Britesparks International School vs Saint Jude Catholic School

	B Britesparks International School Manila, Philippines	S Saint Jude Catholic School Manila, Philippines
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₱88,495 - 184,130	Fees / year ₱94,848 - 103,940
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (MYP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 170	Pupils 3,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 30
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Filipino
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 1963
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at 15 Metropoli Drive, C5-Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines 1110. It is in Quezon City, part of Metro Manila. The Bagumbayan area features a mix of residential and commercial facilities with access to major city roads.	Location Saint Jude Catholic School is located in the San Miguel district of Manila, Philippines, at 327 Ycaza Street. The campus sits on an urban 2.5-hectare site and includes the National Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus on campus. It is adjacent to Malacañang Palace and lies near central Manila, with access to major roads and nearby public transport options.
Stages	Stages Preschool (Toddler to Kinder 2); Grade School (Grade 1 to 6); Junior High School (Grade 7 to 10); Senior High School (Grade 11 to 12).	Stages The school offers Nursery, Preparatory, Elementary (Grade 1–6), Junior High School (Grade 7–10), Senior High School (Grade 11–12) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
School type	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.	School type Private Catholic coeducational school run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The curriculum emphasizes inclusive, student-centered learning. Public materials do not list formal SEN provisions.	Additional learning support Saint Jude has a Learning Resource Center to support curriculum and information needs, and a Guidance and Admissions Office to assist students. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed. BIS follows international standards and aims for Cambridge/IB accreditation.	Country affiliation Not affiliated with a country (the school operates as a local private institution in the Philippines).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed publicly by the school.	Religious affiliation Catholic; Roman Catholic, affiliated with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
School day structure	School day structure The school day generally runs in the morning to early afternoon, with start times around 7:30–8:00 AM and end times around 3:00–4:00 PM; some sources cite 7:30–16:00 as typical hours.	School day structure School day timings are not published on the main pages. External sources indicate a typical start around 7:15 am and finish around 3:50 pm, with lunch and breaks scheduled within the day.
Bus service details	Bus service details A BIS-provided school bus service is not publicly listed; families may arrange private transport.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and slot reservation fees - Slot reservation (one-time, deductible from fees): PHP 40,000 (early/"early bird"). - Slot reservation (one-time, regular): PHP 15,000. - Reservation fee is non‑refundable but is deductible from the school fees. Tuition fees by year group — totals per payment scheme (Local students, published schedule) - Toddler (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 88,495.00 - Semi‑annual (per installment): PHP 44,247.50 - Trimestral (per term): PHP 31,318.23 - Monthly (per month): PHP 9,668.46. - Nursery (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 101,042.50 - Semi‑annual: PHP 50,521.25 - Trimestral: PHP 35,751.68 - Monthly: PHP 11,036.13. - Kinder 1 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 113,590.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 56,795.00 - Trimestral: PHP 40,185.13 - Monthly: PHP 12,403.81. - Kinder 2 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 123,120.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 61,560.00 - Trimestral: PHP 43,552.40 - Monthly: PHP 13,442.58. - Kinder 3 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 133,120.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 68,594.30 - Trimestral: PHP 47,085.73 - Monthly: PHP 14,532.58. - Grade 1 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 131,330.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 65,665.00 - Trimestral: PHP 46,453.27 - Monthly: PHP 14,337.47. - Grade 2 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 139,047.50 - Semi‑annual: PHP 69,523.75 - Trimestral: PHP 49,180.12 - Monthly: PHP 15,178.68. - Grade 3 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 143,142.50 - Semi‑annual: PHP 71,571.25 - Trimestral: PHP 50,627.02 - Monthly: PHP 15,625.03. - Grade 4 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 146,219.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 73,109.50 - Trimestral: PHP 51,714.05 - Monthly: PHP 15,960.37. - Grade 5 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 149,106.50 - Semi‑annual: PHP 74,553.25 - Trimestral: PHP 52,734.30 - Monthly: PHP 16,275.11. - Grade 6 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 157,529.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 78,764.50 - Trimestral: PHP 55,710.25 - Monthly: PHP 17,193.16. - Grade 7 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 167,605.