Parent-and-Child Study in Cebu: Real Cost Examples at 3D ACADEMY

**(1) Junior: 6 One-on-One Lessons (3 teachers)**

Registration fee: flat JPY 15,000

**(2) Junior: 4 One-on-One Lessons**

Registration fee: flat JPY 15,000

**(3) Parent Stay-Only Plan**

Registration fee: none

2. Sample Fee Calculation

• **Conditions**: 1 child (6 one-on-one lessons, 2-person room, 2 weeks) + 1 parent (stay only, 2-person room, 2 weeks)
• Calculation: registration fee JPY 15,000 + JPY 136,100 + JPY 66,500 = **JPY 217,600**

3. What Is Included in the Fee

• Tuition
• Dorm fee
• 3 meals a day
• Free internet
• Laundry and cleaning service

4. What Is Not Included (Paid Separately Before or After Your Stay)

• Airfare
• Overseas travel insurance
• Electricity charges and management fee
• Visa extension fee (for stays of 30 days or more)
• SSP fee (study permit)
• Learning materials
• Airport pick-up fee

5. Costs to Pay Locally (Required for Both Parent and Child)

• **SSP (study permit)**: PHP 12,040 (including notarization fee)
• **Learning materials**: about PHP 1,000 for 4 weeks
• **Electricity**: about PHP 300-1,500 for 4 weeks (based on use)
• **Management fee**: PHP 500 per week
• **Deposit**: PHP 3,000 (refunded when you leave the dorm)
• **Additional lessons**: - One-on-one lessons: PHP 2,500 per week - Group classes: PHP 1,500 per week (including TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL)
• **Pocket money**: depends on your lifestyle

With this format,

• the amounts are clear at a glance
• the yen conversion makes it easy for first-timers to picture the costs
• it can be inserted as is into the cost section of the article

Case 1: 2 weeks (6 one-on-one lessons / parent on the stay-only plan)

• **Costs paid before you go** Child (6 one-on-one lessons, 2-person room, 2 weeks): JPY 136,100 Parent (stay only, 2-person room, 2 weeks): JPY 66,500 Registration fee (child only): JPY 15,000 **Subtotal**: JPY 217,600
• **Costs paid locally (for 2 weeks)** SSP (study permit) PHP 12,040 x JPY 2.7 = about JPY 32,500 x 2 people = **JPY 65,000** Management fee PHP 500 per week x 2 weeks x 2 people = PHP 2,000 = about **JPY 5,400** Learning materials (child) about PHP 1,000 = about **JPY 2,700** Electricity (estimate) about PHP 600 per person = **JPY 1,620 x 2 = JPY 3,240** Deposit (to be refunded) PHP 1,500-2,500 x 2 people = PHP 3,000-5,000 = about **JPY 8,100-13,500 Local subtotal (including the refundable portion)**: about JPY 84,440-89,840 * Excluding the refundable deposit: about JPY 76,340
• **Total (excluding refundable amount)**: JPY 217,600 + JPY 76,340 = **about JPY 293,940**

Case 2: 4 weeks (6 one-on-one lessons / parent on the stay-only plan)

• **Costs paid before you go** Child (6 one-on-one lessons, 2-person room, 4 weeks): JPY 232,200 Parent (stay only, 2-person room, 4 weeks): JPY 121,000 Registration fee (child only): JPY 15,000 **Subtotal**: JPY 368,200
• **Costs paid locally (for 4 weeks)** SSP (study permit) PHP 12,040 x JPY 2.7 = about JPY 32,500 x 2 people = **JPY 65,000** Management fee PHP 500 per week x 4 weeks x 2 people = PHP 4,000 = about **JPY 10,800** Learning materials (child) about PHP 1,000 = about **JPY 2,700** Electricity (estimate) about PHP 1,200 per person = **JPY 3,240 x 2 = JPY 6,480** Deposit (to be refunded) PHP 3,000 x 2 people = PHP 6,000 = about **JPY 16,200 Local subtotal (including the refundable portion)**: about JPY 101,180 * Excluding the refundable deposit: about JPY 84,980
• **Total (excluding refundable amount)**: JPY 368,200 + JPY 84,980 = **about JPY 453,180**

Summary (2-Person Room)

