Learn English the Right Way!

PHILINTER’s differentiation comes from how happy and satisfied our students are.

Philinter Academy, a leader in 1-3 WEEKS STUDY ABROAD in Cebu

Regular classes start on Monday morning.
Offers carefully designed short-term programs.
Convenient location for weekend marine sports and resort tours.
The school is located close to the airport.

GENERAL ESL

This course provides a comprehensive and highly popular program with a well-structured curriculum. Students will have 8 hours of regular classes every day, and on weekends, they can enjoy trips and activities with their classmates.

Our classes are designed with a conversation-centered curriculum that is customized to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. The curriculum emphasizes speaking and covers pronunciation, presentations, discussions, grammar, and writing. We use a variety of teaching materials and media to make learning more engaging and effective.

CURRICULUM FEATURES

  • SEMI-SPARTAN SYSTEM: a well-known study abroad program in Cebu that offers more relaxed school policies.
    Students are free to go out after school hours. This program is highly recommended for those who wish to study abroad and create memories.
  • CONVERSATION-CENTERED OR CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM: Short-term courses (less than 4 weeks) focus on speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary. If the course is longer than 6 weeks, writing and grammar are added.

    ✓ 1-on-1 and group classes are strategically designed and customized to ensure that students achieve maximum language proficiency.
    ✓ Each lesson’s content and objectives are meticulously planned and prepared to ensure that students receive more than what they expect.
    ✓ Objectives are established at the beginning of each course. If students accomplish their objectives before completing the course, they will be presented with new ones to motivate them to attain mastery of the language.

  • ZERO-TO-ONE BEGINNER TRACK: The General ESL course includes a Zero-to-One track designed specifically for complete beginners. This four-week intensive program emphasizes speaking and vocabulary skills, enabling students to achieve an upper-elementary level (IELTS 3.0 or TOEIC 400). Additionally, it offers online pre-course classes to facilitate a seamless transition into the program.
COURSE DURATION
  • 1 – 24 weeks
  • It is possible to change your course while studying abroad.
CURRICULUM
CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECTS / CONTENTS

1 ON 1

3

Reading and Vocabulary Word Smart Grammar for Writing / Speaking Writing Listening Speaking Pronunciation Clinic

SMALL GROUP CLASS
(45 Minutes)

1

Sentence Structure Daily News in Levels Phrasal Verbs and Collocations Start Talking Let’s Talk Expressions for Conversations Dialogue Patterns TED Talk Speak Like a Pro Compelling Conversations Listening Power Job Interview Advanced Listening

SMALL GROUP CLASS
(Connecting)

2

Basic / Advanced Accent Training Debate Excellence Public Speaking and Debate Storytelling and Presentations

BIG GROUP CLASS
(Optional)

2

Listening and Dictation Supplemental TOEIC Grammar Supplemental Vocabulary Premium English Business Idioms News and Trends
EVENING ACTIVITY
(Optional; Monday-Thursday)

1

Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: Readers’ Rendezvous
Wednesday: Glee Club
Thursday: Movie Club
TOTAL 8

One on One Class

  • Reading and Vocabulary – A class that can be customized depending on the students’ needs and is designed to improve students’ reading comprehension skills and expand their vocabulary in the English language.
  • Word Smart – A class that focuses on developing students’ vocabulary skills by introducing and teaching new words and phrases. This class aims to have students learn and master approximately 500 words per month.
  • Grammar for Writing / Speaking– A class that teaches essential grammar rules like verb tenses and sentence structure to improve accuracy in both speaking and writing.
  • Writing – A class that helps students organize ideas and write clearly for different contexts, such as essays, reports, and creative writing.
  • Listening – A class designed to enhance comprehension of spoken English. Students learn to understand different accents and speech patterns, improving their ability to follow conversations and respond appropriately.
  • Speaking – A class focused on improving fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking. It helps students express ideas clearly in both casual and formal conversations, tailored to their specific needs.
  • Pronunciation Clinic – A class in the form of a workshop or intensive training designed to help students improve their standard English pronunciation and spoken language skills.

Small Group Class (45 Minutes)

