ESL Courses

Intensive ESL

https://cipenglish.net

Course Details

This is an ESL course operated in a Spartan way where going out on weekdays is not possible.

It is a program of 10 hours a day by Filipino teachers and native speakers, featuring weekly tests and academic management by the Night Supervisor after school.

Curriculum

Regular Class Test Optional
One-on-one (4), Native Small-group (2), Group (2), Self-study (2) Weekly test, Progress test None
50-minute class, 10-minute break. Native small group: 4~6 people, Group: around 8~10 people, Optional: unlimited

Course Features

  • Synergistic class operated by Native speakers and Filipino teachers: Learn basic English, general conversation, vocabulary, and grammar from Filipino teachers, and have time to apply what you learn with native speakers. In addition, you can learn pronunciation, accent correction, and in-depth practical expressions from native speakers.
  • Curriculum focusing on speaking: 70% of the conversation.
  • Learner-centered customized classes: You can reserve a teacher before entering the school, and you can change to a teacher and curriculum that suits you while you study.
  • Aim to improve the level of 2-3 steps in 8 weeks. A total of 10 levels.

Spartan Program

  • During the week, an environment is created where you can focus solely on your studies. 10 hours of the daily program (8 hours of class, 2 hours of self-study) + weekly tests twice a week.
  • No going out after school from Monday to Thursday. Going out is only available on Friday/Saturday/Sunday
  • Program intensity is medium to high: Night Supervisor conducts compulsory self-study and tests after school, as well as manages daily life until bedtime.
  • Recommended for: Those who want to complete their basic English skills by studying abroad for 4 to 12 weeks. Those who want to live a life of study abroad.
  • Applicants for the Intensive ESL course must participate in supplementary classes on Saturdays if their academic achievement is low or their class attitude is not good.

Daily Schedule

07:00 ~ 07:50 Breakfast 7 to 8:30 am.
08:00 ~ 08:50 Group: American Accent Training
09:00 ~ 09:50 One-on-one: Speak Out
10:00 ~ 10:50 One-on-one: Listening and Dictation
11:00 ~ 11:50 Native Small Group: Current Issues
12:00 ~ 12:50 Lunch from 12 to 1:30 pm.
13:00 ~ 13:50  
14:00 ~ 14:50 One-on-one: Reading Power
15:00 ~ 15:50 One-on-one: Grammar Expert
16:00 ~ 16:50 Native Small Group: Topic Presentation
17:00 ~ 17:50 Group: Idioms and Phrases
18:00 ~ 18:50 Dinner 6 to 7 pm.
19:00 ~ 19:50  
20:00 ~ 20:50 Self-study (Weekly Test on Tue, Thurs)
21:00 ~ 21:50 Self-study
[Curfew] No going out from Monday to Thursday / 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Sunday at 10 pm.

Teachers

  • One-on-one class: Filipino teacher. You can change it to a native speaker class while studying abroad.
  • Native Small Group: Native American and British.
  • Groups, Options: Filipino and Native Speakers

Textbooks

  • More than 300 textbooks published by leading publishers such as Oxford, Cambridge and MacMillan. Textbooks vary depending on the level of each subject.
  • The frequency of use of textbooks may vary depending on the teacher's discretion.
  • If there is a textbook that the learner wants to use personally, please contact us when registering.

Level and Score Management

Level Code Description
Proficient 701 Fluent and precise in communicating with the language. He/she can understand any article and paraphrase given his/her vocabulary range and comprehension.
Advanced 601 Can comprehend more complex, longer texts and understand non-verbal communication. He/she can communicate himself significantly better in more practical and professional environments.
Upper-Intermediate 501 Can comprehend complex conversations and can use the language in a professional set-up given his/her technical knowledge of the English language such as Business English. He/she can also effectively communicate information and is more confident in speaking with native speakers of the language.
Intermediate 401 Can communicate their opinions and comprehend main ideas in conversations, even with native speakers while traveling. He/she can also talk about her personal experiences.
Pre-Intermediate 301 Can easily communicate using basic structures and is above average in terms of English knowledge.
High Elementary 201A Can understand and respond with common and simple expressions. He/she can construct basic responses to questions.
Elementary 201B Can construct simple sentences or phrases and use some common expressions.
Low Elementary 201C Can understand simple expressions and sentences but needs repetition at times.
Beginner 101 Has very limited and little knowledge of English.
Pre-Beginner 100 Has zero understanding of English.
  • After entering the school, we make an accurate level diagnosis. Classes are assigned in consideration of learners' English level and what they want to learn.
  • Progress Test: Progress assessment is conducted every four weeks.
  • Class subjects or teachers may change depending on the test results.

