What we like about the school
- Residence accommodation inside the school building
- Small class sizes
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Rooftop terrace
3D Universal English Institute
- The school is based in the Central Business District area of downtown Cebu City.
- The language school 3D Universal English Institute was founded in Cebu City, Philippines in 2002.
- Address: 2F, La Nivel Hotel, JY Square, 6000 - Cebu City, Philippines (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: 3D Universal English Institute, Inc.
- Tax registration ID: SSP:AAFS ADD02-109 (company ID
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
TESDA, BI“We are an institution born from more than seventeen years of experience in assisting students attain their English communication goals. ”
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Fridge for student use
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Gym
Basketball court
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
99Number of public PC workstations:
1Our price includes
- 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
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 25 US$ per month.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 200
- Adult courses throughout the year: 150
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 98% hold a university degree
- 50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
20
5
5
55
10
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Mactan International Airport (CEB).
Mactan-Cebu International Airport:30 US$ pick up
60 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 24 Feb. 2021, 25 Feb. 2021, 09 Apr. 2021 - 10 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 25 May 2021, 12 Jun. 2021, 31 Jul. 2021, 06 Aug. 2021, 21 Aug. 2021, 31 Aug. 2021, 09 Sep. 2021, 02 Nov. 2021, 30 Nov. 2021, 08 Dec. 2021, 24 Dec. 2021 - 25 Dec. 2021, 30 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 35
| Max. group size: 7
247 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 259 247 | 497 473 | 714 679 | 828 787 | 1035 984 | 1242 1180 | 1449 1377 | 1656 1574 | 1863 1770 | 2070 1967 | 2484 2360 |
Combine 15 group lessons with 20 individual lessons per week to optimize time at the school and reach your learning goals faster.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 293 279 | 563 535 | 809 769 | 938 892 | 1173 1115 | 1407 1337 | 1642 1560 | 1876 1783 | 2111 2006 | 2345 2228 | 2814 2674 |
Students will have 4 individual and 3 group classes per day as well as a daily English test and 2 hours mandatory self-study.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 35
| Max. group size: 7
247 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 259 247 | 497 473 | 714 679 | 828 787 | 1035 984 | 1242 1180 | 1449 1377 | 1656 1574 | 1863 1770 | 2070 1967 | 2484 2360 |
This course includes 4 one-to-one lessons, 3 group lessons per week and 1 optional free class per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 8
303 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 318 303 | 611 581 | 878 835 | 1018 968 | 1273 1210 | 1527 1451 | 1782 1693 | 2036 1935 | 2291 2177 | 2545 2418 | 3054 2902 |
Combine 15 group lessons with 25 individual lessons per week to optimize time at the school and reach your learning goals faster.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
Lessons per week: 45
| Max. group size: 9
356 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 374 356 | 719 684 | 1033 982 | 1198 1139 | 1498 1424 | 1797 1708 | 2097 1993 | 2396 2277 | 2696 2562 | 2995 2846 | 3594 3415 |
Combine 15 group lessons with 30 individual lessons per week to optimize time at the school and reach your learning goals faster.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
9 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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
Junior
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 6
| Max. group size: 1
318 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 334 318 | 641 609 | 921 875 | 1068 1015 | 1335 1269 | 1602 1522 | 1869 1776 | 2136 2030 | 2403 2283 | 2670 2537 | 3204 3044 |
This course includes 6 lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 212 202 | 407 387 | 585 556 | 678 645 | 848 806 | 1017 967 | 1187 1128 | 1356 1289 | 1526 1450 | 1695 1611 | 2034 1933 |
This course includes 20 lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 228 217 | 437 416 | 628 597 | 728 692 | 910 865 | 1092 1038 | 1274 1211 | 1456 1384 | 1638 1557 | 1820 1729 | 2184 2075 |
This course includes 30 lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 318 303 | 611 581 | 878 835 | 1018 968 | 1273 1210 | 1527 1451 | 1782 1693 | 2036 1935 | 2291 2177 | 2545 2418 | 3054 2902 |
Students will have 2 individual and 2 group classes of business English as well as 2 individual and 1 group ESL class per day.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1123 1067 | 1347 1280 | 1572 1494 | 1796 1707 | 2021 1920 | 2245 2133 | 2694 2560 |
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.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1123 1067 | 1347 1280 | 1572 1494 | 1796 1707 | 2021 1920 | 2245 2133 | 2694 2560 |
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.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1123 1067 | 1347 1280 | 1572 1494 | 1796 1707 | 2021 1920 | 2245 2133 | 2694 2560 |
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.
The school needs to receive the application at least 1 week before the starting date.
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
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:50
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 281 267 | 539 513 | 775 737 | 898 854 | 1123 1067 | 1347 1280 | 1572 1494 | 1796 1707 | 2021 1920 | 2245 2133 | 2694 2560 |
Students will have 4 individual and 4 group classes per day as well as 2 hours gym training.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Note: All courses offered by 3D Academy, Cebu City can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 10 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses: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.
Private classes can only be booked in addition to a course.
Accommodation
All rooms are furnished with wardrobe, bed, work desk, refrigerator, hot and cold shower.
For students who choose to stay in twin, triple and quadruple rooms, they will normally be assigned to students with other nationalities to encourage English communication among the students.
Double rooms can be gender mixed, but rooms with more students are always separated by gender.
For students who choose to stay in twin, triple and quadruple rooms, they will normally be assigned to students with other nationalities to encourage English communication among the students.
Double rooms can be gender mixed, but rooms with more students are always separated by gender.
Reviews
4.2
Overall school rating
13 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.2
Organisation
4.1
Facilities
3.6
Social activities
3.6
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3
Value for money
4.2
Accommodation
Homestay
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Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
3.7
What students liked about 3D Universal English Institute, Cebu City
Olga19 years
“Most of all I liked the hospitality, teachers with high education and experience. You want learn English non stop with such teachers like them.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
3D Residence
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I believe I don´t have any specific recommendations as the school welcomed me very well and everything was fine, there is nothing to fear
Other comments: I would like to say thank you to this school, I met a lot of good friends with whom I am still in touch. It was an unforgettable experience.
Julen55 years
“The quality of the teachers and the amount of time you spend learning the language (7-8 daily classes).”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Prestigio Hotel
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Get ready to get immersed in the English language.
Other comments: After a second time, I could attend a third one.
Amaury25 years
“Shared many things with students from around the world, I loved it!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
3D Residence
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The school trips are really a good experience, I think that it is something you must not miss
Other comments: More clarity on different payment options
Seigo54 years
“Diligent staff”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Most of the students are Japanese. It may be hard for you to speak only English.
Other comments: You can stay at a hotel you book on your own.
I think it's a good option.
Agustinus Sardo Marataufan33 years
“The teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
3D Residence
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Keep in touch.
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Other English schools in Cebu City offering English courses:
- What is the best price for a course at 3D Academy, Cebu City?English courses at 3D Academy start at 202 US$ for Parent's Course 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by 3D Academy?Yes. The school offers pickup from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (30 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at 3D Universal?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at 3D Universal varies from 1 students (Kid's Course) to 9 students (Platinum ESL (15 Group + 30 Individual))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at 3D Universal English Institute?98% of teachers at 3D Universal English Institute hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of 3D Universal English Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at 3D Universal English Institute comes from Japan with a 55% representation, followed by students from China (20%) and Korea (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 3D Universal English Institute offers courses for which ages?3D Universal English Institute offers courses from 8 years (Kid's Course, 6 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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