  • Sentence Structure – A class focused on teaching the fundamental rules of sentence construction, helping students understand word order, proper punctuation, and how to form clear and effective sentences.
  • Daily News in Levels – A class that uses news articles at various difficulty levels to improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills while keeping students informed on current events.
  • Phrasal Verbs and Collocations – This class teaches commonly used phrasal verbs and collocations, helping students understand how words naturally pair together in everyday English to sound more fluent.
  • Start Talking – A class primarily focused on developing students’ speaking and oral communication skills in the English language.
  • Let’s Talk – Designed to encourage conversational practice and improve students’ speaking and listening skills. These classes focus on creating an informal, interactive environment where students engage in discussions on various topics, share opinions, and practice everyday conversation.
  • Expressions for Conversations – Focuses on teaching students practical phrases, idiomatic expressions, and everyday language commonly used in conversations. The goal is to equip learners with the tools to engage in natural, fluent dialogues in various social or professional situations.
  • Dialogue Patterns – A class in the form of role-play or simulation that focuses on teaching students how to engage in conversations and communicate effectively through dialogues.
  • TED Talk – An integrated class of Vocabulary and Public Speaking that focuses on the study and practice of delivering effective speeches in a style similar to that of TED Talks.
  • Speak Like a Pro – Designed to help students develop advanced speaking skills for professional or formal communication. This type of class focuses on refining fluency, pronunciation, intonation, and the use of complex language structures to sound more natural and confident in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Compelling Conversations – A conversation class that focuses on developing and improving participants’ conversational skills in English. This class provides structured lessons and discussions that encourage students to engage in meaningful and interesting conversations.
  • Listening Power – Intended to enhance students’ listening comprehension skills, focusing on both every day and academic listening tasks. This type of class helps students develop the ability to understand spoken English in various contexts, improve their ability to catch key information, and interpret nuances such as tone, intonation, and implied meanings.
  • Job Interview – A specialized English language class that focuses on helping students prepare for and excel in job interviews within the business and professional world.
  • Advanced Listening – A class designed to enhance students’ ability to understand complex spoken English in various contexts, such as academic lectures, discussions, and media, focusing on improving listening comprehension, recognizing nuances, and interpreting implied meanings.

Small Group Class (Connecting)

  • Basic / Advanced Accent Training – A class aimed at helping students refine their pronunciation and reduce their native accent, offering both beginner and advanced levels to improve clarity and fluency in spoken English.
  • Debate Excellence – A class that focuses on developing critical thinking, argumentation skills, and public speaking techniques through structured debates, encouraging students to express their opinions confidently and persuasively.
  • Public Speaking and Debate – A comprehensive class that combines the art of public speaking with debate skills, helping students develop the confidence and skills needed for effective communication in both formal and informal settings.
  • Storytelling and Presentations – This class teaches students how to craft and deliver compelling stories and presentations, focusing on narrative techniques, audience engagement, and clear communication to captivate listeners.

Big Group Class

  • Listening and Dictation – Combines challenging listening and dictation exercises, honing participants’ language comprehension and transcription skills through complex audio materials and dictation activities for effective language learning.
  • Supplemental TOEIC Grammar – A class designed to strengthen students’ grammar skills specifically for the TOEIC exam, focusing on common grammar structures, rules, and patterns frequently tested in the exam to boost performance.
  • Supplemental Vocabulary – An additional or extra class designed to help students expand and improve their vocabulary in English. This class is for individuals who need to improve their vocabulary for academic, career, or personal reasons.
  • Premium English – This class of up to 15 students focuses on the forms, functions, and application of formal English in all aspects of language proficiency, particularly in speaking and conversation.
  • Business Idioms – A class that teaches students common idiomatic expressions used in the business world, helping them understand and use phrases that are essential for effective communication in professional settings.
  • News and Trends – A class that focuses on improving students’ language skills while using current news and trends as a central part of the curriculum.
ADMISSION QUALIFICATION & DATE
  • There are no specific entry requirements for this course, but if your English level is very low or zero, we recommend taking the [Zero to One] course first.

ADMISSION DATE

  • Every Sunday (Please inquire in advance for Saturday Admission)
DAILY SCHEDULE

The following is an example of a General ESL course routine. The student can change the start time and vacant time to suit their lifestyle.
During free time, some students swim on campus, play golf, or visit malls and coffee shops since this course is run in a semi-spartan system.

TIME ACTIVITY CLASS TYPE SUBJECT / CLASS
07:30 – 08:10 am BREAKFAST
08:00 – 08:45 am 1st Class BGC Listening and Dictation
08:50 – 09:35 am 2nd Class 1on1 Speaking and Listening
09:40 – 10:25 am 3rd Class 1on1 Grammar for Speaking
10:30 – 11:15 am 4th Class SGC Daily News
11:20 – 12:00 am 5th Class
11:50 – 12:30 pm LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45 pm 6th Class
13:50 – 14: 35 pm 7th Class SGC Dialogue Patterns
14:40 – 15:25 pm 8th Class SGC Basic Accent Training
15:30 – 16:15 pm 9th Class 1on1 Reading and Vocabulary
16:20 – 17:00 pm 10th Class BGC Supplemental Vocabulary
17:30 – 18:10 pm DINNER
18:10 – 19:00 pm
19:00 – 20:00 pm
20:00 – 21:00 pm

SGC – Small Group Class

BGC – Big Group Class

EXAMS

Placement Test

Every Monday. The initial consultation is given right after the exam, followed by school orientation in the afternoon. Regular classes begin on Tuesday morning; however, for short-term classes of 1-2 weeks, classes start on Monday afternoon.


Weekly Test

The weekly test covers the following areas: (1) Grammar for Speaking, (2) Pattern English, (3) Usage of Verbs, and (4) Essential Vocabulary. Tests are conducted once a week in these four areas, starting at 5 PM on Wednesday and lasting 20 minutes. The degree of difficulty varies across three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Participation in this test is optional.


Progress Test 

Once a month every Friday to assess the monthly progress. Short-term students (those enrolled for less than 1 month) may not take the test. Students within 2 weeks of admission or 2 weeks before graduation can take regular classes without participating in the test.


