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Power Intensive ESL

Cebu International Academy
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Course description

Power Intensive ESL

- For adult students who wish to study General English but prefer concentrated personalized instruction (1:1) with a few group interaction

- 6 one on one classes; 2 group classes

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-24 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
40 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 15 - 85 years old
Average 25 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The CIA Building is located at Vistamar Avenue, Sitio Dapdap, Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, Philippines.

The campus is only 5 minutes south of Mactan New Town, and only 10 minutes north of 5-star resorts like J-Park, Bluewater Resort and White Sands Resort.

The location is just 10 minutes from Mactan's most famous tourist spots for marine activities like parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving and island hopping.

With a reputation for being "Asia's ESL Gateway to the West", students can avail of three types of study concepts in courses like ESL, IELTS, TOEIC, Business English, and the CIA Working Holiday course.

Families and Juniors are most welcome as they can engage in a system of study where they'll be school mates, or the parents and guardians can enroll their younglings in the CIA English Camps during the winter and summer.

When it comes to the ultimate study experience, CIA provides dynamic English language instructors, and a lavish resort-style campus accompanied by terrific 24/7 services.

Year opened
2003
Number of classrooms
100

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

CIA has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Philippines. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Cebu Normal University
Indiana Aerospace University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Cebu International Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 30.

CIA teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
30%
South Korea
20%
China
16%
Taiwan
16%
Saudi Arabia
7%
Mongolia
3%
Vietnam
3%
Russia
2%
Thailand
2%
Turkey
1%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Located just 5 minutes west of New Town, the CIA building is complete with a large swimming pool, modern gym, library/study hall, and coffee shop. The CIA Mactan campus is 10 minutes from Lapu Lapu's top 5 star hotels and resorts, and 45 minutes away from the grandest shopping centers Cebu has to offer.

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"It was a amazing time at CIA"

Bahar Koblbauer, student from Afghanistan

Ich war für einige Wochen an der Cebu International Academy und hatte wirklich eine super Zeit dort. Der Campus ist richtig schön und modern, fast wie ein kleines Resort mit Pool. Dadurch fühlt sich das Lernen viel entspannter an als in einer normalen Schule.

Die Lehrer sind total nett und motiviert und der Unterricht macht wirklich Spaß. Vor allem der 1:1 Unterricht hilft extrem, weil man viel sprechen kann und schnell Fortschritte merkt. Ich hatte auch das Gefühl, dass sich die Lehrer wirklich Mühe geben, auf jeden einzelnen einzugehen.

Was ich auch richtig cool fand, war die internationale Atmosphäre. Man lernt Leute aus vielen verschiedenen Ländern kennen und spricht automatisch den ganzen Tag Englisch.

Für mich war es die perfekte Kombination aus Englisch lernen, neue Leute kennenlernen und Cebu zu entdecken. Würde ich auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
12 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

CIA offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Quad Room

NZ$ 547
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 547
QUAD ROOM

Triple Room

NZ$ 620
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 620
TRIPLE ROOM

Suite Room (Quad)

NZ$ 802
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: CIA Building, Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 4 students must book together
NZ$ 802
SUITE ROOM (QUAD)

Twin Room

NZ$ 802
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 802
TWIN ROOM

Suite Room (Triple)

NZ$ 875
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: CIA Building, Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 3 students must book together
NZ$ 875
SUITE ROOM (TRIPLE)

Suite Room (Twin)

NZ$ 1,021
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: CIA Building, Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 1,021
SUITE ROOM (TWIN)

Standard Single Room

NZ$ 1,094
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,094
STANDARD SINGLE ROOM

Single Premium Pinnacle

NZ$ 1,240
weekly
Age range: 20 - 70 years old
Address: CIA Building, Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Pinnacle Building
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, other, and projector
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,240
CIA Pinnacle Single Premium Rooms

Single Premium (on-campus)

NZ$ 1,240
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,240
SINGLE PREMIUM (on-campus)

Suite Room (Single)

NZ$ 1,823
weekly
Age range: 15 - 85 years old
Address: CIA Building, Vistamar Avenue, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Location: CIA Building
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (20 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 1,823
SUITE ROOM (Single)
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Lapu-Lapu City based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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