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  <title>Iskola Cebu Blog</title>
  <subtitle>Cebu private schools — admission timelines, PEAC vouchers, IB vs Cambridge, and the practical questions parents actually ask.</subtitle>
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  <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
  <entry>
    <title>How PEAC vouchers work in Cebu private schools</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/peac-voucher-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/peac-voucher-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>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.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When to start looking for a Cebu private school</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/admission-timeline-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/admission-timeline-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Most parents start too late. Here is a month-by-month plan for picking the right Cebu school for next school year.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International schools in Cebu: IB, Cambridge, and Singapore explained</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/international-schools-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/international-schools-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Three foreign curricula in Cebu — IB, Cambridge, and Singapore. What each one is, how they differ, and how to pick.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OT and ST therapy in Cebu: a plain-English guide</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/ot-st-therapy-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/ot-st-therapy-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>What occupational therapy and speech therapy are, how much they cost in Cebu, and how to start.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TESDA scholarships in Cebu: TWSP, STEP, and PESFA explained</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/tesda-scholarships-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/tesda-scholarships-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Three free TESDA scholarship programs in Cebu — who can apply, what is covered, and the documents you need.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>School commute in Cebu — how long does it really take?</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-school-commute/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-school-commute/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Banilad, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay — actual time on the road from each, and how to pick a school you can reach without burning out.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sacred Heart, USC, and USJ-R — side-by-side</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/sacred-heart-vs-usc-vs-usjr/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/sacred-heart-vs-usc-vs-usjr/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>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.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learning English in Cebu — a guide for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese students</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/esl-cebu-foreign-students/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/esl-cebu-foreign-students/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Cebu is one of the cheapest English-learning destinations in Asia. Here is how the program works, what it costs, and what to expect.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shadow teachers in Cebu — what they do, how to hire, how much they cost</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/shadow-teacher-cebu/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/shadow-teacher-cebu/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>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.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chinese-Filipino schools in Cebu — Mandarin, heritage, and culture</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-chinese-schools/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-chinese-schools/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Cebu has several Chinese-Filipino schools where students learn Mandarin alongside the regular curriculum. Here is what to expect.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UPCAT, ACET, DLSUCET, USCET — how to prep for college entrance in Cebu</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-college-entrance-exam-prep/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-college-entrance-exam-prep/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>The four big college entrance exams Cebu students take. How they differ, when to start prepping, and which review centers help.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Daycare in Cebu — what to look for, what to ask, how much it costs</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-daycare-guide/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-daycare-guide/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Daycare is more than babysitting. Here is what to look for, what to ask the owner, and what daycare costs in Cebu in 2026.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homeschooling in Cebu — providers, requirements, and honest trade-offs</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-homeschool/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-homeschool/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Homeschool is legal and growing in Cebu. Here are the accredited providers, what is required by DepEd, and what daily life actually looks like.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Developmental pediatricians in Cebu — how to find one and what to expect</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-developmental-pediatricians/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-developmental-pediatricians/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>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.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public vs private schools in Cebu — the real differences in 2026</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-public-vs-private-schools/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-public-vs-private-schools/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>Free vs paid is just the start. Class size, teacher attention, daily reality, and what really happens at each — laid out honestly.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cebu school enrolment requirements — the full checklist</title>
    <link href="https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-enrollment-requirements/" />
    <id>https://www.iskolacebu.com/blog/cebu-enrollment-requirements/</id>
    <updated>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <summary>PSA birth certificate, Form 137, report card, medical, baptismal — what to bring, where to get it, and how long each takes.</summary>
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