Speak Up (1,2-week)

    Speak Up (1,2-week)

    In this article:

    • Classes held even on National holidays
    • 1:1 eight classes per day
    • Specialized speaking curriculum
    • In-depth lessons with Native Speakers 1:1

    This course is a course for 1 or 2 weeks, and the purpose is to provide A RELIABLE SPEAKING PROGRAM FOR SHORT PERIODS.

    Although there are many national holidays in the Philippines, this course has the characteristic that classes are conducted normally regardless of national holidays.

    The curriculum is the same as that of our Speaking/Native Master course that has been trusted for many years. Classes are organized only one-on-one, excluding group classes that require an adaptation period.

    Speak Up (1,2-week)

    Curriculum

    Since group classes require an adjustment period, so the curriculum at Speaking Up is operated only as one-on-one classes.

    Class Type Number of Classes Subjects
    One on One (1:1) 7 Speaking Strategy, Current Issues, Spoken Grammar, Verb Usage, Vocabulary Drills, Listening Tactics, Travel English
    Native1:1 1 Speaking Master, Accent Master, Speech & Pronunciation, Current Issues
    Evening Program - Optional
    Total 8
    Activity - Club activities (music, reading): Every Thursday, 6-7 PM.
    English Day: Last Friday of every month, 3:30 PM.
    Outreach Program: Once every 4-6 weeks. Sundays
    Saturday Class 3 classes in the morning. Optional.
    • The class unit is 45 minutes, 5 minutes’ break. However, 5th and 10th classes are 40 minutes.
    • Activities may change depending on the circumstances.

    Course Features

    • SHORT-TERM SPEAKING PROGRAM FOR 1-2 WEEKS STUDYING: The curriculum is based on the Speaking Master and Native Master curriculums that have had a great effect on speaking education.
    • REGULAR CLASSES EVEN ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: 40 CLASSES PER WEEK with 8 hours of one-on-one classes per day.
    • ENROLLMENT IS AVAILABLE ON WEEKDAYS, AND CLASSES BEGIN THE DAY AFTER ARRIVAL.
    • Regular classes start from Monday morning after admission: Admission interviews are conducted before admission, and regular classes start on Monday morning at 8:00 AM. Orientation is conducted briefly.
    • NATIVE SPEAKERS CORRECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION AND LEARN PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS CURRENTLY USED IN THE US AND UK.
    • FREE ONLINE CLASSES ARE OFFERED: Practice speaking, pronunciation, verb conjugation, and vocabulary before you enroll, building your confidence for academic life here. This service is available for upper beginner and beginner levels.
    • SEMI-SPARTAN STYLE: Somewhat loose regulations apply. You can go out freely after school and school regulations are not strictly applied.

    Admission Qualification & Date

    • There is no specific level requirement for admission to this course. However, since this course is a short-term program lasting 1-2 weeks, AN ADMISSION INTERVIEW IS REQUIRED BEFORE ENROLLMENT to begin classes immediately.
    • Admission date: We recommend arriving at school on Sunday, but weekdays are also possible.
      ✓ Sunday (or Saturday morning): Classes start on Monday.
      ✓ Weekday enrollment is also possible. If you begin classes on Wednesday, you can attend classes until Tuesday of your graduation week.

    Course Duration

    • 1-2 weeks

    • Exam & Feedback

      • Placement Test: Our online placement test is conducted before admission. Afterward, you can begin regular classes with your chosen teacher from the first day of your arrival.
      • Weekly Test: Instead of a placement test, the admission interview will be conducted before arrival at school.
      • Progress Test: NONE

    • Class Schedule (Mon-Sat)

      Below is a sample weekly study schedule from Monday to Saturday. The schedule may vary depending on the course and student level. Attendance is mandatory for regular classes from Monday to Friday, but participation in Saturday classes is optional.

      Even students in the semi-Spartan program can sign up for night classes from 19:00 for 1 hour. However, attendance and other factors will be monitored.

