IDP Education and Boracay Coco English Academy partner to open the first ever International English Language Testing System (IELTS) on Computer Lab in Boracay Island on March 23, 2024.
The launching event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Ms. Myrna Andres, Officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Immigration - Boracay Field Office, Mr. Rowell Domingo, IDP IELTS Business Development Manager, Mr. Rihwan Park, Owner of Boracay Coco English Academy, and Ms. Naregin Flores, Tourism Operations Assistant from the Department of Tourism Region 6.
An office blessing and facility tour of the lab took place after. Members of the local media and distinguished guests from various industries attended the event and were invited to a firsthand experience of the IELTS on computer familiarization test, wherein they have the chance to take the listening part of the IELTS test.
This partnership between IDP Education, the world-leader in international education and proud co-owner of IELTS, and Boracay Coco English Academy, a leading English language school on Boracay Island, aims to contribute to the Philippines’ prominence as one of the world’s English as Second Language (ESL) Learning Hub and IELTS testing site.
During his speech, Mr. Rihwan Park mentioned that this is a significant milestone for Boracay Coco English Academy, and thanked IDP for the partnership that opens exciting opportunities for high quality English education and encouraging Boracay's tourism.
“I believe, with this partnership we can attract more international students, who not only want to improve their English, but also experience the beauty of Boracay Island. I'm here to be hopeful in the future with IDP by our side, we are ready to contribute on Boracay's Education and Tourism,“ he added.
Meanwhile, Mr. Rowell Domingo highlighted that the new IDP-Boracay Coco English Academy IELTS on Computer Lab marks IDP's 16th IELTS on Computer lab in the Philippines.
The new IELTS on Computer lab in Boracay is a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the ESL program and expand the reach of IELTS testing in the country. It will provide test takers with the convenience of taking the IELTS on computer with faster results delivery, and a more user-friendly testing experience.
The IDP-Boracay Coco English Academy IELTS on Computer Lab will also give test takers the ease of booking their IELTS test, having access to numerous IELTS test preparation and review materials and taking the IELTS test all in one place.
With the opening of the new IDP-Boracay Coco English Academy IELTS on Computer lab, more Filipinos and international students studying in the Philippines hailing from South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Thailand, will now have access to the world's most trusted and leading high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration.
More than three million IELTS tests are administered each year as IELTS is accepted by more than 12,000 organizations in over 140 countries, including universities, employers, immigration authorities, and professional institutions.
Through IDP and Boracay Coco English Academy’s new and first ever IELTS on Computer lab on Boracay Island, test takers will have the opportunity to showcase their English language proficiency to institutions and organizations around the world.
Aspiring IELTS test takers may visit this new IELTS on Computer Lab located at Boracay Coco English Academy, Bantud, ManocManoc, Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines.