True Beginner's Program

Paradise English Boracay Language Institute

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True Beginners’ Program

This True Beginners’ Program aims to build and develop the Basic English knowledge of students that have very little or no English ability. The focus of this program is to provide students’ with Everyday Vocabulary and Expression, Basic Grammar, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills to Function in Simple Daily Life situation.

The True Beginners’ Program includes:

• 2 Group Classes and 3 One to One Classes/Day
• Total of 25 Classes every Week.
• Classes are taught by Experienced American, Canadian, British, and Filipino Teachers.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Boracay.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 31 years old

Certificate

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

80% recommend

based on 10 reviews
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"Great experience!"

Alexandre Zagrudnyi, student from Afghanistan

Everything was great! The teachers and stuff was very friendly and supportive. Island was wonderful. Will defenitelly recommend the school for studying English.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
19 Jun 2023 - 14 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good experience in this school"

Konatsu Baba, student from Taiwan

There are group lesson and private lesson. These teachers are so friendly and flexible for classes. It’s good place to make friends from around the world.
But the accommodation was not good so I recommend to book the hotel by your own.

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My ratings for this school

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School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
16 Jan 2023 - 10 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good"

Guroria Nemoto, student from Japan

The teacher are very very good,the best.

if you like the cats excellent to live in the dormy, but if you do not like them better not because there are many cats hanging around all the rooms.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Next time I will choose another school"

Donatas Paulauskas, student from Lithuania

1. Not all teachers at the school were native English speakers. More than half of them are local Filipino.
2. Native English teachers weren't professional teachers.
3. Eighty percent of students are from Asia (S. Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China) it is not a bad thing but after school they speak with each other using Chinese or Korean language.
4. I would never go back to students residence in Boracay! It is near the loud street, next to the fence were crazy roosters, dogs and other animals - they were screaming from 4 am till 11 pm. Windows are leaky and not sound proof so noise from the street is directly heard in the room! The air conditioner works to loud and was only set in maximum - after 1 hour in a the room with a temperature of 16 Celsius - I got cold the very first night :(
5. The inner part of Boracay Island looks very poor, dirty and crowded. Ninety percent of the population is tourists and prices are 3 times higher than others places in the Philippines.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
6 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2017
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Interesting"

Laura Locci, student from Italy

For me the school was very good, I didn't like the lunch though but the teachers are very good.
Regarding the dormitory it was a little expensive for me to stay in single room. Most people staying there are from Taiwan or Korea or China so they can talk with each other and I don't understand anything, I was the only European.
Sometimes you also have to wait for your turn to cook and the kitchen was not very new and with a lot of furniture. The WiFi in the dorm was very bad. In general it was a nice vacation in a nice place, I enjoyed making new friends and people were very kind.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
18 Apr 2016 - 6 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was very fun to go to school because everyday I learned easily."

Pilar Salas Gonzalez

For me, Trevor is the best teacher! I knew nothing about English and with him, it was very easy to learn.

I don't remember the exact date, but I was there for four weeks from March to April. Today, I continue to study English.

Thank you for everything!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
2 Mar 2015 - 2 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Learning English in paradise"

Roland Herzog

I was very surprised with the high quality from the School. The classrooms are very simple, but the lessons are very effective. The teachers are very friendly and qualified and the students come from many different countries. The one-on-one lessons were especially very educational.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Apr 2015 - 1 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"First time to study in a professional school. It's a good experience."

jhou jhih yu(Danny)

Boracay is the most beautiful beach l've ever been to. The people who lived there were also friendly. I studied half-day so that every afternoon I could go to the beach - from my dormitory to station 1 or 2 on foot. I’m so disappointed that I could only stay for two weeks.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
1 Feb 2015 - 14 Feb 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was a great and useful trip"

Mohammad Al-Rshedat, student from Kuwait

Students: Activity and love

Teachers: skilled high

It was a beautiful and comfortable school site.

I've had a number of students a few simple and chapters.

We have the facilities were uncomfortable for me.

Accommodation safely and comfortably simple and services are very.

Everything was beautiful except for utilities.
I loved the staff, teachers and administration site school.
Boracay Island fantastic.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
20 Oct 2014 - 14 Nov 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Must return, I gained language, friendship and love the area and people."

Naif Alghamdi, student from Saudi Arabia

I have got a great course in very nice classes with very lovely teachers. The location is in its name, Paradise. The facilities made me feel that I am in resort. I enjoyed all activities especially because it includes sea trips. The housing made me live a family life. What I did not like is the day I am leaving that lovely place and people.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 2 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

PE offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single Room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays

NZ$ 447
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Boracay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, garden, and refrigerator
Distance to school: 15 - 18 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 447
Home-Stays can be single in a room or shared with 1 other student in English speaking homes. Home-Stay comes with breakfast and dinner every weekday. Home-Stay families all come from a Western Culture and have Western mixed with Filipino style homes. Home-stay is based on shared accommodation, if single room is requested an additional 25% will be charged on the Home-stay cost.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays

NZ$ 485
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Boracay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and garden
Distance to school: 15 - 18 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 485
Home-Stays can be single in a room or shared with 1 other student in English speaking homes. Home-Stay comes with breakfast and dinner every weekday. Home-Stay families all come from a Western Culture and have Western mixed with Filipino style homes. Home-stay is based on shared accommodation, if single room is requested an additional 25% will be charged on the Home-stay cost.
student-residence

Shared Standard Dormitory Room

NZ$ 314
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Manoc Manoc, Malay, Boracay Island, Aklan 5068, Philippines
Location: In the city center of Boracay
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 5 - 6 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 314
The Newly built Dorm has a shared lounge, kitchen and living room. All rooms are air conditioned and have their own bathrooms with hot and cold shower, WiFi connection is available. Dormitory offers daily housekeeping, free laundry services and a security personnel. No meals are included in Dorm Stay. Just 2 minutes walking distance from the beach or school.

Single Standard Dorm Room

NZ$ 512
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Manoc Manoc, Malay, Boracay Island, Aklan 5068, Philippines
Location: In the city center of Boracay
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 2 - 3 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 512

Cagban Deluxe Single Stay Room

NZ$ 674
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Cagban Dorm, Cagban, Boracay, Malay Aklan 5608, Philippines
Location: In the city center of Boracay
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and refrigerator
Distance to school: 5 - 6 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 674
The Newly built Dorm has a shared lounge, kitchen and living room. All rooms are air conditioned and have their own bathrooms with hot and cold shower, WiFi connection is available. Dormitory offers daily housekeeping, free laundry services and a security personnel. No meals are included in Dorm Stay. Just 2 minutes walking distance from the beach or school.
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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.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Boracay based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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