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Plain-English guides on choosing a school, paying for it, and getting started in Cebu.

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  May 12, 2026· 6 min read

  How PEAC vouchers work in Cebu private schools

  PEAC is a DepEd program that helps parents pay for private school. Here is what it covers, who can use it, and how to apply — in plain English.

  #PEAC#vouchers#money
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  May 12, 2026· 5 min read

  When to start looking for a Cebu private school

  Most parents start too late. Here is a month-by-month plan for picking the right Cebu school for next school year.

  #admission#timeline#planning
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  May 12, 2026· 7 min read

  International schools in Cebu: IB, Cambridge, and Singapore explained

  Three foreign curricula in Cebu — IB, Cambridge, and Singapore. What each one is, how they differ, and how to pick.

  #international#IB#Cambridge
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  May 12, 2026· 8 min read

  OT and ST therapy in Cebu: a plain-English guide

  What occupational therapy and speech therapy are, how much they cost in Cebu, and how to start.

  #SPED#OT#ST
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  May 12, 2026· 6 min read

  TESDA scholarships in Cebu: TWSP, STEP, and PESFA explained

  Three free TESDA scholarship programs in Cebu — who can apply, what is covered, and the documents you need.

  #TESDA#scholarship#TVI
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  May 12, 2026· 5 min read

  School commute in Cebu — how long does it really take?

  Banilad, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay — actual time on the road from each, and how to pick a school you can reach without burning out.

  #commute#traffic#logistics
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  May 12, 2026· 9 min read

  Sacred Heart, USC, and USJ-R — side-by-side

  Three of the most-asked-about Catholic K-12 schools in Cebu. What each one is known for, who it fits, and how tuition compares.

  #Catholic#Sacred Heart#USC
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  May 12, 2026· 7 min read

  Learning English in Cebu — a guide for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese students

  Cebu is one of the cheapest English-learning destinations in Asia. Here is how the program works, what it costs, and what to expect.

  #ESL#foreign students#Japanese
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  May 12, 2026· 7 min read

  Shadow teachers in Cebu — what they do, how to hire, how much they cost

  A shadow teacher sits with your child in class to help with focus, behavior, and learning. Here is how to find a good one in Cebu.

  #SPED#shadow teacher#inclusive education
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  May 12, 2026· 6 min read

  Chinese-Filipino schools in Cebu — Mandarin, heritage, and culture

  Cebu has several Chinese-Filipino schools where students learn Mandarin alongside the regular curriculum. Here is what to expect.

  #Chinese#Mandarin#heritage
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  May 12, 2026· 8 min read

  UPCAT, ACET, DLSUCET, USCET — how to prep for college entrance in Cebu

  The four big college entrance exams Cebu students take. How they differ, when to start prepping, and which review centers help.

  #college#UPCAT#ACET
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  May 12, 2026· 6 min read

  Daycare in Cebu — what to look for, what to ask, how much it costs

  Daycare is more than babysitting. Here is what to look for, what to ask the owner, and what daycare costs in Cebu in 2026.

  #daycare#preschool#toddler
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  May 12, 2026· 7 min read

  Homeschooling in Cebu — providers, requirements, and honest trade-offs

  Homeschool is legal and growing in Cebu. Here are the accredited providers, what is required by DepEd, and what daily life actually looks like.

  #homeschool#alternative#K-12
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  May 12, 2026· 6 min read

  Developmental pediatricians in Cebu — how to find one and what to expect

  A developmental pediatrician is usually the first stop when you suspect autism, ADHD, or a learning difference. Here is how to find one in Cebu.

  #SPED#developmental pediatrician#autism