PILAeducation
2024

SCHOOL HANDBOOK
www.pilaedu.com

1-1 Introduction
We establish a foreign branch of “PILAEDU Corp.” in the Philippines.
PILAEDU has become one of the most outstanding ESL language school throughsteady innovations.
Our teaching employees hold a degree in Language linguistic, majored in English and haverelated experience from other English speaking countries.
All the staffs and managers help students
to learn English in an effective andconducive way.
PILA’s new building was completed lastSeptember 2017.
We offer best environment for students
with new facilities.
- Newly built 6-storey building- Aseismic and fire safety design- Modern style dormitory(Separated shower and toilet, fiber internet)-Satiable supplying water and Elec.

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1-3 Location of the School(Nearby)
Cebu city
PILAEDU
campusSupermarket,
Yoga
Small Mall

Big Mall with
Immigration
OfficeBanilad town center

I.T.
Park
Park mall /Time square

24HR Business
Park

Ayala mall
SM shopping mall

Big mall withPark

Mactan city
Mega Mall
Mega Mall3

1-3 Location of the School (Nearby)

Pizza store
Nearest mall

PILAEDUCVS

Badminton courtJapanese
Coffee shopJapaneserestaurant
Park & Outdoor Pool

2-1 School Facilities
PILAEDU Corp.
Location#93 Nucell B/D, ML.Quezon Ave, Nasipit,Talamban, Cebu city (Pilaeducation)

Capacity

90pax

ProgramSparta/lite/regular ESL, TOEFL, IELTS

Instructor

Filipino Teachers, Korean teachers
LG : Office, Dining, Kitchen, canteen

Structure

1F : 1:1 class (42) and Group class (6)rooms
2F : Dormitory (Male students)of theSchool

3F : Dormitory (Female students)
5F : Dormitory (Couple, Family, Junior)
6F : Gym (Temporary) P 2K per month
R : roof top
A.S. Fortuna
stCabancalan
stPetrongasstation

Baniladst

PILAEDU

Aliciaacade7
Eleven

Northtown homes Sub,J centermall

Talambangaisanomall

Talamban

2-2 School Facilities (Dormitory for 1~2 pax)

Double beds

Air conditioner, refrigerator,water heater, personal desk,bookshelf, chair, locker,
closet and bed, shower,
toilet and sink
*Personal Purchases needed2-3 School Facilities (Dormitory for 3 pax)

Triple beds
Air conditioner,
refrigerator, water heater,
personal desk, bookshelf,
chair, locker, closet andbed, shower, toilet and sink*Personal Purchases needed2-4 School Facilities (Dormitory for 4 pax)

Quad beds (B type)Air conditioner,
refrigerator, water heater,
personal desk, bookshelf,chair, locker, closet andbed, shower, toilet and sink
-C.R. divided with curtain*Personal Purchases needed2-5 School Facilities (Dormitory for 4 pax)

Quad beds (A type)Air conditioner,
refrigerator, water heater,
personal desk, bookshelf,
chair, locker, closet andbed, shower, toilet and sink
*Personal Purchases needed2-6 School Facilities(Classrooms)

2-7 School Facilities (1:1 Classrooms)

Closed type

Opened type

2-8 School facilities (GroupClassrooms)

2-9 School Facilities (Gym, Clinic,ETC.)

3-1 Academic (DailySchedule)
TimeClass

Subject

Mondays to Fridays EXCEPT the last Friday of the month7 : 00 ~ 7 : 50

Breakfast

8 : 00 ~ 8 : 50

1st class

9 : 00 ~ 9 : 50

2nd class

10 : 00 ~ 10 : 50

3rd class

11 : 00 ~ 11 : 50

4th class

12 : 00 ~ 12 : 50

Lunch

13 : 00 ~ 13 : 50

5th class

14 : 00 ~ 14 : 50

6th class

15 : 00 ~ 15 : 50

7th class

16 : 00 ~ 16 : 50

8th class17 : 00 ~ 17 : 50

9th class18 : 00 ~ 18 : 50

Regular subject

Regular subject

DinnerTimeSubject

Every Last Friday of the month schedule
7 : 00 ~ 7 : 50

Breakfast

8 : 30 ~ 11 : 30

Level Test

12 : 00 ~ 13 : 00

Lunch break

13 : 00 ~ 14 : 00

Free Time

14 : 00 ~ 16 : 00

English Festival or Culmination

16 : 00 ~ 18 : 00

Free Time

18 : 00 ~ 19 : 00

Dinner19 : 00 ~ 20 : 00

Free Time

Sparta Program Class (Essay and Vocabulary)
19 : 00 ~ 24 : 00
Self study▶ The student only take the classes by their choice. (All 9 classes will not be given to all students.)▶ Official level test is every last Friday of the month. (Group classes can be changed the following Monday) (No classes during the level test)▶ For Sparta program students after-school is mandatory (No after-school class on Friday, Weekends and Holidays)▶ Sparta Program students with teachers until 23PM(Deserve scholarship who required this program.)3-2 Academic (Monthly Schedule)
SundayMondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

