ETHOS Language School

An American school with native speakers located in Cebu City, Philippines


How Much Is the Test Preparation Program?

Before we take you to the price charts, let's review. You are considering this training because you need to pass an English exam. You want our American teachers to observe and help you eliminate any weaknesses that may prevent you from accomplishing your goals for using English. So, you must understand that the duration of your training will depend upon your English entry level.

We will conduct a series of pre-enrollment assessment tests and then make our recommendation for your training duration. You will be asked to complete our online assessment test. Then we will schedule you for an online interview with one of our American English instructors, who will take you through additional assessment activities. After we complete the assessment, we will recommend either 4, 8, 12, or 16 weeks of training. This assessment will not cost you anything, and you will not be obligated to come to ETHOS, or to accept our recommendation for the training duration. We simply want to understand how best we can help you.

Regardless of whether you agree to our recommendation, the minimum duration for training in our TEST PREPARATION program is 4 weeks. During that time, you will attend weekday classes for 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. You also agree to participate in all classroom activities and accomplish all out-of-class assignments.

Please remember that in addition to our training fee, there will be expenses for housing, food, transportation, laundry, and recreation. You will also have Immigration expenses to pay if you come study in any school located in the Philippines. (For details, there is a link in the menu above to the ABOUT IMMIGRATION page that will explain all of this to you.)

We want to be very clear about what IS and what IS NOT included in the prices you will be seeing in the charts. So, please look carefully at the following lists before you scroll down to the prices for the different study and housing options.

Regardless of your housing choice, these things ARE included in the price:

  • Airport transfers.
  • Tuition and study materials.
  • Use of the school facility.
  • All taxes and service fees.
  • Purified drinking water at school and in ETHOS housing facilities.
  • Housing (Only SHARED ROOMS for ETHOS housing).
  • WiFi at the housing and school facilities.
  • Travel and immigration assistance.
  • Also: Breakfast on school days for HOME STAY students.

These things ARE NOT included in the price:

  • The fees for SSP and ICARD requirements. (See About Immigration page in the menu above.)
  • Any visa extension fees. (See About Immigration page in the menu above.)
  • Outside housing cost. (choose this for PRIVATE ROOMS)
  • Daily meals and snacks. (we have a MEAL PROGRAM)
  • Transportation in the city.
  • Laundry service. (there are several laundry shops near ETHOS)
  • Cell phone service.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Expenses for tourist activities and shopping.

Please also consider going to the Frequent Questions page for additional details not discussed on this page. (There is a link to the FAQ page in the menu above.)

The cost charts below are based upon the GROUP CLASS rate for the different housing options we offer here at ETHOS. Because the program requires study-blocks of 4 weeks, we only show those prices. (There are prices for 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks in each chart.) We also offer a TUITION ONLY price for those who would rather find their own housing.

We do not offer a MAN-TO-MAN class option for our TEST PREP training.

Option 1: With ETHOS Housing** (includes TUITION ONLY price)

Option 2: BAYFRONT HOTEL Housing**

**IMPORTANT: All ETHOS prices are subject to change without prior notice. All quotations are valid for 30 days from the date they are given. If no Registration Fee is received within the 30 days, and the price changes, the original quotation will become void and a new quotation will be based upon the new price. So, you need to decide quickly to lock in your price!


How do I pay for the TEST PREPARATION course?

We accept payment by credit card. Simply tell us what housing option you want, and how many WEEKS (4, 8, 12, or 16) you want to study and we will email you a FINAL quotation for the package. If you approve the quotation, we will send you a credit card billing invoice through email for our non-refundable Registration Fee. Once we receive your registration fee payment, we will book your study and reserve your space in housing and your classes.

Then, a few weeks before you are scheduled to arrive at ETHOS, we will send you a second invoice through email for the balance payment. You must pay this amount no later than 15 days before you leave to come to ETHOS.

Please read the Payment Policy for special rules regarding cancellations and refunds.


Need more information?

Send us a message here and we’ll respond by email (usually within 24 hours).

Email is our primary way to contact you.
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