I.BREEZE Academy (formerly BOC)
I.BREEZE Academy (formerly BOC) is a language school in Cebu, Philippines. A-Work Academy's price guide is about US$142–US$250 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$142–US$250 / week |
| Courses | 7 |
| Accommodation | 10 |
| Address | St. Michael Street, BRGY., Kasambagan, Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines 6000 |
| Official website | www.cebuibreeze.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
. School name: I.BREEZE Academy . 24-hour English-speaking environment . 100% regular teachers . Class style: Semi-Sparta (rules are the same as before) . Campus location: Mabolo, Cebu, Philippines . Capacity: 300 students . Dormitory: single / double / triple / quad rooms . Facilities: classrooms / dormitory / cafeteria / study room / conference room / swimming pool / cafeteria / gym / laundry room / badminton Welcome to I.BREEZE Academy, a new alternative for English education in the Philippines. The biggest obstacles to acquiring English are the limited environments in which you can actually use it, and the limits of your own willpower when you hope to become fluent in a short time. I.BREEZE Academy in Cebu offers a managed Semi-Sparta program so that students can overcome these difficulties and reach their goals through self-directed learning, and it creates an environment in which students are exposed to English for up to 9 hours or more a day to maximize their use of the language. In addition, through specialized programs, it meets students' diverse English learning needs and goals, and through systematic academic management it helps students gain a sense of achievement as they accomplish things on their own. I.BREEZE Academy features . 5 hours of 1:1 classes, native-speaker classes (USA/Australia) . Best location in the center of Cebu, Philippines, with state-of-the-art facilities . Diverse nationality mix (Korea / Japan / Taiwan) . Academic management system (new student interview / attendance / EOP compliance / regular monthly tests) . Nutritious meals
School Features
- Maximizing English use through a university-linked program Combining university classes with managed one-on-one classes, the school pursues an optimal English learning environment. As an ESL center affiliated with Benedicto College, one of the best universities in Cebu, it lets students put the English skills built through one-on-one classes, the greatest strength of English study in the Philippines, to real use in campus life. University-linked programs such as credit recognition and auditing classes also allow students to acquire English in greater depth. The best teaching staff through a systematic system Based on 8 years of experience running the school, it has built a systematic teacher training and personnel system. Students evaluate the teachers every month, and regular tests and research class presentations are held, so that students are always taught by the best teachers. Confidence and motivation through regular achievement tests A monthly test is held every Thursday so that students can check their own progress and areas for improvement, which motivates their studies. In addition, students' progress is managed systematically through daily feedback from the teacher in charge and daily/monthly learning evaluation data, and regular student counseling helps students concentrate on their language study. Newest, best facilities, down to a comfortable bed A 24-hour security system, including a total of 20 CCTV cameras throughout the building, ensures safety, and the spacious one-on-one and group classrooms are Korean-style, fully equipped with a duct system and air conditioning, providing a pleasant learning space. The school strives to keep the dormitory clean at all times through regular dormitory cleaning, laundry service and regular disinfection. Wireless WIFI is available in the dormitory and throughout the school. A location with easy access to universities and various conveniences Located in Banilad, a safe and clean area in the center of Cebu City, the school is within walking distance of Gaisano Mall, BTC Shopping Mall and IT Park. Korean stores, restaurants, hair salons, hospitals and other conveniences are also close to the school, making it easy to buy and use what you need for daily life. Various free elective classes You can take part in a variety of free optional classes such as Business Class (writing an English résumé and interview practice), Basic Grammar and Pop English.
Highlights
- University-linked program
- 4 hours of native-speaker classes per day
- Regular achievement tests
- Newest, best facilities
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power ESL | Lessons per week: 45 hours | 1:1 5 hours, 1:5 2 hours, 1:10 1 hour, activity 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$700 | 4 weeks |
| Light ESL | Lessons per week: 35 hours | 1:1 4 hours, 1:4 2 hours, activities 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$600 | 4 weeks |
| Intensive Speaking | Lessons per week: 30 hours | 1:1 5 hours, activities 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$567 | 4 weeks |
| IELTS Target | Lessons per week: 40 hours | 1:1 5 hours, group 3 hours, activities 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$767 | 4 weeks |
| TOEIC Target | Lessons per week: 35 hours | 1:1 4 hours, group 2 hours; 4 weeks or more | about US$700 | 4 weeks |
| Junior ESL & YLE | Lessons per week: 30 hours | 1:1 5 hours, Special 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$1,000 | 4 weeks |
| General Business & BEC | 1:1 5 hours, group 2 hours, activities 1 hour; 4 weeks or more | about US$733 | 4 weeks |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| IB1 (Main) Dorm (twin room) | about US$933 |
| IB1 (Main) Dorm (triple room) | about US$680 |
| IB1 (Main) Dorm (quad room) | about US$580 |
| IB1 (Main) Dorm (4-person room) | about US$533 |
| IB2 (Main) Dorm (twin room) | about US$1,070 |
| IB2 (Main) Dorm (quad room) | about US$733 |
| IB2 (Main) Dorm (4-person room) | about US$567 |
| Condo (single room) | about US$1,270 |
| Condo - Twin room (Family) | about US$933 |
| Condo - Triple room (Family) | about US$800 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | about US$67 | Once |
| Pickup fee | about US$13 | Once |
| Textbook fee | about US$48 | 4 weeks |
| Dormitory deposit (refundable if there are no facility issues) | about US$48 | Once |
| Electricity | about US$8 | 1 week |
| ID-Card | about US$6 | Once |
| Utility Fee | about US$16 | 1 week |
| Water bill | about US$4 | 1 week |
| Safety box rental (deposit separate) | about US$8 | 1 week |
| SSP+E-Card | about US$197 | Once |
| ACR I-Card (pay locally) | about US$64 | Once |
| Visa Extension Fee | about US$87 | Once |
Facilities
I.BREEZE Academy, which boasts the best teachers and the best facilities in the Philippines, provides an environment optimized for study life so that all students can focus on English education alone (Size: 5 floors in total, 1 building, integrated building) Classrooms The classroom section is located on the 1st floor of the main building, and individual desks are provided for teachers and students. Classroom section: 54 individual classrooms, 5 group classrooms Dormitory It occupies the 2nd to 5th floors, with a male-only dormitory (2nd/3rd floors) and a female-only dormitory (4th/5th floors). Single, double, triple and quad rooms (desk, chair, air conditioner, super single bed, bathroom, shower, water heater, insect screens) WIFI Free Wi-Fi is available everywhere except the classroom section. Chatting and web surfing are no problem, and except during peak hours, you can even watch YouTube videos. Additional facilities Lounge, shop, table tennis room, library (one seat per person; separate libraries for men and women), gym (membership), internet available Cafeteria Nutritious, mainly Korean meals are served, and dishwashers and sterilizers are provided. . Breakfast: 07:00~07:50 (fusion/American style) . Lunch: 12:00~12:50 . Dinner: 18:00~18:50
Activities
Activities, sports, weekend trips, island hopping tours, volunteer work
Surroundings
. Located within 20 minutes of Mactan International Airport in the Philippines . Located behind the UC campus in Banilad, Cebu City, a 10-minute walk from IT Park . 10 minutes by car from Ayala Mall (about 70 pesos), 5 minutes on foot from Gaisano Mall . Soccer field 3 minutes on foot, basketball court 5 minutes on foot, gym 5 minutes on foot
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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