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 83,802.50 - Trimestral: PHP 59,270.43 - Monthly: PHP 18,291.45. - Grade 8 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 169,180.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 84,590.00 - Trimestral: PHP 59,826.93 - Monthly: PHP 18,463.12. - Grade 9 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 171,007.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 85,503.50 - Trimestral: PHP 60,472.47 - Monthly: PHP 18,662.26. - Grade 10 (per payment): - Annual total: PHP 172,708.00 - Semi‑annual: PHP 86,354.00 - Trimestral: PHP 61,073.49 - Monthly: PHP 18,847.67. - Senior High School (Grade 11 and Grade 12) — strands/variants have separate charges (examples as published): - Grade 11 (ABM example): Annual total shown at published schedule: PHP 182,077.50 (per‑installment breakdown also published). A second Grade 11 figure for another strand is shown at PHP 194,897.50; published schedule lists strand‑specific totals. - Grade 12 (senior strands): published schedule shows Grade 12 totals reaching around PHP 204,897.50 (strand and variant dependent). Strand‑specific semi/trimestral/monthly breakdowns are published in the full schedule. Notes on the published fee lines - Each per‑payment amount above is the total charge for that payment frequency (Annual = total for year; Semi‑annual = per semester; Trimestral = per term; Monthly = per month installment). The published schedule also shows separate Tuition Fee and Miscellaneous Fee amounts that together make each total. Billing schedule and payment terms - Available payment schemes: Annual, Semi‑annual, Trimestral and Monthly. A PHP 5,000 discount applies for full (annual) payment in the published schedule; an Early Bird discount is also offered in some cases. - Standard due dates published for the installment plans (example schedule in the published payment terms): - Semi‑annual: due by November 1 (second installment dependent on scheme). - Trimestral: due by November 1 and February 1 (example dates shown in the published terms). - Monthly: example monthly due dates run from July 1 through April 1 (published schedule lists the monthly due dates for the academic year). - Late‑payment charge: a penalty assessment of 10% per month is applied to fees not paid within the due date in the published terms. Boarding fees - Britesparks is listed as a co‑educational day school; no boarding or residential fees are published. Other costs and miscellaneous fees - Each grade's published total includes a Miscellaneous Fee component (the schedule shows Tuition Fee and Miscellaneous Fee separately and the combined total). Miscellaneous fees appear as a single line item in the published schedule for each grade and payment scheme. Specific items (uniform, books, activities) are not broken out as separate line items in the published fee table; the Miscellaneous Fee is shown as a separate amount in the schedule. Refund information (published refund and cancellation rules) - Reservation, Miscellaneous and Application Fees are non‑refundable. Tuition is generally non‑refundable except in specific circumstances (examples in the published terms include parent transfer out of the region during the school year or prolonged medical relocation). The published refund table gives percentage refunds depending on the date of the refund request (example published dates and percentages are shown in the payment terms). Late or partial‑term prorating rules are addressed in the published payment terms. Fee payment options - Onsite payments accepted: cash, card or cheque. - Online/bank payment options published: Metrobank and Banco de Oro (BDO) account details were published for Britesparks International School, Inc.; PayPal payments are also accepted using the school PayPal account name. The published schedule asks parents to send a copy of the transaction slip to the school email after an online payment. Example published bank details: METROBANK — BRITESPARKS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INC., account 266‑726‑652‑5334; BDO — BRITESPARKS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INC., account 001250170964; PayPal — Britesparks International School (published). Key discounts and concessions (published) - Early Bird discount (example published: 7% in some promotions) and a PHP 5,000 full‑payment discount are listed in the published fee schedule. - Multiple‑enrollment discount example: PHP 5,000 off the tuition fee for one younger sibling; three or more siblings: 30% discount on the total school fees for the 3rd and 4th enrolled child (published schedule lists sibling discount rules). Partner community incentive: PHP 2,500 (one‑time deduction) in the published schedule. Practical summary - The school publishes a detailed fee schedule that lists for each year group: Tuition Fee, Miscellaneous Fee and the combined Total for Annual, Semi‑annual, Trimestral and Monthly payment schemes. The schedule also lists reservation fees, discount rules, payment methods and published refund rules. The full published fee table contains the per‑installment amounts listed above for each grade and payment frequency.	