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Getting ready to study English in the Philippines

Visas and SSP, packing, when to go, the countdown before departure, and your first day.

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Choosing a school19posts Why Clark, how it compares with other cities and countries, school types, and how to verify a school before you pay. Costs6posts Tuition and what it does not cover, living costs, hidden expenses, exchanging and sending money. Getting ready3posts Visas and SSP, packing, when to go, the countdown before departure, and your first day. Classes & learning30posts One-to-one and group classes, levels and plateaus, exam prep, and study routines that work for adults. Campus life12posts Dorms and meals, roommates, weekends, transport, connectivity, and school rules. Health & safety3posts Staying healthy, seeing a doctor, the Freeport Zone, and what the weather actually means for you. After the course7posts Keeping your English, putting it on a résumé, interviews, work English, and whether to go again.

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