We have a collection of "Frequently Asked Questions" from past visitors and students. Look through the list below and click on the link of a question you want. The link will take you down in the list to that question. After the question, you will find a "back to top" link to bring you back to the top of the list.

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• Regarding Safety and Studying at ETHOS…
  1. Is it safe to come study at ETHOS?
  2. Are there good hospitals in Cebu City?
  3. How long has ETHOS been open?
  4. When can I come to study at ETHOS?
  5. If I make a study reservation and then cancel, can I get my money back?
• Regarding Kids Camp English Training…
  1. How many different kinds of English study options are there for Kids Camp?
  2. Do you offer a MAN-TO-MAN study option for the camps?
  3. What do the campers need to bring with them?
  4. The English level of some of the campers may be very low. Is that ok?
  5. If we need to arrive a day or so early or leave a day or so late, will this be a problem?

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1. Is it safe to come study at ETHOS?

We are very serious about the safety of our students. We try to make sure that our students have the best study experience possible. We monitor and advise students on their plans for outside trips and sightseeing in the city! All students who are minors will have a staff member with them or will be with other students in a group where ever they go.

We also have a school nurse, who watches over the health situation of all staff and students. She will also assist any student who might need medical attention. (We ask that all students inform us regarding any medical needs or allergies so that we can keep them safe.)

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2. Is there good medical care in Cebu City?


Cebu City has some of the finest health care facilities in the country. We have a company nurse who monitors the health of all staff and students. We have a nearby doctor who looks after minor illnesses and we are only about 10 minutes away from the closest major hospital. If you have international health insurance, you will not have any problems.

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3. How long has ETHOS been open?


We have been open since April of 2012. We have been teaching American English now for 12 years!

If you can come to the Philippines, you can come study with us. We can accept foreign students for classroom studies, and we can also have online studies with our foreign students.

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4. When can I come to study at ETHOS?


You can come anytime you like! The only thing that will affect your ability to come is how full we are at the time you wish to come. At present, our maximum student capacity is 30 individuals. Contact us for more details about availability of housing and class bookings.

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5. If we make a reservation for a camp and pay the registration fee, then later must cancel, can we get back our money?


Please study our Payment Rules page. In order to make a reservation with us, you must pay a non-refundable registration fee. This fee will not be refunded, even if you have to cancel because of something like COVID-19.

We will refund any balance payment you might have made, but if there are bank charges and transfer fees to get your money back to you, these will be deducted from the amount.

Instead of asking for a refund, we recommend that you consider rescheduling and come study with us at a later date. Your registration fee will remain valid for up to 12 months so that you will not lose your money.

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Regarding ENGLISH TRAINING…




1. How many different kinds of English study options are there for Kids Camp?




Our English program for camps have two study options: 4 hours per day and 5 hours per day.

We can accept students of all English levels. We assess students and then place them in LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH level groupings. Our teachers work with the students of each level to help them improve. In order for us to approve a camp, there must be at least six (6) students coming and it must be at least one (1) week in duration.

We have a FREE ONLINE ASSESSMENT TEST. Anyone is welcome to take it and we will send an evaluation. Either click the link or scan the QR code to go to the site.

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2. Do you offer a MAN-TO-MAN study option for the camps?


For English camps, we do not offer MAN-TO-MAN classes. Our group classes have a maximum size of six (6) students.

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3. What do the campers need to bring with them?

Kids are responsible for their travel documents, passports, and sufficient spending money for the trip. In addition, they should bring any special toiletries, personal care items, and any medication they might need to take.

We are in the tropics where the sun shines bright and hot and it can rain a any moment. A good hat and sunglasses might be considered. Also, maybe an umbrella.

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4. The English level of some campers might be low, Is that ok?

Yes, no problem. Before the camp, we will conduct a personal interview with each camper, to assess the levels for placement in class groupings. If some have low levels, we will place them in an appropriate study group.

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5. If we need to arrive a day or so early or leave a day or so late, will this be a problem?

We understand that flight schedules can be a challenge and a difference of a day might save hundreds of dollars, especially with a larger group. If you need to arrive before our requested Saturday arrival day, or if you are still here after our requested Sunday departure day, we will prorate the housing, plus any additional activities we might insert in order to pass take advantage of the additional time.

We will also be prepared to revise the program in case the arrival happens to cut short the original program.

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