| Programs | Recent and Current Activities | Benefits |
| 1. Hold yearly TESOL Conferences. | August 12-13, 2011: 2nd Cebu International TESOL Conference to be held in conjunction with Asian EFL Journal. | Universities: Bring in speakers from around the world to give presentations on a wide range of topics to local teachers of the English Language. Offers opportunity to promote local universities and for universities to establish relationships with universities abroad. |
| 2. Provide TESOL Courses. | TESOL Courses offered in April, May. New TESOL Course to be offered as part of August TESOL Conference. | Universities and students: When applicable, receive regular notice of when TESOL courses will be held. |
| 3. Establish testing center to test teachers working in ESL schools knowledge of English Grammar, and their ability to speak, read, and write English. | Proposal submitted to TESDA to establish center to test teacher’s knowledge of English grammar, and ability to read, write, and speak English. | ESL schools: Schools will be able to send teachers and teacher applicants for ESL schools for testing of their knowledge of English and their ability to speak, read, and write English. Teachers will be issued a certificate for each test passed. |
| 4. ESL schools which employ teachers who have been tested and certified by CHELE will be listed on CHELE’s website. | CHELE website being modified to display names of ESL schools and will link to ESL schools which employ CHELE certified teachers. | ESL schools: Schools listed on CHELE’s website will be perceived as having a higher standard of ESL teachers thusly providing better ESL courses. |
| 5. Provide specialized seminars or courses related to English. | Seminar on Accent Neutralization offered at August Cebu International TESOL Conference | Professors, teachers, and students: All persons focusing on teaching or learning English will benefit Due to CHELE’s relationship to Asian EFL Journal and continuing development of contacts in universities world wide, opportunities for seminars involving foreign professors and universities may become available. |
| 6. Arrange Articulation Agreements between local universities and universities in USA, Canada, and Australia. | Universities in Australia and USA have been contacted regarding exploring ways for universities in those two countries to finalize Articulation Agreements with universities in Cebu. | Universities: Articulation Agreements will allow credits for courses taken at local universities to be transferred to universities abroad. This will encourage both Filipino and foreign students to study at local universities at lower tuition fees knowing credits received will be accepted by foreign university. |
| 7. Work with government departments to market Cebu as an English Learning Center. | Working with delegations contacting universities in other countries to encourage universities to send their students to Cebu to attend ESL schools or enroll in courses offered by universities in Cebu | Universities and ESL Schools: Be eligible to participate in programs initiated by CHELE to bring in students from surrounding Asian countries and the Middle East to study ESL, ESP, etc., or to attend local universities. |
| 8. Initiate programs between call centers and universities to generate income for university students and allow growth of call center industry in Cebu. | Propose program to implement call center English program in universities to enable students to learn to speak “Call Center” English. Work with universities to schedule classes that allow students take break from their studies to work at call centers. | Universities, students, Cebu City: Develop income for students allowing students to continue their education. Increase overall revenue for universities. Call Centers will be able to expand and employ more people. Students will graduate with a degree, be fluent in English, and have work experience, improving chances for employment either in the Philippines or abroad. |