7/2

7/3

7/4

7/5

7/6

7/7

7/8

No class

Regular class
Level test (O/T)

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

City tourSan pedro fort,
Sto.nino church
500Pesos

7/9

7/10

7/11

7/12

7/13

7/14

7/15

No class

Regular class
Level test (O/T)

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

None

7/16

7/17

7/18

7/19

7/20

7/21

7/22

No class

Regular class
Level test (O/T)

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

Regular classIsland hopping
3500~4000 pesos(lunch + dinner)

7/23

7/24

7/25

7/26

7/27

7/28

7/29

No class

Regular class
Level test (O/T)

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

Shorten schedule
Monthly test

None

7/30

7/31

8/1

8/2

8/3

8/4

8/5

No class

Regular class
Level test (O/T)

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class

Regular class※ Schedule would be changed by local situation.
※ This is only sample schedule. (Every first day of the month, Activity schedule would be posted on school board)3-3 Academic (Level System & Report card)
PILAEDU Level System
Level
Category
Classification
In charge
Beginner
Level
Intermediate
Level(Test programlevel)
Advanced
Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
PILA ESL, TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Junior ESL
Monthly Level Test (MLT)(Every last Friday of the month)
Education Team (W/ regular teachers)
B1Low Beginner

B2Beginner

B3High Beginner

I1

Low Intermediate

I2

Intermediate

I3

High Intermediate

A1Advanced- The Beginner learns very basic skills of using English.
(Basic tenses, speaking, writing, reading and vocabulary)- The Intermediate spends more time in using basic English
skills (Understanding grammar and sentences, writing on
purpose and more vocabulary)- The Advanced focuses on learning complex grammar.
(Various grammar, complex paragraph, advanced writingand expert vocabulary)- Student report card
students will be given a report card, in which their progress will
be reflected3-4 Academic (PILAedu ESL Program)
Trial ESL
Program(Total 4 classes)

Light ESL
Program(Total 6 classes)

Regular ESL
Program(Total 8 classes)

Intensive ESL
Program(Total 9 classes)

Man to Man

3 times

Option of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Grammar & free night group class

Small/big GroupBig group 8~12 (1 time)

Option of Utilizing Grammar, Listening, Debate and Presentation- The minimum ESL program who wants to try English study for the first time.

Man to Man

4 times

Option of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Grammar & free night group class

Small/big Group

1 : 4~6 (1 time), 8~12 (1 time)

Option of Utilizing Grammar, Listening, Debate and Presentation- The minimum ESL program who doesn’t want to study intensively.

Man to Man

4 times

Option of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Grammar & free night group class

Small/big Group

1 : 4~6 (3 times), 8~12 (1 time)

Option of Utilizing Grammar, Listening, Debate and Presentation- Well balanced ESL program with 1 on 1 and group classes

Man to Man

6 times

Option of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Grammar & free night group class

Small/big Group

1 : 4~6 (2 times), 8~12 (1 time)

Option of Utilizing Grammar, Listening, Debate and Presentation- Focus on studying ESL program who wants to study intensively.

3-4 Academic (PILAedu ESL Program)

PowerSparta ESLProgram(Total 14classes)

Man to Man

6 times

Option of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Grammar

Small/big Group

1 : 4~6 (2 times), 8~12 (1 time)

Option of Utilizing Grammar, Listening, Debate and Presentation

Mandatory classnight classes (4 times)

Essay, Vocabulary free night group class and self study (Mandatory until 9PM)

- Absolutely effective program with the efficient management of feedback from students.

Composition▶ Obligation

Sparta Regulations•Not allowed to go out from Monday to Thursday (Please refer to the overnight and curfew policy for weekends)•

Mandatory Level-Test every Friday•

Evening classes from Monday to Thursday (Vocabulary Test and essay) / Self study until 11pm with the teacher in charge•

Sparta program students must pass Vocabulary test everyday also pass Level test exam twice a month.

