Cebu International Academy (CIA)
Cebu International Academy (CIA) is a language school in Cebu, Philippines. A-Work Academy's price guide is about US$158–US$192 per week (converted to US dollars at our standard rate, as of 2026-10-09). Prices are listed for {n|course|courses} and {n|accommodation option|accommodation options}.
| Country & city | Cebu, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Price guide | about US$158–US$192 / week |
| Courses | 7 |
| Accommodation | 10 |
| Address | Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Philippines 6015 |
| Official website | cebucia.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Since opening in 2003, CIA Language School has drawn on long-standing experience in academic management and has built the best educational environment in the best location in Cebu, making it an outstanding language school. We continually work to develop teaching methods and improve the learning environment so that we can be a school that students are satisfied with and recommend. Here is a brief introduction to CIA, which has already received positive feedback from many students. Semi-Spartan class style: a choice of diverse curriculums and strict student life management! Specialized programs: General ESL / TOEIC / TOEIC Guarantee class / IELTS / TESOL programs are offered. Special classes: a variety of activity classes spark students' interest and motivation! > Presentation, communication, business English, American TV dramas, American accent training, etc. The best location in Cebu: Located in A.S. FORTUNA, where Korea Town is, one minute on foot from J-CENTRE Mall. Proven academic management: Based on 10 years of know-how, we manage every aspect of students' grades and daily life. Comfortable dormitory and convenience facilities: Spacious classrooms fully equipped with soundproofing and air conditioning, and a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, gym, and study room. Nutritious meals: Excellent cooks trained directly by a Korean chef provide students with nutritious meals. Student convenience and safety: A fingerprint scanner, a 24-hour security guard system, and CCTV on campus prevent safety incidents.
School Features
- You can free-talk with local teachers at any time. Since you live and eat together at the boarding school, free talking is always possible, and you can spend weekend and leisure activities with your teachers. A mock TOEIC is held once a month, so you can objectively measure how much your skills have improved. Through speech contests held every two weeks and a level test held once a month, we focus everything on removing the fear of English and improving your skills. We have a reasonable and systematic curriculum. Your ability is tested before you join classes, so you can take the optimal, most efficient classes for you. The optimal location makes daily life convenient. It is 25 minutes from Cebu International Airport, a large shopping mall is 1 minute away on foot, and Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, so life is very convenient. Make use of your leisure time with a variety of amenities. WIFI is provided throughout the dormitory building, and with a swimming pool, gym, study room, and snack shop, you can enjoy leisure and study in top-quality facilities. A pleasant learning environment. Studying in pleasant facilities and surroundings, you can relieve the stress that has built up.
Highlights
- Semi-Spartan ESL program
- A wide choice of programs
- The best location in Cebu, the latest facilities and the best meals
- An ideal ratio of international students
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular ESL Course | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | 1:1 4 periods, small group 1 period, medium group 1 period, large group 1 period, EC 1; 4-24 weeks | about US$700 | 4 weeks |
| Intensive ESL Course | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | 1:1 5 periods, small group 1 period, medium group 1 period, EC 1; 4-24 weeks | about US$667 | 4 weeks |
| Power Intensive ESL | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | 1:1 6 periods, small group 1 period, EC 1; 4-24 weeks | about US$733 | 4 weeks |
| Business English | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | Basic or Intermediate class; 4-24 weeks | about US$700 | 4 weeks |
| IELTS Preparation Courses | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | Pre-IELTS, Regular, Guarantee (Guarantee class: register for 12 weeks or more); 4-24 weeks | about US$767 | 4 weeks |
| TOEIC Preparation Courses | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | Pre-TOEIC, Regular, Guarantee (register for 12+ weeks for the guarantee class); 4-24 weeks | about US$667 | 4 weeks |
| Special ESL | Target age: 18 and older, Lessons per week: 40 lessons | Working Holiday; 4-24 weeks | about US$633 | 4 weeks |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Dormitory (Premium single room) | about US$1,270 |
| Dormitory (Standard single room) | about US$1,130 |
| Dormitory (Twin Room) | about US$833 |
| Dormitory (triple room) | about US$700 |
| Dormitory (quad room) | about US$600 |
| Dormitory (Suite Single) | about US$1,930 |
| Dormitory (Suite Twin) | about US$1,130 |
| Dormitory (Suite Triple) | about US$933 |
| Dormitory (Suite Quad) | about US$800 |
