3D Universal English Institute Cebu City, Philippines
- Residence accommodation inside the school building
- 3D students get free access to the gym inside the mall.
- Basketball court and table tennis on campus.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- On campus accommodation offered
- On campus accommodation very close to school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 60% of students are from Japan
Location: 3D Universal English Institute Cebu city is located in the bustling city of Cebu City in the Philippines. The school is housed in the Central Business District inside a shopping centre, surrounded by shops, eateries and many amenities. Within walking distance of the school are sites of interest such as the Ayal Malls Central Bloc, the Landers Superstore and a couple of golf courses. Attractions such as the Temple of Leah, the beach, and the Cebu Taoist Temple, are all within a 50-minute bus ride from the school
School facilities: The school's facilities include a restaurant, a study room, a computer room, free WIFI and LAN internet connections, table tennis and free access to gym facilities within the same mall as the school.
Course selection: 3D Universal Institute Cebu City provides courses suitable for students of all levels and many ages. Throughout the year, students can take a variety of English programmes, including General English, which is suitable for students of all levels, Exam Preparation programmes, University Preparation, Business English, English + Internship and more. Family programmes for children and their accompanying adult/s are also readily available throughout the holiday seasons.
Social and cultural: The school provides a range of social and cultural activities for students to enjoy. Every fourth Friday of the month, students can partake in volunteering opportunities within the local community. 3D Universal English also supplies its teachers with a budget to enjoy activities with students outside of the class. These activities can include lunches together in the city, trips to the beach, barbeques, city tours and much more.
English Courses
Practical ESL (15 Group + 20 Individual)
In high demand!35 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$259$247 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 259 247 | 497 473 | 714 679 | 828 787 | 1,035 984 | 1,242 1,180 | 1,449 1,377 | 1,656 1,574 | 1,863 1,770 | 2,070 1,967 | 2,484 2,360 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Intensive ESL (15 Group + 25 Individual)40 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$318$303 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 318 303 | 611 581 | 878 835 | 1,018 968 | 1,273 1,210 | 1,527 1,451 | 1,782 1,693 | 2,036 1,935 | 2,291 2,177 | 2,545 2,418 | 3,054 2,902 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Combine 15 group lessons with 25 individual lessons per week to optimize time at the school and reach your learning goals faster.
- General course schedule
- 8 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Business EnglishThis course tends to sell out quickly!35 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$318$303 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 318 303 | 611 581 | 878 835 | 1,018 968 | 1,273 1,210 | 1,527 1,451 | 1,782 1,693 | 2,036 1,935 | 2,291 2,177 | 2,545 2,418 | 3,054 2,902 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Students will have 2 individual and 2 group classes of business English as well as 2 individual and 1 group ESL class per day.
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
TOEFL Preparation Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!35 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$281$267 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1,123 1,067 | 1,347 1,280 | 1,572 1,494 | 1,796 1,707 | 2,021 1,920 | 2,245 2,133 | 2,694 2,560 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Students will have 2 individual and 2 group classes per day with TOEFL-qualified instructors as well as 2 individual and 1 group ESL class per day to enable them to interact with other non-TOEFL students.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
- Average TOEFL exam score of former students of this course
- 90
TOEIC Preparation Course
35 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$281$267 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1,123 1,067 | 1,347 1,280 | 1,572 1,494 | 1,796 1,707 | 2,021 1,920 | 2,245 2,133 | 2,694 2,560 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Students will have 2 individual and 2 group classes per day with TOEIC-qualified instructors as well as 2 individual and 1 group ESL class per day to enable them to interact with other non-TOEIC students.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
- Average TOEIC exam score of former students of this course
- 700
IELTS Preparation Course
35 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$281$267 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1,123 1,067 | 1,347 1,280 | 1,572 1,494 | 1,796 1,707 | 2,021 1,920 | 2,245 2,133 | 2,694 2,560 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Students will have 2 individual and 2 group classes per day with IELTS-qualified instructors as well as 2 individual and 1 group ESL classes per day to enable them to interact with other non-IELTS students.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
- General course schedule
- 7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
- Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
- 5.5
Our prices for 3D Universal English Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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3D Universal English Institute
“We are an institution born from more than seventeen years of experience in assisting students attain their English communication goals. ”
- English teacher qualifications
- 98% hold a university degree50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 60% male / 40% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at 3D Universal English Institute and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2002
General school facilities
Restaurant
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Table tennis
Basketball court
Gym
Billiards
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 99
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 60% |
| Korea | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 21% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 20% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 9% |
| >50 years | 1% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 200Adult courses - Throughout the year: 150Junior courses - In summer: 100Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by 3D Universal English Institute
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $100
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. Course material costs are approximately $25 per month.
- Comments about courses
SSP Fee: PHP 12540.
Every last Friday of the month, the students will have a level-up test to determine the students' improvement level. All students are required to take the test unless valid reasons are produced. There is no class on that day but students could choose to join the school volunteering activities after the exam.
Private classes can only be booked in addition to a course.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 25 Feb 2026, 21 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 09 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 27 May 2026, 12 Jun 2026, 21 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Airport transfer
- Mactan-Cebu International Airport:
- $30 one way
$60 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Movie screening
- Dance class
- Yoga class
- International cultural exchange
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered
- Video about leisure activities at 3D Universal English Institute Cebu City
Accommodation
3D Residence
In high demand!
9 ratings Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$285/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 285 | 545 | 783 | 908 | 1135 | 1362 | 1589 | 1816 | 2270 | 2724 | 227 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
3D Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
9 ratings Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$234/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 234 | 449 | 645 | 748 | 935 | 1122 | 1309 | 1496 | 1870 | 2244 | 187 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
3D Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
9 ratings Triple room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$168/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 168 | 323 | 464 | 538 | 672.5 | 807 | 941.5 | 1076 | 1345 | 1614 | 134.5 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Triple room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
3D Residence Quadruple Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$137/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 137 | 263 | 378 | 438 | 547.5 | 657 | 766.5 | 876 | 1095 | 1314 | 109.5 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Shared room (multiple beds)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
3D Residence Sextuple Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$103/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 103 | 197 | 283 | 328 | 410 | 492 | 574 | 656 | 820 | 984 | 82 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Shared room (multiple beds)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Prestigio Hotel
2 ratings Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$359/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 359 | 689 | 990 | 1148 | 1435 | 1722 | 2009 | 2296 | 2870 | 3444 | 287 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Yello Hotel
1 rating Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$359/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 359 | 689 | 990 | 1148 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
Yello Hotel
1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Private bathroom
from
$278/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 278 | 533 | 766 | 888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $75 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
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Questions and answers about 3D Universal English Institute
Are there classes on the first day of the course on Monday?
My arrival time in Cebu is at 00:25. Is it possible to do a check in at such a late hour in the residence?
FAQ about 3D Universal English Institute, Cebu City
I am interested in a conversational course.
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What is the format of the classes in your school?
How to choose English courses for my child?
How is the lesson structured in schools?
I plan to go to 3D Universal English Institute - Cebu City from 1st May to 5th May, but I realized that the 1st of May is a national holiday in Philippines. Do you know if this school is going to be open on the 1st of May?
Can I book a course without accommodation?
The different options are in the accommodation section. ”
Is there a curfew in the residence?
Terms of 3D Universal English Institute
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school


- Legal name/parent company
- 3D Universal English Institute, Inc. | Tax registration ID: SSP:AAFS ADD02-109 (company ID
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 30 US$
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.











Combine 15 group lessons with 20 individual lessons per week to optimize time at the school and reach your learning goals faster.