Study in Cebu

Studying English in the Philippines

The world’s budget English teacher -According to BBC News-

The Philippines markets itself as being the third largest English-speaking nation – after the US and the UK, according to the Department of Tourism. With the relatively low living cost as compared to the western counterparts and other countries around the region such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the Philippines is fast becoming the world’s low-cost English language teacher. There is a rapid increase in overseas students coming to learn English or studying in English-speaking universities. Last year, the Philippines had nearly 30,000 foreign students from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, as well as Iran, Libya, Brazil and Russia. In the highly competitive international English learning market, the Philippines has the potential to catch up with other economies.

Due to the fact that the Philippines was colonized by the United States, most people here carry a strong American accent. This is somewhat unique as compared to other Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia, whereby their accents are generally more “British” rather than “American”. It is advantageous for the students from non-English speaking countries to stay here for an extended period as they would have the chance to practice English everywhere they go since English has been integrated into the lives of the locals. Also, due to the fact that labor cost is low in Philippines, you will find it much affordable to take up 1:1 English Speaking training here. Most students here learn how to speak English not just because of the teachers’ quality, but because they are being forced to immerse themselves into this English-speaking environment. Given that it is 3- 4 times cheaper than studying English abroad in other countries, it is definitely an experience worth trying for you!

So what are you waiting for? Come and experience this life changing experience yourself soon!

Basic Information of Cebu City, Philippines

Famous St. Catherine’s Church
of Carcar City in Cebu

Cebu city is a melting pot of both the traditional and modern civilization of the Philippines. It was first discovered in 1521 by the Portuguese navigator Magellan. Cebu island is located in the center of the Visayas islands, surrounded by the Philippine archipelago islands with beautiful weather, clear water, soft sand, interspersed with palm-fringed fishing village.

Her beautiful natural scenery, unique and rich cultures have become the main attractions for both domestic and overseas tourists. Cebu is currently the second largest city of the Philippines, after Manila, accommodating a population of 1.8 million. It is also the Philippines’ main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country’s domestic shipping companies. This exotic tropical city is well-known to the names of the “southern capital of the Philippines” and “Queen of Southern Philippines” (Queen City of the South), “the next economic miracle”, etc. You will always find yourself lost in its breath-taking scenery.

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Who can enter the Philippines without entry visa?

Updated at: January 2020

A. Aliens from these countries may enter the Philippines without a visa, for an initial 30-days:

1. Andorra

2. Angola

3. Antigua and Barbuda

4. Argentina

5. Australia

6. Austria

7. Bahamas

8. Bahrain

9. Barbados

10. Belgium

11. Belize

12. Benin

13. Bhutan

14. Bolivia

15. Botswana

16. Brazil*

17. Brunei

18. Bulgaria

19. Burkina Faso

20. Burundi

21. Cambodia

22. Cameroon

23. Canada

24. Cape Verde

25. Central African Republic

26. Chad

27. Chile

28. Colombia

29. Comoros

30. Congo

31. Congo, Democratic Republic

32. Costa Rica

33. Cote d’Ivoire

34. Croatia

35. Cyprus

36. Czech Republic

37. Denmark

38. Djibouti

39. Dominica

40. Dominican Republic

41. Ecuador

42. El Salvador

43. Equatorial Guinea

44. Eritrea

45. Estonia

46. Ethiopia

47. Fiji

48. Finland

49. France

50. Gabon

51. Gambia

52. Germany

53. Ghana

54. Greece

55. Grenada

56. Guatemala

57. Guinea

58. Guinea-Bissau

59. Guyana

60. Haiti

61. Honduras

62. Hungary

63. Iceland

64. Indonesia

65. Ireland

66. Israel*

67. Italy

68. Jamaica

69. Japan

70. Kazakhstan

71. Kenya

72. Kiribati

73. Korea (ROK)

74. Kuwait

75. Kyrgyzstan

76. Laos

77. Latvia

78. Lesotho

79. Liberia

80. Liechtenstein

81. Lithuania

82. Luxembourg

83. Madagascar

84. Malawi

85. Malaysia

86. Maldives

87. Mali

88. Malta

89. Marshall Island

90. Mauritania

91. Mauritius

92. Mexico

93. Micronesia

94. Monaco

95. Mongolia

96. Morocco

97. Mozambique

98. Myanmar

99. Namibia

100. Nepal

101. Netherlands

102. New Zealand

103. Nicaragua

104. Niger

105. Norway

106. Oman

107. Palau

108. Panama

109. Papua New Guinea

110. Paraguay

111. Peru

112. Poland

113. Portugal

114. Qatar

115. Romania

116. Russia

117. Rwanda

118. St. Kitts and Nevis

119. Saint Lucia

120. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

121. Samoa

122. San Marino

123. Sao Tome and Principe

124. Saudi Arabia

125. Senegal

126. Seychelles

127. Singapore

128. Slovak Republic

129. Slovenia

130. Solomon Islands

131. South Africa

132. Spain

133. Suriname

134. Swaziland

135. Sweden

136. Switzerland

137. Tanzania

138. Tajikistan

139. Thailand

140. Togo

141. Trinidad and Tobago

142. Tunisia

143. Turkey

144. Turkmenistan

145. Tuvalu

146. Uganda

147. United Arab Emirates

148. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

149. United States of America

150. Uruguay

151. Uzbekistan

152. Vanuatu

153. Vatican

154. Venezuela

155. Vietnam

156. Zambia

157. Zimbabwe

*Brazilians and Israelis are given 59-day stay based on existing agreements.

B. Indians may be granted a visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding 14 days under the Foreign Service Circular No. 36-12, provided, that they possess:

Unexpired US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent residence permit;
A national passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;
Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination;
No Bureau of Immigration (BI), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and the International Police (Interpol) derogatory record.

The 14-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven days for a maximum 21 days.

C. Under Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No. 112-11, the following may enter the Philippines for an initial stay not exceeding seven days provided that they possess a return or onward ticket:

Holders of Hong Kong British passports; and
Mainland Chinese for tourism with a unexpired Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa.

Seven-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional 14 days to complete a maximum 21 days.

HK-SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines for an initial 14 days.

D. Under FSC 122-11, Macau-SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines for an initial 14 days, provided, that they possess a return or onward ticket.

E. Under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines for an initial 30 days.

F. If you belong the countries that require visa, simply apply from the nearest Philippines embassy from your residence