ADMISSION TO CEBU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Cebu International School (CIS) accepts students without regard to race or creed. CIS adheres to its mission and philosophy of high quality integrated and imbued with universal moral values.

Application for admission should be accompanied by previous school records. CIS requires a placement test to evaluate language, reading and mathematical skills.

Students are required to live with at least one, if not both, of the parents while the child is enrolled at CIS. Students whose parents live abroad may be admitted provided there is a written Affidavit of Guardianship signed by both the parents and guardians. It is understood that the designated guardians will be responsible for the child and will act for and on behalf of the parents on matters pertaining to the child’s education at CIS.

General admission criteria includes also the evaluation of qualifying test results, academic records from former school, recommendation from the former school; English language proficiency for regular students, and interview of the applicant as this may be needed.

Filipino applicants as members of the international community are most welcome to CIS. Those students envisioning attending colleges within the Philippines must consider the fact that certain course requirements need to be undertaken. The details will be explained during admission.

The school reserves the right to refuse admission to any student who does not meet all the admission requirements and criteria.

Elementary			Middle School
Level for Admission	Level Completed	Age	Level for Admission	Level Completed	Age
Nursery		3	Grade 6	Grade 5	11
Kinder 1		4	Grade 7	Grade 6	12
Kinder 2	Kinder 1	5	Grade 8	Grade 7	13
Grade 1	Kinder 2	6	Grade 9	Grade 8	14
Grade 2	Grade 1	7	High School
Grade 3	Grade 2	8	Grade 10h Scho lGrade           15
Grade 4	Grade 3	9	Grade 11	Grade 10	16
Grade 5	Grade 4	10	Grade 12	Grade 11	17

CUT-OFF DATE OF BIRTH:  AUGUST 1.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. The 11^th and 12^th Grade curriculum is a two-year program which enables our students to qualify for the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Diploma issued by the I.B. Head Office in Geneva, Switzerland based on the I.B. examination results and related requirements. Hence, applicants for the 12^th grade are very rarely accepted unless he/she has taken the first of this two-year program or its equivalent at the previously attended school, or the applicant is intellectually superior ad demonstrated in the school records.  In either case, the approval by the Superintendent is required for such admission.

2. Only those who intend to complete the 12^th grade and aim for the CIS High School Diploma are admitted to the Upper School. (The I.B. Diploma is a supplement to the CIS Honors Diploma and is optional. Both are highly recommended for those who intent to pursue post high school studies in leading colleges or universities either in the Philippines or abroad, but especially in European Colleges or Universities).

3. The CIS High School Diploma is awarded only at the end of the 12^th grade and only upon satisfactory compliance with the academic requirements and a year residency (Grade 11).

4. The school decides on the grades/section placement of the admitted student.

NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS

Applicants for admission in the Elementary, Middle or High School level whose competence in the English Language is not sufficient tp actively take part in and benefit from the regular instruction program are enrolled first in the English-as-Second Language (ESL) Program.

Students are grouped according to their level of proficiency in the English Language.

ADMISSIONS AND GUIDANCE OFFICE

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

NOTE:

1. All forms must be accomplished and signed by the designated signatories indicated therein.

2.Only duly accomplished forms with the required documents submitted will be processed for admission.

 

STEP 1:   PREPARE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

 

        1.   Authentic copy if academic records with the latest grade ratings. If written in another language, an

              English translation should be included.

2.   Letter of recommendation from the former school Principal or Guidance Counselor.

3.   Copy of birth certificate

4.   Photos:  3 copies of 2x2 and 3 copies of 1x1

5.   A letter if the school fees are to be paid by a company.

6.   Foreign applicants should also prepare the following:

6.1       Copy of the passport that shows

a.  Applicant's signature, date of birth, passport number

b.  Date of issue and expiry date

c.  Visa (Length of stay in the Philippines)

6.2       Copy of Alien/Immigrant Certificate of Residence (ACR or ICR) or

Special Study Permit (SSP).

STEP II

1.   Accomplish  the following Admission Forms

Form 2:             Application for Admission

Form 3:             Enrolment Form with Certification and Admission Agreement

Form 4:             Affidavit of Guardianship (Optional)

Form 5:             ESL Admission Agreement (Optional)

Form 6:             Health History Registration Form with Updated Medical Certificate;

                           Immunization  Record and Parent/Guardian Medication Authorization

STEP III

1.   Submit to the Registrar the application forms together with all the required documents

      stated in STEP 1 and Step 2.

2.   Pay P500.00 testing fee at the Cashier's Office.

3.   Present the receipt to the Guidance Office for the admission testing schedule.

4.   Proceed to the Guidance Office for testing.

STEP IV:   TESTING AND ADMISSION PROCESS

1.   The Cebu International School Admission Qualifying Test is administered to all

       applicants to CIS including former CIS students who are returning after one or more

       year of absence from CIS.

2.   The test schedule is indicated on the Admission Test Permit. Come on time. Results

       will be available within 3 days.

              3.   Application with incomplete forms and documents will not be processed for admission.

 STEP V:   REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT

1.   Accepted applicants ill be informed accordingly when is the best time for them for final

      interview with the Principal and pay the required enrollment fee.

2.  Since the number of students per class section is limited, those accepted are urged to

      make a slot reservation of US$300.00

      3.  Registration/Enrollment Procedures

a.    Proceed to the Admission Office. A parent or guardian authorized to sign the

       enrollment form, should accompany the accepted applicant.

b.    The Admission Office will assist in the enrollment process.

 

For information/clarification please e-mail inquiries@cis.edu.ph

Other Related Links:

• Admission Requirement Form
• Schedule of Fees
• Policy on Prohibited Drugs
• REGISTRATION FORM for New Students
• REGISTRATION FORM for Returning Students
• MEDICAL FORM
• RESERVATION FORM