Why Philippines

Education system of Philippines resembles closely with that of the American system, as it was a colony of America for more than 48 years. The Bureau of Elementary Education is responsible for making preprimary and primary education available for every Filipino child and maintaining its standard. Pre-primary education in Philippines starts at the age of 3. Up to the age of five they attend nursery school and then go to the kindergarten. Primary education in Philippines starts at the age of six.

The primary medium of instruction in all the schools of Philippines is English. Filipino is considered the second language. In some of the schools Spanish (Philippines was a colony of Spain before the Americans took over) and Arabic (5% of the population is Muslim) is also taught. Six years of primary education in Philippines is compulsory and provided for free in the public schools. With the abolition of the National Elementary Achievement test (NEAT) in 2004, students need not produce any score for getting admission to the govt. high schools.

However, the private schools may conduct some entrance exam for admitting students in the high school. Secondary school education in Philippines consists of four years and provided for free by the Bureau of Secondary Education in the public schools. Students can move up to either two or three years of technical or vocational education in Philippines or pursue higher education in a college or university. Higher education in Philippines is provided by both private and public institutes and the commission for Higher Education is responsible for formulating and implementing policies, plans and programs for the development and efficient operation of system of higher education in Philippines. There are more than 1647 higher education institutes in Philippines at present.

Students from various parts of the globe come to Philippines for pursuing higher education. Most of these foreign students come from America, Korea and Taiwan. For students interested in studying abroad in Southeast Asia, World Endeavors Study in the Philippines program is hard to beat. This is one of the most affordable programs available at one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia.

As all courses are taught in English, you will have the opportunity to earn academic credit while continuing your studies in any of hundreds of courses from dozens of subject areas. You will live and study alongside Filipino and international students and can even choose to focus your study on Southeast Asian cultures and languages. Highlights:

The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 tropical islands stretching across a vast area of ocean in Southeast Asia. Its diverse ecosystems along with its even more diverse cultural history make it one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. As home to lively festivals, friendly people, cities and villages, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and coral reefs teeming with life, the Philippines is truly a unique jewel in the South China Sea. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is at the same time an overwhelming and fascinating city.

The vast, sprawling city offers visitors many opportunities to experience the unique culture of the Philippines, from open air markets and busy streets, to museums, colonial buildings, and parks. World Endeavors study abroad program is located at the campus of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, which is located in Quezon City, in the northeastern part of the Manila metropolitan area.

Courses: Students can choose from hundreds courses across four schools: Arts and Letters, Social Sciences and Law, Management and Economics, and Science and Technology. Preliminary selection of courses occurs during the application process. Course selection will be finalized after arrival on campus. Food: There are many choices for food on campus. From the favorite fishballs to vegan fare, food sources vary from vendors, kiosks, snack bars to bake shops, canteens and restaurants, each with different specialties and price ranges.