Fee details Application fees - The school does not publish a public, itemised application or registration fee on its publicly accessible admissions or downloads pages; applications are processed through the school's online admissions portal. Tuition fees (by year group and term) - A complete per-year-group and per-term fee schedule is not published on the school's public pages. A full breakdown by term and by grade is not available in the school's publicly accessible materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's public pages do not provide a detailed billing schedule (for example: per-term, per-semester, or monthly instalment schedule) or the standard payment terms. The admissions process is handled via an online enrolment portal, which is used for applications and continuing-student enrolment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Saint Jude Catholic School operates as a K–12 basic education day school and does not list boarding accommodation or boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Canteen / meal charges: the school publicly published a canteen fee adjustment notice (effective August 1, 2025), confirming the presence of separate meal/canteen charges. The school's public notice contains the canteen fee changes and guidelines. - Scholarship / financial-aid administration: the school publishes rules and regulations for the Fr. Peter Yang, SVD Scholarship & Financial Assistance Program; that document includes administrative conditions (for example: requirement to reimburse subsidised tuition if an applicant is found to have falsified information). This demonstrates there are separate scholarship procedures and conditions that can affect amounts paid or reimbursed. - No official, itemised public listing was found for compulsory miscellaneous fees (for example: registration fee, miscellaneous/‘all-inclusive' fees, book fees, laboratory or technology fees), uniform costs, school supplies, or extracurricular fees. Those charges are commonly applied at many schools but are not publicly itemised on the school's downloadable materials or admissions pages. Refund information - The school's publicly posted scholarship rules include an explicit clause requiring reimbursement of subsidised tuition and interest where an award was obtained through falsified or withheld information; however, there is no separate, public, comprehensive refund policy or general tuition-refund schedule posted for normal withdrawals or fee refunds. Fee payment options - The school uses an online enrolment/admissions portal for applications and continuing-student processing. Public pages do not list an official set of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card acceptance, or local e-wallets) nor a named third-party tuition-management provider on the public pages. Payment method details and the available payment channels are not publicly itemised.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Effective August 01, 2025: Air-Conditioned Canteen: From PHP 180 to PHP 190 per day Non-Air-Conditioned Canteen: From PHP 150 to PHP 175 per day
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is incorporated as Britesparks International School, Inc.	Governance and ownership Saint Jude Catholic School is owned and managed by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). The School Director is Fr. Roland Aquino, SVD, MBA, JD, and Br. Yosep Undung, SVD, PhD, is the School Principal with Fr. Yuhang Wang, SVD, as Assistant Principal for Chinese Affairs. The organizational structure includes the Office of the Director, Office of the Principal, Formation Division, Campus Ministry, Guidance and Admissions Office, and related administrative units.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Britesparks International School delivers an English-medium, standards-based curriculum from Preschool through Senior High, organized as Preschool (ages 3-5), Grade School (Grades 1-6), Junior High (Grades 7-10), and Senior High (Grades 11-12), with international standards and thematic units to foster relational understanding. Grade School (Grades 1-6) uses core subjects aligned to the Common Core ELA, the English National Curriculum for Social Studies, and the Singapore Curriculum Framework for Science and Mathematics, and adds Visual Arts, Physical Education, ICT, and Entrepreneurship; it is equivalent to the Department of Education Elementary Program, Cambridge Primary, and the IB Primary Years Program. Junior High (Grades 7-10) follows the DOE High School Program, Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2, and the IB Middle Years Program, with continued offerings in Visual Arts, Physical Education, ICT, and Entrepreneurship. Senior High School (Grades 11-12) is equivalent to the DOE Senior High School Program, with emphasis on science, mathematics, language, and additional focus on Business Management and ICT to prepare students for college and careers. Preschool (Toddler, Nursery, Kinder 1 and 2) serves ages 3-5 and focuses on safe, secure learning and early literacy, reading, writing and numeracy through hands-on activities in an “I Can Do It” environment.	Curriculum details Saint Jude Catholic School offers a multi-stage curriculum across Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the High School Department. The Early Childhood program combines DepEd's K-to-12 framework with a Chinese program, with Nursery to Kindergarten delivering instruction in English, Filipino, and Mandarin. Elementary provides the Basic Education Program (Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, Religion, Music, Physical Education, Computer Education) and a Chinese Program including Chinese Language, Reading, Composition, Chinese Penmanship, and Arts. Junior High School (Grades 7–10) uses the Enhanced K-to-12 curriculum and includes MAPEH and a Chinese program; Senior High School adds electives and maintains the Chinese program. The IBDP comprises six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—plus core components Creativity, Activity and Service, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge, with modular subjects including Chinese, Filipino and Values Education. Across levels, instruction supports bilingual/multilingual competencies in English, Mandarin and Filipino, and the school emphasizes Filipino-Chinese heritage within a Catholic framework.