Qualified, long-serving teachers
Native English and Filipino teachers who love teaching. Most have been with us for nine years or more.
Best Language School in the Philippines — Southeast Asia Business Awards 2023
English school on Boracay Island · since 2005Learn English where the world comes to relax.
Small classes, one-to-one lessons and teachers who know your name — at a Canadian family-owned school three minutes from one of the world’s best beaches.
- 20+years teaching on Boracay
- 80+countries our students come from
- 9 yrsaverage teacher tenure
- 4.9★Google rating from 65 reviews
About
We put education before business.
Paradise English is an award-winning, Canadian family-owned school. We focus on building a connected community of students and teachers — in the classroom and around the island.
Every student is valued and becomes part of our global community. Beginner or advanced, there is a program for you. Make your language journey an unforgettable adventure and start living your dream.
Courses
Programs for every level and goal
Study 15 to 35 lessons a week, mix group classes with one-to-one time, and save up to 40% when you stay longer.
Most students — our most balanced course
General English
Feel like a full-time student again. Five classes a day will make a real difference to your English.
from $200 / week
Career and academic goals
Intensive English
The fastest way to improve. Most popular with students learning English for work or university.
from $254 / week
Holiday learners and short stays
Budget English
Perfect if you want to enjoy relaxed beach life on Boracay while improving your English. Study in the morning or the afternoon.
from $148 / week
German employees on educational leave
Bildungsurlaub
Paradise English is the only language school in the Philippines accredited for Bildungsurlaub by the German government.
from €295 / week
Complete beginners
True Beginner English
Built for students with very little or no English. Learn everyday words, expressions, basic grammar, speaking, reading and writing.
from $239 / week
Exams and professional English
IELTS, TOEIC & Business
Business English or exam preparation for IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, FCE and CAE.
from $199 / week
Ages 4–17, July–August and January–February
Junior English Camp
For ages 4–17. Improve English during the summer or winter holidays, for 1 to 12 weeks.
from $359 / week
Paradise English
Why students choose Paradise English
Personal attention
Small classes mean you speak more and your teacher knows exactly where you need help.
Safe, beautiful island
Boracay is one of the safest and most beautiful islands in the world — and English is spoken everywhere.
Programs for every goal
Year-round courses for all levels, junior camps, Business English and IELTS/TOEIC/TOEFL preparation.
Awards & recognition
Recognised year after year
- Founded by experienced Canadian native English teachers.
- Best family-owned English language center on Boracay, 2023 and 2024.
- Excellence Award 2017–2021 from Language Course SL and Language School of the Year – Philippines from iStudy.
- Students’ Choice Award from LanguageBookings.com and LanguageCourse.net.
- Boracay has been voted the best beach in Asia many times.
We pride ourselves on genuine care for our students. We create a fun, hands-on and exciting place to learn where you can grow and connect. Owned by Canadian teachers, we value every student’s unique contribution and the relationships we build together.
Life on Boracay
Study in the morning. Beach in the afternoon.
Stay in our student dorm three minutes from school, with a host family, or at our annex hotel with a pool. After class, join activities with classmates from all over the world — or walk to White Beach for the sunset.
- Dorm 3 minutes from school
- Annex hotel with pool
- Weekly activities with classmates
Google · 4.9 ★ · 65
What our students say
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Best school, at the most amazing location. Study and enjoy the most beautiful beach with the best sunset you ever dreamed of. And most important — best team of teachers, so nice and helpful, nice memories, moments and just worth every cent.
LLianne
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I was very surprised with the high quality from the school. The classrooms are very simple, but the lessons are very effective. The teachers are very friendly and qualified and the students come from many different countries. The one-on-one lessons were especially very educational.
RRoland
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My time at Paradise English School in Boracay was amazing. The fun and friendly atmosphere, the great teachers, and the support I received were great. This language school not only prepared me for the Cambridge exam, it gave me lifelong memories and lifelong friends.
DDominic
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Really great place! All the staff are so kind and the atmosphere is so positive. Awesome grounds and facilities with a nice view. Their teachers and office staff are so supportive and effective. Would recommend!
AAndrei
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I studied half-day so that every afternoon I could go to the beach — from my dormitory to Station 1 or 2 on foot. I’m so disappointed that I could only stay for two weeks.
DDanny
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Nice atmosphere, great hospitality, and brilliant teachers!! If you do not have English skill, do not hesitate to rely on the staff. They try to hear and understand your problem. You don’t need to worry about Boracay life!!
MMK
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I have to leave and go back to the reality of life in Japan, but I have many memorable memories. I have had a fantastic time here. This experience is a precious memory. I will cherish every moment.
KKazu
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We have spent unforgettable times, in and out of classes. Wilter, thank you for waking up so early to teach me. Steve, thank you for the fascinating lessons. Louise, for helping me improve my grammar. Rona, for expanding my vocabulary in the most fun way. And Charm, for challenging me — it was tough but fun.
DDima
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Excellent teachers, always smiling. An unforgettable experience. Boracay is the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited!! What a sunset!!
EEdu
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Must return. I gained language, friendship and love for the area and people.
NNaif
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Nice place to study English! Great mates on a very fun island!
AAli
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A nice school and the best beach I have visited here in the Philippines.
TTripina
Reviews in our students’ own words.
School
Inside Paradise English
Blog
News from the island
Meet our new Director, Professor S.K. Park
Professor Park taught Political Science at Kyungnam University, advised the UN and was a visiting professor at the University of Florida.
Introducing our Annex Hotel with garden and pool
A peaceful hotel one minute from school, with a tropical garden and swimming pool for students.
Meet Ayuri Kobayashi, our Japanese student manager
Ayuri is in her second year in the Philippines and has developed a deep love for living here.
Contact
Plan your stay
Tell us when you’d like to come and what you want to achieve. We reply within one working day with a personal quote.
- WhatsApp+63 919 003 6351
- Office landline+63 36 288 4544
- Opening hoursMonday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed on holidays)