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Cebu International School

It is our privilege to welcome you to Cebu International School (CIS), an IB World School located in the lush green suburbs of Cebu City, capital of Cebu, a world-renowned tropical island paradise!

Established in 1924, CIS offers a progressive program of contemporary international education that is the product of decades of focused development. The mission of CIS is to recognize and nurture potential, as well as to empower all members of the community to make a positive impact on our changing world. We have a reputation for graduating motivated and committed students who strive to attain their personal excellence in whatever they do.

The CIS experience is anchored in our belief and philosophy that each child is unique and has potential that must be identified and nurtured. As citizens of the world, we believe in the strong universal moral values of respect, integrity, and social responsibility. Together we are responsible, respectful, and prepared.

Description

Est. 1924
IB Continuum School — PYP, MYP, DP
Preschool to Grade 12 (ages 3-18)
🌎 International School with 26 nationalities
📍 Cebu City, Philippines

  • Day school tuition $9750 - $24970 USD
  • Grades for day school Pre-K/Reception -
    12th Grade/Year 13
  • Scholarships Available Yes
  • Number of Students 235
  • Year founded 1924
  • Boarding school tuition $11600 - $12500 USD
  • Grades for boarding school 6th Grade/Year 7 -
    12th Grade/Year 13
  • Curricula IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
  • Type Co-ed

Accreditations

  • Council of International School (CIS)
  • Western Accreditation of Schools & Colleges (WASC)


Scholarships

CIS offers three types of scholarships:

  • Merit Scholarships are available to selected students who have demonstrated truly extraordinary abilities in academics, the arts, or sports that are deemed by the school to be useful in contributing to the school and student body, and who require a scholarship to enable them to attend CIS.
  • A limited number of Financial Aid Scholarships are available to students whose families lack the finances to enable them to attend CIS. A Financial Aid Committee considers applications before the start of each year using a scale that determines the applicant's family’s ability to contribute, and other considerations.
  • Local Student Scholarships (Full-tuition) are available to Filipino students who demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, and capacity to be successful in our program, and who do not have the financial means to otherwise attend CIS.


Admissions Information

Admissions Process

  • Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
  • Waiting List Yes
  • Application fee (domestic) $10000 USD

Academics

  • Assigns homework Yes
  • Use of technology in the classroom Yes
  • Language of instruction English
  • ELL support Yes
  • Gifted and talented student support Yes
  • Learning support Yes
  • Native English teachers Yes
  • Languages taught Mandarin, Spanish
  • Examinations available International Baccalaureate Diploma - IB Dip, MYP Certificate - MYP

School Life

  • Sports teams available Yes
  • Pastoral Care Yes
  • Max class size 24
  • Supervised care before or after school Yes
  • Uniform required Yes
  • Access to an educational psychologist Yes
  • Average class size 18

University Relations

  • University counseling Yes
  • Percent that pursue university 95%