Live in the Philippines

Live in the Philippines helps expats with visas, moving and other services regarding the Philippines.

School in the Philippines

In many ways, going to school in the Philippines is much the same as going to school anywhere else in the world.

In other ways it is very different.

The school year in the Philippines starts in June and runs through March, which is different from most of the rest of the world.

Another big difference in the Philippines is that which school you attend could be important for the rest of your life.  If you go to the "right" school, it can help you achieve success in the Philippines.  People who are in positions where they can decide who is hired in companies tend to prefer to hire people who attended these "right" schools, and so if you went to school there, it can be much to your benefit.

Read the archived articles below to learn about schooling in the Philippines.

Also, if you are a student thinking of studying in the Philippines, read our Student Life archives.  This is kind of a diary of a foreign student who studied college in the Philippines.

A Funny Name

Language Learning, School

The visitor had a Funny Name She didn’t know it was funny About a decade or so ago a Japanese expat friend of mine told me a story that was very funny. I thought I would share the story with you today. My Japanese Expat Friend This story was relayed to me by a friend […]

A Free Ride in the Philippines?

School

My granddaughter started when she was four years old taking ballet lessons, (Not her idea) But, I was at all her recitals no matter how exciting they were. But she was cute and tried very hard at it. It just didn’t work out. (Sadly no beer was sold at ballet recitals) Her next foray was […]

Questions galore from Karl! EAM

Adjustment, Podcasts, School

Karl is confused.  Maybe even dazed and confused.  But, you know what, there is nothing wrong with that.  After all, Karl is young, still a student, and he is having a difficult time deciding on the path he wants to take with his life. Karl has been going to school preparing to become a doctor. […]

Tell me about the Education System in the Philippines. EAM

Podcasts, School

Hey, EAM0009?  That’s the Expat Answer Man podcast, episode 9.  What happened to Episode 7 and Episode 8?  If you missed those, they are available to members on the Expat Island Website!  EAM0007 is here, and EAM0008 is here. If you enjoy the Podcast, or if you think that there is need for improvement, could you […]

Something to think about!

School

I was asked by someone why is LiP not helping out during beginning of school here. That’s going to be June here in the Philippines. That really made me think a lot at first. But after thinking hard, I think its better not for now.  We did help out before, a few years ago using […]

More Thoughts on Opportunity in the Philippines

School, Work in the Philippines

Recently I wrote and article here entitled Retire Young in the Philippines — But What About My Children .  The thrust of the article was to explore the ideas and possibilities that are somewhat unique to military retirees, especially the idea that it’s not only possible to move to the Philippines at younger age, but […]