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OverviewFor students interested in studying abroad in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is one of the great destinations, hard to beat. Some 5,000 foreign students study in the Philippines. Few countries in Asia can match the country when it comes to providing quality education and fun at the same time.
As the world's third largest English-speaking nation, the Philippines provides huge knowledge resources, up-to-date instruction, and a multicultural learning atmosphere with its 93.9% literacy rate. It is home to a number of ISO-certified universities and 275 higher-education institutions identified as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development.
The business and accounting schools in the country adhere to the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), while the engineering and marine schools are included in the APEC Engineer Registry and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) white list. Students are also guaranteed training from more than 115,000 teachers with master's and doctorate degrees.
Foreign students do not only get the chance of earning an excellent education — they also find ways of enjoying their stay in the Philippines. After serious lessons in their classrooms, they can relax by swimming, surfing, diving, and snorkeling on numerous pristine beaches, or unwind at heritage sites such as the man-made rice terraces, marine parks, mountains, and underground rivers.
The Philippines is known for its people's hospitality and joyfulness. Visitors everywhere marvel at the way they are treated in each place they visit, and enjoy the many festivals held in every locality, reflecting the country's rich and diverse culture and traditions.