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional learning (SEL) at Britesparks International School is reflected in classroom practice across levels. The BIS Preschool program describes teachers as facilitators who create an environment that feels like a second home, with social and self-help skills taught in an enjoyable way. Kinder 1 emphasizes building social skills and self-confidence within an enriching, non-threatening setting. Grade School describes an inclusive, non-threatening environment and student-centred lessons designed around pupils' interests, strengths, and needs. Senior High School and High School emphasise holistic development, with teachers promoting creativity and strengthening character. There is no published, school-wide SEL program or named SEL staff in BIS materials.	Social & emotional learning The Guidance Office designs and implements development programs to help students mature holistically as they move through the different learning stages. Guidance counselors provide counselling, test interpretation, and individual inventory, and they collaborate with faculty members and parents/guardians for collaborative discussion on school and family matters. For the Primary Level (K–Grade 2), the office aids students' adjustment to a new environment, helps them identify strengths, and supports the development of appropriate behaviors. For the Intermediate Level (Grade 3–6), it assists students in interacting with others through knowledge, acceptance, and appreciation of their uniqueness, and it provides activities to develop communication skills and to help set priorities. For the Secondary Level (Grade 7–12), it helps students explore identity, encourages socially responsible behavior, supports goal setting, exposes career opportunities, and orients students for the college transition. The Guidance Office is headed by Ms. Terry O. Tan, RGC, PhD, with a team including Ms. Aira Pauline Rizelle R. Centeno, Mr. Al-Khalid D. Umpa, and others who staff guidance and admissions activities.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN: The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs provisions, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. The Grade School page notes an inclusive, non-threatening environment but does not specify any SEN services or designated staff. The Preschool page likewise describes a safe, supportive environment focused on social skills and confidence, with no SEN details. The About BIS page concentrates on curriculum and philosophy rather than SEN. Based on the publicly available BIS content, explicit SEN details are not published.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN). The published service-unit pages focus on guidance, library resources, medical services, and discipline, with no dedicated SEN section. Guidance Office personnel are listed without designation as SEN specialists. The Learning Resource Center emphasizes library resources and literacy support rather than formal SEN services. Therefore, formal SEN provision or designation as a specialist SEN institution is not publicly documented on the current SJCS pages.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language EAL: The BIS site does not publicly disclose English as an Additional Language provisions. There is no mention of EAL staff, programmes, or interventions on Preschool, Grade School, High School, or Senior High School pages. Core curriculum descriptions reference international standards but do not detail language-support services. As a result, explicit EAL information is not publicly available. The lack of published EAL details is consistent across BIS's publicly accessible materials.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. The published pages describe a Chinese-Filipino school with Mandarin language emphasis, but there is no explicit EAL program or staff listed. There is no dedicated EAL coordinator or program described on the service-unit pages. Admissions materials reference Chinese language integration but do not detail EAL assistance for non-Mandarin speakers. EAL specifics are not publicly disclosed on SJCS's accessible pages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing: BIS supports mental wellbeing through safe and supportive learning environments across levels. The BIS Preschool program describes facilitators and a second-home feel, while Nursery emphasizes safety and security without pressure. Kinder 1 highlights social skills and self-confidence in a trusting environment. Grade School states an inclusive, non-threatening environment and student-centered learning that respects pupils' interests and needs. High School and Senior High emphasize holistic development, character building, and collaboration. No formal mental health programmes or counsellors are named in BIS materials.	