**Plan A: Short Trial Stay (1-2 weeks)**

• **Best for**: families trying parent-and-child study abroad for the first time, and those who want to test an English environment combined with a trip
• **Content**: One-on-one lessons in the morning (parent and child separately), and sightseeing and activities in the afternoon (beach, island hopping, zoo, etc.). You can also choose 4 lessons instead of 6 for a more relaxed schedule.
• **Advantages**: The short stay keeps the cost burden low and lets you experience school life and the atmosphere of the lessons. It can spark your child's interest in learning English.
• **Estimated cost** (2-person room, 2 weeks): about JPY 290,000-350,000 (including local payments)

**Plan B: Intensive Study (4 weeks)**

• **Best for**: parents and children who seriously want to raise their English level
• **Content**: 6 one-on-one lessons a day, plus time reserved for preparation and review. Parent and child can also share the same teacher. On days off, you can enjoy city sightseeing and weekend trips.
• **Advantages**: The amount of speaking increases dramatically, so listening and speaking skills tend to improve even in a short time. Your child's daily rhythm tends to stabilize.
• **Estimated cost** (2-person room, 4 weeks): about JPY 450,000-500,000 (including local payments)

**Plan C: Parent Sightseeing or Remote Work, Child Immersed in English**

• **Best for**: parents who want to put work or sightseeing first while placing their child in an English environment
• **Content**: The child takes 6 one-on-one lessons plus homework. The parent has half a day of free time (sightseeing, shopping, the beach or remote work). You can choose a comfortable dorm-type or hotel accommodation.
• **Advantages**: Parents can secure their own time while the child concentrates on study. Satisfaction is high for the whole family.
• **Estimated cost**: varies with the duration and room type (example: about JPY 300,000-400,000 for 2 weeks)

With these three plans, you cover

• those who want to try it lightly alongside a trip
• those who want to study seriously
• those who want the parent to work or sightsee while the child focuses on study

**(1) Book flights early and use LCCs**

• Direct flights to Cebu (from Narita and Kansai) can be much cheaper with early-bird fares and sales
• With LCCs (for example Cebu Pacific and ZIPAIR), one-way fares from around JPY 10,000 up to the JPY 20,000s are possible
• Using connecting flights may save even more

**(2) Avoid the high season**

• Airfare and tuition soar during summer vacation (July-August) and the New Year holidays
• The mid-season months of April-June and September-November are relatively cheap, and tourist spots are less crowded

**(3) Adjust costs with the room type**

• A 3-person or 4-person room costs less per person than a 2-person room (settings differ by school)
• At 3D ACADEMY too, you can lower costs by choosing the room type according to the number of people

**(4) Use the commuter course to reduce dorm costs**

• By choosing the commuter (walk-in) course, where you do not stay in the dorm and instead commute from a nearby hotel or condominium, you may be able to lower accommodation costs
• This is especially effective for long stays or families who want a larger room
• Because you choose your own accommodation, it is easy to fit your lifestyle

**(5) Eat at local eateries and food courts**

• Dorm meals usually cover all 3 meals, but when eating out, local eateries and mall food courts are good value
• PHP 200-500 per meal (about JPY 500-1,200) is enough to be satisfied

**(6) Understand and manage local costs**

• Electricity and management fees are fixed costs during your stay
• Simply using the air conditioner sparingly can save several hundred pesos on electricity
• Always check the SSP and learning materials in advance and include them in your budget

**(7) Use free and low-cost activities**

• Church visits, beaches and parks in Cebu City are free or low-cost
• Joining free school events and social gatherings is also a good deal

**(8) Use long-term discounts and parent-and-child discounts (* 3D ACADEMY currently offers them for 12 weeks or more only)**

• Many schools discount tuition for stays of 4 weeks or more, but **3D ACADEMY currently applies only a long-term promotion for 12 weeks or more**
• There are no discounts for short stays (1-8 weeks), so it is especially advantageous if you are considering a long stay

Parent-and-child study in Cebu is **a valuable opportunity to experience English learning and tropical life at the same time**. Philippine study programs, with their many one-on-one lessons, dramatically increase the amount of speaking even in a short time, which is effective for improving the English of parents as well as children.

