The Free Foreign Language Courses that you can study at TESDA in 2023 are Nihonggo, Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese), Arabic, and English.
According to the official website of TESDA, these language courses are offered FREE of Charge. If you will enroll in the respective Language Skills Institute.
Learning these different foreign languages has a huge advantage in the workplace and even during the hiring process.
Employers often prefer applicants who are bilingual and knowledgeable of a language other than their mother tongue. This is because companies often expand overseas and/or have international clients. Communicating in the latter’s preferred language is a big factor to win their trust which later on converted to sales and more awarded projects.
If you want to study foreign languages such as Nihonggo, Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese), Arabic, and English you can go to the Language Skills Institute of Tesda. They offer these courses for free however you have to meet certain criteria to qualify.
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Tesda offers 5 Foreign Language Courses with Duration
The duration of the language courses in TESDA is between 100 hours to 150 hours. This depends on the language course that you will take.
| Language Courses | Duration |
| Basic Japanese Language and Culture (Nihongo) | 150 hours |
| Basic Chinese Language and Culture (Mandarin) | 100 hours |
| Basic Spanish Language | 100 hours |
| Basic Arabic Language and Saudi / Gulf Culture | 100 hours |
| English Language Proficiency | 100 hours |
Note: Course availability varies on each Language Skills Institute (LSI), so please ask the LSI near you about the language courses they are currently offering.
What are the Upcoming Foreign Language Courses in TESDA
According to CNN Philippines, the upcoming foreign language courses in TESDA are Italian, French, Mandarin, and Korean.
Does TESDA have free language courses online?
TESDA does not have free language courses online.
What are the Criteria and Entry Requirements
The criteria and entry requirements are must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 years old, and a high school graduate.
Note: To be on the priority list, applicants must be pre-qualified to work locally and abroad. Otherwise, you can always inquire to tesda – LSI if you really want to study a foreign language.
What are the Enrollment Requirements for the TESDA Language Courses?
The enrollment requirements for the TESDA Language Courses are a Transcript of Records, school diploma, competency certificate, birth certificate, 3 pcs 1×1 ID picture, 1 pc 2×2 ID picture, and brown envelope.
The enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Below is the complete list of the requirements.
- TOR or Transcript of Records
- college or high school diploma,
- training or competency certificates issued by Tesda
- bring the original copy of birth certificates from the National Statistics Office (NSO)
- 1×1 (3pcs) and 2×2 photo (1pc) with white background
- 1 long brown envelope
Bring all the needed documents then you can proceed to Tesda- Language Skills Institute near your place.
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What are the Schedules for Language Courses in TESDA
The schedules for the language courses in TESDA are morning from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and afternoon from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
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List of Tesda Language Skills Institute in the Philippines
Here is the list of TESDA LSI that you can visit if you want to study a foreign language (Mandarin Chinese, Nihongo Japanese, Spanish, Arab, and English) courses. As of the moment, there are only 5 languages being offered. I’ve included the address, contact numbers, and email address. Call them, send them email to know if they are offering your preferred language course.
Tesda Language Skills Institute Quezon City
Barangay Hall, Dahlia Street, Fairview, Quezon City
(02) 937- 4248
Tesda Complex Taguig City
Building. 10, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., South Superhighway, Taguig City
(02) 818-8062
TESDA Language Skills Institute Agusan del Sur
Agusan del Sur School of Arts and Trades, Gov’t. Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
(085) 343-7709 / 343-7132 / agusansat(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Malilipot, Albay
San Francisco Institute of Science and Technology, Malipot Albay
(052) 830-5093 / 830-1874
TESDA Language Skills Institute Baguio City
Magsaysay Drive, Loakan Rd., Baguio City
(074) 424-8724 / 305-2405 / rtcbaguio09(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Batangas
P. Herrera Street, Batangas City
(043) 300-0388 / rtccalabarzon(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Butuan City
Northern Mindanao School of Fisheries, Matabao, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte
(085) 343-4201 / nmsf _adn(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Guiguinto Bulacan
MacArthur Highway, Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan
