14 days to learn and explore
14 days and 13 nights of English lessons and island exploration.
The order of activities may change with the weather and sea conditions; safety comes first
A typical class day
While children are in class, parents who are not taking lessons are free to plan their own time, including leaving the hotel. The Academy looks after the children during lesson hours.
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| Time | Learners | Parents not taking lessons |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00–08:00 | Breakfast | |
| 08:00–12:00 | One-to-one English lessons | Free to plan |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch | Lunch with the children |
| 13:00–13:30 | Rest | Free time |
| 13:30–14:30 | English group class (Days 2, 5 and 9) | |
| 14:30–15:00 | Break | |
| 15:00–18:00 | English activities | Welcome to join |
| Evening | Free time | |
Island, workplace, arrival and departure days follow their own schedule
Daily itinerary
Day 1
- Morning
El Nido Airport arrival and transfer, by flight time
- Afternoon
Check-in and arrival assessment as flights permit
- Evening
Teacher-led welcome gathering in English
Day 2
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Group English lesson: Introductions and asking questions
Group fitness class in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 3
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Yoga in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 4
- Morning
Entalula island outing in English
Voluntary snorkelling
- Afternoon
Island outing and return
- Evening
Free time
Day 5
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Group English lesson: Food, ingredients and instructions
Cooking experience in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 6
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Pickleball in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 7
- Morning
Free time
- Afternoon
Nacpan Beach · Sea turtle conservation tour in English
Open to everyone travelling with the group; an add-on at J Boutique Hotel
- Evening
Teacher-led summer gathering in English
Day 8
- Morning
Paw Rescue sterilisation volunteer day
Voluntary for the whole family; those who do not join have free time
- Afternoon
Age-appropriate animal care and tidying tasks
- Evening
Free time
Day 9
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Group English lesson: Describing and comparing
Group fitness class in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 10
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
AI creative workshop in English
English instructions, ideas, prompts and sharing
- Evening
Free time
Day 11
- Morning
Entalula island outing in English
Voluntary snorkelling
- Afternoon
Island outing and return
- Evening
Free time
Day 12
- Morning
Workplace training and role experience in English
Roles for enrolled learners, adapted to age and level
- Afternoon
Workplace training and role experience in English
- Evening
Free time
Day 13
- Morning
One-to-one English lessons
- Afternoon
Children’s English presentations · parents may watch
- Evening
Graduation with El Nido Academy certificates of completion
Day 14
- Morning
Check-out and airport transfer
- Afternoon
Departure as flights permit
- Evening
No additional activity
