Mission Statement i
History ii
Directions to Uceda 1
Uceda School Pictures 2
Location / Facilities and Equipment / Open Entry - Open Exit / School hours - Class Schedule / Holidays and Vacation Time 3
Faculty Officials / Instructors / Approvals 4
Academic Procedures 5
Conditions for Dismissal / Re-Entry Policy / Student Complaint / Appeal Process 6
Grading System 7
Withdrawn From School / Award of Certificate / Refund Policy 8
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program 9
Uceda Programs and Prices 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
Uceda is a privately owned educational institution recog-
nized as a provider of excellent academic and cultural pro-
grams. In order to achieve our mission we believe that col-
laboration among all of its constituents is indispensable; the
use of innovative instructional methodologies and appropriate
technology are required for successful learning, and the basis
of our curriculum are the needs of our students. In doing so,
we provide the opportunity for student's personal and occu-
pational growth, as well as, their increased self-esteem.
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HISTORY
Education has been a tradition for the Uceda family since 1902, when they founded “Instituto Uceda” in Peru. This Institution went on to become a University. During the 1960's Juan J. Uceda established “Instituto Jose Carlos Mariategui”, which along with English courses offers training in various other fields such as, Accounting, Nursing and others. Uceda was founded by the Uceda Family in 1988 in the USA, and presently has 10 locations throughout New York and New Jersey, becoming one of the largest chain of ESL schools in the US. The Uceda Family strives to remain continuously involved in the supervision of classes, teachers and students enrolled at their schools. The Uceda tradition combined with their cur-rent system of teaching offers today's student the basic tools required to succeed in this land of opportunity.
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DIRECTIONS TO UCEDA
From Lincoln Tunnel: Head southeast on NJ-495 E. Continue onto Lincoln Tunnel. Take the
exit toward Lincoln Tunnel Reversible Ln. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Lincoln Tunnel
Reversible Ln. Turn left onto Lincoln Tunnel Reversible Ln. Merge onto NJ-495 W. Exit onto JFK
Blvd E. Turn left onto 60th St. Turn right onto Bergenline Ave.
From New Jersey Turnpike North: Take exit 16E toward Lincoln Tunnel. Merge onto NJ-
495 E. Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard. Merge onto 30th St. Turn left onto John F Ken-
nedy Blvd W/Kennedy Blvd. Turn right onto 49th St. Turn left onto Bergenline Ave.
From New Jersey Turnpike North: Head southwest on US-1 S/US-9 S/Tonnele Ave to-
ward 91st St. Turn left onto 51st St. Turn left onto John F Kennedy Blvd W. Turn right onto 60th
St. Turn left onto Bergenline Ave.
Parking Facilities: Municipal parking lot at Van Buren Place, between 61st St. and 62nd St.
Street parking is also available.
6014 Bergenline Avenue 2nd Floor
West New York, NJ 07093
Uceda School
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LOCATION
Uceda has schools strategically located and accessible to all means of transportation.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Comfortable surroundings. Audio & Video Equipment for ESL teaching. Modern computers
with the most recent software.
OPEN ENTRY - OPEN EXIT
In many instances students may start their program any Monday of each month. However,
Uceda will instruct the student of starting date at the moment of registration. Program will end
in the number of months/weeks according to the program schedule, unless the student
changes schedules. The number of weeks will be recalculated accordingly.
SCHOOL HOURS - CLASS SCHEDULE
Uceda has different schedules. Check schedules and hours with the Enrollment Office.
HOLIDAYS AND VACATION TIME
The school is closed for the following holidays and vacation period:
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve & Day through New Year’s Day
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FACULTY AND OFFICIALS
Karen Arevalo Director / Placement Charo Uceda Co-Director Emilie Ortega Student Information Services
INSTRUCTORS Natalia Pena Instructor / Co-Director Victoria Materia Instructor Raul Ludizaca Instructor David Moorman Instructor Karym Carneiro Instructor Carmen Salamea Instructor / Tutor
APPROVALS
Approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
Authorized Under Federal Law To Enroll Non-Immigrant Students.
Approved by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of
Vocational & Rehabilitation Services, JTPA, Work First NJ.
