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【Contents】

１．Request to add the school’s LINE account

２．Location of school

３．Route to the school

4．Preparation for the trip

5．About Airline Ticket

6．Access from the airport to nearby condominiums

7．List of personal belongings and preparation for travel

8．Required local fees

9．School Holidays

１．Request to add the school’s LINE account

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２．Location of school

◩NEW Campus
Address : ABC Hotel and Homes 15 Floor, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines

It is located on the 15th floor of a building along “Salinas Drive” in Cebu City.
It is about 40 minutes away from Mactan Airport and is located in the center of Cebu City.

The school is located near the IT Park and University of Southern Philippines Foundation. Our campus is next to a restaurant called AA BBQ.

３．Route to the school

The route from the IT Park to the classroom is as follows

◩NEW Campus

① When departing from the IT Park gate (waterfront hotel in the back).

② With the Waterfront Hotel behind you, turn left as you face the IT Park gate.

③ Keep going straight. 7-Eleven will appear on your right.

④ Keep walking straight. You’ll see the gate of the University of Southern Philippines on your left.

⑤ The NEW campus is located in the tall building across from the gate. Please take the elevator to the 15th floor.

4．Pre-departure Preparation

Passport	Please note the expiration date. The validity period must be at least 6 months counting from the date of return.
Airline ticket	Even if you plan to stay in the Philippines for a long period of time, you will need to take a departure flight out of the Philippines in advance. A return flight to Japan or an outbound flight to a third country such as Singapore or Malaysia is required. Even if you plan to stay in the Philippines for a long period of time, we ask that you prepare an exit ticket (discarded ticket) for a stay of less than 30 days. Please contact us for details.
Overseas insurance	We recommend that you purchase insurance.
Register for eTravel	Please register your information 48 to 24 hours prior to departure. https://etravel.gov.ph/ Please take a screenshot of the QR code displayed after registration and download the QR code. You will always be asked to present it when leaving and entering the country.

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5．About Airline Ticket

The only airport in Cebu is “Mactan Cebu International Airport”. There are direct flights from Japan, and flights via Manila and Korea.

*You will need to purchase a round-trip ticket or a flight out of the Philippines, such as to Singapore or Malaysia, in advance. If you plan to stay in the Philippines for more than 4 weeks, you will need to apply for an extension of your tourist visa after you arrive in the country.
(A 30-day tourist visa is automatically granted upon entry into the Philippines.)

6．Access from the airport to nearby condominiums

This is an image of the route from the airport, which takes about 30 minutes.

Cab transportation will be provided. The fare to the area around the school will range from 300 pesos to 500 pesos.
(In case of traffic jams, it may take about 500 pesos.)
The cost in Japanese yen is about 700 to 1,200 yen.

If there is no traffic jam, it will take about 30 minutes to reach the area. There are regular cabs, airport cabs (yellow cabs), and cabs that will pick you up and drop you off for a set fee.

１．To IT Park: about 30 minutes
２．Waterfront Hotel: about 30 minutes

The classrooms will be in the vicinity of the IT Park, and the condominiums will be in the vicinity of the IT Park and the classrooms.

For cab drivers,
“Condo name + Near IT PARK . “
to the taxi driver.

Once you have decided on your accommodation, please contact us and we will be happy to explain.

*Tipping culture is basically non-existent in the Philippines. Please pay the cost of the meter. A tip of 20 or 50 pesos may be given only to esthetic and massage parlors.

7．List of personal belongings and preparation for travel

Passport	Please note the expiration date. The validity period must be at least 6 months counting from the date of return.
Airline ticket Receipt of E-ticket	Even if you plan to stay in the Philippines for a long period of time, you will need to take a departure flight out of the Philippines in advance. A return flight to your country or an outbound flight to a third country such as Singapore or Malaysia is required. Even if you plan to stay in the Philippines for a long period of time, we ask that you prepare an exit ticket (discarded ticket) for a stay of less than 30 days. Please contact us for details.
Overseas insurance	We recommend that you purchase insurance.
Register for eTravel	Please register your information between 72 and 24 hours before your departure. https://etravel.gov.ph/ ※Please take a screenshot of the QR code displayed after registration and download the QR code. You will always be asked to present it when leaving and entering the country. Click here to learn how to enter your information. How to enter eTravel
Cash	Currency exchange is available at IT parks and various commercial facilities and shopping malls.
Smart phone	If the device is SIM-free, it can be used as in your county by inserting a local SIM.
Mask	We recommend that you buy them in Japan and bring them in. Most of our products are of good quality and inexpensive in Japan.
Debit card Credit card	If you are a long-term student, a debit card that is compatible with ATMs overseas will be very useful. Credit cards such as VISA and MasterCard are accepted at most stores. VISA debit cards that are compatible with overseas ATMs are accepted by Rakuten, Paypay Bank, Sony Bank, and other banks.
Electronic dictionary Dictionary Apps	We recommend that you use one that can be used in situations where there is no Internet access so that you can use it during lessons.
Writing implement	They can be purchased locally, but we recommend that you bring your own.
Grammar books Reference books Vocabulary books	Lessons are given in English. Therefore, it is helpful to have a reference book in your language as well.
Clothing	The climate in Cebu is similar to that of summer in Japan. However, shopping malls and other places can be very air-conditioned, so it is useful to have something to wrap yourself in.
Daily necessities	Body soap and shampoo are readily available locally. Cosmetic products can also be purchased at drugstores.
Household medicine	Cold medicine, stomach medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, painkillers, eye drops, anti-itch medicine, etc.
Various electrical appliances	The voltage in the Philippines is 220V. If a transformer is built in, the battery can be charged without a transformer, but if not, a transformer is required.

*Most things can be purchased in Cebu. Items that are difficult to purchase locally include Japanese books, magazines, and computers with Japanese keyboards.

*For daily necessities and clothing, we recommend that you purchase them locally.

8．Required local fees

Study permit fee /SSP Card	A Special Study Permit is applied for from the Philippine government. In addition to a tourist visa, this study permit allows you to study legally. Please check the local fees for details.
Visa Extension Fee /Alien Registration Card	If you wish to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days, you will need to extend your tourist visa. Extensions are available locally. You can also apply for the extension yourself. (If the school staff applies for the extension, the actual cost plus 500 to 1,000 pesos will be charged.
expenses incurred during a stay	For Air bnb, accommodation, electricity, and water are included in the cost. If you sign a separate condo lease, you will need to pay rent, electricity, and water each month.
food expense	Local eateries offer meals for around 100 to 200 pesos.
laundry charges	There are many laundry shops in Cebu. They will wash and dry your clothes for as little as 50 yen per kilo. If you bring your clothes in the morning, they will be ready the next afternoon.

9．School Holidays

Schools will be closed in accordance with Philippine national holidays. Please check the following page for information on holidays.
Please note that Philippine national holidays may suddenly be observed in the Philippines. We would appreciate your understanding in advance.

Holidays in the Philippines