English · EGI Hotel, Maribago, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
Cebu Blue Ocean Academy — Family Course
Parents and children study English while living together in hotel-style campus accommodation on Mactan; peak-season family courses add junior activities.
- Ages / grades
- Junior groups 6–14; minimum age to confirm
- Duration
- 2/4/6/8 weeks (2026 peak package)
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies
- Language
- One-to-one English; junior group placement matters Teaching language and starting level
Dates and enrolment need confirmation
The 2026 peak-season package ran 28 June–22 August and has ended. The general family course remains listed, but a current 2027 peak calendar or bookable off-season intake was not verified.
- Past edition · 2026/06/28–08/22 / peak edition Sources and official information
Overlapping holiday tags help you browse broadly. School breaks vary; check the stated year, actual dates and duration.
Sources checked ·Who can apply
A public family language course for new entrants. Official overseas-family attendance and school-issued study-permit/travel arrangements support temporary international participation.
A parent accompanies the child. The 2026 peak brochure groups juniors as 6–9 and 10–14; confirm the current minimum age. Check SSP/visa handling, classes and room arrangements for the actual stay.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | One-to-one and group English; the official site describes an English Only Policy. |
| Required starting proficiency | Designed around junior learning needs. No minimum English level is stated on the family page; confirm beginners’ group placement. |
| Japanese-language support | A 2024 testimonial on the official site mentions a Japanese manager; current Japanese staffing and hours are unverified. |
| Chinese-language support | International managers are listed, but onsite Chinese-language support is not explicit; a translated website is insufficient evidence. |
| Korean-language support | Onsite Korean-speaking staff support was not verified in official material. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | USD 4,015–USD 4,340Approx. ¥633,000–¥684,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 adult + 1 child aged 6–14 |
| Duration and edition | 2 weeks · 2026 peak-season historical reference |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Package USD3,755–4,080 plus USD130 (Approx. ¥20,000) registration per person (USD260 (Approx. ¥41,000)). Tuition, room, three daily meals, listed permits/visa fees, books, arrival pickup, water and electricity allowance. |
| Extra / to confirm | Electricity above PHP8,000 (Approx. ¥20,000); laundry PHP200 (Approx. ¥1,000)/load; departure transfer; flights, insurance and weekend outings. Agency guidance says insurance is compulsory; its price and exact family-edition terms need confirmation. |
| Fee source | Cebu Blue Ocean school-issued 2026 peak brochure, hosted by Onebridge; page 22026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
Historical 2026 peak-season reference: one adult + one child, two weeks in an EGI twin, USD4,015–4,340 for city/ocean view. This is package USD3,755–4,080 plus two USD130 (Approx. ¥20,000) registrations. Tuition, lodging, three daily meals, listed permit/visa charges, books and arrival pickup are included. Electricity above PHP8,000 (Approx. ¥20,000), laundry, departure transfer, flights, insurance and weekend outings are extra. Not a 2027 quote. Agency guidance calls insurance compulsory; confirm its price and applicability to this edition. The range is not a verified complete total.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Official junior course lists five one-to-one classes plus two group classes daily. The 2026 peak brochure adds booster activities and supervised homework; parents have three one-to-one lessons, with one transferable lesson under that edition's rules.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Families share campus hotel-style rooms at EGI on Mactan. Tokyo planning: compare Cebu arrival options and arrange the Mactan airport transfer; avoid assuming the school is in downtown Cebu. No parent hotel is needed if the quoted family room covers everyone.
Why it is in this guide
A relatively integrated parent-child study setup: tuition, daily life and lodging are concentrated on one site, and the younger learner gets substantial one-to-one time.
Who it may suit
For a parent who also wants lessons and can supervise outside class. Better suited to a study-focused two-to-four-week stay than a lightly scheduled resort holiday.
What to weigh up
The junior timetable is intensive. Peak-season all-inclusive pricing differs from ordinary course quotes. Do not mix fees, lesson counts or entry ages from older brochures with a new booking.
Operating history and evidence
The strongest located child-specific account remains a commercially selected parent interview published 20 May 2026 about a four-week October–November 2024 stay. It reports supportive teachers and enjoyable pool/food, alongside infrequent bed-sheet changes. Additional search did not establish a recent detailed independent family account; adult-course ratings and generic comparison articles are not substitutes.
Read participant accounts
Commercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: 2026-05-20
Agency-published four-week family interview
The family reports approachable teachers and positive food/pool experiences, with a practical complaint about infrequent sheet changes.
Published 2026 about a 2024 stay; agency-selected and not a current inspection or independent sample.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm age, exact intake, room occupancy, weekday/holiday lesson totals, peak/non-peak inclusions, study permits and supervision after lessons. Request a single itemised family quote. 2026 peak package: two, four, six or eight weeks; ordinary-family intake dates require confirmation.
Cancellation and refunds
A current course-specific cancellation/refund policy was not verified. Obtain the school and booking agency terms together, including illness, early departure and flight disruption.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official Japanese Family Course
- Official English Family Course
- School-branded 2026 peak brochure, agency-hosted
- 2026 peak dates, commercial agent announcement
- Agency-published parent interview, 20 May 2026
- Better Japanese agency · Insurance shown as compulsory; exact seasonal-family application to confirm
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.