Lowest 4-week prices with a room
| School | Price for 4 weeks (USD) | Meals | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First English — Short General and General campaign | $625 / $710 (six-person) | Short General (4 one-to-one + 2 group): six-person share-house $625 / quad $935 / twin $1,175. General (6 one-to-one + 2 group): $710 / $1,020 / $1,260 respectively. Meals separate; registration $120. Minimum four weeks. Both arrival and departure must fall within September 2026–June 2027; not peak dates. Campaign excludes single rooms and condos. Confirm eligibility in writing. | |
| First English Global College | $710 · six-bed $1,020 · quad $1,260 · twin | separate | General Course (6 one-to-one + 2 group lessons), share house. Tariff for check-in and check-out between Sept 2026 and June 2027 outside 19 Jul–29 Aug; registration $120 |
| 3D Academy | $899 · six-bed $999 · quad $1,299 · twin | included | General ESL / POWER MTM5: tuition, dormitory, meals three times a day; registration $100; confirm start dates |
| IU & ICL | $1,050 · quad $1,250 · twin | to confirm | Power Speaking 4: tuition + room; registration and local fees to confirm |
| Boracay Coco English Academy | $1,200 · quad $1,275 · twin | to confirm | Low season: General ESL $600 + room ($600 quad, $675 twin); registration $100 |
| Genius English | $1,500 · quad $1,750 · twin | included | General / Power A Regular (4 one-to-one + 2 group lessons): tuition, room, meals; registration $125 |
| QQ English | $1,545 · capsule | included | 4 one-to-one lessons: tuition $934 + capsule dorm $351 + meals $260; registration $150 |
| iBreeze Academy | $1,560 · quad $1,740 · twin | to confirm | Light ESL $840 + IB1 dormitory ($720 quad, $900 twin); registration and local fees separate |
| CPILS | $1,635 · quad $1,775 · twin | to confirm | General ESL $935 + dormitory ($700 quad, $840 twin); registration $125 and local fees separate |
| Philinter | $1,680 · triple $1,840 · twin | to confirm | General ESL $870 + dormitory ($810 triple, $970 double); registration $120 and local fees separate |
"Quad" is a four-person room, "twin" a two-person room. Meals: "included" and "separate" are stated in the catalogue; "to confirm" means the school list does not state it.
Tuition only (no accommodation)
| School | Tuition for 4 weeks (USD) | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Boracay Coco English Academy | $600 | General ESL, low season |
| First English Global College | $560 / $610 | Commuter: 4 one-to-one $560; General 6+2 or 7 one-to-one $610. Different plans. Minimum four weeks; both arrival and departure September 2026–June 2027. Confirm campaign eligibility. |
| iBreeze Academy | $840 | Light ESL |
| IU & ICL | $850 | Power Speaking 4, walk-in |
| Philinter | $1,060 / $950 | General commuter $1,060; Light commuter $950. Meal fee PHP 6,500 per four weeks and registration $120 separate. $870 is a residential tuition component, not a commuter quote. |
| QQ English | $934 | 4 one-to-one lessons, walk-in |
| CPILS | $935 | General ESL |
You arrange your own accommodation; meals, registration and local fees are separate.
What changes the price
- Room type. 3D Academy: $899 in a six-bed room, $999 quad, $1,299 twin, $1,399 single. Genius English: $1,500 quad, $1,750 twin.
- Season and tariff. First English Global College: twin $1,260 on the Sept 2026–June 2027 tariff, $1,870 on the main tariff; a surcharge of $40 per week applies 19 Jul–29 Aug. Boracay Coco quotes low-season prices (25 Aug 2026–2 Jan 2027).
- Lesson mix. QQ English tuition: $934 for 4 one-to-one lessons a day, $1,587 for 8.
- Meals. QQ English adds $260 for meals; First English lists lunch (PHP 1,750–2,500 a week on weekdays) and dinner (PHP 2,500) separately; at Paradise English meals are not included.
Costs outside the package
Registration: $100 (3D Academy, Boracay Coco), $120 (First English, Philinter), $125 (CPILS, Genius English), $150 (QQ English). Local fees in pesos are listed by each school, for example First English: SSP PHP 7,800, ACR-I card PHP 4,000 (from 60 days), refundable deposit PHP 2,000, electricity PHP 1,000 a week. Flights and insurance are also separate.
Questions and answers
What is the cheapest 4-week package with a room?
In our catalogue it is First English Global College: $710 in a six-bed share house on the tariff for check-in and check-out between Sept 2026 and June 2027 (outside 19 Jul–29 Aug); meals are separate. With meals included the lowest is 3D Academy at $899 in a six-bed room. Confirm dates and availability with the school.
What is the cheapest tuition without accommodation?
Boracay Coco General ESL is $600 in low season and First English Global College commuting is $610; other schools in the catalogue quote $840–935 for 4 weeks.
Is it cheaper per month to book 8 or 12 weeks?
In the catalogue multi-week prices are close to multiples of the 4-week price: First English twin share house $1,260 for 4 weeks, $2,510 for 8 and $3,770 for 12; iBreeze Light ESL tuition $840 for 4 weeks and $1,680 for 8.
What is not included in the price?
Registration ($100–150), local fees in pesos, flights and insurance; at First English a $40 weekly surcharge applies 19 Jul–29 Aug. Check the exact list in the quote.
Why can't I compare schools by price alone?
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Questions about the lowest recorded packages
What is the lowest room package in these records?
Short General (4 one-to-one + 2 group): six-person share-house $625 / quad $935 / twin $1,175. General (6 one-to-one + 2 group): $710 / $1,020 / $1,260 respectively. Meals separate; registration $120. Minimum four weeks. Both arrival and departure must fall within September 2026–June 2027; not peak dates. Campaign excludes single rooms and condos. Confirm eligibility in writing.
What is the lowest package with meals?
The 3D Academy six-bed package is $899 with meals, subject to promotion terms. It is not the same product as a First English separate-meal course.
Does a four-week price include flights or local fees?
No, unless the written quote explicitly includes them. Registration, local charges and travel are separate budget lines.
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