EBC TEFL COURSE BORACAY
EBC International TEFL Certificate A four week, International TEFL course Lifetime, worldwide, proactive job placement Start teaching within about a week of graduating
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TEFL TRAINING AND JOBS WELCOME TO EBC BORACAY Thank you for your interest and a warm welcome to EBC. This document contains a lot of important information about your EBC International TEFL Certificate course. Please keep this document for future reference. Contact information is on the last page.
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
What sets EBC apart from all other schools is that EBC gives you a unique, exclusive, lifetime, proactive Job Placement Assistance Programme that helps you get teaching jobs worldwide. EBC has a database of thousands of schools and agencies around the world. EBC not only offers great training but also great job support as well. We don’t show you how to get jobs, we do it for you! We hope that you enjoy your course in Boracay, a truly exciting exotic island. The EBC International TEFL Certificate course will give you the skills and support you will need to live and work abroad as an English teacher. EBC not only ensures that you get a top quality, internationally accepted certificate but also unrivalled, worldwide, lifetime job placement assistance programme giving you instant access to worldwide teaching jobs. Where do you want to work? All you have to do is ask!
EBC JOB SUPPORT
The EBC International TEFL Certificate course is aCot/QCF level 5 course.
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC is externally moderated by a British Examination Board, the College of Teachers (CoT).
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
When you graduate from the EBC TEFL course in Boracay you will be awarded:
Two certificates: the EBC International TEFL and TESOL certificates
EBC has been externally checked by the CoT regarding:
our course syllabus, our course manuals, our trainers' qualifications and experience, our training centres, our web sites and our administrative procedures.
Join the course and then start Teaching English in the Philippines. Why wait? Get TEFL and TESOL certified then get a teaching job.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINES
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
Welcome to the EBC TEFL programme, taught to you next to the best beach in the world as voted by the Sun Herald, Australia and Harper’s.
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Boracay Island is the perfect place for one to encounter a diverse cultural exchange while immersing oneself in a TEFL program. Meet people from all parts of the world in one of the most unique places in the world. Imagine this! You arrive at Aklan or Caticlan airport. You are picked up by our private minibus service that brings you through lush tropical forests to the port of Caticlan. You then take a 15 minute boat ride in one of the local fishermen’s’ boats across crystal clear blue water full of multi-coloured coral and a multitude of tropical fish. After you get off the boat, you will be driven to the EBC training centre accommodations. Drop off your suitcase, walk a few hundred yards and find yourself on a 5 mile stretch of white sand beach bordering the clear warm sea. To relax, take a seat in one of the small beach hut bars, nestling under coconut palms and then chill out completely as you sip your ice-cold drink. A lot of foreign tourists make Boracay a yearly destination and because of this, there are many who chose to stay on and live here. Even the locals love this place. Boracay can be found on the north-western tip of Panay in Aklan, a province in the Visayas islands known for its colourful Ati-Atihan festival. It boast of all the elements of a tropical heaven: crystal blue waters, powder white sand, liberal doses of tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy and diverse marine life. Boracay has three little communities; Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle, and Manoc-manoc in the south. Hilly elevations of up to 100 meters above sea level characterize Yapak and Manoc-manoc. Intertwining trails link the small villages and
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
may sometimes lead to lush tropical jungles. The type of food and bars available on Boracay are as diverse as the nationalities of its visitors and of course the locals. Filipino, French, Chinese, Australian, Belgian, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, American, British and Irish all live together to provide a great variety of food, drink and entertainment. Boracay beach beckons for some serious swimming, or just wading by the shore. For more active vacationers, windsurfing, kite surfing (new) and parasailing gears are readily available. There are over a dozen beaches dotting Boracay island: White Beach, Diniwid, Balinghai, Lapuz-lapuz, and Bulabog, among others. Work on your tan, read a book, relax and have a massage. White Beach, probably the most famous stretch in the country, features bright, fine sand and clear, shallow waters. Spend the last hours of the day at any of Boracay’s bars and discos. A good drink in hand while dancing on the sand with a few brilliant fireflies. If this seems too rowdy for your taste, take a stroll on the moonlit beach. If you’re in the mood to thoroughly immerse yourself in the Philippines, do it on Boracay Island!