Mental wellbeing The Medical Clinic promotes health and general well-being and conducts annual medical and dental check-ups for students. Clinic personnel include a School Physician and School Nurses who provide medical care and health services on campus. The Clinic's objectives include encouraging personal health maintenance, ensuring adequate medical care for the ill or injured, protecting the school community from health hazards, and facilitating the return to classes for medically unfit students. The Guidance Office designs and implements development programs to support holistic student development and offers counselling, test interpretation, and inventories to assist emotional and academic growth. The Campus Ministry Office serves the school's pastoral and spiritual needs, organizing liturgical services, sacraments, recollections, and retreats to support students' well-being. In safeguarding scenarios, Crisis Intervention guidelines outline steps for immediate action, counseling, and involving parents or guardians as needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding: BIS does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child-protection policies on its site. The available BIS content focuses on curriculum and institutional philosophy rather than safeguarding procedures or designated safeguarding roles. While BIS materials describe safe and supportive environments at each level, they do not publish safeguarding policies, training requirements, or contacts. The absence of public safeguarding information means BIS's safeguarding details are not publicly disclosed.	Safeguarding The Prefect of Discipline oversees order and discipline and is responsible for implementing school policies related to student conduct. The Guidance Office provides Guidelines for Referral to address safeguarding concerns, including indicators such as abuse, suicide attempts, family problems, depression, and other unusual behaviors. The Crisis Intervention process requires reporting to the Guidance Office, initial counseling, and, depending on case gravity, involvement of the Principal or parents to plan appropriate interventions. The Crisis Intervention procedures also outline steps for documentation, escalation, and ongoing support. These structures indicate a formal safeguarding framework within SJCS, aimed at protecting students and addressing emergencies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Saint Jude Catholic School's campus centers on the Saint Arnold Janssen Science Center, with General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories. A Computer Laboratory and a Speech Laboratory support ICT and language learning, complemented by an Audio Visual Room and a Library. The campus includes spaces for the arts and performance, such as a Ballet Room and the Fr. Peter Yang, SVD Auditorium. Additional facilities include a New Research Center, MakerSpace Room, SHS Interactive Classroom, a Medical and Dental Clinic, a Canteen, a Table Tennis Room, a Student Activity Center, and Locker Rooms.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities New Gym provides indoor space for physical education and indoor sports. The Table Tennis Room supports table tennis and related activities. Outdoor sports facilities are not listed on the facilities page.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Saint Arnold Janssen Science Center houses General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories. A Computer Laboratory and a Speech Laboratory support ICT and language learning. An Audio Visual Room and a Library provide multimedia resources and study space. The SHS Interactive Classroom supports Senior High School instruction with interactive technology. The campus hosts facilities for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a New Research Center for student projects.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities MakerSpace Room supports student projects in STEM, design, and maker activities. Ballet Room supports dance-related activities and performances. Fr. Peter Yang, SVD Auditorium provides a venue for performances, assemblies, and events. The Student Activity Center hosts clubs and student organizations. The Table Tennis Room and Locker Room support after-school sports and extracurricular activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Britesparks International School traces its origins to 2000 as a progressive preschool center. In 2013, it relocated to its own building on Metropoli Drive, Libis, Quezon City. Since then it has grown into a progressive international school offering complete basic education and pre-college strands. The school has signaled plans for Cambridge and International Baccalaureate accreditation and aims for regular membership in WASC and CIS.	History Saint Jude Catholic School was founded in 1963 by Fr. Peter Tsao, SVD, and Fr. Peter Yang, SVD, and began operations in July 1963 with 192 students across six classes. The school, established as a mission of the Society of the Divine Word in Manila, expanded from kindergarten and Grade 1 to a full K-12 institution, with junior high added by 1969 and full secondary by 1972. Today the school has more than 200 staff and about 3,100 students. It is run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word, and it emphasizes English and Chinese language education as equally important, with Chinese designated as a required subject in daily instruction. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as part of its pre-university options.
