WALES (Widest Asian Learners English School)
WALES (Widest Asian Learners English School) is a language school in Baguio, Philippines. A-Work Academy's price guide is about US$150–US$200 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 | Baguio, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Price guide | about US$150–US$200 / week |
| Courses | 2 |
| Accommodation | 10 |
| Address | #168, Naguilian Rd., Baguio City, Philippines |
| Official website | www.walesph.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
A multinational school with a great location and a goal-oriented English education system!! WALES is a small academy that can meet your needs. We have enough teachers and staff to focus on each student. Do you think only big academies have the best teachers? WALES teachers have gone through a rigorous selection process. They have also been trained to teach a variety of subjects and to use a variety of strategies so that students can learn better. On top of that, the majority are licensed practicing teachers. Location is one of the most important factors in choosing a school. Cafes, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, ATMs, gyms and more are all within a 5-minute walk of WALES. This gives you time to study, relax and enjoy yourself. A flexible system is one of WALES's strengths. For example, if you choose the ESL Flexible course, you can finish class at 3 p.m., study at a cafe until 5 p.m., have dinner, and study with YouTube at night. As you can imagine, you can maintain your lifestyle without stress. The school building was built recently, so the facilities are up to date. The school and the rooms are continuously maintained and cleaned. Some students regret studying in the Philippines because the student population is all of a similar age. WALES has a population of ages 14 to 70 and 6 nationalities, so it feels very homey. You don't need to worry about your age, nationality or level. We try to balance the proportion of each nationality so that you can keep using English and enjoy cultural exchange. WALES is popular with "people who want to learn about other countries' cultures as well as study English." It offers a variety of courses, from ESL to IELTS, Business, Junior and family study programs, and operates premium dormitories for the convenience of students.
Highlights
- Optimal location in the center of Baguio: shopping mall (SM Mall), famous restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc. are within a 5 to 10-minute walk
- High proportion of international students and a low proportion of Koreans
- Close-knit student management with a small, select group: all students, teachers and staff have a family-like atmosphere
- The school building is located inside a modern Korean-style condominium, so the facilities are clean and safe.
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESL Program | Lessons per week: 25-40 hours | General EEP LITE (1:1_3); 4-24 weeks | about US$600 | 4 weeks |
| IELTS Program | Lessons per week: 35-40 hours | IELTS Intro (3 hours 1:1, 3 hours group); 4 weeks or more | about US$800 | 4 weeks |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Low-floor studio (single room) | about US$1,100 |
| Studio (single room) | about US$1,200 |
| Low-floor premium studio (single room) | about US$1,470 |
| Low-floor premium studio (twin room) | about US$1,000 |
| Premium Studio (single room) | about US$1,570 |
| Premium Studio (twin room) | about US$1,100 |
| Shared type - single room (room with window next to the veranda) | about US$1,070 |
| Shared type (single room) | about US$967 |
| Shared type (twin room) | about US$867 |
| Condo type (semi-single) | about US$1,300 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | about US$67 | Once |
| Deposit (refunded if there is no damage, loss, or other issue at check-out) | about US$80 | Once |
| ID card issuance fee (campus access card) | about US$5 | Once |
| SSP issuance fee (study permit) | about US$125 | Once |
| SSP E-CARD (student electronic card) | about US$72 | Once |
| General management fee (common facilities maintenance) | about US$4 | 1 week |
| Visa extension fee (for 1 person for 8 weeks / see notes for other durations) | about US$82 | 8 weeks / per person |
| Textbook fee (EEP Lite·EEP·Infinity Lite / optional) | about US$6 | 1 week |
| Electricity & water | about US$14 | 1 week |
| ACR I-CARD (12/16/20/24 weeks: 4000 PHP per person / added separately) | about US$64 | 12/16/20/24 weeks / 1 person |
| Additional group classes (EEP, Infinity / please confirm the options and duration) | about US$80 | Duration to be confirmed separately |
| Airport pickup - Group pickup (Manila) | about US$48 | Once |
| Airport pickup - Group pickup (Clark) | about US$48 | Once |
| General textbook fee (excluding PTE; Infinity Standard, Intensive, Pro, IELTS, IELTS Guarantee) | about US$8 | 1 week |
| PTE exam and local expenses (4 weeks, includes exam materials and online mock tests) | about US$128 | PTE 4 weeks |
| PTE exam and local expenses (8 weeks, includes exam materials and online mock tests) | about US$144 | PTE 8 weeks |
| PTE exam and local expenses (12 weeks, includes exam materials and online mock tests) | about US$176 | PTE 12 weeks |
| IELTS Guarantee Course exam and local fees | about US$288 | Once for the applicable guarantee class |
| PTE conversion/qualification assessment test (test takers only) | about US$8 | When taking the relevant exam |
| Visa extension fee (per person for 12 weeks / select the applicable period) | about US$185 | 12 weeks / per person |
| Visa extension fee (per person for 16 weeks / select the applicable period) | about US$256 | 16 weeks / per person |
| Visa extension fee (per person for 20 weeks / select the applicable period) | about US$327 | 20 weeks / per person |
| Visa extension fee (per person for 24 weeks / select the applicable period) | about US$398 | 24 weeks / per person |
Facilities
Gym, coffee shop, supermarket, restaurants, dentist, hair salon
Surroundings
Baguio City, where WALES is located, is 4 to 5 hours by land from Manila. Located at 1,500 m above sea level, Baguio maintains a temperature of 18 degrees year-round, which is ideal for studying.
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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