[Study English in Cebu. Philippines] SMEAG REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Registration Procedure

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Step 1. Agency Counseling

• You will have a counseling session with one of our hospitable agencies nearest. This SMEAG agency will guide you on what you will need in order to prepare for your English studies overseas
• SMEAG will help you from processing the application to your departure

Step 2. Registration and Invoice Issuance

• Apply for admission through the agency. The invoice will be issued within 5 days after paying the admission fee of US $100

Step 3. Passport Confirmation and Booking a Flight

• Check the expiration date of your passport and make sure that the term of validity is more than 6 months. Prepare copies of your passport and extra passport photos in case of emergency
• Book your flight according to the study period. We suggest you to arrive 1 or 2 days before your first day at SMEAG

Step 4. Payment of School Tuition

• Check the expenses of tuition fee and dormitory fee. Please read our education center regulation and refund policy. Make a payment of the tuition fee 2 weeks before the start of your study period
• Be sure to complete the payment before the due date or your application will be canceled

Step 5. Buying a Plane Ticket

• Purchase a plane ticket when the payment for the tuition fee is completed by checking available seats
• Make sure to check if your English name matches the English spelling on your passport

Step 6. Orientation Before Departure

• Visit the agency and attend the orientation before you leave

Step 7. Final Preparation for Departure

• VISA, no-visa entry is available for 21 days in the Philippines. (you may apply for a 59 day visa)
  • SMEAG will help you with your visa application when you arrive in the Philippines with a no-visa entry
  • Visit our website’s main page [Study Registration Procedure] -> [Training Course fee] for more details on the amount you will need to pay once you arrive
• Exchange / Creating an International Cash Card
  • Exchange some money ahead (the best currency rate is to exchange your money to US $100)
  • Make an international cash card with a Visa or Mastercard logo on it
• You may also bring a credit card with a Visa or Mastercard logo on it
• International Student Insurance, We recommend you apply for this insurance since medical expenses are pricy for international students in the Philippines
• ( You may apply for it individually or inquire at your agency )
• Others
  • Prepare useful personal things belongings like such as electronic dictionary, books, sun block, cap, clothes, swimsuit, toiletries, medicines, camera, towel, etc

Step 8. Departure

• You should arrive at least 3 hours before the schedule. Double check your E-Ticket, passport and the weight of your baggage

Step 9. Entry

• Avoid purchasing tax-free goods. It may be charged with an extra tax according to the price of the product

Step 10. Pick-Up

• Proceed out of the airport building after passing through immigration; you will meet one of our SMEAG managers holding a SMEAG placard