Choosing where to study English in Asia starts with your goals and budget. This page lists what to check for Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and shows school prices for the Philippines from our catalogue.
What are the main English study destinations in Asia?
Study destinations in Asia include Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Schools in each differ in courses, class format, price and location, so compare specific schools rather than countries.
What should I check when studying English in Singapore?
Singapore is a multicultural city-state, and English is one of its official languages. Before you choose a school, ask for an itemised quote for your dates.
- Registration and certification: Ask the school whether it has CPE registration and EduTrust certification, and confirm with the school and the official source.
- Class structure: Ask for the timetable, the class size and the number of one-to-one lessons.
- Living costs: Ask for accommodation and food separately from tuition.
What should I check when studying English in Malaysia?
Malaysia has Malay, Chinese and Indian communities. Class formats differ between schools: ask how many lessons are one-to-one and how many are group, and ask for an itemised quote for your dates, with accommodation and food separate from tuition.
What should I check when studying English in Hong Kong?
If your goal is business English or an exam such as IELTS or TOEFL, check each school's course list. Ask for an itemised quote for your dates, with accommodation and food separate from tuition.
What do English schools in the Philippines cost?
Our catalogue of 11 October 2026 lists 4-week prices per school. For example, 3D Academy in Cebu City costs $899 in a six-bed room, $999 in a quad room and $1,299 in a twin room, including tuition, dormitory and meals three times a day; registration is $100. Learn about the cost of studying English in the Philippines.
English is one of the official languages of the Philippines. Read about the level of English spoken in the Philippines.
What should I compare between destinations?
Compare the same points for each school: the price for your dates and what it covers (tuition, room, meals), registration and local fees, how many lessons are one-to-one and how many are group, the course you need (general, business or exam preparation), and the flight from your home city.
How do I choose the right school for my needs?
Define your budget, the class type you want (group or one-to-one) and your goal: business, exams or everyday conversation. Check school locations and visit if possible. Comparing schools alone is hard, but matching is free for students, and prices are the school's own with no mark-up.
In the Philippines, programmes differ: QQ English offers up to eight one-to-one lessons a day, and CPILS four one-to-one and five group lessons a day. QQ English lists a 4-week package of tuition with four one-to-one lessons, capsule dormitory and meals for $1,545 (registration $150). See also our page on studying English in the Philippines.
Our guide compares English schools in the Philippines by course and room.
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Choosing the right school is a personal decision. Compare programmes, check prices and consider your learning style. Prices you pay are the school's own with no mark-up.
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