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English schools in the Philippines: find your course and price
Compare the course, campus, room and meals before comparing prices. Our school-price records list QQ English at $934 for four weeks of tuition only, or $1,545 with a capsule and meals. Registration and local charges are additional. Ask for an itemised quote for your dates; these are recorded tariffs, not live availability.
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Need an IELTS score by a deadline? IELTS courses are offered by IU & ICL (from $1,000 per 4 weeks without accommodation), Philinter (IELTS Intensive, tuition $1,120) and Genius English (IELTS A with a twin room, $2,050). Ask each school in advance where and when the exam itself is taken.
Travelling with a child? Children's programmes are listed by Boracay Coco (from age 4, with a parent), First English Global College (Kids ESL, ages 4–12), Philinter (Junior ESL, ages 7–17), Paradise English (from age 5) and Genius English (from age 6 with a parent). Confirm the conditions for parent and child before booking.
Want your own schedule or your own place to live? Study without accommodation (walk-in) is available at QQ English (tuition from $934 per 4 weeks), IU & ICL (from $850), Philinter, 3D Academy and Paradise English. Evening self-study and exit rules depend on the school, so ask before paying.
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Programs
Five ways to improve your English
Every programme follows the same principle: sustained, real-world immersion centred on speaking, tailored to your current level and goals.
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How to learn English
Practise English daily with a course matched to your level and goal
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
Immerse yourself in the language
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
Speak from day one
Speaking practice matters. Start before you feel completely ready, make mistakes and correct them in real time - fluency develops through use, not memorisation alone.
Daily one-to-one practice
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
Use it for real life
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
Consistency over cramming
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
So - go where the language lives
Put those together and they describe one thing: total immersion by the sea. That's exactly what studying English in the Philippines gives you. See the programs →
The approach
Immersion isn't a method. It's the water.
You don't learn a language by studying it from the surface. You learn it by staying in - surrounded, unhurried, supported - until it becomes the way you think.
- Spoken first, always
- Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
- Teachers who stay with you throughout the course
- Qualified, patient and consistent - you work with the same teachers regularly, giving trust time to develop.
- The island as a classroom
- Markets, reefs, and community projects turn vocabulary into memory you can't unlearn.
The Philippines
Between rainforest and reef, your English has room to grow.
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Prices
Four-week price examples
Price catalogue: 11 October 2026. These are named school tariffs, not generic service tiers. Confirm dates and availability; registration, local charges and flights are additional.
QQ English · walk-in
$934/4 weeks
Tuition only
- No accommodation
- Meals not included
- Four-week course
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QQ English · capsule
$1545/4 weeks
Tuition + capsule + meals
- Tuition $934
- Capsule accommodation $351
- Meals $260
Philinter · General ESL
$1840/4 weeks
Tuition + double room
- General ESL $870
- Double room $970
- Registration $120 extra
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English schools in the Philippines
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QQ EnglishVerified pricing
The programme includes Callan Method lessons. You can take up to eight one-to-one lessons per day (50 minutes each, in private classrooms) and start on any Monday. Price includes tuition, on-campus capsule dorm and three meals a day. You can also study without accommodation (walk-in): tuition only from $934 per 4 weeks.
from $1 5454 weeks · 4 one-to-one/day
incl. dorm + meals
incl. dorm + meals
$2 1984 weeks · 8 one-to-one/day
IU & ICL English AcademyVerified pricing
Flexible ESL with up to 8 one-to-one lessons a day and dedicated IELTS/TOEIC courses. Choose a room type, from single to four-person, to suit your budget. The study-only option is the least expensive.
from $8504 weeks · study-only (walk-in)
from $1 0504 weeks · with accommodation (quad room)
IELTS from $1 000per 4 weeks
iBreeze Academy
CebuA school in central Cebu with clear rules and quick resolution of daily issues. The menu caters to a range of Asian tastes, and the campus also has a gym and café. Many students from Thailand, Japan, and Mongolia.
Cebu · courses for beginners and juniors · family condo units · comfort rooms
≈ $1 7404 weeks · tuition + twin dorm, meals to confirm
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Boracay Coco English Academy
BoracayA school on Boracay, ten minutes from White Beach. Study and accommodation on the same premises, with separate programs for children and for parents with kids. 'Study plus vacation' format: classes by day, ocean by evening.
By the sea on Boracay · kids from 4 plus a course for the parent · halal · small groups
≈ $1 2754 weeks · low season · tuition + twin room
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Paradise English
BoracayFounded in 2005 and Canadian family-owned, according to the school's brochure. Offers homestay, weekly beach activities, and summer camps for kids. Many European students.
