admissions & aid
Study in the Philippines!Student Visa
Once you are accepted at Enderun, the Office of Student Services will assist you in applying for a student visa.
Step 1: Application with Enderun Colleges
Foreign applicants must communicate directly with the Admissions Office and must submit the following requirements:
- Five (5) copies of accomplished and duly signed Personal History Statements (PHS) with 2″x2″ photograph
- A notarized affidavit of support including bank statements to cover all expenses of the applicant
- Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate located in applicant’s country of origin or legal residence
- Photocopy of data page of student’s passport showing date and place of birth
- Curriculum Vitae
- Birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate located in student’s country of origin
Step 2: Letter of Acceptance
Upon completion of requirements, Enderun Colleges issues a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to the applicant and submits a duplicate copy to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), together with the authenticated copy of a certificate of eligibility for admission issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED-CEA) when necessary.
Step 3
The Department of Foreign Affairs endorses documents to the Foreign Service Post (FSP) located in the applicant’s country of origin or place of legal residence for the issuance of the student visa.
Step 4
The Philippine Embassy or Consulate notifies the applicant in writing to personally bring all the required documents.
Step 5
Upon receiving the letter from the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, the applicant makes an appointment for an interview at the consulate or embassy. The following documents must be submitted during the interview:
- Application form for student visa (accomplished in triplicate)
- Three photographs
- Medical Health Certificate (DFA Form 11) in triplicate with life-size chest x-ray and laboratory reports
- Original Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and when appropriate, a certificate of eligibility for admission (CEA)
- Police Clearance Certificate authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in student’s country of origin or legal residence
- Visa Fee
About McKinley Hill
Enderun Colleges is located in McKinley Hill. Situated in Fort Bonifacio, the emerging center of business in Metro Manila, the 50-hectare McKinley Hill has over 4,713 condominium units in 34 residential condominium buildings, 482 residential lots, and close to 300,000 square meters of office space spread across 17 different offices.
McKinley Hill offers a complete line of residential and office facilities and amenities with single detached homes, townhouses, a mid-rise condominium, high-rise luxury residences, BPO office buildings and a Venetian-themed mall called the Venice Piazza. There are two international schools in the community.
These are the Chinese International School of Manila, the first English-Mandarin bilingual school in the country; and the Korean International School, the first Korean school in the country. Emperador Stadium, an all-weather football pitch, is also located in McKinley Hill. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,000 and is home to the United Football League Philippines.
If public safety is a main concern for you, McKinley Hill has a 24-hour security as it plays host to the British, South Korean, and Qatar embassies. Roving guards on motorcycles can be seen throughout the day and the streets are well-lit in the evening.
About The Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago, made up of 7,107 islands. The country is bounded by The Pacific Ocean to the east, the Bashi Channel to the north, the Sulu and the Celebes Seas to the south. It can be found East of Vietnam and North of Indonesia. The country is divided into geographical areas of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its capital, the City of Manila, is in Luzon.
The Philippines is the largest English-speaking country in the world, after the United States and United Kingdom. Its rich history of Asian, European, and American influences together with the Filipino’s innate hospitable character give them the charisma and warmth that foreigners are constantly looking for.
This tropical country is the ultimate setting for international students, with its perfect mix of cultural ethnicity and modern lifestyles. Enderun’s campus is ideally located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, one of the most promising commercial centers in Metro Manila where numerous business and leisure establishments offer a diverse range of lifestyle choices.
- Capital Manila
- Largest City Quezon City
- Official Languages Filipino (based on Tagalog), English
- Climate Temperatures usually range from 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F) although it can get cooler or hotter depending on the season. The coolest month is January; the warmest is May.Dry Season: December to May
- Rainy Season: June to November
- Cool Temperature: December to February
- Warm Temperature: March to November
- Government Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
- Area
- – Land 299,764 km2 115,831 sq mi
- – Water (%) 0.61%(inland waters)
- Population
- – 2010 Census 92,337,852
- – Density 308/km2
- 797.2/sq mi
- Currency PhP (Philippine Peso)
- Time zone PST (UTC+8), Summer DST not observed
- Drives on the right
- ISO 3166 code PH
- Internet TLD .ph
- Country code +63
- Electricity 220V