(044) 794-4767 / korphil_bul(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Biñan, Laguna
San Antonio, Biñan, Laguna
Phone numbers: (049) 511-6133 / jzg_msat(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Bohol
Address: Poblacion, Jagna, Bohol
Phone number: (038) 531-0018
TESDA Language Skills Institute Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija
Address: Old CapitolCmpd., Cabanatuan , Nueva Ecija
Telephone number: (044) 463-1904
TESDA Language Skills Institute Tuguegarao , Cagayan
Office address: Consuelo Village, Pengue, Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Phone number: (078) 844 4224 / 846 8619 / rtc02_tesda(at)yahoo.com / tesdartc(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Cagayan de Oro City
Office address: Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City
Phone number: (082) 742-576 / 740404 / cobsat(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Cebu City
Archbishop Reyes Ave., Banilad, Cebu City
(032) 412-7267 / rtcvii(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Pili, Camarines Sur
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur
(054) 477-7204 / tesdartc5(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Surallah, South Cotabato
Surallah National Agricultural School, Brgy. Dajay, Surallah, South Cotabato
(083) 238-5111 / 238-3050
TESDA Language Skills Institute Cotabato City
ORC Compound, Cotabato City
(064) 421-4460 / 421-6108 / ptccot_12(at)yahoo.com
TESDA Language Skills Institute Davao City
Buhisan, Tibungko, Davao City
(082) 236-0556 / 238-0007 / 09193885250 / tesdartckorphil(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Digos, Davao del Sur
Carmelo de los Cientos National Trade School, Padada, Davao del Sur
(082) 272-0295 / ccnts11(at)yahoo.com.ph
Tesda LSI Iligan City
Maria Cristina Road, Maria Cristina, Iligan City
(063) 223-6541 / tesdartciligan(at)yahoo.com
Tesda LSI Ilocos Norte
Brgy. Lydia, Marcos, Ilocos Norte
(077) 784 7956
TESDA LSI Iloilo City
Zamora St., Iloilo City
(033) 337-0739
TESDA LSI New Lucena, Iloilo
New Lucena Polytechnic College, Don Epifacio Sonza Sr. Ave, New Lucena, Iloilo
(033) 526-2015 / 396-0562 / nlpc_8596(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Santiago, Isabela
Provincial road, Caloocan, santiago City, Isabela
(078) 682 3924 / 682 8654 / sicat_tesda(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Tabuk, Kalinga
(074)423-2126
LSI San Fernando La Union
Catbangen, San Fernando City, La Union
(072) 242 5584 / 700 0613 / rtc_tesda1(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Allen, Northern Samar
Balicuatro College of Arts and Trades, Sabang Zone 2, Allen, Northern Samar
(055) 300-2125 / tesdabcat(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Provincial Capitol Compound, Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
(043) 288-2352 / tesda_ormin(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan
Puerto Prinsesa School of Arts and Trades – Felix Rafols, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City
(048) 433-2224 / 433-4364 / tesda.ppsat(at)yahoo.com / ppsat.tesda(at)gmail.com
TESDA LSI Tacloban City
San Gerardo Subdivision, Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban City
(053) 321-8249 /523-9229 / tesda8rtc(at)yahoo.com
TESDA LSI Zamboanga City
San Roque, Zamboanga City
(062) 991-9586
TESDA LSI Zamboanga del Norte
Dipolog School of Fisheries, Olingan, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
(065) 212-7248 / 212-5237 / dsf_zn9(at)yahoo.com.ph
TESDA LSI ARMM Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
Rebekun, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
(064)429-0091 / rmdc(at)tesda-armm.ph
TESDA LSI Zamboanga City
2nd Flr. LHB Bldg. Veterans Ave. Zamboanga City
(062) 990-2959
source: https://tesda.gov.ph/about/tesda/39
How to find the TESDA Language Training Centers near you
Using TESDA’s official website, you can specifically pinpoint the training centers that are offering the language that you want to study. Here are the steps to do it:
Step 1: Go to TESDA’s official website
Visit www.tesda.gov.ph, at the homepage scroll to the middle of the page until you see the “For Learners and Workers” link. Alternatively, scroll to the bottom, and on its right, under Verifications, go to the “Registered Courses” link. Both of the links will redirect you to the TVI with Registered Program page.
Step 2: Search for the Language course that you want to study
Under “Course” type the name of the language, then under “Location” type the name of your city. In my example, I search for the schools offering the “Japanese” language and I indicate that I am located in Makati. As a result, the TESDA website shows the list of schools offering “Nihongo” in the Makati area.
Step 3: Get the details of the school near you and enroll in them
Scan the list of schools then select the one near you. Afterward get its details such as the complete school’s name, address, and telephone numbers.
Inquire with them regarding the tuition fee, class schedule, and requirements. Afterward, proceed with the enrollment process.