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ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
CODE OF CONDUCT
The following are unacceptable and will not be tolerated:
a) All forms of bias including: race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin and
creed as demonstrated through verbal and written communication and physical acts.
b) Sexual harassment including hostile environment and quid pro quo (forcing an indi-
vidual to perform sexual favors in return for something).
c) All types of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false
information to the institution, and forgery alteration or use institution documents of identification
with intent to defraud.
d) Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, discipli-
nary proceedings or any school activities.
STUDENT RECORDS
Attendance, Academic Progress and Grades, Placement Data, Enrollment Agreement, Ability
to Benefit (when applicable), Credit Given for Previous Training, Meetings, Dismissal, Appeals
Disciplinary Action, Graduation Certificate, Medical. All records will be maintained for a period
of 5 years. Upon graduation student will be given a copy of records. These records should be
maintained indefinitely by student. Student can request additional records if needed. Student is
encouraged to submit updates to their records, such as, address changes.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law which provide students
with the right to inspect their educational records maintained by the school. This act provides
the right to a hearing to challenge the contents and to make explanation for challenged infor-
mation. The law provides that the school maintain confidentiality of student records, except
with respect to special cases noted in legislation.
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CONDITIONS FOR DISMISSAL
Students may be dismissed from the school for the following reasons:
1) Not adhering to school's rules, regulations, policies and code of conduct.
2) Missing more than 20% of instruction time that is recorded as unexcused absences.
3) Not maintaining the minimum grade point average.
4) Not meeting financial responsibilities to the school.
The School Administration will notify the student in writing should it become necessary to dis-
miss student. Dismissal letter will show date and reason for dismissal. It is the responsibility of
the dismissed student to notify the institution should the student have a student loan or is re-
ceiving financial aid. Prepaid tuition will be refunded according to the school refund policy.
RE-ENTRY POLICY
Students who have been dismissed from the school and are requesting re-entry must put the
request in writing to the school Director. Depending on the reason for dismissal the student
may be able to re-apply to the school for readmission. In cases where the student was dis-
missed for unexcused absences or financial concerns it may be possible to reenter within the
same school term. If the dismissal was due to failure to maintain minimum grade point average,
it may be possible for the student to receive private tutoring and then reenter the school. In
cases where the student was dismissed due to unacceptable conduct the student will have to
meet with a review panel before reentering the school. The decision of the review panel is final
and the student will receive a letter from the school director stating the decision of the panel.
STUDENT COMPLAINT / APPEAL PROCESS
Students who have a complaint or who would like to appeal a dismissal must make an appoint-
ment for an interview with the school's Director. The written request should include the follow-
ing information:
1) Student's full name, social security number and current address.
2) State the concern including date, times instructors or other students involved.
3) The letter must be dated and signed by student.
4) Three dates in which the student would be available for a meeting with the school direc-
tor and/or appeal panel.
The School Director will notify the student in writing of the appointment date in which the con-
cerns of appeal will be addressed. Every effort will be made to bring an amicable closure to
concern. Should it be necessary, a panel of instructors will hear the concerns and will be asked
to assist bringing resolution to concerns and appeals. The student will be notified in writing of
the outcome of all meetings. The decision of the Director and/or appeal panel is final.
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GRADING SYSTEM
The competencies taught in the courses offered at Uceda will be evaluated to both written and oral examinations. The minimal grade for graduation is 75. Students who achieve lower than 75, but who have not failed the course may participate in private tutoring or independent study in order to increase their grade point average. LETTER NUMBER WEIGHT DESCRIPTION GRADE GRADE IN POINTS A 93 - 100 4 Excellent B 92 - 87 3 Above Average C 86 - 79 2 Average D 78 - 71 1 Below Average F 70 & below 0 Failure INC. 0 Incomplete WD 0 Withdrawal WP 0 Withdrawal Passing WU 0 Withdrawal Unsatisfactory
A student's Grade Point Average (GPA) is based on the summary of grades received through testing. The GPA is determined first by multiplying the number of tests by the summary of the tests grades.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
Incomplete grades are given only when student is unable to complete course because of ill-
ness or other serious problems. An incomplete grade is given when through negligence or pro-
crastination students fail to turn in work or take examinations. A student who misses final ex-
amination must contact the instructor within twenty four hours of examination. If the absence is
excusable, the student will be given an Incomplete or otherwise graded accordingly. If the ab-
sence is not excusable or the student does not contact the instructor, an incomplete grade will
not be awarded but the examination will be considered as failed and the student graded ac-
cordingly. Instructors must file an incomplete form. Students are given one week to make up
missed examinations. Work and examinations that are still incomplete after the end of the one
week deadline will be assigned a grade of F. It is the student's responsibility to contact the fac-
ulty member about completing the course of work, taking examinations or if necessary extend-
ing the deadline.
