CELLA Premium Cebu Language School | Courses, Accommodation, Fees & Reviews

CELLA Premium (listed on Google Maps as CELLA English Academy Premium Campus) is in Banilad, Cebu City, at One Paseo Compound, Ma Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City 6000, in a converted hotel building. Nearby malls and supermarkets such as Streetscape Mall and Banilad Town Centre make daily life convenient. JDN Square, mentioned in older sources, is no longer the teaching campus.

CELLA Premium and CELLA Uni both belong to CELLA English Academy, but they serve different needs. Premium is in the Banilad area of Cebu City, with more freedom in daily life; it focuses on General ESL, Business English, Working Holiday and ACE aviation English, and suits both adults and families. Uni is around Talamban, with Sparta-style management and an English-only (EOP) environment; its courses centre on Power Speaking, IELTS (including guarantee courses) and TOEIC, suiting students who want more study intensity or are preparing for a test. The two campuses run their courses, accommodation and rules separately.

Yes. Premium Campus courses lean toward adult needs, covering Power Speaking, Business English, Working Holiday, and aviation English. With city-center convenience and apartment-style accommodation, it's easy for working professionals, career changers, and those on unpaid leave to balance study and daily life.

Yes. You'll take a placement test when you start, and your one-on-one and group classes are arranged according to your level. Beginners often start with Light ESL or Power Speaking 1 to build everyday communication and basic grammar; if you want more individual practice, consider Power Speaking 2, which has a higher share of one-on-one lessons. For business and ACE courses, a solid English foundation is recommended.

The main difference is the share of one-on-one lessons. Power Speaking 1 has about 4 one-on-one lessons, 3 small-group classes and 1 large-group class a day — a balanced, well-rounded workload. Power Speaking 2 raises this to about 6 one-on-one lessons with fewer group classes, ideal for students who want to speak as much as possible in a short time and focus on their personal weak points. Actual lesson counts follow CELLA's current timetable.

Yes. Business Preparation suits those new to business English, with practice in emails, meetings and phone calls; Business Intensive goes further with presentations, negotiation and case studies, and a solid English foundation is recommended. Actual entry level requirements follow CELLA's current rules.

Yes. Premium Campus offers a dedicated Working Holiday course that links English directly to résumés, interviews, and workplace communication. If you're heading to Australia or Canada on a Working Holiday, you can practice the English you'll need for job hunting before you leave.

Topics include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Job Interview, Workplace English and cross-cultural communication. Working Holiday 1 has about 3 one-on-one lessons a day plus group classes, while Working Holiday 2 has a higher share of one-on-one lessons. Some periods may include OJT or volunteer experience; actual arrangements depend on CELLA's current courses and partner organizations.

It's a good fit for anyone planning a career in aviation. Premium Campus offers the ACE (Airline Cabin Crew English) course, designed around the needs of the aviation industry and flight attendants, covering aviation English, English interviews, workplace communication and role-play practice. A solid English foundation is recommended for ACE; intake dates and enrollment length follow CELLA's current admission rules.

ACE is CELLA's flight attendant English course. Each day includes about 4 one-on-one lessons plus ACE group classes and classes with foreign teachers, covering Airline Interview, Cabin Crew Communication, professional speaking and role-play practice. Intake dates, enrollment length and level requirements follow CELLA's current admission rules, so we recommend confirming the intake with an advisor before applying.

Yes. Children can take the Junior Course (one-on-one plus group classes), while accompanying parents can take the lighter Guardian Course, so each has a learning pace that suits them. The minimum age for children and parental accompaniment rules follow CELLA's current Family Program guidelines; please contact an advisor for a Family Package quote.

It depends on the course. Taking Power Speaking 1 as an example, there are about 4 one-on-one lessons, 3 small-group classes and 1 large-group class a day, each 45 minutes, scheduled roughly within 08:00–18:00. Light ESL is lighter, while Power Speaking 2 has about 6 one-on-one lessons. Actual timetables vary with the course, level and teacher assignments.

Yes. Most sources indicate a curfew of around 22:00 from Sunday to Thursday and around 24:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of public holidays, though versions vary; overnight trips usually require advance application. Actual curfew times follow CELLA's current student handbook and age-based rules, and minors have stricter rules for going out.

According to the 2026 price list, Premium's on-campus dorm offers Single, Semi-Single, Twin, Quad, and six-person rooms, typically equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a desk, and a fridge. Families can choose a Family Package that includes accommodation; off-campus options depend on the current partner hotels and are confirmed separately.

According to the 2026 price list, 4-week tuition is USD 830–1,180 and accommodation ranges from USD 600 (six-person room) to 1,600 (single room), plus a USD 150 registration fee. For example, Power Speaking 1 with a twin room comes to about USD 2,080 for 4 weeks, not including local fees. Actual prices and discounts are subject to an official quote.

After arrival, you'll usually also need to pay for the SSP study permit (PHP 7,800 in 2026, plus an E-Card), dorm deposit, utilities and management fees, and textbook fees. Longer stays require visa extensions, stays over 59 days require an ACR I-Card, and there are other costs such as airport pickup. Actual amounts are subject to announcements by the school and the Bureau of Immigration.

The 2026 price list includes short-term rates for 1–3 weeks, but the minimum length depends on the course — Business, ACE and parent-and-child programs usually start at 4 weeks. The estimates on this page are calculated in 4-week units; if you only want a short taster, ask an advisor to confirm current availability and short-stay pricing.

The three schools are positioned differently. CELLA Premium stands out for career-focused courses and city living, suiting those who need Working Holiday, business or aviation English; CBOA is set in a resort environment on Mactan Island, suiting those who value island life and quality accommodation; I.BREEZE is in central Cebu City, suiting those who want city convenience along with general English and exam courses. Share your goals and budget with an advisor and compare them together.

In CELLA Premium's public Google Maps reviews, many students share their experiences with the teachers, one-on-one lessons, campus life and staff. When choosing a school, we recommend looking beyond the star rating and comparing the course structure, your goals, the living environment and what the reviews actually say. The "Real Reviews" section above gathers CELLA Premium student reviews from Google Maps for your reference.