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES AND OPTIONS You can arrange your own accommodation or you can book it through EBC. Our student accommodation is clean, well priced and conveniently located to the training centre.
All student accommodation offered is with a known entity. We know the people who provide the student accommodation.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
All accommodation is within a maximum of 30 minutes travel to the training
centre. Some are within walking distance.
Special Package - TEFL + 4 week's accommodation for €1,899 that includes:
TEFL course Dual award EBC International TEFL and TESOL certificates 4 week's accommodation Organised social activities FREE Welcome orientation FREE Graduation event Outings to local restaurants, bars, discos and local shows
WHERE IS THE TRAINING CENTRE?
EBC at the Boracay Language Institute, Bantud Manocmanoc, Boracay Island Boracay, Philippines In the Asia Pacific A fusion Far Eastern and Western culture Easy access to the rest of the Far East
WHO WILL I STUDY WITH?
Your fellow students come from a different countries and backgrounds Your trainers are highly experienced, seasoned TEFL professionals Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you wherever possible The native Filipinos are peaceful, friendly people who generally like interacting with foreigners
WHY BORACAY?
One of the oldest regions on earth showing human habitation from 30,000 BC
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Boracay enjoys a warm climate all year round Administered by highly trained staff with extensive knowledge of Boracay and the surrounding area Boracay is a beach lovers haven, ideal for anyone who wants to “get away from it all” for a few weeks (or even lomger) It is an international tourist destination so it has an ongoing need for English Water sports galore and an 18 hole golf course Frenzied night life Friendly, hospitable, local population Great food, varied cuisine, ambience, sights and sounds
TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE The course is full-time over 4 weeks. Course hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 am to 5 pm with one hour for lunch, Thursday and Friday - 10 am to 1 pm followed by teaching your 1 hour class during the afternoon. Teaching practice starts at 2 pm every Thursday and Friday. When you arrive, you will be given a detailed course timetable and your teaching practice schedule.
ARRIVAL ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE COURSE The course starts at 9:30 am sharp. Please try to arrive at 9:15 am because you will have to sign the register and hand in your signed course payment receipts.
INTERNET FACILITIES AND LAPTOPS We have free WIFI internet connection throughout the training centre. Please note that you MUST bring your own portable PC in order to use the WIFI internet connection. We have internet connected desktop PCs.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
COURSE START DATES Please refer to the EBC web site up-to-date information.
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
COURSE FEE
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
Please refer to the EBC web site up-to-date information.
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS FOR THE PHILIPPINES Are you already in the Philippines? If you are, ignore this section.
Your passport Make sure that your passport will have at least 6 months life left on it when you travel to the Philippines. If it doesn't, you will have problems.
CONTACT
Entry visas
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All students have to get a tourist visa before traveling to Philippines.
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“I’ve been told that I don’t need a visa to enter the Philippines, why do I have to get one?” Whilst this is true for many countries, the limit on staying in the Philippines without a visa is a maximum of 21 days (3 weeks). The EBC course runs for 4 weeks so you’ll need to get one. For most people, obtaining an extended visa is not a problem. Check with your country’s Philippine embassy or consulate to find out what your specific entry requirements are to cover the 28 day TESOL TEFL course period. Before you send a deposit you must check with your nearest Philippine embassy or consulate as to exactly what you need to do in order to apply for a tourist visa to enter Philippines. In order to take the course you must have a tourist visa that will allow you to stay in Philippines for 5 weeks.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
Make sure that you know you will get your visa BEFORE you send your deposit. This information is subject to change at any time. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Mandatory
Your passport with your visa stamp with at least 6 months left to run on it (with a visa if you need one – refer to the visa section for more information). A round-trip or onward travel ticket if you aren't already in the Philippines. If you arrive only with a one-way ticket and passport control asks to see your return ticket, they will force you to buy a return ticket on the spot. This will be very expensive. The chances of this happening are unlikely but not impossible so play it safe. Your signed course payment receipts. If you have a degree, a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) or a copy of your degree certificate.