      WEEKDAYS (MON-FRI) SATURDAY
      Time Class No./Type Subjects Time Class No./Type Subjects
      7:00-8:00 Breakfast
      8:00-8:45 1st Class / 1:1 Speaking Strategy 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
      08:50 – 09:35 2nd Class / 1:1 Spoken Grammar 08:50 – 09:35 1st Class / SGC IELTS, TOEIC, Business Vocabulary
      09:40 – 10:25 3rd Class / 1:1 Current Issues 09:40 – 10:25 2nd Class / SGC Current Issues
      10:30 – 11:15 4th Class / Native 1:1 Speech & Pronunciation 10:30 – 11:15 3rd Class / SGC Pronunciation Clinic
      11:20 – 12:00 5th Class
      11:40 – 13:00 Lunch 11:40 – 13:00 Lunch
      13:00 – 13:45 6th Class / 1:1 Travel English
      13:50 – 14: 35 7th Class / 1:1 Verb Usage
      14:40 – 15:25 8th Class / 1:1 Vocabulary Drills
      15:30 – 16:15 9th Class / 1:1 Listening Tactics
      16:20 – 17:00 10th Class
      17:45 – 19:00 Dinner 17:45 – 19:00 Dinner
      19:00 – 19:50
      20:00 – 21:00
      21:00 – 22:00

    • Things To Note Before Registration

      - Accommodation options include a dormitory (on the school campus) and a hotel (10 minutes away by school shuttle). If you prefer to avoid curfews and school regulations, we recommend the off-campus hotel. For detailed information about the hotel, lease click here. HOTEL GUIDE.

      - Dormitory Quad-rooms and HOTEL rooms are only available to families or groups with the same enrollment and graduation dates.

      - After admission, you can change courses or add Native speaker 1:1 class.

      - To help you adjust to school life, we've prepared guidelines for new students. Please be sure to read them carefully. please click here. ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS and PENALTY & REFUND POLICY.

    • Tuition

      Dormitory 1-Week 2-Week
      Single A 940 1,528
      Single B 880 1,430
      Double 820 1,333
      Triple 776 1,261
      Quad 736 1,196

      - Registration fee ($100) is not included.
      - Long-term registration discounts apply from 16 weeks.

      Hotel 1-Week 2-Week
      DELUXE KING (SINGLE) 1,318 2,142
      DELUXE KING (DOUBLE) 1,038 1,687
      DELUXE TWIN (DOUBLE) 1,080 1,755
      DELUXE TWIN (TRIPLE) 968 1,572
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (TRIPLE) 1,122 1,823
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (QUADE) 1,024 1,663
      Dormitory 1-Week 2-Week
      Single A 892 1,450
      Single B 832 1,352
      Double 772 1,255
      Triple 728 1,183
      Quad 688 1,118

      - Registration fee ($100) is not included.
      - Long-term registration discounts apply from 16 weeks.

      Hotel 1-Week 2-Week
      DELUXE KING (SINGLE) 1,270 2,064
      DELUXE KING (DOUBLE) 990 1,609
      DELUXE TWIN (DOUBLE) 1,032 1,677
      DELUXE TWIN (TRIPLE) 920 1,494
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (TRIPLE) 1,074 1,745
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (QUADE) 976 1,585
      Dormitory 1-Week 2-Week
      Single A 131,600 213,850
      Single B 123,200 200,200
      Double 114,800 186,550
      Triple 108,640 176,540
      Quad 103,040 167,440

      - Registration fee ($100) is not included.
      - Long-term registration discounts apply from 16 weeks.

      Hotel 1-Week 2-Week
      DELUXE KING (SINGLE) 196,730 319,690
      DELUXE KING (DOUBLE) 153,330 249,160
      DELUXE TWIN (DOUBLE) 159,780 259,640
      DELUXE TWIN (TRIPLE) 142,360 231,330
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (TRIPLE) 166,290 270,220
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (QUADE) 151,040 245,440
      Dormitory 1-Week 2-Week
      Single A 5,640 9,168
      Single B 5,280 8,580
      Double 4,920 7,998
      Triple 4,656 7,566
      Quad 4,416 7,176

      - Registration fee ($100) is not included.
      - Long-term registration discounts apply from 16 weeks.

      Hotel 1-Week 2-Week
      DELUXE KING (SINGLE) 7,674 12,470
      DELUXE KING (DOUBLE) 5,798 9,421
      DELUXE TWIN (DOUBLE) 6,076 9,874
      DELUXE TWIN (TRIPLE) 5,323 8,650
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (TRIPLE) 6,358 10,331
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (QUADE) 5,699 9,260
      Dormitory 1-Week 2-Week
      Single A 1,000,000 1,625,000
      Single B 936,000 1,521,000
      Double 880,000 1,430,000
      Triple 836,000 1,358,500
      Quad 796,000 1,293,50

      - Registration fee ($100) is not included.
      - Long-term registration discounts apply from 16 weeks.

