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.

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.