Community	Community Britesparks describes itself as a progressive international school that emphasizes kindness, compassion, self-efficacy, integrity and resilience as core values. The home–school relationship is central, with continuity between home and school treated as an integral part of the progressive philosophy. Public accounts describe a culture that includes field trips, experiential learning, and student-run bazaars. Recent updates show BIS engaging the wider community in campaigns such as supporting frontliners and other community activities like 'Virtual Hugs and High Fives'.	Community Service Units on campus organize community life, including Campus Ministry, Community Development, Guidance and Admissions, ICT, Learning Resource Center, Medical Clinic, Prefect of Discipline, External Relations, Registrar, and Student Activities. Community and cultural events have long been a part of school life, including Teacher's Day celebrations (first held in 1967) and the school fair Playland 67 (1967). Alumni engagement is evident through events such as the Grand Alumni Homecoming. The Kalinangan Festival 2011 and various alumni activities illustrate a connected Judenite community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly documented on Britesparks' site. Public pages describe family involvement through school-led events and community initiatives rather than a separate PTA. Community initiatives listed include 'Virtual Hugs and High Fives' and campaigns to aid frontliners. The 'Home' page emphasizes continuity between home and school and invites family participation in the learning process. There are no explicit references to PTA committees, officers, or meeting schedules in BIS's online materials. If a PTA exists, details are not publicly documented in BIS's online materials.	Parent teacher association The Saint Jude Catholic School Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) was formed on September 26, 1965, and its first officers were elected that year. The PTA participated in major milestones, including the 16th foundation anniversary in 1978, when the fire safety zone and multi‑purpose building were inaugurated, and PTA representatives graced the occasion. The school's early years also featured events such as the first Teacher's Day Celebration (1967) and the first school fair, Playland 67, which reflect a lively school community. Alumni activities, such as the Grand Alumni Homecoming (1997), show ongoing engagement with families and graduates. The PTA's formation and presence in these milestones reflect a long‑standing partnership between parents and the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Understanding by Design (UbD) guides BIS's learning units. The curriculum is based on international standards and topics are clearly articulated to ensure progression. The school uses thematically organized units to foster relational understanding rather than merely memorizing facts. BIS aims to prepare students for college and career through progressive learning and teaching approaches.	Academic & intellectual Saint Jude Catholic School offers a structured set of student clubs across all levels, including Elementary Clubs, Junior High School Clubs, and Senior High School/IBDP Clubs that extend classroom learning. These clubs are categorized as co-curricular organizations and interest clubs, with Senior High/IBDP enabling student-initiated clubs aligned to academic strands. The high school hosts the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which groups courses into Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts, and includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. The Guidance and Learning Resource Center provide counseling and academic support to help students succeed.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Visual Arts is a core subject across grade levels, supporting creative development within the curriculum. The arts experiences are integrated into BIS's broader learning program to enhance creativity. Students engage in visual arts as part of an integrated approach to education.	Arts & creative High School Departmental Clubs include performing arts and religious clubs open to secondary students. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme also includes The Arts as a subject area, with Theatre and Visual Arts offered at HL/SL. Arts education is integrated into the IB curriculum through these offerings and related activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language BIS aims to prepare students for a global society and competence within diverse contexts. The curriculum follows international standards, with alignment to core subject benchmarks. Family involvement links learning between home and school to support global-minded education.	Cultural & language Saint Jude Catholic School is described as a Premier Chinese-Filipino School, highlighting its Chinese cultural heritage. The IB Diploma Programme includes Language and Literature (English A) and Language Acquisition (Chinese B HL/SL; Spanish ab initio) as part of its six subject groups. Modular subjects include Chinese, Filipino, and Values Education, reflecting the cultural and language emphasis of the curriculum.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extra-curricular events are part of BIS's student experience. Involvement includes family participation in school activities and events. The school fosters social interaction and collaborative learning through activities beyond class time.	Social & hobbies Student Activities describe a broad range of clubs across Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High/IBDP that are co-curricular and interest-based, providing opportunities to connect with peers. Club participation fosters belonging and leadership development as students take on roles within their organizations. Sports Development offers athletics programs, intramural activities, and varsity training, with dedicated spaces and schedules to support student recreation and teamwork.