In this example (3D ACADEMY),

• **2 weeks (6 one-on-one lessons, 2-person room, parent stay only)**: around JPY 290,000
• **4 weeks (same conditions)**: around JPY 450,000 were the estimated total costs. * Airfare and overseas insurance are extra

Ways to keep costs down include

• Booking flights early or using LCCs
• Choosing the room type wisely
• Using the commuter course (saves dorm fees)
• Avoiding the high season
• Using free and low-cost activities
• Using the long-term (12 weeks or more) promotion

If you are clear about whether your goal is to raise your English level or to have an experience combined with a trip, it becomes easier to choose the best duration and plan. If you understand both the total cost and the local payments at the planning stage, you can start your life there with peace of mind.

Q1. What is the estimated total cost for a parent and child for 2 weeks? For example, with the child on 6 one-on-one lessons in a 2-person room and the parent on stay only in a 2-person room, **about JPY 294,000** is the estimate. The breakdown is JPY 217,600 paid before you go plus about JPY 76,340 paid locally (excluding the refundable deposit).

Q2. How much for 4 weeks? Under the same conditions, **about JPY 453,000** is the estimate. The breakdown is JPY 368,200 paid before you go plus about JPY 84,980 paid locally (excluding the refundable deposit).

Q3. What is included and not included in the fee? **Included:** tuition, dorm fee, 3 meals, free internet, laundry and cleaning service. **Not included:** airfare, overseas insurance, electricity charges and management fee, visa extension fee, SSP fee, learning materials, airport pick-up.

Q4. How much are the main costs paid locally? SSP (study permit): **PHP 12,040** (including notarization fee; regardless of length of stay) Learning materials: about PHP 1,000 (4 weeks) Electricity: PHP 300-1,500 (4 weeks, actual meter charges) Management fee: PHP 500 per week Deposit: PHP 3,000 (refunded when you leave the dorm if there is no damage) Additional lessons: one-on-one = PHP 2,500 per week, group = PHP 1,500 per week * For parent-and-child study, these are required for **both people**.

Q5. Does 3D ACADEMY have promotions? **Currently only the long-term promotion for 12 weeks or more** applies. There are no discounts for short stays such as 1-8 weeks.

Q6. What changes between 6 and 4 one-on-one lessons per day? The more one-on-one lessons per day, the more you speak, and the easier it is to see results even in a short stay. **6 one-on-one lessons cost more**, but the learning density is higher, which suits short intensive study.

Q7. When do I pay? Before departure, you pay tuition and dorm fees (including the registration fee). Local costs (SSP, materials, electricity, management fee, deposit, etc.) are settled after arrival following the school's instructions.

Q8. Can I reduce dorm costs with the commuter course? Yes. By not staying in the dorm and choosing the **commuter course** from a nearby hotel or condominium, you may be able to lower accommodation costs. It is effective for long stays and for families who want a larger room.

Q9. How much is the registration fee in the fee table, and who needs to pay it? The registration fee is **a flat JPY 15,000**. It is required for the child's lessons. The parent's stay-only plan has no registration fee.

Q10. When is a visa extension needed? In the Philippines, an extension may be needed depending on the conditions at entry and the length of stay. For **stays of more than 30 days**, extension procedures are generally required. Always check the latest requirements before departure.

Q11. Are there age limits for children, and are they accepted? The curriculum differs by age. Please check the school's latest rules on **age requirements and accompanying conditions**.

Q12. What about internet, laundry and cleaning? The dorm comes with **free internet** and a **laundry and cleaning service**. Connection speed may vary depending on congestion and time of day.

Q13. Is there an airport pick-up? Yes, but **it is charged separately**. Arrange it in advance together with your arrival flight information.

Q14. Can I add lessons during my stay? Yes. **One-on-one: PHP 2,500 per week**, **group: PHP 1,500 per week** (including TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL). Please check availability locally.

Q15. What about the refund policy and cancellations? The refund conditions for the registration fee, tuition and accommodation follow the school's terms. Be sure to check the **cancellation and refund policy** before departure.

Q16. What exchange rate should I use for estimates? The simulations in this article use **PHP 1 = about JPY 2.7** as an example. Recalculate with the latest rate before making actual payments.

Q17. What about meals? The dorm basically includes **all 3 meals**. When eating out, using local eateries and mall food courts helps keep costs down.

Q18. What about security and medical care? Security at the dorm and school follows each school's policy. Check with the school in advance about access to **medical facilities that can treat children**, and be sure to take out overseas travel insurance.

* Fees and rules may change without notice. Please check the latest information when you formally apply.