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Recommended items for the TEFL course
Laptop computer - Check that it is wireless B/G compatible. We give you the codes to connect to our free WIFI but you are responsible for configuring your laptop and making sure it works properly and connects. Mobile/Cell phone - If you have a tri-band phone - BRING IT. You will find that it
is cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go card for your phone than it is to buy a new phone. Being contactable by phone is VERY important. Good local phone companies: Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, Sun Cellular. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you take out personal accident and health insur-
ance. Scissors, notebook, glue, pens and pencils, paper clips, blue-tac (don't forget
to put your scissors and other sharp objects in your check-in baggage) English-Tagalog phrase book and/or dictionary
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Presentable clothes for teaching and job interviews. Business suits are required at some client sites Electrical converter. the Philippines operates on a 240 volt system A travel alarm clock Towels and toiletries Money belt If you plan to stay and look for TEFL jobs you may need your birth certificate (original or a notarised copy) and original or copies of your University or College qualifications (degree certificate or transcripts)
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHES SHOULD I BRING? There are no specific dress rules when you attend class, but we ask that you respect your peers and the fact that you are a visitor in another country. There are specific dress requirements for teaching practice sessions that conform with the local working and professional culture. You are expected to dress smart casual as per the following guidelines. Women Shoulders should be covered (blouses with sleeves). No low-cut necklines or very short skirts. Bare midriffs must not be visible, even when lifting arms up. Open-toed shoes are acceptable, but no hiking boots, sneakers/trainers or beach sandals. Men Long pants/trousers. NO jeans. Short or long-sleeved shirts with a collar (a tie is not required). Loafers or dress shoes are acceptable (no sandals, hiking boots or sneakers/trainers). Long hair should be tied back. Other wardrobe planning should be based on the seasonal temperatures mentioned in the Local Weather Conditions section shown later in this document.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
ARRIVING: AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION The nearest airport is Caticlan. If you've opted for one of our accommodation packages that includes airport pick up, just go to the arrival hall and look for someone with your name on a display card. Aklan airport is about 50 km. from Boracay. FERRY Boracay is an island. It is separated from the mainland by a shallow channel about 2 km. wide. Ferries run between the mainland side at Caticlan and Boracay on a regular basis. The shut down at night. The channel is shallow so there is no harbour. You get on the ferries by gangplank from the beach so you may get your feet wet. The crossing takes around 20 minutes. TRICYCLE Once you are on Boracay island transportation is by tricycle (motorcycle + sidecar) or minibus. There are lots of them. All you need to do is flag one down and tell the driver where you want to go. The price varies by destination and it is customary to give around a 10% tip.
WORKING IN THE PHILIPPINES EBC is an expert in getting you working asap! Study with EBC and get access to possibly the best international job placement assistance programme available. EBC will help you get work the Philippines within a week or less of graduating. EBC has been very successful in getting our all course graduates into jobs. So far every EBC Boracay graduate who has wanted to find work has done so.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
EBC’s unrivalled Job Placement Programme includes:
Professional CV/resume formatting Job preparation workshops Professional cover letter Personalised introductions to over 350 language schools in Boracay EBC applies for jobs for you EBC makes sure that schools contact you to offer you jobs EBC makes sure that you get work after finishing the course at FULL MARKET RATES Store your CV/resume, personalise your own cover letter and apply for jobs around the world using our exclusive Student Zone web site Get job advice/help from EBC at any time after you graduate The EBC job assistance programme is lifetime and world-wide
WILL I REALLY GET A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES?
The short answer is YES. It is easy if you have a recognised certificate like EBC’s. Boracay and the Philippines have the greatest demand for native English teach-
ers in the whole region. Many non-English speaking countries throughout the entire region of South
East Asia send their children to Boracay and the rest of the Philippines to learn English. Many language schools in the Philippines don't care if a prospective teacher has
a work permit. EBC is always being asked for teachers by language schools as early as the first
week of a new course. EBC graduates are usually working shortly after finishing the course at full market rates (around 10 USD per hour).
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
WHAT IS THE TEFL JOB MARKET IN THE PHILIPPINES LIKE? The TEFL job market in the Philippines is always good and hiring is year-round. Don't delay looking for a job until you start running out of money. The best time to get a job is when you finish the course. We send your CV/resume directly to the hiring managers in schools in the Philippines. Most schools in the Philippines do not care whether you have a work permit or not.
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR AN ENGLISH TEACHER? The average salary in the Philippines is about 1,000 USD/month. This varies depending on what type of school or company you work for and whether you work full or part-time. We do not recommend that you accept less than 1,000 USD/month unless the school is also throwing in some other incentives like free language lessons.
