Benefits

- Employ the denomination assigned them by the Instituto Cervantes, with the corresponding logo, in accordance with their location.
- Figure in the list of members of the network of accredited and associate centres to be made public by the Instituto Cervantes in all media.
- Access the network to be created by the Instituto Cervantes specifically for the sole use of the "Network of Associate Centres". This will make technical guidance available in different development areas of academic activity. For example, the design and development of courses, methodology, assessment or the creation of academic projects to improve teaching quality (needs assessment strategies, assessment questionnaires, etc.) will be covered.
- Receive the support of the Instituto Cervantes in the organisation of cultural events. The Instituto Cervantes, budget allowing, will sponsor or co-sponsor certain functions or events.

Obligations

- Offer classes in Spanish as a second language through general language courses and specialised courses related to different fields of professional activity, in conditions at least equivalent to those verified by the assessment body.
- Organise, where appropriate, a teacher-training programme, to be paid for out of their own budget and in keeping with the module assigned them by the Instituto Cervantes.
- Encourage the participation of their students in Diploma in Spanish examinations.
- Encourage their students to attend cultural activities in Spanish organised by their own centre, by other centres of the Instituto Cervantes and other institutions in the area.
- Encourage their students and teachers to participate in exchange programmes among Spanish teaching centres by applying for teacher training and study grants and aids to follow courses in Spain. They should also recommend Spanish teaching materials and publications.
- Fulfill accreditation or association fee requirements set annually by the Instituto Cervantes for each country.