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Learn English the Right Way!

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

Improving students’ levels/scores is our biggest concern.

Level Management:

Test schedule, level/score, achievement scholarship

Transcript of Record (TOR):

Monitor your level/score changes every week

Academic Counseling:

Frequent counseling helps with customized classes

Customized Test:

A test that takes into account your academic schedule and preferences

Commuter Student

Choose to take classes without using a dormitory!

Most Philippine ESL schools mandate dormitory residence, a requirement implemented for security reasons two decades ago. While overall security has improved, the dormitory condition persists. This setup, including one-on-one classes, enhances proficiency in 2-3 months, contributing to the lasting popularity of Philippine ESL schools.

However, since 2023, student preferences have shifted. They resist interference in their private lives, making stricter dormitory rules less appealing. In response, Philinter Academy launched the Commuter Student Program in 2024, catering to those desiring English learning and memorable experiences in Cebu, emphasizing privacy, similar to studying in Canada or Australia.

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • The Commuter Student Program is ideal for those who value not just English studies but also the memories of Cebu and the freedom of personal life.
  • This program includes only class selection without using the dormitory or cafeteria for meals. Therefore, most school regulations regarding curfew, alcohol consumption, tests, attendance, etc., do not apply.
  • Commuter Students can choose from a variety of Philinter Academy’s ESL and Business courses.
    • Individuals aged 18 and older can choose General ESL, Intensive Power Speaking (IPS), TOEIC Regular, Basic Business and Advanced Business courses. For course details, please refer to each course page.
    • Primary English (7-11yrs) and Junior ESL (12-17yrs) are available for junior students.
    • Commuter Students cannot apply for courses such as IELTS Guarantee, TOEIC Guarantee and Focus Industry, but only 2 hours of one-on-one classes are available if they wish. See the choice of a 2-hour class at the bottom of this page.
  • Students can participate in English Day, Yoga, Zumba, and Club Activities hosted by Philinter.

COURSE DURATION
  • The minimum study period of a commuter student is 4 weeks, beyond that, apply for weekly registration.
CURRICULUM

Commuter Students can choose from the following courses: Please refer to the information on each course page for curriculum details.

  • General ESL
  • Intensive Power Speaking – IPS
  • TOEIC Regular
  • Basic Business
  • Advanced Business
  • Primary English (7-11 years)
  • Junior ESL (12-17 years)

Below is an example of the curriculum for the General ESL course.

 

CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECTS / CONTENTS

1 ON 1

3

 Speaking Listening Reading and Vocabulary Word Smart Grammar Writing Pronunciation Clinic

SMALL GROUP CLASS
(45 Minutes)

1

 Start Talking Let’s Talk Listening Power Advance Listening and Dictation Daily News Basic Accent Training Accent and Intonation Grammar 101 Grammar 301 Grammar 501 Dialogue Patterns Expression for Conversation Speak Like a Pro TED Talk Debate Excellence Compelling Conversations Job Interview Phrasal Verb Mastering Idioms
SMALL GROUP CLASS
(Connecting)

2
BIG GROUP CLASS
(Optional)

2

 Advanced listening and Dictation Basic Listening and Dictation Supplemental Grammar Supplemental Vocabulary Advanced Vocabulary News and Trends Premium English
EVENING ACTIVITY
(Optional; Monday-Thursday)

1

 Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: WordQuest Club
Wednesday: Glee Club
Thursday: Movie Club
TOTAL 9

 

  • Students can enroll in General ESL from a beginner level, but for Intensive Power Speaking, Advanced Business course, etc., a required English level is needed.
  • Download 2025 Course Summary to see all course Entry levels.
ADMISSION DATE
  • Admission is possible every Monday. After taking the placement test, regular classes can begin on Tuesday.
DAILY SCHEDULE

Below is an example of the routine for the General ESL course. You can make changes to the start of classes and vacant times that suit your convenience and preference. You are also free to go out anytime during the vacant time or lunch break.

You can use the on-campus swimming pool after school or during the weekends. However, in the case of juniors, a guardian must be present to take care of them while they swim.

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 Speaking and Listening 2
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

Placement tests to determine levels are held every Monday morning, followed by academic counseling. Commuter students can join regular classes starting Tuesday.


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 

A progress test is conducted every four weeks after admission. It takes approximately 2 hours, and this test is mandatory.


IELTS/TOEIC Mock Test

These tests are conducted on campus on a weekly basis. If you are interested in these tests, please contact the office.

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 CAMBRIDGE CEFR
601 Proficient 8.5 – 9.0 955 – 990 110 – 120 Proficiency (CPE) C2
501 + Upper Advanced 7.5 – 8.0 930 – 950 106 – 109 Advanced (CAE) C1
501 Advanced 7.0 905 – 925 100 – 105 Advanced (CAE) C1
401 + Pre-Advanced 6.5 865 – 900 90 – 99 First (FCE) B2
401 Upper Intermediate 5.5 – 6.0 790 – 860 82 – 89 First (FCE) B2
301 + Intermediate 5.0 670 – 785 70 – 81 Preliminary (PET) B1
301 Pre-Intermediate 4.0 – 4.5 530 – 665 56 – 69 B1
201 + Upper Elementary 3.0 – 3.5 400 – 525 43 – 55 Key (KET) A2
201 Elementary 2.0 – 2.5 250 – 395 30 – 42 A2
101 + Upper Beginner 1.5 160 – 240 19 – 29 A1
101 Beginner 1.0 0 – 155 0 – 18 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.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • Refunds are not possible once classes begin. According to our refund policy, no refunds are granted for periods of 4 weeks or less.
  • If you are unable to attend class due to unavoidable circumstances, please use the HOLD SERVICE. This service can be retained for the remaining period and used within one year.
  • There are no refunds for National holidays. According to our policy of 19 regular classes per month, if the number of class days is insufficient, a make-up class will be conducted.
  • Make-up classes will not be provided for student absences due to personal reasons.
  • You can participate in the EVENING PROGRAM (REVIEW) if you wish.
  • There is no shuttle service for Commuter Students.
  • Facilities such as the cafeteria, swimming pool, and study room are available on campus.
  • If you bring a packed lunch, you can eat it at a designated location on campus.
  • For juniors: The school does not provide care services for juniors and children. Therefore, guardians are responsible for transportation to and from school for juniors. Additionally, when juniors use the swimming pool, guardians must supervise them.

Choice of 2-hour Class

  • Commuter Students can choose 2 hours of one-on-one classes per day.
  • Ideal for those who feel burdened by many classes.
  • And those who want to take IELTS classes.
Class Type Subject/curriculum Tuition/4-week
One-on-one class ESL, Business, TOEIC, Juniors $170
IELTS $190
  • The above tuition is based on one hour. Applications must be 2 hours.
  • In addition to tuition, there is an admission fee of $120 and local fees.
  • Please be sure to read the above Terms & Conditions when registering. Refund is not possible after the class has started.

Contacts

  • Ceniza St., Mustang, Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines 6015

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