Reliable intermediaries generally have the following characteristics: ·Have physical offices (preferably in both the Philippines and China)·Transparent school resources·Real customer reputation (it is best to see real student cases)·One-stop support for visa, life, and after-school services For study tours in Thousand Islands, our advantages include the following 4 points 1. We have physical offices in Guangzhou, China, Cebu, Philippines, and Manila, Philippines. We can provide students with certificates of cooperation with the school's official 3. Since 2018, we have served 500 to 1,000 students every year, and we can find real student cases by searching keywords in major social media such as Xiaohongshu. 4. We provide students with free visa escort services, including official website application filling, number release notice and appointment of visa-free number guidance, pre-visa material inspection and one-on-one sorting, to help students successfully apply for Philippine visas to the greatest extent possible. In addition, after students arrive in the Philippines, we can provide travel discounts of 10% off the Ctrip price, as well as surrounding life information including catering and daily necessities purchase recommendations. We also hold student activities every year, such as delivering mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

There are indeed problems with some intermediaries, such as: ·The quotations are opaque (high agency fees are charged and commissions are refunded but students are not informed)·The quality of the schools arranged is uneven·The follow-up services are not in place (visa extensions, accommodation and living problems are not cared about) For Qiandao, we promise the following three points: 1. A true and transparent offer and the lowest price on the entire network. If you find any discrepancies when comparing quotations from other agencies, please be careful. Some intermediaries may quote low prices in the early stage, but they will charge various tuition and miscellaneous fees after arriving at school, and the final cost is often higher than expected. The quotation for the Thousand Islands study tour is transparent and all-inclusive, including tuition and miscellaneous fees. There will be no additional charges, preventing you from paying for the fees after arriving at the school. 2. We will inform you of the real advantages and disadvantages of the recommended schools one by one. We understand that students sometimes choose language colleges that are more cost-effective in order to save costs. However, study tours in the Philippines also follow the principle of getting what you pay for. Cheap colleges will naturally have corresponding problems in environmental equipment and services. We will report the relevant information truthfully and leave it to the students themselves. 3. Our service will last until the end of the study tour. We will do our best to help resolve any poor communication with the school to ensure a good study tour experience for students.

The cost of a study tour in the Philippines depends on several factors: cities and schools: Cebu, Manila, and Clark areas are slightly higher, while other cities such as Iloilo are cheaper. Course type: ESL courses are cheaper, and IELTS and Business English are more expensive. In addition, it also depends on the daily course offerings of each school. The more courses the more expensive they are. Accommodation conditions: Multi-person dormitories are the cheapest, while single rooms or superior dormitories cost more. Study time: Generally calculated in weeks or months. The longer you study, the higher the total price, but the average unit price is lower. Reference value: ·Registration fee + tuition fee + accommodation + three meals: US$1,500 per month (approximately RMB 10,000).·Tuition and miscellaneous fees: SSP study permit, deposit, pick-up fee, utilities, etc., approximately 16,000 pesos (approximately RMB 2000) per month.·Airfare and visa: Airfare depends on the place of departure and time. There are large differences in peak seasons and peak seasons. Prices can be checked on apps such as Ctrip. There are individual visas and group visas. There are also long-term cooperation visa providers for the Thousand Islands study tour, which can be provided to students at a price lower than the market price. In addition, some schools offer off-season discounts during the off-season. For details, please consult Thousand Island Consulting to obtain a quote. There is a WeChat QR code at the bottom of the website. Welcome to inquire and check prices.

As an English study tour destination, the Philippines is generally relatively safe, especially in major study tour cities (such as Cebu, Baguio, Clark, Iloilo, etc.). Language schools in these places are relatively concentrated and public security and supporting facilities are relatively complete. However, the Thousand Islands study tour reminds students to pay attention to several points: 1. Registration through a formal intermediary (with legal qualifications, physical offices, and long operating hours) will better help you avoid travel risks and remind you of relevant precautions. 2. Choose to live in on-campus dormitories. Most language schools provide on-campus dormitories with closed management and 24-hour security, making them relatively safe. 3. When traveling without classes on weekends, please choose a regular travel agency to register and travel with your classmates. When girls go out alone, they should pay attention to avoiding walking alone in remote areas at night and not carrying large amounts of cash. 4. It is recommended to purchase international travel insurance covering medical care, accidents and emergency evacuations before going abroad. It can not only deal with sudden illnesses, but also get compensation in the event of flight delays or lost luggage. The Thousand Island Study Tour Association provides insurance purchase advice to students.

Holding a China passport to study in the Philippines requires a tourist visa. There are usually two methods: an individual visa and a group visa. 1. Individual visas currently require you to go to the embassy for face-to-face signing (all embassies in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing). You need to make an appointment first and bring relevant materials to the application on the same day. The consultant for the Thousand Islands Study Tour will assist you in preparing all the materials you need. In the end, the embassy will grant a 30-or 59-day visa based on the materials, and there is a certain probability of refusing the visa. It is recommended to leave sufficient time so that the visa can be submitted again after being refused. If students want to study for a longer time, after arriving at the language school, the language school can help the students apply for a visa extension, which can be extended to 6 months. 2. Group visas require at least three people to enter and leave a group. If there is only one student, there is no need to worry. Consultants for the Thousand Islands study tour will help students work together. The advantage of a group visa is that you do not need to go to the consulate in person to be visa-free. However, the usual travel time for a group visa is up to 30 days. Therefore, students cannot be extended after arriving at school and need to leave the country at the specified time.

The speed of English improvement depends on learning goals, length of study, course intensity and personal foundation. Zero basic or beginner: ·Generally 4 - 8 weeks to master common patterns of daily communication.·Continuous 3 - 6 months of study, can lay a solid foundation, heard significantly improved. Intermediate level (with a certain foundation, want to break through oral):· 1 - 2 months to see changes in oral fluency.·After 3 - 6 months, the expression is more natural and can be used in business or academic settings. Test requirements (IELTS, KET/PET, etc.):·Concentrated 2 - 3 months of study can usually improve by 0.5 - 1 point (IELTS) or 1 - 2 levels (KET/PET). Overall, changes can be experienced in one month in the short term, and a qualitative leap can be formed in 3 - 6 months. The advantage of study tours in the Philippines is that they have large amount of class hours (generally one-on-one) and progress faster than small classes in China.

Suitable. Foreign teachers in the Philippines are generally patient, friendly and highly interactive in the classroom, which can help children speak English in a relaxed atmosphere.·Primary school students: You can develop your sense of language, pronunciation and interest in English to avoid "dumb English".·Junior high school students: While laying the foundation, they can improve their listening and speaking skills and provide advantages for future study abroad or exams.

Very suitable. The biggest feature of study tours in the Philippines is that there are many one-on-one courses. Teachers will start with the most basic letters, phonetic symbols, and simple sentences based on the student's level.·Children/adults with zero-foundation don't have to worry about being unable to keep up with the progress.·Through high-frequency oral training, you can quickly build self-confidence and expression habits. Usually, after 1 - 2 months, you can progress from "not being able to speak at all" to "being able to communicate daily."