The Commuter Program is characterized by a class-only format where students do not use the school dormitory, allowing them to choose their desired amount of class time, curriculum, and schedule.
Unlike regular courses, which are subject to school and dormitory regulations, this Commuter Program allows for a more flexible school life. It is common for students to choose between one and three classes per day.
Operational Summary
- Participation in 1:1 classes only, not group classes.
- However, you may choose the regular course.
- Classes are held 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday.
- Guarantee of Class Volume: Guaranteeing 20 classes in 4 weeks.
- Class Unit: 45 minutes.
- Choose classes between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Selection of desired subjects and time slots.
- Teacher changes are possible at any time.
Tuition and Others
| Category | Teacher | 5-Day-A-Week Classes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Week | 3-Week | 4-Week | ||
| ESL, SPEAKING | Filipino Teacher 1:1 | $123 | $161 | $190 |
| Native Speaker 1:1 | $234 | $306 | $360 | |
| IELTS | Filipino Teacher 1:1 | $143 | $187 | $220 |
| BUSINESS | Filipino Teacher 1:1 | $130 | $170 | $200 |
| JUNIOR (Ages 7~15) | Filipino Teacher 1:1 | $130 | $170 | $200 |
| Native Speaker 1:1 | $234 | $306 | $360 | |
Level System
| Level Code | Equivalent Score / Level | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEIC | TOEFL | Cambridge | CEFR | |||
| 601 | Proficient | 8.5-9.0 | 955-990 | 111-120 | Proficiency (CPE) |
C2 | An IELTS score of 8.5–9.0 (CPE/C2) is suitable for highly specialized professions and advanced research environments and demonstrates native-level fluency. |
| 501+ | Upper Advanced | 7.5-8.0 | 930-950 | 106-110 | Advanced (CAE) |
C1 | An IELTS score of 8.5–9.0 (CPE/C2) is suitable for highly specialized professions and advanced research environments and demonstrates native-level fluency. |
| 501 | Advanced | 7 | 905-925 | 100-105 | Advanced (CAE) |
C1 | An IELTS score of 7.0 and CEFR Level C1 are the average requirements for immigration or job applications in the US and Australia. |
| 401+ | Pre-Advanced | 6.5 | 865-900 | 90-99 | First (FCE) |
B2 | *Eligible to apply for our school’s IELTS 7.0 score guarantee program. |
| 401 | Upper-Intermediate | 5.5-6.0 | 790-860 | 82-89 | First (FCE) |
B2 |
* CEFR Level B2 is the minimum requirement for admission to public schools in the US and Australia. * Eligible to apply for our IELTS 6.5 score guarantee program. |
| 301+ | Intermediate | 4.5-5.0 | 670-785 | 70-81 | Preliminary (PET) |
B1 |
* Possess an intermediate level of English. From this point, it is recommended to take specialized courses such as IELTS or Business English. * Eligible to enroll in our school’s Advanced Business course. |
| 301 | Pre-Intermediate | 3.5-4.0 | 530-665 | 56-69 | - | A2-B1 |
* Minimum requirement to begin a speaking-focused course. * Eligible to take a regular IELTS course. |
| 201+ | Upper-Elementary | 3 | 250-395 | 43-55 | Key (KET) |
A2 |
* Minimum requirement for starting Native 1:1 class * As an IELTS beginner, you may enroll in the IELTS Basic (ESL–IELTS Bridge) course. |
| 201 | Elementary | 2.0-2.5 | 790-860 | 30-42 | - | A2-A1 |
* Up to at least Level 201, it is recommended to develop balanced skills in speaking, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, listening, and writing, rather than focusing on specific skills. * You may apply for our school’s TOEIC Regular course. However, to ensure smooth learning, we recommend starting from TOEIC 380 or higher. |
| 101+ | Upper-Beginner | 1.5 | 160-240 | 19-29 | - | A1 | Up to Levels 101 and 101+, it is recommended to focus on speaking andvocabulary. |
| 101 | Beginner | 1 | 0-155 | 0-18 | - | - | It is conducted primarily through 1:1 classes and requires teachers who can adapt to students’ learning styles, especially those with extensive experience teaching beginners. |
Registration Process
- Consultation: regarding class volume, start date, teacher type, etc.
- Consultation: regarding class volume, start date, teacher type, etc.
- Level Test: In-person interview. Approx. 20 minutes
- Subject Selection
- Tuition Payment
- Receive Report Cards and Class Schedules
- Commencement of Classes
Agreement, Refund, Exceptions
- This program cannot be registered through an agent. Students must contact and register directly with the school.
- Guaranteed Class Volume: 20 classes are guaranteed based on a 4-week period. In the event of a class cancellation due to a national holiday, the number of class days will be increased.
- Make-up class policy: Make-up classes due to personal reasons are not permitted.
- Refund Policy: Tuition for one week of non-conducted classes will be deducted as a refund penalty.
- Since the Commuter Program is not a regular ESL course, there is no need to apply for SSP or SSP I-Card.
- Just because it is a commuter program does not mean the student must take only one or two 1:1 classes. The student may choose not to use dormitories while taking regular courses such as Light ESL, Power ESL, or IELTS Intensive. However, in this case, you must apply for the SSP and SSP I-Card.