TOEIC Mock Test

Held every other week. If you wish, you can participate in this test. However, general ESL students pay a fee.


IELTS Mock Test

Held every week. General ESL students pay a fee.

PHILINTER LANGUAGE LEVEL

Our systematic level system ensures substantial growth in your English proficiency!

We accurately assess students’ current English skills and expedite their progress to higher levels. As their English proficiency advances, we provide tailored guidance on official test scores that align with their level and recommend the most suitable courses for their progression.

PHILINTER’s result-oriented educational operation begins with this systematic and precise level system.

PHILINTER LEVEL EQUIVALENT SCORE
IELTS TOEIC TOEFL DET CAMBRIDGE CEFR
601 Proficient 8.5 – 9.0 955 – 990 110 – 120 145 – 160 Proficiency (CPE) C2
501 + Upper Advanced 7.5 – 8.0 930 – 950 106 – 109 135 – 140 Advanced (CAE) C1
501 Advanced 7.0 905 – 925 100 – 105 130 Advanced (CAE) C1
401 + Pre-Advanced 6.5 855 – 900 86 – 99 120 – 125 First (FCE) B2
401 Upper-Intermediate 5.5 – 6.0 700 – 850 79 – 85 115 First (FCE) B2
301 + Intermediate 4.5 – 5.0 490 – 600 65 – 78 100 – 110 Preliminary (PET) B1
301 Pre-Intermediate 3.5 – 4.0 400 – 485 53 – 64 90 – 95 B1
201 + Upper Elementary 3.0 345 – 390 41 – 52 80 – 85 Key (KET) A2
201 Elementary 2.0 – 2.5 250 – 340 30 – 40 70 – 75 A2
101 + Upper Beginner 1.5 160 – 240 19 – 29 60 – 65 A1
101 Beginner 1.0 0 – 155 0 – 18 10 – 55 Pre-A1

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Describes the details of English proficiency for each level.

PHILINTER LEVEL DESCRIPTION
601 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
501 + Can reformulate ideas differently in order to ensure that people understand exactly what is meant, eliminating the possibility of misunderstandings. Also, has a good command of a broad vocabulary, including collocations and idiomatic expressions; Can overcome gaps in vocabulary with alternatives. Can consistently maintain a high degree of grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult to spot. Can express myself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly.
501 Can express fluently and spontaneously, except occasionally, when speaking about a conceptually difficult subject. Has a good command of a broad vocabulary. Can sometimes have to search for expressions but can then find alternatives to express what he/she wants to say. Maintains a high degree of grammatical control in speech and writing.
401 + Can express clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say. Can reformulate ideas in different ways to ensure people understand exactly what is meant. Can maintain good grammatical control. Can sometimes make mistakes but can easily correct them afterwards. Can communicate fluently and spontaneously, even when talking at length about complex subjects.
401 Can communicate with reasonable accuracy and can correct mistakes if they have led to misunderstandings. Has a sufficient range of vocabulary to vary formulation and avoid repetition. Can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although can be hesitant when searching for expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses. Can sustain relationships with native speakers without unintentionally amusing or irritating them or requiring them to behave other than they would with a native speaker.
301 + Can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts, though with noticeable influences from mother tongue. Has a sufficient range of language to describe unusual and predictable situations and to express thoughts on abstract or cultural as well as everyday topics (such as music, films). Can express relatively easily when talking freely and keep the conversation going effectively without help, despite occasional pauses to plan and correct what is being said.
301 Can keep a conversation going, but sometimes have to pause to plan and correct what is being said. Knows enough vocabulary to talk about family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, news and current events. Can use simple expressions politely in a neutral way in everyday situations.
201 + Can generally communicate the main points of what is wanting to say, though sometimes have to simplify it. Knows enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics but needs to search for the words and sometimes must simplify. Can participate in a longer conversation about familiar topics, but often needs to stop and think or start again in a different way. Can socialize simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and routines.
201 Can communicate in a simple and direct exchange of limited information; in other situations, can generally have to compromise the message. Can use correctly simple phrases learnt for specific situations, but often make basic mistakes – for example mixing up tenses and forgetting to use the right endings. Has enough vocabulary to communicate in simple everyday situations. Can understand with short, simple phrases, but often needs to stop, try with different words – or repeat more clearly.
101 + Can communicate limited information about self, family and job in a simple and direct exchange. Has a basic repertoire of phrases to talk about oneself and communicate in common everyday situations. Can use correctly some simple structures that has been memorized. Can speak slowly in a series of very short phrases, stopping and starting when trying to say different words.
101 Can speak in very short phrases and isolated words. Has a very basic repertoire of words and simple phrases about family and personal details, plus simple everyday situations. Can use memorized, short phrases for specific purposes with reasonable accuracy.

Student Review

What does Philinter Academy look like according to its graduates?

Non

4/5
All the teacher were unique, and I was able to enjoy their classes. The IPS course had four 1on1 sessions per day. Since speaking English inevitably increase during these sessions, I believe it helped strengthen my speaking skills. Even when I used incorrect expressions, the teacher understood and gave me advice, so I was able to speak English without fear of making mistakes.

Chihiro

5/5
I had a great time in this school.

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