•The teacher who in charge mark your report every week.

•Students who repaired this program will get a Scholarship (no matter what, excuses doesn’t accept this program)•

Scholarship depends on register weeks (12weeks 1000$, 8weeks 500$ and 4weeks 200$ will be provided)

3-5 Academic (PILAedu Special Program)
TOEIC
Guarantee(Total 8 classes)

IELTS
Guarantee(Total 8 classes)

TOEFL
Guarantee(Total 8 classes)

Man to man

4 times

Speaking, Reading, Grammar and Listening

Small group

1 : 4 ~ 6 (3 times)

Writing, TOEIC vocabulary, Mentoring & coaching (night free group classBig group8~12 (1 time)

Mock Test

Man to man

4 timesSpeaking, Writing, Reading, Listening

Small group

1 : 4 ~ 6 (3 times)

Grammar, IELTS vocabulary, Mentoring & coaching (night free group class)

Big group

8~12 (1 time)

Mock Test

Man to man

4 times

Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening

Small group

1 : 4 ~ 6 (3 times)

Grammar, TOEFL vocabulary, Mentoring & coaching (night free group class

Big group

8~12 (1 time)

Mock Test

Composition▶ Obligation

Special Program Regulations•

There is a possibility to take the ESL program in accordance with the level test result.

•Upper level of Lower Intermediate students can apply special program.

•If the students have certified test result from the previous centers, they have to submit it before the enrollment.

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Guarantee program must register unless 8weeks. (0.5 guarantee)•

Students who doesn’t have certified result from the precious centers, they have to take Sparta program first 8weeks•

Students can use the library, Monday to Thursday until 9PM. (No library on Friday, Weekends and Holidays)•Students who don’t follow Sparta program policy can not provide guaranteed of free study after failure.

3-6 Academic (Detail of Program)
Pilaedu provides a hands-on English speaking environment that can benefit
students for a short period of time. We are striving to provide customized
education to students throughout constant monitoring and counseling.
TYPECONTENT•

We teach subjects with strong connection in terms of synergy.

•1:1 teachers teach only two subjects that are likely linked. (ex : speaking and writing)•We provide outside class once a week only with the consent of students to avoid simple and repeating▶ Man to Man

regular classes.
•English consulting is conducted after the level test once a month.

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As an Academy that places a lot of emphasis on education itself, we will recommend curriculum andprograms to each student via monthly counseling and continuous monitoring by management.

▶ Group classes•

The Group Class teachers are only in charge of teaching grammar and English usage.

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Students can enjoy a high level of satisfaction since the Group Class teachers are head-teachers who
educate the other teachers.

▶ Others•

English Only Zone for the entire class area.

•Mother language is only available in dormitory and dining area.

•

Penalty will be imposed when students use their mother language in English Only Zone.

•In the evening, students can participate in a self-study class with the teacher from Monday to Thursday(providing a self-study space from 7 to 10pm)

4-1 TESDA Accreditation & Business Permit

4-2 PILAEDU Safety224-3 School Sanitary &Sustainability

4-4 Management (Regulation)
Penalty
Regulations

Details
School Dorm.

ClassRegulation

Absent for level test-

100Accum.

Cheating-50

Accum.

Late for class-10Accum.

Absent / Early leave w/o permission-20Accum.

Having snack in the class-20Accum.

Commit violent acts

-400

Expulsion

Student-teacher romance-400

Expulsion

200 (Compensation)

Accum.

Vandalism

DormitoryRegulation

LivingRegulation

Consequence-Remarks• 50 Points Accumulated : Written Warning• 200 Points Accumulated : Grounded for 2 weeks(Registering Photo to the guard house)• 300 Points Accumulated : Grounded for 3 weeks(Registering Photo to the guard house / Warning of Expulsion)- No attendance at a graduation ceremony- No issuance of Certificate (award, completion or enrollment)
400 Points Accumulated: Expulsion- Check out (7:00PM-Next day) / Immediate check out if serious- No issuance of Certificate (award, completion or enrollment)- No refund of school fee• All student must complete the statement of absence,(The statement of absence is available once a day, twice a week and fourtimes a month. In the event that more absences are inevitably recommended
only illness-related absences shall be accepted submitting a doctor’s reportor medical certificate.)

Drinking Alcohol in the school premises-400Expulsion

Smoking in the room

-100Accum.