Tuition for Intensive ESL

Here are the tuition fees for the course according to room type and chosen duration. This includes school tuition, dormitory, and food expenses. Columns in bold characters are the most popular among students.

Room Type 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks 20 weeks 24 weeks
Single A $846 $1,222 $1,598 $1,880 $3,760 $5,640 $7,520 $9,400 $11,280
Single B $801 $1,157 $1,513 $1,780 $3,560 $5,340 $7,120 $8,900 $10,680
Double $711 $1,027 $1,343 $1,580 $3,160 $4,740 $6,320 $7,900 $9,480
Triple $675 $975 $1,275 $1,500 $3,000 $4,500 $6,000 $7,500 $9,100
Quad $639 $923 $1,207 $1,420 $2,840 $4,260 $5,680 $7,100 $8,520

Local Fee (Non-Tuition)

Because dormitory use is compulsory, expenses other than tuition are incurred as follows.

Essential Cost

You have to pay electricity, water, and management fees for living in the dormitory. In addition, you must pay the visa and SSP fees required by the Philippine Immigration Service.

Textbook fee 2,000 pesos per 4 weeks
2,000 pesos for 3 weeks, 1,500 pesos for 1-2 weeks
Electricity fee (1) Basic fee 2000 pesos per 4 weeks.
(2) Billing for usage Starting February 1, 2023, If the weekly consumption exceeds 20KW, 25 pesos per 1KW will be charged. (Weekly calculation. Sunday to Saturday) 
NOTE. It's a personal charge, not divided according to the number of people in a room.
Utility fee 1,200 pesos per 4 weeks.
ID Card 200 pesos
Dormitory Deposit 3,000 pesos
Airport pick-up Clark/Mabalacat 800 pesos/per a person, 1,500 pesos/per a family(max 3)
Manila 4,000 pesos/per a person, 6,000 pesos/per a family(max 3)

Fees to Immigration

From March 1, 2023

SSP (Special Study Permit) 6,800 pesos
Visa extension 4 weeks studying None. Valid for 30 days.
8 weeks studying 3,830 pesos. 1st Visa extension valid for 29 days
12 weeks studying 8,830 pesos. 2nd Visa extension valid for 30 days
16 weeks studying 12,330 pesos. 3rd Visa extension valid for 30 days
20 weeks studying 15,830 pesos. 4th Visa extension valid for 30 days
24 weeks studying 19,330 pesos. 5th Visa extension valid for 30 days
ACR I-Card 4,000 pesos. Pay with the 2nd visa extension fee. Valid for 1 year
ECC 3,000 pesos. For stays of 6 months and more
Chinese and Taiwanese nationals must have a Visa to enter the Philippines. After entering the Philippines, the visa extension fee is slightly different from the above.

Change of Class

1:1 addition Filipino teacher ESL/TOEIC 8,000 pesos. IELTS/TOEFL 9,500 pesos/4weeks
Native Speaker 17,500 pesos/4weeks
Group addition Filipino teacher 4,000 pesos/4weeks
Native Speaker 7,000 pesos/4weeks
Change class Filipino 1:1 to Native 1:1 9,500 pesos/4weeks
Filipino Group to Filipino 1:1 4,000 pesos/4weeks
Native Group to Filipino 1:1 1,000 pesos/4weeks
Native Group to Native 1:1 10,500 pesos/4weeks
Filipino Group to Native Group 3,000 pesos/4weeks
To change a class, one class should be changed to another class. Two classes cannot be combined and replaced to a one-to-one class.

Services and Campaigns

  • Teacher reservation system before admission
  • Guaranteed class for 19 days a month

Notes for Registration

  • This course can be taken from 16 years old Beginner (101).
  • The class starts every Monday.
  • Admission to the dormitory (arrival at the school after airport pickup) is on Saturday or Sunday. Check-out is by 1 pm on Saturday. If you need to use the dormitory until Sunday for personal reasons, please notify the office in advance.
  • After admission, the Filipino teacher class can be changed to a native speaker one-to-one class (additional cost will be incurred).
  • The quad room is only available for families and groups of 4 people. All 4 players must have the same start date.
  • Please read the school rules and refund policy.

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