Good day! Welcome to CIP ENGLISH!
This content not only details the schedule for the first day but also provides tips for those going out personally on
weekends and Sundays, as well as guidance on how to contact school managers even on holidays.
Please note that this content is written for those using the school dormitories.
Wi-Fi Connection
The following is regarding Wi-Fi connection in your room at the dormitory:
Check-in & Check-out
Starting April 2026, admission to all courses at our school will be available on weekdays as well as weekends.
- Check-in is available on both weekdays and weekends.
- For Sunday check-ins: Check-out time is SATURDAY AT 13:00.
- For weekday check-ins: The check-out date is calculated based on a stay of 6 nights and 7 days.
- For example, if you check in on Thursday, your check-out will be on Wednesday evening. You may still attend classes on your check-out day
First Day Schedule
| Placement / Level Test |
None. | Since the placement test is conducted online prior to arrival at the school, there are no additional tests after arrival. |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (or the first day) or Tuesday evening. | However, as an exception, IELTS course students must take an additional test after arrival at the school. This is a test equivalent to the IELTS Mock Test. | |
| Orientation | Monday (or First Day), 08:00 – 08:50 |
*The orientation for new students covers school and dormitory life, as well as points to note when going out or traveling. *In addition, students receive explanations regarding penalty & refund rules, dormitory guidelines, hotel guidelines, IELTS program rules, etc., and receive files regarding these matters. *Following the orientation, new students must sign the CONSENT FORM. |
| 9:00-09:30. | School Tour | |
| Regular Classes | From 09:40 | The official schedule of regular classes begins from the first day. |
| Shopping Mall | 17:05 – 18:20 | Moving to the shopping mall (Nepo Mall) after school for daily necessities or simple shopping. |
| Local Fee Payment | Tuesday (second day) |
*Paying local fees at the Admin Office during free time between classes. *Local Fees: Fees that must be paid to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for SSP and visa extensions. Textbook fees, electricity bills, airport pickup fees, and other expenses. |
Academic Messenger Group
Please join your course’s LINE group. You can check announcements or chat individually via text
Operation Hours
OFFICE HOURS
| Admin Office | Academic Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 07:40 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 15:00 | Closed |
| Tasks Handled | The Admin Office handles claims regarding living and accommodation, local expenses, immigration matters, etc. If you have personal concerns, private consultations with the Marketing Manager are available. | Performing all academic-related tasks, including class management, testing and evaluations, counseling, and class schedule changes. |
Class schedules can be changed at any time during the first two weeks after admission. Please adjust your teacher assignment and class schedule to suit your needs.
MEAL TIMES
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday- Friday | 07:00 – 08:00 | 11:40 – 13:00 | 17:45 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 – 08:30 | 11:40 – 13:00 | 17:45 – 19:00 |
| Sunday,Holidays | 10:30 – 13:00 (Brunch) | 17:45 – 19:00 | |
- Students should arrive at the dining hall before 12:20 PM for lunch and before 6:20 PM for dinner.
- FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM TRAVELER’S DIARRHEA: Although mineral water dispensers are available for free use at our school, we recommend purchasing bottled mineral water at a supermarket for those with sensitive stomachs who experience diarrhea when the water changes while traveling abroad.
SWIMMING POOL USAGE
| Monday – Friday | 13:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays | 10:00 – 21:00 |
- Please note that the swimming pool is strictly controlled in the early morning and after 21:00.
- The pool is shallow, so diving may result in serious injury.
- If a junior aged 13 or under swims, a guardian must accompany them. Guardians are required to supervise the junior’s safe use of the pool.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
The shuttle service operates free of charge and is as follows:
- Monday to Friday: Nepo Mall, departing from the school at 17:05.
- Saturday: SM Clark, departing from the school at 13:00.
Regarding Outings
WITHIN 3-MINUTE WALK:
- The 7-Eleven located 2-3 minutes to the right of the school’s main gate serves as our convenience store.
- The nearby coffee shop, Coffee Cat, offers drinks, cakes, and light meals.
WITHIN A 5-MINUTE DRIVE:
Nepo Mall and New Point, located a 5-minute drive or tricycle ride away, offer a variety of shops, supermarkets, hair salons, currency exchange offices, and more. Additionally, Starbucks and Tom N Toms are nearby places worth visiting.
A 15-MINUTE WALK AWAY:
·If you walk about 15 minutes from the school toward the left, you will find a large coffee shop called LALA GARDEN. Next to it is KIM’S MALL, which houses a supermarket (Korean), a bowling alley, restaurants, etc.
GRAB/TRICYCLE USAGE
- Tricycles are available at our school’s main gate until 7:00 PM. Please avoid calling the drivers loudly and agree on the fare before getting in.
- If you use GRAB, please search for ‘CIP ENGLISH’ when returning to school from an outing. (School Address: Block 37, Lots 18 & 19, Camia St, Cutcut, Angeles City, Pampanga).
SAFETY NOTES
- To prevent theft, keep your bag in front of you at all times. Avoid using your mobile phone or opening your wallet in public or on the street.
- If you are robbed, do not resist physically. Please focus on protecting yourself.
- FOOD SAFETY TIPS: Avoid eating street food, as meat freshness may be poor and can cause stomach upset. Also, avoid seafood such as fish and shrimp at inexpensive restaurants.
- DO NOT ACCEPT FOOD OR DRINKS FROM STRANGERS, even if they seem friendly, as many serious incidents start this way.
MANAGEMENT CONTACT