Disobeying sex-segregated Policy-400

Expulsion• Schedule can not be changed if students are absent from the level test.

Swapping rooms or receiving guests-50Accum.

Theft, guns, drugs, assault-400

Expulsion

Take school stuff out (also kitchen)-150

Accum.

• Penalty can be offset by an exemplary achievement.
- Level Test Rank (1st: +150 / 2nd: +100 / 3rd: +50)
- Passing Level Test: +100
- Perfect Attendance: +50- The result shall be published every last Friday of the month.

Breach of an instruction-400Expulsion

Not wearing ID card (Except Newbie)-50Accum.

Refusing a room inspection-400

Expulsion

Sexual harassment-400

Expulsion

Violating curfew 10PM

-100Accum.

Stay out w/o permission-200

Accum.

Violating curfew 12PM

-200

Accum.

• If students are involved with local crime with their own fault,
the school won’t take any responsibilities.
• Punishment and treatment for crimes are subject to local law.
• Once the students’ are involved with crimes, it’s hard to leave
the country. Please avoid crime-ridden area and refrain fromgoing out at very late night.
• All the illegal actions in the out campus dormitory: Expulsion(Refer to the School/Condo Rules and Regulations)• 24/7 medical service is available- Students must inform the illness in advance.
- In case of emergency, do not hesitate to report it to managers.
- It is the roommates’ duty to report when their company ishaving trouble.

5-1 Enrollment (Process / Refund Policy)▶ The passport must NOT be temporary one, (Valid more than 6 months from departure date)▶ Must have tourist or student insurance from your country (This is the only way to solve and cover medical problems easily)▶ Double check your passport and round trip ticket before you board / When passing the immigration screening, you should answer kindly.
▶ During the school orientation, students must sign the school policy regulation agreement.
▶ Teachers will be assigned based on the entrance and level test,▶ Able to change text-book(no scribbling) or teacher only after the very first week of the school. (Adjustment Period)▶ Failure to make payment before 4weeks students coming, can not be protected by Refund policy.
▶ students must inform to school if they have Illness(physically or mentally) / School won’t take any responsibilities on the spot.
Refund Policy
Description

Refund AmountRemarks

4 weeks before departure

Full Refund

Refund all of school fee except registration fee.

2 weeks before departure

Partial Refund

Except 1week school fee and registration fee.

Within 2 weeks of schooling

Partial Refund

Except 4weeks school fee and registration fee.

After 2 weeks of schooling

50% (except difference)

After 50% of schoolingNo Refund

50% of school fee from deduction of 4weeks school fee and registration fee.
No refund after half of the class session is finished.

5-3 Enrollment (Local Payment)
TITLE

COSTDormitory Deposit₱5,000Refundable after deducting expense of any room damages and delayed payments

S S P₱6,800

Valid for 6 months

I-Card (ACR)₱3,300

Valid for a year (only for students who stay more than 8 weeks)

ECC₱1,500For students who stay more than 6 months

Maintenance₱2,000 (4 weeks)Electricity / Water₱1,600 + ₱400 (4 weeks)

Pick up / Drop off₱1,500Laundry₱100 per 1kgBooks₱400~₱700 / Book

Depends on the students program

School ID₱300

Re-issuance fee - ₱300 (Lost ID)

Room Key-

Guardian fee$500 (4 weeks)

VISA Extension

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For the maintenance of common facilities and utilities
Additional fee will be charged when using over 150% (Progressive Billing)
Drop off upon request
Minimum 1kg (1kg. Regular charge if less than 1kg)

Duplication of keys - ₱500, Change lock - ₱2,000 (Lost keys)
Students who below 18years,coming without guardian~4 weeks : N/A , ~8 weeks : ₱4,130, ~12 weeks : ₱9,540 ~16 weeks : ₱13,080, ~20weeks : ₱16,620, ~24weeks : ₱20,160

ADDITIONAL CLASSRECEPTION

COST (4WEEKS)

Additional 1:1 Class

School$150

Additional Group Class

School$100

Replace Group Class into 1:1 Class

School

$80

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Can be applied only when it is possible

6-1 School Review (Class Time)

6-2 School Review (Dinning)6-3 Summary of the School(Training)6-4 School Facilities (Gym, Clinic,ETC.)

6-5 School Review (Food)6-6 School Review (Graduation)

6-7 School Review (Culmination)

6-8 School Review (Activities-1)

6-9 School Review (Activities-2)

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EDUCATIO
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