      Hotel 1-Week 2-Week
      DELUXE KING (SINGLE) 1,600,000 2,600,000
      DELUXE KING (DOUBLE) 1,228,000 1,995,500
      DELUXE TWIN (DOUBLE) 1,280,000 2,080,000
      DELUXE TWIN (TRIPLE) 1,128,000 1,833,000
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (TRIPLE) 1,332,000 2,164,500
      EXECUTIVE SUITE (QUADE) 1,180,000 1,917,500

    • Local Fee (PHP)

      Local fees include fees payable to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (e.g., visa extension and SSP fees), textbook fees, accommodation electricity charges, and other related expenses. These fees are paid directly to the school office after admission.
      Starting June 2026, visa extension fees will vary based on the student's nationality, in accordance with the guidelines of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration.

      Basic Amount

      1-Week 2-Week 3-Week 4-Week 8-Week 12-Week 16-Week 20-Week 24-Week
      VISA Extension - - - - 5,640 13,060 18,000 23,450 29,400
      SSP 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 13,600
      SSP E-Card 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 8,000
      ACR I-Card - - - - - 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
      Electric (Basic) 600 1,200 1,800 2,400 4,800 7,200 9,600 12,000 14,400
      Utility 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
      School ID Card 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
      Dormitory Deposit 2,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
      TOTAL 14,150 15,250 17,350 18,450 29,490 46,310 55,650 65,500 86,650

      #The above are local fees for dormitory users. If you stay at the off-campus hotel, electric fee and the dormitory deposit are excluded from the payment.

      Additional Amount

      Airport Pickup Individual:
      • Clark Airport: 1,000 pesos
      • Manila Airport: 4,500 pesos
      		 Family/Group:
      • Clark Airport: 1,500 pesos (2 persons), 2,000 pesos (3 or more).
      • Manila Airport: 5,500 pesos (2 persons), 6,500 pesos (3 or more).
      Textbook Varies depending on the selected course. 1,500 to 2,500 pesos per 4 weeks.
      Electricity (Additional) If usage exceeds 16 kWh per a week, 25 pesos per 1 kWh surcharges applies. This additional amount is shared equally with roommates.
      Laundry
      • Entrusting to an external laundry service; 150 pesos for up to 5kg, 200 pesos for 6-8kg, and 300 pesos for 9-10kg.
      • If you use the on-campus washing machine and do your own laundry, the laundry fee is free.
      Overnight Individual:
      An additional charge of 3,000 pesos per day applies for staying one extra day in the dormitory beyond the check-out time       		Family/Group:
      Charged on a family unit of 2-4 people. 3,000 pesos per day.

      Basic Amount

      1-Week 2-Week 3-Week 4-Week 8-Week 12-Week 16-Week 20-Week 24-Week
      VISA Extension - - - - 5,640 13,060 18,000 23,450 29,400
      SSP 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 13,600
      SSP E-Card 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 8,000
      ACR I-Card - - - - - 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
      Utility 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
      School ID Card 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
      TOTAL 11,550 12,050 12,550 13,050 20,690 34,110 41,050 48,500 67,250

      #The above are local fees for dormitory users. If you stay at the off-campus hotel, electric fee and the dormitory deposit are excluded from the payment.

      Additional Amount

      Airport Pickup Individual:
      • Clark Airport: 1,000 pesos
      • Manila Airport: 4,500 pesos
      		 Family/Group:
      • Clark Airport: 1,500 pesos (2 persons), 2,000 pesos (3 or more).
      • Manila Airport: 5,500 pesos (2 persons), 6,500 pesos (3 or more).
      Textbook Varies depending on the selected course. 1,500 to 2,500 pesos per 4 weeks.
      Laundry
      • Laundry services at the school: 150 pesos for up to 5kg, 200 pesos for 6-8kg, and 300 pesos for 9-10kg.
      • Laundry services at the hotel: Following the rates set by the hotel
      Overnight Overstay fees may vary depending on the period.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Rules for Juniors

    • Can I extend my check-out date by a day or two?

    • Is there anything I should pay particular attention to for safety?