Our vision
To be the most trusted English and review center in Cebu for learners going abroad, known for students who leave with the English, the scores and the confidence to succeed anywhere in the world.
Capitol Site, Cebu City · Face-to-face & online
Your journey, our guidance. Success beyond borders.
IELTS, ESL, Business English and Power Speaking for students going abroad. Study in small classes at our Cebu City campus, or live online in private 1-on-1 lessons.
Free placement testStays from 2 weeksOnline lessons from 25 minutes
Sample study passCrossborder
YOU
Anywhere
CEB
Cebu City
- Program
- ESL + IELTS
- Length
- 10 weeks
- Target
- Band 6.0+
Placement testFree
4programs, one campus
Pre-A1 → C2seven ESL levels
8–12students per class
6.0–8.0+IELTS target bands
About us
An English and review center for people going abroad
Crossborder Educational and Review Center helps students and professionals get ready to study, work and live overseas. We teach English from Starter to Proficiency, prepare students for IELTS, and run our classes from our campus at Dr. Chicken & Dr. Coffee in Capitol Site, Cebu City.
Our mission
To empower learners through quality IELTS, ESL and NCLEX programs, equipping every student with the skills and opportunities they need to reach their goals and succeed in a global environment.
- Teach in small classes led by qualified, caring instructors.
- Place every student at the right level with a free assessment.
- Keep our pricing clear and all-inclusive.
- Look after our students from airport pick-up to graduation day.
Your journey, our guidance — success beyond borders.
Small classesUsually 8–12 students, so every learner gets personal feedback.
Our own books28 skill books written in-house, four for every level from Pre-A1 to C2.
Weekly mock testsIELTS students test every week and review their results with a teacher.
Nothing to pay on arrivalFace-to-face packages include your room, meals, permits and airport transfers.
Teachers & personnel
Meet the people behind Crossborder
Our leadership brings decades in education, nursing and visa processing. Our ten IELTS and ESL instructors include three registered nurses licensed in the Philippines and the United States.
IELTS & ESL instructors
Teacher photos are shown to enrolled students, who can choose their online teacher from their dashboard.
Learn from the best
Our instructors bring international experience, advanced degrees and a passion for teaching.
Teachers make the differenceTESOL-certified, globally trained and committed. Our educators craft engaging lessons for every learner.
Real-world resultsFrom academic English to workplace communication, strategies tailored to your goals.
Confidence starts hereYears of experience, cultural sensitivity and personal guidance, so you're in good hands.
A global outlookMentors with proven credentials who know the exams and journeys abroad first-hand.
Programs
Choose your program, then how you want to study
Every program runs face-to-face in Cebu City or online in private 1-on-1 lessons. Prices depend on your country and appear as soon as you enroll.
Curriculum
One book for every skill, at every level
Each level has four skill books, written in-house from our own ESL curriculum blueprint, so students always study from material made for their exact level.
7levels, Pre-A1 to C2
4skill books per level
150pages per book
Student life
A month at Crossborder
Classes run Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 12:00–2:00 PM lunch break. Here's what fills the rest of the month.
Where you'll stay
Three partner stays in Capitol Site, all a short walk from campus.
2-min walk · ≈160 mBayfront CoLive+Shared or single rooms. Café lounge, game room and self-service laundry.
3-min walk · ≈200 mBayfront Hotel – Capitol SiteShared, single or family rooms with daily breakfast. Pool and restaurant.
4-min walk · ≈340 mSureStay Plus by Best WesternSuperior twin, queen and king rooms, plus triple rooms.
Middle Eastern & halal food near campus
Six favorites close to our Dr. Chicken & Dr. Coffee campus.
Distances are straight-line from campus; check opening hours before you go.
Enrollment
Enroll in four steps
Send the form below. Your price list and student dashboard open right away, and our admissions team replies by email with your placement test.
Send the formTell us your program, study mode, length of stay and start date.
See your pricesYour country's price list and your teachers' profiles open in your dashboard.
Free placement testWe check your level and recommend the right class and pathway.
Begin your journeyConfirm your plan, then start classes on campus or online.
Questions