Cebu International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 8.26K–17.5K
PHP 521K–1.1M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Non-profit international school in Cebu City, Philippines, offering the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes from Early Years to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Grade 6 – Grade 10
- Nationalities
- 20
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| EY2 / EY3 | PHP 520,593≈ USD 8.26K |
| Kindergarten / Grade 1 | PHP 579,366≈ USD 9.19K |
| Grade 2 / Grade 3 | PHP 701,181≈ USD 11.1K |
| Grade 4 / Grade 5 | PHP 707,622≈ USD 11.2K |
| Grade 6 / 7 / 8 | PHP 812,411≈ USD 12.9K |
| Grade 9 / 10 | PHP 1,078,166≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 11 / 12 | PHP 1,104,170≈ USD 17.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| EY2 / EY3 | PHP 520,593 (about USD 8.26K) |
| Kindergarten / Grade 1 | PHP 579,366 (about USD 9.19K) |
| Grade 2 / Grade 3 | PHP 701,181 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Grade 4 / Grade 5 | PHP 707,622 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Grade 6 / 7 / 8 | PHP 812,411 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Grade 9 / 10 | PHP 1,078,166 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 11 / 12 | PHP 1,104,170 (about USD 17.5K) |
Source: school website (cis.edu.ph) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Sport
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Offers counselling, college guidance and EAL support, and runs MAP tests three times a year to track learning progress.
- Counseling
- College guidance
- EAL support
- MAP testing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Non-profit school governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees serving two-year terms; revenue is reinvested into school operations and development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the full IB continuum: Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Authorised to offer the Diploma Programme since 1999.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school states a 100% pass rate for the IB Diploma Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Homeroom teachers and counsellors support students' social-emotional development through pastoral care and group seminars.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Counsellors join student support team meetings to discuss students' special needs and develop intervention strategies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support for students with limited English; an admissions English assessment places them at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling is open to all students by referral or walk-in, with group sessions on personal health and well-being.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Teachers must immediately refer issues beyond their capacity or risky to student safety to the counsellor and principal.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Describes about 100 years of experience and an IB continuum running from Early Years through the Diploma Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Community channels include an achievements bulletin, a newsletter, an alumni network and the PTA.
- Bulletin
- Newsflash newsletter
- Alumni Network
- PTA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A non-profit parent-volunteer association supporting partnership with the school, parent forums, family events and fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admissions include tests and interviews before enrolment, plus an English assessment; new students and parents receive orientation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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