TL;DR: Cebu City's criminology (CLE) review centers include the local branches of Carl Balita Review Center on F. Ramos Street, CEVAS near Fuente Circle (promo rate ₱5,950, regular ₱8,950), St. Louis Review Center, and Amici Review Center, a criminology specialist with a branch in Mandaue. Top Rank Academy's Cebu branch belongs to a network whose program list includes criminology, though branch-level confirmation is worth a direct call. The PRC's February 2026 CLE posted a historic 66.00% national passing rate.
If you're finishing a BS Criminology degree in Cebu, the Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) is what turns that degree into a Registered Criminologist (RCrim) title, required for law enforcement, corrections, forensic, and security management careers across the Philippines. Cebu City has its own cluster of review options, some local branches of national networks, one a dedicated criminology specialist, rather than requiring a trip to Manila. This guide covers what's actually operating in Cebu City and nearby Mandaue, what's published about fees, and how the review calendar lines up with the PRC's CLE schedule. Every center and figure below traces to the center's own site, Facebook page, or independent reporting.
What is the CLE and why does the review center matter?
The CLE tests six subjects: Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure, Law Enforcement Administration, Crime Detection and Investigation, Criminalistics, Correctional Administration, and Criminal Sociology, each weighted toward your final average. You need a general weighted average of at least 75%, with no individual subject below 50%, a requirement covered in full in our criminology board exam guide. Because the exam draws a large national pool of examinees each cycle (over 45,000 in the February 2026 administration alone) and covers dense legal material, most Cebu-based reviewees choose a structured program over pure self-study, particularly for the Criminal Jurisprudence and Criminalistics subjects.
Which review centers in Cebu City offer criminology review?
| Review Center | Cebu Address | Format | Published Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Balita Review Center (CBRC) — Cebu | 103 F. Ramos St., Cebu City | Classroom + online | Not published |
| CEVAS — Cebu | 3rd Flr, Ma. Christina Bldg, Fuente Circle, Osmena Blvd, Cebu City | Weekend group + VIP 1-on-1 | ₱5,950-₱8,950 (group); ₱15,950 (VIP) |
| St. Louis Review Center (SLRC) — Cebu | 4th Flr, Ala King Bldg, 19 J. Llorente St., Cebu City | Classroom, online | Not published |
| Amici Review Center — Cebu (Mandaue) | Wireless Plaza, H. Cortes cor. M. Logarta Bridge, Mandaue City | Classroom | Not published |
| Top Rank Academy — Cebu | 3rd Flr, Lim Tian He Bldg, Fuente Osmena, Cebu City | Classroom | Not published |
Disclaimer: review center fees, schedules, and branch details change often. Confirm current rates directly with the branch before enrolling.
Carl Balita Review Center (CBRC) — Cebu branch
CBRC's Cebu branch, on F. Ramos Street, is the most recognized single name for criminology review in the Visayas, part of the same 180-plus-branch nationwide network and ISO certification that backs CBRC's other locations. The branch covers both LET and criminology programs. As with any large franchise-style network, CBRC's own materials note that quality and specific program offerings can vary by branch, so confirm current batch schedules and fees directly.
CEVAS — Cebu branch, with published national pricing
CEVAS's Cebu branch, at the Ma. Christina Building on Fuente Circle along Osmena Boulevard, runs the same criminology program and national pricing as its Metro Manila locations: a promo rate of ₱5,950 (regular ₱8,950) for its group class, and a VIP One-on-One track at ₱15,950 (discounted from ₱18,950) for 30 hours over 10 sessions. CEVAS's published schedule shows a review cycle for the August 2026 CLE running roughly mid-May through early June 2026, and a cycle for the February 2027 exam running late November 2026 through mid-January 2027, both meeting Saturdays and Sundays. CEVAS also offers additional discounts for honor students and strong diagnostic-test scores.
St. Louis Review Center (SLRC) — Cebu branch
SLRC Cebu, at the Ala King Building on J. Llorente Street, bundles criminology (CLE) review alongside NLE, LET, and civil service preparation as part of SLRC's 35-plus branch national network. This multi-exam coverage can be useful if you're also weighing another licensure path. Fee is not published online; contact the branch directly for current rates.