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Community Development Office organizes the school's outreach and service programs and coordinates with the SJCS Alumni Association. Campus Ministry coordinates liturgical services, sacraments, recollections and retreats, and other spiritual activities to foster service and community engagement. These units together enable ongoing community development and service opportunities for students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional BIS aims to develop future leaders and entrepreneurs. Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology are integrated across the curriculum to support professional skills. The school emphasizes leadership development as part of its international education program.	Leadership & professional Student Activities emphasize leadership development, with club leaders and members forming inclusive campus communities and building leadership skills. The Guidance and Admissions Office provides career talks and planning to help students prepare for college and future opportunities. The IB Diploma Programme strengthens leadership and global-minded thinking through Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), the Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school fosters self-efficacy, integrity and resilience in students. It emphasizes a safe and supportive learning environment with family involvement. The mission and vision stress preparing students for life beyond school and for responsible global citizenship.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Sports Development program provides a broad sports offering, including alternative PE and varsity teams, with schedules and venues managed for student fitness. Campus Ministry supports holistic well-being through regular prayers, recollections, retreats, and sacraments. The Guidance Office offers counseling, test interpretation, and crisis intervention to support students' mental and emotional health and to help them plan for the future.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with core subjects aligned to English Language Arts standards (Common Core). The published materials do not specify any other languages taught, whether compulsory or optional. There is no published information about language support for non-native speakers of English.	Language provision Languages taught include English, Filipino and Mandarin. English and Filipino are part of the Basic Education Program, while Mandarin is taught through the Chinese program, which offers Chinese Language, Chinese Reading and Chinese Composition. Early Childhood introduces English and Chinese at Nursery, and Kindergarten explicitly lists English, Filipino and Mandarin; Elementary states that students communicate effectively in English, Filipino and Mandarin.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Saint Jude Catholic School offers tri-lingual language education in English, Filipino and Mandarin. In Early Childhood, Nursery-level students develop emergent communication in English and Chinese; Kindergarten students study English, Filipino and Mandarin. In Elementary and higher grades, students continue to develop proficiency in all three languages, with Mandarin taught through the Chinese program (Chinese Language, Chinese Reading, Chinese Composition).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs There is no formal language immersion program described. The curriculum is described as two-pronged, combining Chinese instruction with DepEd's K-to-12 framework, with Mandarin instruction delivered through the Chinese program rather than a separate immersion track.
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Accreditations	Accreditations Cambridge International accreditation (planned): BIS aims to be accredited by Cambridge International to officially implement the Cambridge curriculum. International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation (planned): BIS aims to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate to officially implement IB curricular programs. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) regular membership (planned): BIS aims to acquire regular membership status with WASC as a quality assurance for international schools. Council of International Schools (CIS) regular membership (planned): BIS aims to acquire regular membership status with CIS to benchmark against international standards.	Accreditations - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – Saint Jude Catholic School is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme since March 30, 2016. The language of instruction is English. The IBDP is recognized in 90+ countries and is taught in more than 3,000 universities worldwide, with direct university admissions and potential scholarships for graduates. The school's own IBDP page confirms the programme, its six subject groups, and core components (Creativity, Activity, Service; Extended Essay; Theory of Knowledge).