| PINNACLE (Off-campus dormitory) (Single room) View details . In-room facilities: desk and chair, projector, induction cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, electric kettle, mini washing machine, steam iron, safe, pop-up charger, mini fan, hair dryer, tableware . Rules: most rules are the same as on the main campus. | about US$1,270 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (paid once when enrolling at the school / non-refundable if the enrollment is canceled) | about US$67 | Once |
| Pickup fee (weekdays (Mon-Fri) 1500 pesos, weekends (Sat, Sun) 1000 pesos) | about US$16 | Once |
| Textbook fee (the number of books received varies by curriculum) | about US$32 | Once |
| Deposit (fully refunded upon dormitory check-out if there is no damage to dormitory furnishings, fines, or other issues) | about US$40 | Once |
| Water bill (250 pesos per week must be paid) | about US$4 | 1 week |
| Electricity charge (any usage above the prepaid amount will be billed separately) | about US$8 | 1 week |
| Miscellaneous fee (administration fee) | about US$16 | 1 week |
| ID Card/Picture | about US$3 | Once |
| SSP Issuance Fee | about US$128 | Once |
| SSP E-Card | about US$72 | Once |
| ACR I-Card | about US$72 | Once |
| Visa Extension Fee | about US$87 | Once |
Facilities
We offer the best teaching staff in the Philippines, fully air-conditioned classrooms, a variety of lounge facilities, comfortable, pleasant and modern dormitory facilities, WIFI throughout, and more. Classrooms: One-on-one, S-group (1:4~6), M-group (1:8~10), L-group (1:10 or more). Classrooms are evenly cooled by a central air-conditioning system, and the spacious classrooms maintain a good study atmosphere. Lounge facilities: A WIFI zone, swimming pool, gym, snack shop, outdoor cafeteria and more will fully relieve the fatigue of all our students. Dormitory: Premium single room, single room, double room and triple room options are available. Each room is equipped with a desk, air conditioner and refrigerator, and has a shower room with hot water, a bathroom and WIFI, so if you bring a laptop you can use the internet freely. Dining hall: Meals consist mainly of Korean food with 4 to 5 side dishes, served with consideration for students' health and tastes. ㆍBreakfast: 06:30 ~ 07:20 ㆍLunch: 12:20 ~ 13:30 ㆍDinner: 18:30 ~ 19:20
Activities
Scuba diving: Cebu has 6 of the world's 10 most famous diving spots. In a word, it is the ideal place for diving. You can see the tropical underwater world you have only seen on TV, and experience colorful schools of fish and sea creatures firsthand. If you take formal scuba lessons, you can dive after an orientation from professional instructors (wearing the equipment, underwater signals, how to handle emergencies, answers to individual questions, etc.). You can also obtain a diver's license at lower cost and with simpler procedures than in Korea, and dive anywhere in the world. Golf: In Korea, too, golf is at the threshold of becoming popular, and demand is gradually spreading to younger people. In Cebu, golf is also one of the sports you can easily take up. You can learn golf, which is essential in modern business, at a low price while studying English in Cebu. Horseback riding: Demand for horseback riding is steadily growing in Korea as well. However, supply is still limited and prices are high. Women in particular ride horses a lot for health and dieting. In Cebu, too, you can easily ride horses and enjoy it at a lower price than in Korea. Swimming: There is a saying that if you come to the Philippines you may leave without having learned English, but you will leave having learned to swim. This is because there are so many swimming pools in every neighborhood, and many houses have pools. In reality, however, not many dormitories and boarding houses have a pool, of course because of the cost. The many resorts and hotels in Cebu have spacious, clean pools with a variety of facilities, which you can use at a low price. Light aircraft: It is still a high-end sport and the cost is considerable. A single flight costs about 50,000 won, and obtaining a license costs about 6 million won. Island hopping tour: The sea of Cebu is the cleanest in the Philippines, and tourists come in a steady stream. Everyone experiences an island hopping tour at least once. You can rent a traditional Philippine boat called a banca and snorkel among tropical fish and coral in the clean Philippine sea, and enjoy the wonderful experience of feeding the fish and being surrounded by many fish in the water. Lunch, including barbecue, tropical fruit and simple drinks, is included, and you can stroll along white sand paths on a nearby island. You can also fill your stomach, hungry after the sea, with a hearty seafood feast (about 30 kinds of seafood dishes). Car racing: You can relieve the fatigue of study and homesickness with car racing. The cost is about 200 pesos.
Surroundings
CIA is ideally located for both relaxing and enjoying activities. It has new modern facilities and a variety of auxiliary and lounge facilities, so you can relax in comfort, and all conveniences including a large shopping mall (J-Center Mall) are within a 5-minute walk. ㆍJ-Centre Mall: A state-of-the-art shopping mall that opened in 2012, located across the street to the right of the school ㆍBenedicto College: Located a 1-minute walk from the school, a university well known for IT ㆍVarious restaurants: More than 10 Korean, Chinese and Japanese restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and prices are low as well
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 PHP = about US$0.016 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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