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5. Unmei Nihongo
Priding itself in being the Number One Japanese Language Center in the Philippines, Unmei Nihongo Center is committed to providing its students the best learning environment, study tools, and instructors.
The courses they offer are designed to help you pass each JLPT exam, beginning with the N5, so each course can take 150 hours to complete. However, there are quicker classes you can enroll in if you just want to learn the basics.
Classes are held during both weekdays and weekends.
Unit 1204 One Magnificent-Mile Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(02) 584 78 11
4. Korean Cultural Center
The Korean Cultural Center arranges tons of special events to deepen the appreciation for Korean culture, and they also hold language classes for those interested to learn Korean. Courses vary from Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate with course fees ranging from PHP 2,000 to PHP 3,000. Classes are held one to three times a week, depending on your chosen course.
Currently, their classes are on hold as they have just moved to a new location. But stay tuned on their official sites for future announcements!
28F Spaces World Plaza, World Plaza Building, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(02) 878 63 17
3. Goethe-Institut Philippinen
German may not be a popular language to learn, but if you have dreams of visiting, studying, or working in Europe, you’d best head on over to Goethe-Institut. They offer standard German courses from A1 to C2 which can span from 8 weeks (with 5-times-a-week meetings) to 11 weeks (with once-a-week meetings), depending on the chosen intensiveness of your study.
Registration fee costs PHP 19,500 per course excluding materials.
G/4-5/F Adamson Centre, 121 Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
(02) 840 57 23
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2. Società Dante Alighieri Manila
Italian is also quite a convenient language to learn ahead of your travel plans to Europe, and no other school in Manila teaches it best than Società Dante Alighieri. Named after the Italian poet who wrote The Divine Comedy series, Società Dante Alighieri allows its students to fall deeply in love with Italian culture just as much as its language. You can enroll online for beginner, intermediate, or advanced classes, and even take the PLIDA certification exam there!
Registration fee costs PHP 7,000 inclusive of course materials, and classes are held for 10 sessions every Saturday.
Unit 45/4th floor, Zeta Building, 191 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
(02) 759 20 16
1. The Study by Enderun College
The Study, a language center established by Enderun College, serves as a place for students to discover or deepen their knowledge on their language of choice. It offers a wide range of languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Portuguese, and more! They have one-on-one classes for those who would like to have their own personal tutor; private group classes for friends who’d like to study together; and open group classes.
Course fees range from PHP 25,300 to PHP 42,900 for 40-hour classes depending on your chosen class type. Although, you have the option to adjust the duration to suit your needs.
Students who enroll here will also receive exclusive access to The Study Social Club and its monthly gatherings where you can meet and befriend plenty of other people from different courses.
The Study
4th Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
(02) 655 36 09
Enderun Extension
Enderun Colleges, 1100 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
(02) 856 50 00 local 505
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