Amici Review Center — the criminology specialist, Mandaue branch
Amici Review Center, founded in Quezon City in November 2020 as a dedicated criminology-only specialist, operates a branch in Mandaue City (Wireless Plaza, along H. Cortes corner M. Logarta Bridge) serving the greater Cebu area, confirmed via its own branch Facebook page and business listing. Independent reporting and Amici's own promotional material credit the center with dozens of national and regional CLE topnotchers across multiple exam seasons since its 2020 founding, though SchoolFinderPH has not independently cross-checked every cited topnotcher name against PRC's released results. As a criminology-only operation, Amici's materials and instructors are built entirely around the CLE's six subjects, rather than spread across a multi-exam catalog. Fee for the Cebu branch is not published; the center's Metro Manila operations have been reported to use a low down payment (around ₱1,000) to reserve a slot, with balance due afterward, though this specific structure is not confirmed for the Mandaue branch.
Top Rank Academy — Cebu branch
Top Rank Academy's Cebu branch, near Fuente Osmena, belongs to a network whose official program list includes criminology alongside nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, and other allied-health and licensure exams. Top Rank's site does not break out which specific programs run at each branch, so if criminology review is your priority, confirm directly with the Cebu branch that a current CLE batch is running before enrolling.
How much does a criminology review center cost in Cebu?
CEVAS is the only center in this Cebu lineup with a fully published fee: ₱5,950 promo (₱8,950 regular) for group class, ₱15,950 for VIP one-on-one. CBRC, SLRC, Amici, and Top Rank do not publish Cebu-specific criminology pricing on their official sites or public pages. Independent cost breakdowns of CLE review pricing nationally, cited in our companion criminology review centers in Manila and Cebu guide, generally sort into a budget tier around ₱5,000-₱8,000, a mid tier around ₱8,000-₱15,000, and a premium one-on-one tier above ₱15,000. On top of review fees, budget for the PRC's own examination fee, which has run around ₱900 for the CLE, plus incidental LERIS processing costs.
Disclaimer: review center fees and PRC exam fees change per cycle. Verify current amounts with the review center and with PRC (prc.gov.ph) before paying.
How does Cebu's CLE schedule line up with the exam date?
The PRC scheduled the 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination for February 4-6 and August 1-3, 2026. The February 2026 administration drew 45,936 examinees nationwide, of whom 30,320 passed, a 66.00% passing rate that PRC-focused outlets described as the highest recorded in modern history for this exam; the topnotcher, Khim Erole L. Batersal of Lanao School of Science and Technology, scored 93.05%. CEVAS's own published review cycle for the August 2026 exam (mid-May through early June) and the February 2027 exam (late November through mid-January) gives a sense of how far in advance Cebu's classroom programs typically start relative to exam day; other centers in this guide run on broadly similar three-to-five-month timelines, though you should confirm the specific batch dates with your chosen branch.
Disclaimer: exam dates, application windows, and passing rates change per cycle. Always confirm the current schedule and figures on the official PRC website before planning.
How to choose a criminology review center in Cebu
- Weigh network size against specialization. CBRC and SLRC offer broad networks covering multiple exams; Amici is built entirely around the CLE's six subjects.
- Get the fee in writing, since CBRC, SLRC, Amici, and Top Rank don't publish Cebu-specific criminology pricing online.
- Ask what the fee includes: printed materials, mock exams, online access, and whether there's a separate deposit.
- Check for discounts you may qualify for. CEVAS offers extra discounts for honor students and strong diagnostic scores; ask other centers whether similar programs exist.
- Align your enrollment date with your specific application window, since the CLE is held twice a year and popular batches fill up as the exam date approaches.
- Cross-check topnotcher and pass-rate claims against PRC's own released results where you can, rather than relying solely on a center's own marketing.
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Sources
- PRC: February 2026 Licensure Examination for Criminologists Results Released in Twenty-Six (26) Working Days
- Tribune: Over 30,000 pass February 2026 criminology board exam
- Board Exams PH: Schedule of Registration, February 2026 Criminologists Licensure Exam
- Carl Balita Review Center — official program page
- CEVAS — Criminology Review Center page
- St. Louis Review Center (SLRC) — official site
- Amici Review Center — official site
- Amici Review Center Cebu — Facebook page
- Top Rank Academy — official site
- SchoolFinderPH: Best Criminology Review Centers in Manila and Cebu
- SchoolFinderPH: Criminology Board Exam Guide 2026