HOW MANY EBC GRADUATES REALLY FIND WORK IN THE PHILIPPINES? The EBC course training centre in Boracay also runs a language school. Subject to availability, you may get offered an English teaching job by the language school at the end of the course. All of our course graduates that have wanted to work in the Philippines have been able to secure teaching positions.
So far, all EBC Boracay course graduates have got jobs after finishing the course. If you do not get a job, you will be the first.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
MORE ABOUT BORACAY Local transportation Boracay is a great place to see on foot. Transportation on Boracay is by tricycle (motorcycle + sidecar) or minibus. There are lots of them. All you need to do is flag one down and tell the driver where you want to go. The price is fixed by destination and it is customary to give around a 10% tip Shopping Along White Beach, there is a wide variety of gift shops and boutiques along the beach path and in D*Mall. In addition to the crowded stalls that you expect in Asia, Boracay also has several high-end stores including clothing, art and household items. Some places will permit you to haggle, others have a fixed pricing system with price tags. Shop around as prices vary. Outside of White Beach, the shopping becomes sparse or non-existent. While walking or laying on the sand, anywhere on Boracay, you’ll be approached to buy a variety of items including jewelry made of shells, fresh fruit, ice cream, sunglasses or a nice massage. COMMON-SENSE WARNING: Shopping areas in tourist areas attract pick-pockets, so watch your purse or wallet. Beaches and swimming You will be on a tropical island that has the best beach in the world. Need we say more. Things to do Take a para-sailing tour around the island, to explore quiet beaches and snorkel
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
sites. Ask your crew to organize a romantic BBQ on the beach with fresh grilled seafood. Cruise back at sunset to experience breath-taking views. It is worth hiring motorbikes or scooters out to explore the island, as there are other beautiful beaches on the other side of the island that are even better for snorkelling that will be completely deserted. Hire them for a couple of days and you should get a discount. The roads are a bit dodgy, and some are still being constructed, but it’s a good laugh and better than plunking yourself on a patch of white sand and seeing nothing. If you happen to be lying on the beach though definitely have a massage and manicure. Horse riding is a fun activity in Boracay - get off the beaten path and experience native villages and scenery most other visitors don’t get to see. All levels of experience are catered to. Ask a tricycle to take you to the Boracay Horse Riding Stables. D’Wall Climbing Gym, D’Mall near Boat Station 2. An outdoor rock climbing gym located at D’Mall near Boat Station 2. Scuba diving For those interested in Scuba Diving and Diving Packages, there are approximately 20 Dive Centres along White Sand beach; it is a good place to learn or to improve your skills. Cost is typically $33 per dive which includes hire of all equipment.The dive centres operate a cartel and have agreed standard prices amongst themselves so prices will be the same at all centres. There are 25-30 dive sites within 10-15 minutes speed boat ride from the beach, suitable for beginners up to advanced level. Dives range from ‘Angol Point’ (10m), through ‘Crocodile Island’ (22-25m), a straightforward wall dive, up to ‘Yapak’- a deep wall dive suitable for only the most experienced divers due to strong currents, although there is the possibility of seeing sharks and stingrays. Boat tours The best way to see the beauty of Boracay and it`s various beaches is by Paraw (native outrigger sailboat). You will be constantly asked if you want to take a boat
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Skimboarding in Boracay has been a new fun sport for kids and entertainment for older for people for several years. It is a welcome new attraction and a pleasure to watch. Skimboards are available for rent at several places along White Beach. But be sure to hire an expert to teach you to do the skills. Massage/Spa Along White Beach you will be approached frequently by women offering to give you a massage, which they will do on the spot or on a towel laid out on the beach - your choice. A bit more organized, White Beach also has several “Massage Stations”: collections of masseurs that have their mats set up. The stations are typically open as long as there are customers around but in general start to shut down just after sunset. For Swedish, Accupressure, Shiatsu etc, visit Abe (pronounced Abby) the blind masseur who operates outside Cocoloco restaurant in Angol (south of boat station 3). Only P300
