Your complete guide to studying and living in the Philippines

There is no single price: it depends on the school, course, number of one-to-one lessons, room type and duration, plus local fees paid in the Philippines. Use the cost calculator or request a written quote showing the total.

It depends on your level and goal. Many students start with four weeks or more; noticeable progress or IELTS preparation usually needs longer. Schools test your level on arrival, and we can help you choose a duration.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh states that Saudi passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business, with a return or onward ticket and a valid passport. Studying may require a Special Study Permit (SSP), usually arranged by the school, and longer stays need extensions from the Bureau of Immigration. Rules change, so confirm with the embassy and immigration before travel.

Yes, there are Arabic, Middle Eastern and Indian restaurants, some advertising halal dishes. Arabic cuisine does not mean the whole menu is halal, so ask about ingredients and certification.

Main options are jeepneys, buses, metered taxis and the Grab, Angkas and MOVE IT apps. New students often find Grab or a metered taxi easiest at first.

Yes, Grab operates in Metro Cebu for cars, taxis and food delivery. Available services depend on your location, and the fare is shown before you confirm.

Define your goal (conversation, IELTS, business English), then compare one-to-one lessons, real class hours, school rules (strict or flexible), housing, location and what fees are included.

It depends on the school: some offer on-campus single or shared rooms with meals, others offer nearby dormitories or hotel-style housing. Each school page lists its room options.

Choose a school and course from the schools page, or contact us through the consultation page with your duration, room type and start date, and we will send a written quote.

In an emergency call the national hotline 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Major hospitals include Chong Hua and Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital in Cebu City and UCMed in Mandaue. Save the hospital nearest your housing and inform your school.