Cebu International Academy
English is no longer a luxury. Now, in the 21st century, it’s an essential commodity.
At Cebu International Academy (CIA), an English language school known as the “Gateway to the West”, students select a course that best suits their needs coupled with a learning environment that optimizes English language acquisition.
In order to maintain a better English language environment, CIA consistently maintains the quality of teachers, and provides an educational environment that is highly conducive for focused education in the English as a Second Language (ESL) field.
In addition to entrance exams, extensive lessons, progress reports, mock tests, and Cambridge and IDP IELTS accreditation, we also provide academic advisors, and various free classes to maintain a high-quality of intense English immersion throughout the year.
We have committed to providing quality classes and professional services our new location in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City. With newly built, elegant and spacious facilities students can definitely enjoy stress-free learning.
Our goal is to grow with our students. Therefore, we make sure we satisfy our students by listening to their requests and finding ways to better address their needs. Our goal is to evolve to the ever-demanding changes to learning English in the ‘Age of Information’.
CEBU INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC. is a duly registered and legitimate corporation existing by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Its principal office is located at CIA Building Vistamar Avenue Street, Sitio Dap-dap, Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, Philippines 6015.
Our main service feature is to render professional and high quality service to our students: assists and provide opportunities for students to be users of the English language so that they can understand and be understood in international communication.
Founded in 2003, our school boasts a long history among language schools in the Philippines. We are internationally recognized to have the best education systems to develop programs, cultivating global talent and management system which, as a result, is shown by the enrollment of international students from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Russia, Mongolia, and The Middle East.
Please be aware and understand that there are still portions of the campus facilities that aren’t yet complete. However, CIA operations staff are doing there best to complete the construction as swiftly and as silently as possible.
Mactan Campus offers elegant 4-star facilities with a spacious outdoor swimming pool, affluent dining hall with international and halal cuisine, a minimart, nurse station, library, karaoke room, prayer room, basketball and volleyball court, garden, gym, recreation center, and a state-of-the-art IDP IELTS testing center.
All dormitory rooms have a balcony, hairdryer, cabinet and wardrobe with a personal safety box, laundry basket and other services are provided such as laundry service and housekeeping.
CIA is certified by IELTS and CAMBRIDGE. CIA is an Official IDP IELTS Testing Center which provides an up-to-date testing venue for IELTS Public Tests. The IDP is open to CIA students, and IELTS test takers all over Cebu island.
CIA welcomes anyone who desires to improve their English language ability. Most of our students are from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Middle East, Mongolia, China, Thailand, Turkiye, Russia, and Africa.
Having different nationalities enables a unique experience of cultural exchange. Our English Only Policy (EOP System) reinforces students’ education as it compels students to practice English while they make lifelong friends.
CIA offers an extensive range of courses, from General English or Comprehensive English Language Course (ESL) to examination preparation courses like IELTS, TOEIC, and practical English such as Business English, Immersion, Volunteer, and Working Holiday. The diverse courses and programs give students a variety of options to meet all language needs.
CIA is committed to promote learner independence through a learner-centered approach. All our teachers are professionally and highly trained to cater to the needs and interests of the students by planning and reinforcing interactive lessons that are relevant and interesting. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the learning process.
Academic leaders regularly conduct teacher development programs, observations, and gather students’ feedback to maintain quality service.
CIA provides tasty, healthy and balanced food options satisfying international students.
Our kitchen staff constantly offer balanced food options, including an unlimited salad and fruit bar available every meal. A special menu will be prepared at the end of every month.
CIA has guided tens of thousands of students from across the world to achieve their goals. To ensure satisfactory in this mission, CIA provides quality services such as airport transfers, assistance in getting around the city, exchanging money, booking trips, and sending and receiving parcels.
Experience and showcase talents by participating in various activities like Zumba, Public Speaking, Essay Writing and other contests. We also have a volunteer program for students who want hands-on interactions with the locals. These social programs are designed to help students have fun, and make friends while putting the English language into use.
Our extra-curricular activities will have new regulations to always ensure a safe environment and its entire CIA Campus.
CIA Building Vistamar Avenue, Sitio Dapdap, Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
6015
+63-32-255-4493
admin@cebucia.com
500ho 5F, 72, Seochojungang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
06640
+82-2-521-6072
korea@cebucia.com
IDP is a proud co-owner of IELTS. It is the world’s leading English language test for study, work and migration purposes. It is recognised by more than 10,000 organisations around the world.
IDP can help students and professionals book and prepare for their IELTS test. Test-takers can access a wide range of official preparation material. The IELTS Master class is a 90-minute workshop for people aiming for a high band score, offering next-level advice and strategy. IDP also provides free IELTS academic preparation programs and regular updates on test information and advice.
IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user.
The difference between Academic and General Training versions is the content, context and purpose of the tasks. All other features, such as timing allocation, length of written responses and reporting of scores, are the same.
Cambridge English (also known as ESOL) is a department of Cambridge University. Their English exams Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE), Preliminary (PET) and Key (KET) are recognised around the world by thousands of employers, universities and government ministries as proof of ability to use English.
Cambridge ESOL developed the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an internationally recognised level of language ability.
CIA, in collaboration with one of the most prestigious top-leading schools in Cebu, provides immersion opportunities in an English-speaking environment.
The CIA Language Institute is an English language professional school that has been officially accredited by the Philippine government.
There are many English schools that have received SSP certification in the Philippines, but schools that have been certified as institutions and curriculum like CIA, and that have acquired two certifications of SSP / TESDA as English professional schools are still very small.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