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per hour. There is a great outdoor massage station in the beach area of Nigi Nigi Beach Resort, where they have two tables set up. The booth is draped with curtains which they will close if you wish, or leave open if you want to watch the people on the beach. They offer every massage in the book, and charge 500 Peso for one hour. Things to see White Beach - This is what most people are here for. Not only is it a lovely stretch of powdery white sand against azure water, it’s also the commercial center of the island. The long beach is divided into three sections, Station 1, Station 2, and Station 3. The widest beach front area is located at Station 1 where prime hotels and resorts are located. A stretched grove of shady palm trees separates the beach from the line of restaurants, cafes, bars, internet cafes, shops, bakeries, etc. There is lots of room to stretch out on the beach with your sarong or you can rent a reclining chair from one of the vendors where they will be happy to keep you filled with food and drinks. Most people opt for the shade and tend to hang out under the palm trees. Puka Beach - A quiet stretch of white sand along the northern tip of the island, Puka Beach is an image of what most people expect on a tropical island: white sand, azure water, and relatively empty. This is where locals gather the small puka shells for some of the jewelry that is sold on the island so expect the sand to be more coarse than on White Beach. The water tends to be a little rougher on this side of the island but it is much quieter. Similarly, there are fewer services -- there are only a couple of restaurants, but you likely won’t have a problem getting a cold drink or an ice cream as there are a few vendors that patrol the beach. The main road in Boracay terminates at Puka Beach therefore you’ll be able to hire a tricycle to get there in less than 10-15 minutes from central White Beach. Make sure you arrange a pickup if it is a quiet day and no tricycles are hanging around the beach. Most people experience Puka as one of their sailboat or banca stops during a day trip. This is a good spot for a picnic, but be sure to bring your trash home with you.
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Baling Hai Beach - This is a quiet little cove just north of Diniwid Beach, where you can enjoy swimming, snorkelling and dining in a relaxed, peaceful environment. There are some fantastic views from the cliff-top restaurant. Baling Hai is often included as a stopoff on an island boat tour. The Bat Cave - The Bat Cave, is home to small insectivorous bats (the larger fruit bats roost in the trees on the hillside above Punta Bunga Beach), and locals will be more than happy to accompany you there for a fee, or “tip”. The cave is on the western-end of the island and down several dirt roads. The guide will then take you on a short hike through the forest to the mouth of a cave, which drops down at a very steep angle. The mouth of the cave is littered with large boulders, and is extremely difficult to enter and walk down. There is no visible path, no handrail, and the stones are extremely slippery with slime and bat guano, as well as extremely dangerous, since the cave is at such an extreme angle. Also, the air inside the cave is very warm and humid, and in addition to the amount of guano, is very difficult to breathe. Snakes live inside the cave. Caution should be taken by those visiting and entering the cave. There are bats in the cave, but down at the bottom of it in the dark, and unless you have a flashlight or are there at dusk, you won’t see them. The ceiling of the cave is interesting, however, with multiple, small stalactites. Just nearby, you can find another cave, called “crystal” cave which has a lot of stalactites and a hole on the opposite site of the entrance, from which you can watch out to the sea if you dare to climb up to it. You will have to pay 50 Pesos entry-fee to visit both caves on behalf of the family that owns the land, in addition to paying your guide. Visiting both caves can cost up to 2,500 Pesos for the guide, but this is the “rich tourist price”, so try to bargain if you like. Mount Luho - is the highest point of the island. Here you can see Boracay’s panoramic view. Local weather conditions
November to February, 25ºC to 32ºC. March to June, 28ºC to 38ºC. July to October, 20º C to 30ºC
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What are the average housing and living expenses when working in the Philippines? Most likely you will rent a room in an apartment or house with other teachers or with the Philippines, and of course it depends on where you choose to live. It is fair to say that TEFL teachers are quite well-paid by local standards in the Philippines, which means they can afford a comfortable standard of living. A TEFL teacher can expect to earn around 1,000 USD/month working 20 to 30 hours per week. While this may not sound a lot by international standards, it means you can live quite comfortably in the Philippines. How much money should I bring? You should budget to spend between 500 Dollars (Spartan life) to 1,000 Dollars (good life) for the period covering the 28 day course. If you want to stay and work in Boracay or the rest of the Philippines you should budget between 1,000 to 2,000 Dollars to cover finding apartments and living expenses until you get your first pay-check. What if I get sick in Boracay? Get health insurance before you travel.
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