Main Schools in Cebu
Common Documents for Admission required by International / Private Schools in Cebu (Documents and schedules may vary depending on each school).
Entrance Exam Period
March ~ June
Common Documents for Admission
Copy of Passport (Student/Parent), Picture, Resident’ Registration in English, Student Record (Notarized by the Embassy), Medical Certificate, ESL Certificate, Valid Visa, Certificate of Vaccinations in English (Health Center)
Subjects for Entrance Exam
Interview / English & Math (Common) / Science & IQ (Additional)
After Passing the Entrance Exam
Payment of Tuition Fee / Purchase of the Textbooks, Uniform, PE Uniform and Supplies for 1 Year
CIS (Cebu International School)
K-12 Year International School
Introduction
CIS is the only K-12 international school in Cebu like ISM, British School and Brent in Manila which offers IB course. Most teachers are native and its facilities are excellent due to the expensive tuition fees. This school has a total enrollment of around 370 of various nationalities like from USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, Japan, China, Taiwan, Holland, Korea and Philippines etc. There are two classes in each grade and the fixed number of students per a class is between 12 and 14.
Term System (School Year)
The school term is from early in August to early June next year and vacation time is between June and July.
Curriculum
- They offer IB Diploma course from the lower graders.
- Foreign languages : Chinese, Spanish, Filipino
- Various club activities after school
Entrance Exam
Students who passed English, Math and Science exams are interviewed.
Annual Tuition Fee
Nursery, Preschool : USD 5,000 ~ USD 7,000
Grade 1 ~ 6 : USD 15,000 ~ USD 20,000 (ESL USD 1,000 ~ USD 5,000)
Grade 7 ~ 12 : USD 20,000 ~ USD 25,000 (ESL USD 1,000 ~ USD 5,000)
Ateneo De Cebu
K-12 Chinese Private School
Introduction
This school is well known as one of the prestige private schools in Cebu which has high quality teachers with clean school environment. It is hard for applicants to enter this school, but it gives good educational environment for students who plan to transfer after 1 year study in other schools and want to stay for a long time. Those students who have a strong will to study and want to learn English and Chinese at the same time are highly recommended.
Term System (School Year)
The school term is from early June to late March next year and vacation time is between April and May.
Curriculum
- 1 hour of Chinese class is a must, since it’s a Chinese school
- Strict academic management and large amounts of homework and projects
- Various club activities after school (once a week)
Entrance Exam
English, Math, Science, IQ Exam, Interview (The result is out after 2 to 3 weeks)
Annual Tuition Fee
USD 2,000 ~ USD 3,000
MMIS (Maria Montessori International School)
K-12 Private School
Introduction
With the Montessori Curriculum for Kindergarten and the Philippines Private School Curriculum for elementary and high school level, this school focuses on personality education rather than academic- oriented education and is popular for parents residing in Cebu due to easy management of academic records.
Term System (School Year)
They have 4 quarters. Its school term starts between June and July, and vacation starts from early in April.
Curriculum
- Various club activities like IT, debate, home making activity etc
- Following Montessori’s educational way, a teacher keeps managing the same students
Entrance Exam
English, Math, Science and Interview
Annual Tuition Fee
USD 1,500 ~ USD 2,000
Bright Academy
K-12 Private School
Introduction
This school has students with different backgrounds and nationalities with excellent facilities. Recently it is one of the most popular schools, but applicants find it hard to enter and need to prepare a lot to get admission to the school.
Term System (School Year)
They have 4 quarters. Its school term starts from early in August and vacation starts from the middle of May.
Curriculum
- No homework policy
- Every student attends art and physical education activity every Wednesday.
- In Filipino class, they provide foreign students with translation copies.
Entrance Exam
Students who passed interview will take English, Math test
Annual Tuition Fee
USD 2,000 ~ USD 4,500
Woodridge International School
A Registered Member of the Cambridge, UK
Introduction
Korean and Japanese parents prefer this school because it is currently one of fastest growing private school. The school has a few student (1 class only per grade) of various nationalities and can take care of them well. It is recommended to students who plan to enter a school overseas for the first time and parents who think highly of teachers’ ability to communicate and take care of their children.
Term System (School Year)
They have 4 quarters. The school year starts from early in August and vacation starts from the middle of May.
Curriculum
- Chinese class once a week
- Compulsory violin class
Annual Tuition Fee
USD 2,000 ~ USD 2,500
Other Prestigious Schools in Cebu
Paref Southcrest
The school is similar in tone with Ateneo that gives consideration as an academic centered school as well as the importance in manners and personality. As a time honored school, there are many students from wealthy families and have attended a considerable amount of classes. (All faculty members are female)
MES (Marie Ernestine School)
This school has a familial atmosphere with small number of students compare to other schools. The total number of students is less than 150 and it has various cultural activities and study centered curriculum.
SSC (Singapore School Cebu)
The school is a branch of Singapore International School, where students are educated based on experience rather than lectures. The school provides IB courses with Singapore education system.
