Admission policy

Thank You For Your Interest in CISM

At CISM, we hope to build an inclusive environment that shapes students into global citizens by giving them the best in international education. We eagerly await your application and welcome you as part of the CISM family!

CISM’s Admissions Committee

All students, regardless of nationality, must reside in the Philippines with at least one (1) parent who holds a valid visa that allows legal residence in the Philippines. Guardianship placements require the prior approval of CISM’s Admissions Committee, which is composed of an Admissions Officer, the Guidance Counselor, the Director, the IBDP Coordinator (if applicable) and the Head of Schools.

English Additional Language (EAL)

CISM has an English-as-an-Additional Language (EAL) program in place applicable for those students whose proficiency in English is not at grade level. EAL will be offered with a corresponding fee. Children are placed in classes together with their age-peers. The age cut-off dates are specified in the Admissions Guidelines.

Additional Section

When a section is at capacity, a waiting list is started. One additional section may be opened by the Head of Schools, after consideration and consultation with the Board of Trustees. CISM has allocated a maximum of two sections per grade for Elementary School.

Grade Levels

To ensure maximum student learning and efficient teaching by the faculty, the class size for each section is fixed for the grade levels. These are specified in the Admissions Guidelines.

Rolling Admissions Basis

The school is on a rolling admissions basis. For the current school year, students will be accepted up until the beginning of the fourth quarter.

External Assessment

Parents may be asked for an external assessment to determine if their child has any additional educational needs.

Admissions Requirements

Please send all documents as stated below to our admissions team to get a copy of the necessary forms to [email protected] (scanned copies with signature and school seal). You may also request the official forms from the same email address.

Additional Information

CISM Timings of the Day

Kindly email [email protected] for information on specific class schedules.

Transportation

Our School Bus service is provided by XID Transport. Having over a decade’s experience in the school bus business, they have provided transportation services for international schools within BGC and Makati For further information, you may reach XID Transport at 0919-094-4672.

Uniform Guide

Kindly email [email protected] for information about our uniform policy.

Cafeteria Information

Our school currently maintains a cafeteria providing a safe space where not only can our students snack and have meals but also a place to socialize and interact with their peers during break time.

Serving a carefully curated menu of fresh foods and beverages, our canteen concessionaire – The Institute of Culinary Management, Inc. (ICMI) operates a web portal that facilitates advanced meal orders as chosen by respective parents and guardians of students.

For more information about ICMI, you may visit www.mealmanage.com or email [email protected].

Annual School Events

CISM celebrates our diverse student population through whole school events such as Spirit Week, Mid-Autumn Festival, United Nations Day, Dia De Los Muertos / All Souls Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Holy Week, Wellness Day and other events that celebrate our diversity.