Welcome to CPILS!
Center for Premier International Language Studies (CPILS) is the pioneer and the fastest-growing ESL school in Cebu City, Philippines. It offers several programs that provide English language instruction to international students who want to enter English-speaking universities or learn English for other personal or professional purposes.
It is the first of its kind to combine the educational benefits of one-on-one intensive English classes with interactive group classes such as 1:2, 1:4, and 1:12. All classes are available at various proficiency levels to ensure the best English training. In addition, we also offer a full range of exciting activities, along with accommodation and support services.
Nationality Mix
One of the strong points of CPILS is having a mix of different cultures where students learn from each other.
Our mission is to seek better and more innovative ways of teaching ESL.
Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to improve their English language skills to be globally competitive, thus paving the way for a major improvement in their career path. At CPILS, you have a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the English language, lifestyle, and culture.
CPILS HISTORY / MILESTONE
2023: ETS HOPKINS – TOEIC official Testing Center
2022: British Council – IELTS Resource Centre
2021: Expanding our Online Campus with the integration of the LMS system
2020: British Council IELTS official testing venue for IoP & IoC
2019: In partnership with B.H.M.S University for pathway program
2018: Target Score System – IELTS and TOEIC
2017: Senior ESL Program
2015: Japanese Private High School Group-General ESL Program Camp
2014: Office representative in Vietnam – TOEIC Guarantee Program, IELTS Guarantee Program, Internship Program
2013: Office representative in Thailand
2012: Visited by REUTERS NEWS on a TV feature on English language schools in Cebu
2011: Cabin Crew Program, Parent & Child Program (PCP)
2010: TOEFL Program, Cambridge PET Program, 1:15 Classes
2009: In partnership with USJ-R for University Program, accredited by IELTS IDP, Junior Immersion ESL Program, Sparta Program, Business English Program
2008: In partnership with KGIC for Pathway Program, Power Speaking and Interactive Media Program
2007: Office representative in France, Belgium, Intensive IELTS Program and Online Program
2005: Office representative in Middle East
2004: Formation of Student Advisers for student mentoring / counseling
2003: Recognized as an Official TOEIC Test Center, Office representative in Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Russia
2002: Accredited by TESDA, DOT, and the Bureau of Immigration
2001: Established as the very first ESL Center in Cebu, Philippines