Native-speaker teachers · halal & vegetarian · walk-in · kids from age 5 · meals not included (lunch ≈ $50/week)
from $6164 weeks · accommodation only, tuition and meals to confirm
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Philinter
Mactan, CebuA school in Mactan, near the airport. Courses in ESL, IELTS, TOEIC, and Business English, with mock exams every Saturday. Welcomes students from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Russian-speaking manager · walk-in · kids from 7 · halal
≈ $1 8404 weeks · tuition + twin room
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Genius English
Mactan, CebuA school right on the grounds of a resort hotel in Mactan, by the sea and with a pool. The school specialises in supporting complete beginners and offers evening practice with student assistants until 10 p.m. There are kids' summer camps.
Russian-speaking manager · halal always on the menu, vegetarian on request · kids from 6 with a parent, teens from 13 on their own · beachfront, pool
≈ $1 7504 weeks · tuition + twin room + meals
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CPILS
CebuOne of the oldest schools in Cebu, operating since 2001. Strong IELTS and TOEIC preparation, A highly structured programme with mandatory evening self-study. Four individual and five group classes per day.
halal · online courses · since 2001
≈ $1 7754 weeks · tuition + twin dorm, meals to confirm
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3D Academy
CebuA flexible, less restrictive school in the Lahug area, near JY Square Mall. It has a diverse student body, including students from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Arabic-speaking countries. A good option for those who value price and freedom of routine.
4 weeks with room + meals from $899 (six-bed room) · walk-in allowed · kids' and parents' courses
≈ $1 3004 weeks · tuition + twin room + meals
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First English Global College
Mactan, CebuA cozy school in Mactan under Japanese management, with accommodation in a condominium. Calm, home-like atmosphere; accepts even preschoolers - there are 'parent plus child' programs. A welcoming option for students who prefer a smaller school.
≈ $1 2604 weeks, arrival and departure Sep–Jun · tuition + twin room in a house, meals separate
Get a quote · First English Global CollegeIndependent overview to help you compare - we are not owned by any school. Prices are a guide for the low season and depend on dates, room type and availability; a one-time registration fee and local government fees (study permit etc.) are paid separately. Some photos are illustrative.
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Why the Philippines
Why learn English in the Philippines?
English is an official language of the Philippines - used in schools, government and everyday life - and english is widely used in education, government and everyday life, and Filipino English is strongly influenced by American English. This makes the Philippines an accessible and affordable place to practise every day.
English is official - everywhere
The Philippines has one of the world’s largest English-speaking populations. English is a co-official language, so you keep practising outside class too - in shops, cafes and with everyone you meet.
A clear, American-style accent
Filipino English is widely understood and is often influenced by American English, giving students regular exposure to clear, practical spoken English - ideal for IELTS, TOEFL, work and travel.
Daily one-to-one, not big classes
Schools here are built around intensive one-to-one lessons - far more speaking time each day than group classes in the West, for a fraction of the price.
Excellent value for money
Compare named course packages with the same lesson hours, room type and meals. Add local charges and travel before choosing the best fit for your budget.
What to compare in a study-abroad budget
Use the same dates, course duration and room type when comparing destinations. Here is what to request from each school:
- TuitionLesson count and duration
- AccommodationRoom type and occupancy
- MealsIncluded days and meals
- School chargesRegistration, materials, utilities
- TravelFlights, transfer, insurance
Example: QQ English, four weeks, tuition $934 + capsule $351 + meals $260 = $1545. Registration, local charges and travel are separate. This is a named school tariff, not a worldwide price ranking.
Questions
Learning English in the Philippines
The practical questions families ask most before choosing an English school in the Philippines.
What's the best way to learn English?
The fastest way to learn English is immersion - living where English is the language around you and speaking it every day. Research and fluent speakers agree that daily real-world use, one-to-one practice, and consistency beat occasional classroom study. That's why an immersion school in an English-speaking country like the Philippines works so well: you're surrounded by the language from morning to night.
Where can I learn English in the Philippines?
Philippines School helps you choose which school to learn English at in the Philippines, with campuses in Cebu, Mactan and Baguio. You learn English by living and studying on campus by the sea - spoken-first lessons, daily one-to-one sessions, and small cohorts led by native-level teachers.
Why study English in the Philippines instead of another country?
The Philippines is one of the world's largest English-speaking countries, so English surrounds you outside the classroom too. Tuition and living costs are a fraction of the US, UK, or Australia, and immersion by the sea keeps students speaking all day.
How long does it take to become fluent with immersion?
Daily lessons can create more opportunities to practise. Progress depends on your starting level, timetable, attendance and independent work; no fixed result or exam score is guaranteed.
Do you prepare students for IELTS and TOEFL?
Yes. The University Pathway program covers IELTS and TOEFL preparation, academic writing, and university application mentoring for admission to universities abroad.
What ages and levels do you accept?
We welcome learners from age four through to adulthood, from beginner to advanced level. Children are welcome from 4 years old when accompanied by a parent or guardian; teens and adults can study on their own. IELTS / TOEFL preparation is available for all ages.
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