PROBATION FOR BELOW AVERAGE GRADES
Students who have fallen below the minimum grade point average for graduation will need to
enter a probation period. The student will be able to take advantage of in-school tutoring. Up to
4 hours without additional tuition costs. Should additional tutoring be necessary the student will
be obligated to pay $20 per tutoring hour. The probation period will be two weeks, (10 days), or
70 instructional hours. If the student can not afford the additional tutoring and still has not met
the required grade of 75 after 4 hours of individualized assistance, then a meeting between the
Director of the school, the instructor of the course and the student will be held to determined
the appropriate action.
CREDIT DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
Uceda does not offer college credit for courses. Many community colleges may give credit for
prior training and may convert training to credit hours. Uceda does not offer this service.
FOREIGN STUDENT ENROLLMENT Uceda is Authorized Under Federal Law To Enroll Non-Immigrant Students. 7
WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL
Students who withdrawal from school before the midpoint of the term will be given a
grade of WD (withdrawal) in the course. Withdrawal after the midpoint of the course
will result in a grade of WP (withdrawal passing) or a WU (withdrawal unsatisfactory). To with-
drawal student must file the appropriate form with the attendance officer. It is the student's re-
sponsibility to withdrawal officially. Failure to withdrawal formally may result in failing grades,
dismissal and additional financial obligations.
AWARD OF CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of all program requirements students will be awarded a certificate
of achievement.
REFUND POLICY
Should the student's enrollment be terminated or should the student withdrawal for any reason,
all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:
FULL TIME STUDENTS
Withdrawal : School will Retain:
During 1st. week 10% tuition + Registration + Books
During 2nd. week 20% tuition + Registration + Books
Over 25% of course 50% + $100 + Books
Over 50% of course 100% tuition + Registration + Books
IMPORTANT:
English as a Second Language (ESL) or students who are on a weekly pay are not entitled to
any refunds since the school is not holding any money from them. Registration Fee is not re-
fundable after 72 hours of signature of enrollment agreement.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) (900 hrs/year)
This course takes the student through the basic, intermediate and advanced stages of the English language.
This course addresses the four pillars of learning: Reading, Writing, Speaking
and Understanding in a simple and effective way.
F-1 Visa students that choose this course will need to take an English Profi-
ciency Exam prior to start.
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
* Registration fee of $150 required.
* Cost of courses:
ADVANTAGE ESL Program $5,750
ELITE ESL Program $13,800
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UCEDA PROGRAMS AND PRICES
ADVANTAGE ESL PROGRAM
Weeks of Instruction Tuition 4 $550 8 $1,000 12 $1,500 16 $2,000 20 $2,500 24 $3,000 28 $3,500 32 $4,000
Weeks of Instruction Tuition 4 $1,200 8 $2,400 12 $3,600 16 $4,800 20 $6,000 24 $7,200 28 $8,400 32 $9,600
ELITE ESL PROGRAM
This program offers 4½ hours of study daily: 3-hour group class and 1½ hours of Supervised Self Study.
This program offers 6 hours of study daily: 3-hour group class, 1-hour private class and 2 hour of Supervised Self Study.
MONDAY TO THURSDAY
Morning Evening
8:00 – 12:30 5:30 – 10:00
SCHEDULE
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UCEDA SCHOOL 2011- 2012
www.ucedaworldwide.com
6014 Bergenline Avenue 2nd Floor West New York, NJ 07093
Phone: 201.868.8800 Fax: 201.868.0261
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