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Plain-English guides on choosing a school, paying for it, and getting started in Cebu.
· 6 min readHow 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
· 5 min readWhen 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
· 7 min readInternational 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
· 8 min readOT 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
· 6 min readTESDA 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
· 5 min readSchool 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
· 9 min readSacred 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
· 7 min readLearning 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
· 7 min readShadow 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
· 6 min readChinese-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
· 8 min readUPCAT, 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
· 6 min readDaycare 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
· 7 min readHomeschooling 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
· 6 min readDevelopmental 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