TESOL Course in Philippines, Cebu
 Why
TESOL Course Philippines?
The Philippines – one among the 20 TESOL
training locations of TEFL
International, are a chain of around
7,000 beautiful islands. The bustling cities and idyllic white-sand
beaches make a visit to Philippines worthwhile. Filipinos came from a
mixture of Asian, European, and American peoples. Beneath the veneer of
Hispanic, Mexican and American heritages, the people, in heart and in
spirit, are Asians. They are Asian in race and in geography with an
indestructible Asian heritage. The warmth and natural hospitality of the
nation's 66,000,000 Filipinos today, is known throughout the world. The
11 cultural, linguistic and racial groups endow the Filipino people with
varying customs and traditions. In spite of their diversity, Filipinos
have basically two dominant traits: a love of family and a strong
religious faith. They also are gentle, friendly, and cheerful people,
noted for their courtesy and hospitality. By the virtue of its strong
Asian lineage, Philippines have been rightly identified as a
TESOL location
where the ESL
teachers are trained in
TESOL methodology helping them find
appropriate placement in schools.
What is the attraction?
It was in the province of Cebu that Ferdinand Magellan first set foot in
Philippine soil back in 1521. Even before the Spaniards came, trade with
the Chinese already flourished in the province. Prosperity has
continued, and today, Cebu City, known as the Queen City of the South,
has become a thriving, highly urbanized center that comes second to
Manila’s bustling metropolis and provides enough comfort and
entertainment to the TEFL
candidates. Magellan’s Cross was planted in April 21, 1521 by Ferdinand
Magellan.
Cebu City is a vibrant metropolis offering a rich history and many
attractions, including historic monuments and natural scenery. Busay
Hills provides panoramic views of Cebu City and the surrounding area;
while Sudlon National Park is comprised of 696 hectares of woods, with
picnic grounds and swimming pools. Cebu is surrounded by beaches and
islands which provide an opportunity for varied water sports. It is a
setting of immense tourist attraction where an international
TESOL course
can be comfortably conducted without disturbing the traveling objectives
of the TEFL teachers.
What is in it for you?
Only a few minutes away from the city are numerous white sand beaches,
crystal blue waters, and swaying palms, making Cebu a perfect
destination for both business and leisure, studying for an
ESL career
and indulging in pleasures. Mactan Island is a coral island and famous
scuba diving and beach site. It is also the site of the Export
Processing Zone. Malapascua Island is endowed with white sand beaches
and crystal clear waters, and the west coast is ideal for swimming and
snorkeling. The sleepy little market town of Moalboal was one of the
first places where scuba diving caught on in the Philippines.. From
here, you can dive straight off Panagsama Beach, which is home to an
extraordinary array of coral, anemones, sponges, and a swarming host of
brightly colored reef fish. Thus water sports can be ideal for those who
look forward to games and activities beyond the
TESOL
classroom Olango Island in Cebu supports the largest
concentration of migratory birds found in the country. These birds
migrating from Russia stop here en route to Australia.
Colon Street is the heart of downtown Cebu, a glittering area by night
lined with movie houses, restaurants, department stores, and other
business establishments.
While preparing hard for a globally accredited
TESOL Certificate, a
TEFL teacher
can also enjoy shopping, and particularly the low prices, even in the
upscale, ultra modern shopping malls. Most of all, the Philippine people
are happy, hardworking, smart, educated, polite, and friendly.
On the tourist map
Cebu is characterized by narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, and
coastal plains but with predominant rolling hills and rugged mountain
ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island.
Cebu's steep mountains reach over 1,000 meters.
The Image of Santo Niño is considered to be the oldest religious relic
in the Philippines. The Sinulog Festival is Cebu’s biggest and most
popular festival it is a feast in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor
Santo Niño de Cebu. People converge along the routes of a grand solemn
procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardi gras parade immersed
in wild colors and the constant beating of drums.
The Heritage of Cebu Monument is located in the original Plaza Parain,
it showcases the significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu.
Julian Jumalon's Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery is the country's
oldest butterfly collection and Butterfly Sanctuary with live immature-
and adult-stage local butterflies in their natural settings. The Nonoc
Cave is located 83 km. north of Cebu City and has a very picturesque
view, shelter for picnic goers and bathers.
The historical persona of Philippines when added to its natural
gorgeousness, it justifies its viability as a location for TESOL
certification whose credibility and academic lineage is elaborate and
internationally acclaimed.
Evening and nightlife
There are many Nightclubs, Discotheques, Music lounges, Pubs and Cafes
in Cebu City. Locals frequent discos at 5 star hotels at night. Cebu
City's nightlife includes live bands, dance clubs, and karaoke bars. The
restobars get going at about 9:00 PM, and tend to be packed on Friday
and Saturday nights, while crowds are much thinner on weekdays. Partying
goes on until about 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning.
The city also has its own orchestra, the Peace Philharmonic Orchestra,
which was founded by international pianist Ingrid Sala Santamaria.
Weekend excursions
Over the weekend you can be at Mactan Island, which is a coral island
and famous scuba diving and beach site or be at Malapascua Island, a
paradise where time stands still. It takes about three hours by land
from Cebu City to reach the island, which lies at the northern tip of
Cebu and west of Leyte. Ideal for a welcome break from the
ESL lessons
and the TEFL
classroom, the island is blessed with
white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The west coast is
especially ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
About five kilometers outside the town, down a dusty track, is Panagsama
Beach, which was one of the first places where scuba diving caught on in
the Philippines. From Moalboal, you can dive straight off Panagsama
Beach. All you need to do is swim out a few meters and drop down onto a
beautiful, sloping wall that descends to 35 meters. Panagsama Beach is
home to an extraordinary array of coral, anemones, sponges, and a
swarming host of brightly colored reef fish.
On Olango Island you will find the Olango Wildlife Sanctuary, which has
the largest concentration of migratory birds, found thus far in the
country. Migration of these birds starts from their breeding places in
Siberia, Northern China, and Japan.
About our TEFL Location
Your free TESOL accommodation is
ideally located at Hidden Homes Subd, M.L. Quezon Ave. Cabancalan,
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. It is approximately 15 minutes to and
from Mactan International Airport, 10 minutes away from Cebu City’s
commercial district, and 5 minutes away from Mandaue’s industrial area
and absolutely convenient in terms of reaching the
TEFL school.
It is located in the business center with broadband internet, fax,
scanner, Xerox and printing services. It is within easy reach of various
restaurants, bars and entertainment sites.
Connectivity
Traveling within the city for a TESOL
trainee is easy and cheap. There are
the local buses called ‘Jeepneys’, motorcycle taxis and cabs. Jeeps have
designated routes therefore it’s more convenient to hail a taxi cab for
your other destinations. Minimum fare for a jeep is at 6.00 Pesos with
additional 1 peso per km. Taxi, on the other hand, are readily available
anywhere around the city at any time of the day. All taxis are equipped
with a taxi-meter to give accurate fares and save you from being hassled
for being an international tourist.
Weather
Cebu's weather is relatively moderate, having no distinct wet and dry
season, the perfect vacation spot for seasons. One can bask under the
sunshine the whole year through since Cebu is blessed with a tropical
climate with a generally fair temperature range of between 23 –33°C
(73-91°F). Coolest temperature can be felt in January and warmest in
May. The TEFL teaching candidates coming to do the TESOL course in
Philippines are thus suggested to be accordingly prepared.
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It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun. A great experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
