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School Address: Cagban, Manoc- Manoc, Boracay Island Malay, Aklan, 5608 Philippines
E-mail: info@ParadiseEnglish.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/boracay.paradiseenglish
Schedules: Paradise English is open from 8:30AM until 5:30PM from Monday to Friday, except holidays.
Admin Contact Number: +63 946 092 5181
Office Landline: +63 36 288 4544
Mobile Number: +63 919 003 6351

Emergency Contact Numbers

Ambulance/Fire/Police Land Line: 288-3066 or 166

Everything you need to know—answers to our most common questions.

The PE Office schedules Visa assistance every week. The Tourist Visa is given for free on arrival and is valid for 29 days. It then needs to be extended for another 29 days and then every 60 days thereafter up to 1 year. The cost of the first Visa Extension is approximately $85 USD. All students in the Philippines are REQUIRED to secure a SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT (SSP). This cost is approximately $200 USD. This permit allows students to study in the Philippines. Our office will provide you with all the required documents and assist you in the process. There is an Immigration office on Boracay and visitors do not need to leave the island. 

Please take note that it is the responsibility of each student to make sure they have proper and valid visas and documentations during their stay in the school. This does not apply to all countries and should be confirmed with your countries regulations.

The whole campus has WI-FI and students are provided free access. Please see office staff for the log-in information. You can also use 3G connection on your phone using a local SIM card.
The cafeteria is a school-operated facility that caters pre-arranged meals (lunch and/or dinner) to students enrolled at Paradise English. Shopping is done daily, assuring students that only fresh meat, fish, poultry, fruit and vegetables are served. Meals are optional and the student may sign-up in advance or upon arrival.
The student lounge is an open air area with ample tables and chairs, and a small library where students can hang out in between classes. Snacks are sometimes available at a reasonable cost.
Useful Island Tips – Boracay

The island has 12 beaches. These three are the most popular:

  • White Beach is also known as the front beach. It is a long stretch of white sand lined with a variety of restaurants, bars, resorts and hotels. It is sectioned into three areas known as Stations 1, 2 & 3. Station 3 is closest to Paradise English.
  • Bulabog Beach is referred to as the back beach. This is where most water sport centers are located, like kite boarding and wind surfing.
  • Puka Shell Beach is the second longest beach on the island. It is less crowded and is a favorite destination for picnics and group gatherings. Be warned though that the water depth is abrupt and the current is strong.

November to March is cool at night and warm during the day, with moderate rainfall. Northeasterly to easterly winds account for clean and calm beach waters and temperature ranging from 25-32°C (77-90°F).

April to June is hot and mostly dry with easterly to southeasterly trade winds and temperature ranging from 28-38°C (82-100°F).

May/June to September/October winds come from the southwest, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and temperature ranging from 25-32°C (77-90°F).

With many daily flights coming from Manila, it is fairly easy to fly to Boracay via Kalibo or Caticlan airports. Caticlan is 2 kilometers from Boracay while Kalibo is a 90-minute bus ride away. Upon arrival in Caticlan, take a 5-minute tricycle ride to the jetty port then be off to Boracay via a short outrigger boat ride.

The e-trike is the most popular means of transportation. It accommodates approximately 5 passengers. Minimum fare is 10 pesos and increases, depending on distance. The rates are usually posted inside the tricycle but they often try to charge foreigners more money. Chartered tricycles (you rent all the seats for your exclusive use) charge 100 pesos and more, depending on distance, be forewarned if you get into an empty tricycle they may try to charge the special chartered rate.

The newest type of transportation is the Hop on Hop off bus. The most covenient way is to buy a monthly card and use according to your transportation needs.

You need very few clothes. Beach clothes/towels can be bought on the island. Sweatshirts and sweatpants may be useful during the cooler months as temperatures slightly drop at night. Remember to have your sunglasses, a hat, a flashlight, a good pair of beach sandals and your camera.
The currency in the Philippines is the Peso (PhP or P) and the Centavo (¢). 100 centavos = P1. Coin denominations are: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, P1, P5 and P10. Bill denominations are: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 pesos. Change some foreign currency at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport where the rates are better. Credit cards are accepted in some establishments on Boracay. There are many ATM machines on the island, which accept foreign bank debit and credit cards, but most will charge a fee.
There are many ATM’s all aorund the island that accept foreign bank cards. The main banks are Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI), BDO, Metrobank and PNBank.

1. D’ Mall Area in the center of Whitebeach

2. Robinsons Mall or Station B Mall

3. City Mall

4. E-Mall at Station 3

5. D’ Talipapa at Station 2

6. A variety of boutiques along the Main Road

Most offices are open from 8AM to 5PM on weekdays and from 8AM till noon on Saturdays. Banks are open from 9AM till 4PM on weekdays. When transacting with banks, bring your passport for identification. Commercial establishments, especially restaurants, bars and spas are open every day.
English is one of the country’s official languages. Most locals understand and speak English, offering you many opportunities to practice your new English skills and assuring you of little to no communication challenges in English.
There are a number of medical clinics on the island. The office can offer advice on which clinic to attend if in need of medical assistance. Tap water on Boracay is not suitable for drinking. The majority of all stores carry safe bottled drinking water, the School also provides water dispensers on campus and at the dorm.
If your phone is unlocked and is compatible with the local system, you may use it by purchasing a local prepaid SIM card as well as prepaid loads that will allow you to call or text. The 2 major carriers are Smart Communications and Globe Telecom.

1. No smoking at the beach front
2. No littering
3. No fishing
4. No urinating or defecating anywhere on the beach
5. No pets on the beach front
6. No extraction of sand and pebbles