Review Centre Cost Comparison
Review centres in PH ask for ₱3,000 to ₱25,000 per cycle — and that's before commute fares, printed materials, and the second attempt nobody plans for. Super Tutor starts at ₱249 a month. Here's how the numbers actually stack up across the major exams and cities.
Savings Calculator
Pick your exam, city, and how long you'll review. We'll show what a local review centre charges (with commute + books) vs the matching Super Tutor plan.
Review centre in Metro Manila
₱18,600
Super Tutor — 12 months
₱1,999
≈ ₱5/day
Estimates based on midpoint review-centre advertised pricing in Metro Manila and a typical commute pattern. Your actual numbers depend on the specific review centre, branch, and intake cycle.
Midpoint-to-midpoint comparisons. The fee ranges come from publicly advertised review-centre prices — your local branch may quote differently.
| Exam | Review centre fee | Duration | Super Tutor | Typical savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Exam (Professional) | ₱3,000–₱8,000 | 4–8 weeks classroom | ₱249/mo (₱1999/yr) | ~80% over review centre midpoint |
| UPCAT | ₱5,000–₱12,000 | 8–12 weeks classroom | ₱1999/yr | ~77% over review centre midpoint |
| ACET / DLSUCET / USTET / PUPCET | ₱4,000–₱10,000 per test | 6–10 weeks per entrance test | ₱1999/yr per entrance test | ~75% over review centre midpoint |
| LET (Elementary or Secondary) | ₱4,000–₱10,000 | 8–12 weeks classroom | ₱249/mo (₱1999/yr) | ~72% over review centre midpoint |
| Nurse Licensure Exam (NLE) | ₱8,000–₱15,000 | 10–16 weeks classroom | ₱1999/yr | ~82% over review centre midpoint |
| Criminology Licensure (CLE) | ₱5,000–₱12,000 | 8–12 weeks classroom | ₱1999/yr | ~76% over review centre midpoint |
| CPA Licensure (CPALE) | ₱10,000–₱25,000 | 12–24 weeks classroom | ₱1999/yr | ~87% over review centre midpoint |
| Civil / Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical Engineering | ₱8,000–₱18,000 | 10–16 weeks classroom | ₱1999/yr | ~85% over review centre midpoint |
The sticker price is just one slice of the bill. Here's what a real 6-month review actually costs you, end to end.
Review centre
~₱11,500
Super Tutor
₱599
~₱10,900 saved
Review centre
~₱10,000
Super Tutor
₱1999
~₱8,000 saved
Review centre
~₱14,500
Super Tutor
₱1999
~₱12,500 saved
Where you review changes what you pay. Metro Manila classes top the price list; provincial branches charge less but cost you more in travel time.
₱5,000–₱25,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: Carl Balita, CERA, CPAR, Powerhouse, First Shot
Classes usually run in Manila, QC, or Makati. Daily commute adds 1–3 hours.
₱4,000–₱18,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: CERA Cebu, Carl Balita Cebu, Excel Review Center
Most sessions cluster in the uptown area; commute from Mandaue / Lapu-Lapu adds real cost.
₱4,000–₱15,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: Carl Balita Davao, CERA Davao, Ateneo de Davao programmes
Fewer centres than Manila / Cebu, often booked months ahead of licensure cycles.
₱3,500–₱12,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: Carl Balita Baguio, CERA Baguio, SLU-linked programmes
Cold-weather review hub; seasonal intake before the LET / NLE cycles.
₱3,500–₱13,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: Carl Balita Iloilo, Central Philippine University programmes
Sessions mostly in Molo / Jaro districts; provincial takers commute weekly.
₱3,500–₱12,000
Typical full-cycle review package
Main centres: Carl Balita CDO, Xavier-linked programmes
Serves Bukidnon, Misamis, and Lanao takers; limited slots for PRC cycles.
We use advertised ranges from CERA, Carl Balita, Prep Up, Excel, First Shot, Jomar's, Powerhouse, and CPAR. Ranges are intentionally broad because packages vary by branch, instructor, and intake.
For many learners, yes. For others, it's the daily-practice backbone alongside one review centre. Either way, the monthly subscription is a fraction of an upfront review package.
No. Each account is tied to one learner so the AI can learn your weak areas. Institutions can contact sales for seat-based licences.
Plans renew monthly or yearly — no forfeiture fees. Pause your review when you're ready and continue next cycle.
Yes. The free plan includes limited daily practice across all 28 exam tracks. Upgrade when you need unlimited practice, timed mocks, and weak-area analytics.
Start free, take the diagnostic, upgrade only when you're sure.
