CPI (Cebu Pelis Institue)
CPI (Cebu Pelis Institue)
Philippines Cebu
- Cebu
- Philippines
- Long Term
- Short Term
- Available from 1 week
- General English
- Homestay
- IELTS
- Small Class Size
- Student dormitory
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
A resort-style school recommended for those who want to enjoy Cebu while improving their English!
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1. Comprehensive Facilities
CPI has ample facilities that make it hard to believe that it is a language school.
The sleeping rooms range from single-person suites that offer privacy to four-person dormitories with bunk beds.
CPI has ample facilities that make it hard to believe that it is a language school.
The sleeping rooms range from single-person suites that offer privacy to four-person dormitories with bunk beds.
Other recreational facilities include a café overlooking Cebu City, a 50-meter swimming pool for scuba diving and a gym equipped with running machines and table tennis tables, just like in a resort hotel. Meals are served in a hotel buffet style, so this is truly a language school with everything you could ask for!

2. Free Classes
Special Programs are offered at CPI and one of them is the Special Study Program.
Including self-study, there are four programs: a CNN class before breakfast to learn by listening to CNN news, a pronunciation class before dinner to learn pronunciation from native speakers and a Special Speaking Program All of these programs are free of charge.

3. Diversified Courses
The variety of courses offered at CPI is one of its unique attractions.
The General English course alone is divided into four different categories, allowing students to choose the course that best suits their needs.
The Academic Courses include TOEIC/IELTS/TOEFL and most students prepare for a two-country study abroad program after their study abroad experience on Cebu Island.
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Apart from the Special Program mentioned in the "Free Classes" section above, other programs are also very popular among students, including Special Activities on the CPI campus and Special Clubs where students can "explore the world" on and off campus.
These include the Zumba & Live Band, a dance performance held by the poolside on Mondays and the "Explore the World Club" where you can enjoy Cebu cuisine and learn and use vocabulary that will help you when you travel.
There is also a "Customer Service Management" Club that prepares students for a working holiday in a hotel, and many other experiences beyond study.
School Basic Information
Name of School | CPI/ Cebu Pelis Institute |
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City | Cebu, Philippines |
Main Accommodations | Dormitories |
Average Number of Students Per Class | 1 to 9 |
Affiliated School(s) | No |
Programs
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ESL Course
This course is designed to improve the four language skills of Speaking, Grammar, Reading and Listening, and is divided into four categories:
General English Course, Intensive English Course, Rapid Progress 30 and Rapid Progress 60 Courses.
The General English course requires seven classes a day made up of four one-to-one classes, two small group classes and one group class.
The Intensive English course requires seven classes a day made up of five one-to-one classes, two small group classes and one group class with a native instructor.
The Rapid Progress 30/60 courses require 6 one-to-one lessons and 3 small-group lessons out of 9 lessons and are available in 1-month and 2-month courses. -
Academic Course
The TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation courses are divided into the Preparatory, General, and Intensive courses, respectively.
The Preparatory Course consists of 7 required classes, 3 of which are exam preparation classes and a practice test on Saturdays.
The General Course includes 7 of the 8 required classes, and the Intensive Course includes 8 of the 9 required classes, with practice tests every Saturday.
The General and Intensive Courses also offer test fee assistance/transportation service.
Course Fees (Tuition and Accommodation Expenses)
Duration | Course Fees | Accommodation Expenses |
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2 weeks | ¥80,017 | ¥70,196 |
3 weeks | ¥110,929 | ¥97,083 |
4 weeks | ¥123,165 | ¥107,870 |
8 weeks | ¥246,330 | ¥215,740 |
16 weeks | ¥492,660 | ¥431,480 |
24 weeks | ¥647,220 | ¥647,220 |
Fees vary depending on the course and type of accommodation
Advance enrollment fee (USD120) and additional local fees apply
Area Features

There are various shopping malls scattered throughout central Cebu, such as Ayala Center Cebu and SM City Cebu, and students can enjoy shopping and sightseeing at famous tourist spots in Cebu City.
Many students also enjoy marine sports on weekends, taking small trips to Cebu's beautiful beaches and neighboring islands.
School Address
Address
Holy Family Road, BRGY, Lahug, Cebu City
Access
Located 5 minutes away from the IT Park, Cebu's business center and famous tourist attractions.