front of you. You walk down to this corner: to your right is Puente Bolognesi Street - you walk straight on into the Calle La Merced. You will find No. 125 (the entrance is marked with “Unicentro") after approximately 50 meters on the right side, just opposite the Casa de la Cultura de la Universidad Católica Santa Maria, which hosts the famous “Santuarios Andinos UCSM Museum”. – „Unicentro“ is a small shopping mall („galería“): you enter, on your right and left there are small shops and offices, and after about 20 meters you will see the first sign saying „EDEAQ”. You follow the signs/arrows as far as the steps, which will lead you to the upper level where our school is located. – Otherwise ask our “portero” (doorman/gatekeeper), Mr. Hugo, and he will show you the way. And in the worst case, you can reach our school through the Hostal Los Andes (Calle La Merced No. 123).
January 2010: Students of all age groups (21 to 78) and nationalities (Australia, Austria, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America).
Swiss Management / Teaching Staff
EDEAQ’s Swiss management ensures quality as well as reliability of the school's language curriculum, educational standards, and teaching performance.
The Acting Managing Director is Mrs. Juana Lourdes Díaz Oviedo de Seelhofer, born in Arequipa, and after numerous years abroad (in Switzerland and several countries of the Americas) back in her hometown since 2002. Lula, as our students call her, is the engine and the fuel of our school, and - by the way - she is fluent in German, French and English.
EDEAQ’s teaching staff is qualified and experienced, all of whom speak Spanish as their mother tongue (most of them with a Diploma in Teaching or in Applied Linguistics). All teachers speak one or more foreign languages (English and/or German and/or French and/or Korean and/or Chinese [Mandarin]) and therefore know what learning a foreign language truly means. .
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Assessment Test and Certificate of Participation
During the first lesson, each student whose performance level is Beginner I/II or higher, completes an assessment test that determines the level at which he/she will be placed. – At the end of the course, each student receives a Certificate of Participation.
Our Teaching Staff
The EDEAQ Teaching Staff (July 2011 - LTR): Christian Zegarra, Patricia Schwarzer-Campano, Joaquín Barrientos, Milagros Quispe, Rosario Gómez, Susan Mamani, Dayana Cano, Juana Lourdes Díaz Oviedo (Acting Managing Director), Fabricio Bedoya, Alejandra Paz, Giancarlo Pinto, Rosa Puma, Virginia Abrill. - Absent: Pedro Moscoso.
The EDEAQ is one of the very few Spanish Language Schools (in Arequipa the only one), which is recognised by the Ministry of Education as a non-governmental educational institution; i.e. the EDEAQ is a legally established, tax paying company, and, moreover, licensed by the pertinent Municipal Authorities. Furthermore, its intensive courses are recognised as Bildungsurlaub ("educational leave of absence") in several German federal states. – These are seals of quality, which are difficult to be found elsewhere in Peru and the rest of Latin America.
References
[…] the school has been extremely professional, and has given me the personal attention that makes learning here a pleasure […] click here for full text
Serene Chen (23), Biochemistry Student, Columbia SC - United States
Thank you for all your help, I genuinely enjoyed my time at your school. Please extend my gratitude to Milli, Pedro, Joaquin and all the staff for making it such a great experience.
Marzuk Tafsirullah (28), ITConsultant, London - England, UK
mtafsirullah@gmail.com
[…] we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The standard of teaching at the school was exemplary […] it was fantastic value for money […] click here for full text
Tom Hannah (24), Law Student, Brighton - England, UK
Hannah Wiederman (24), Trainee Teacher, Brighton - England, UK
hannah_243@hotmail.com
[…] my son, my granddaughter and myself attended the EDEAQ language school […] teachers are very professional, always prepared […] The directors of the school […] are excellent […] click here for full text
Celena Messiter (77), Parole Officer (retired), Marietta GA - United States
celenamess@msn.com
[…] our thanks to EDEAQ and all its staff. We have thoroughly enjoyed our five weeks of Spanish lessons and have learnt so much […] click here for full text
Richard Walsh (37), Economist, Brighton - England, UK
Rhian Jones (26), Accountant, Brighton - England, UK
[…] With approachable, thorough and motivated teachers, the EDEAQ has, on the whole, improved my Spanish more than other schools before it […] click here for full text
Katrina Munir (23), Student, London - England, UK
I was astounded by the pace at which, having started from scratch, the professors at EDEAQ have succeeded in teaching me Spanish. I have thoroughly enjoyed my three weeks Intensive Course in Arequipa […] click here for full text
Robert Kirkby (26), Student, Hobart (Tasmania) - Australia
[…] The teaching was outstanding, intensive, interesting and fun. […] I left Peru proficient in written and spoken Spanish thanks to Lula and her staff. […] recommend the experience to anyone who wants to combine learning with a very enjoyable holiday. click here for full text
Catherine McSweeney (28), Lawyer, London - England UK
Arequipa is a marvellous place to study Spanish […] The teaching was excellent […] click here for full text
Céline Franck de Préaumont (23), Student, Ville d’Avray - France
[…] The four teachers I worked with were enthusiastic and highly skilled and able to adapt the course to my level […] included much background to the culture and history of the country and an insight into the life of Peru today. click here for full text
Kerry Pendergast (63), Primary School Teacher, Gold Coast (Queensland) - Australia
Picture Language
Guul ten Velde (63), MD
Klimmen - the Netherlands
guulenannelies@gmail.com
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EDEAQ - Escuela de Español Ari Quipay
Calle La Merced 125 (2nd floor)
Arequipa - Peru
e-mail: contact@edeaq.com
Phone (Monday to Friday: 07:30 h to 14:00 h and 17:30 h to 21:00 h)
+51 54 27 25 17 or +51 95 956 82 17 or +51 95 934 26 60 or +51 95 999 29 95
Phone (Saturday / Sunday: 09:00 h to 14:00 h and 18:30 h to 21:00 h)
+51 54 27 25 17 or +51 95 956 82 17 or +51 95 934 26 60 or +51 95 999 29 95