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions Process (Old/Returning Students): The enrollment procedure begins with an Inquiry Stage where BIS staff answer inquiries and address concerns. Parents can engage in onsite enrollment or reach out online via email, phone, or text. This initial stage is designed to provide clarity on programs, schedules, and any immediate questions about the application. Step 2: Payment Assessment Stage. BIS will send the available tuition fee payment schemes, and parents select one: Monthly, Trimestral, Semi-annual, or Annual. A hard copy of the payment scheme is given for onsite enrollment, while an online enrollment recipient receives a soft PDF copy. There is a Php 5,000 discount for the Annual Payment Scheme, and any previously settled Early Bird and Reservation Fees are deductible from the first payment. Step 3: Payment Stage. Onsite payments can be made with cash, card, or cheque. Online payments can be made via METROBANK (with a specific BIS account), BANCO DE ORO (BDO), or PAYPAL, and a transaction slip must be sent to BIS by email. This step ensures the payment is registered before proceeding with enrollment documents. Step 4: Submit the Signed Admission and Tuition Fee Agreement Form. Onsite enrollees submit the hard copy to the enrollment officer for photocopying and filing, keeping the original. Online enrollees send a scanned or photographed copy to BIS with the subject line “Signed Tuition Fee Agreement Form.” Step 5: Reenrollment Form and Other School Documents (AY 2021-2022). Reenrollment forms and accompanying documents are provided in hard copy onsite or as soft copies online. All required documents are to be submitted by the stated deadline (August 3, 2021). Step 6: Documents Sent by Email. BIS will email Distance Learning Program Guidelines, the School Manual, Class Schedule, Academic Calendar, and Nurse's Note after the enrollment steps are completed. These materials accompany the enrollment package and help families prepare for the current academic year. Admissions Process (Foreign Citizens): The enrollment path for foreign citizens follows a similar inquiry process, with an explicit Admission Evaluation step. Parents are asked to submit the Original Copy of the latest Form 138 authenticated by the Embassy, a Certified True Copy of Form 137 authenticated by the Embassy, Certificate of Good Moral, and two copies of Form 3 (Confidential Recommendation Form) plus Form 4 (Developmental Information Sheet). Additional documents include a copy of the original birth certificate (with English translation), photocopies of passport and visa, photocopies of parent's passport and visa, and a Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship if applicable. Forms 3 and 4 can be downloaded or requested by email. Step 3: Payment Assessment Stage. The school will provide the various tuition schemes (Monthly, Trimestral, Semi-annual, Annual) and a hard or soft copy of the scheme depending on enrollment mode. A Php 5,000 discount on annual payment and deduction of previously settled Early Bird/Reservation Fees apply as described above. Step 4: Payment Stage. Payment methods mirror the Old/Returning pathway: onsite payments by cash/card/cheque; online payments via the BIS MetrobANK/BDO accounts or PayPal; a transaction slip must be emailed to BIS. Step 5: Sign the Admission and Tuition Fee Agreement (Form 2). The signed Form 2 should be scanned and emailed to BIS with the subject “Signed Tuition Fee Agreement Form.” Step 6: Complete and Submit Additional Requirements for Evaluation. The school provides a BIS Student Admission Kit and related forms (Form 1, Form 5, Form 6, etc.) for download or hard copy. All documents for evaluation should be submitted by the indicated deadline (August 3, 2021). Forms are not applicable during the Distance Learning Program. Step 7: Documents Sent by Email. After submission, BIS sends Distance Learning Program Guidelines, the School Manual, Class Schedule, Academic Calendar, and Nurse's Note by email.	Admissions Admissions Process (SY 2026-2027): 1. Create an account at the Applicants Access Portal. This is the starting point for the online admissions process and you will use the portal to access application materials. The Admissions section directs you to GO TO PORTAL for the current cycle. 2. Download and print the APPLICATION FORM, then present the form and pay PHP 600 at the Cashier's Office (Ground Floor). Keep the receipt as you will need it to proceed with the next steps. 3. Submit the application and requirements at the Admissions Office (Mezzanine Floor). Required documents include NSO/PSA Birth Certificate (3 clear photocopies, bring original), Baptismal Certificate if Catholic (2 copies, bring original), the applicant's Chinese name (written in traditional Chinese characters), and 4 recent 1×1 photos. Foreign nationals must provide additional documents: Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), SRRV, SIRV, and a valid foreign passport. 4. Schedule your child's assessment/interview at the Admissions Office. This step requires you to pick a time for the assessment day. Bring the Health Information Sheet completed by your child's pediatrician to the day of the assessment. 5. Attend the Assessment and Interview. Examinations (oral and written) are administered to determine the applicant's capacity to cope with the SJCS system, followed by an interview with the Head Teachers (Basic Education and Chinese) and then with the School Administrator. 6. Release of Results. Acceptance is based on the results of the examinations and interviews. The Health Information Sheet and the pediatrician's recommendation will also be considered in the final decision. Results may be inquired by phone. 7. Registration and Enrollment. Successful applicants are to register/enroll about a week after the release of results. Only a parent or guardian listed on the application form may register/enroll the child; nannies and drivers are not accommodated. For Kindergarten 2, PM slots may be limited. Fees related to admissions: An application fee of PHP 600 is payable at the cashier when submitting the application form for transferee admissions. PHP 600 is the publicly listed amount; tuition and other enrollment fees are not published on these pages and may be obtained from the Admissions Office or Registrars Office.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships and Fee Discounts (Tuition Aid Programs): BIS publishes several tuition aid programs. An Early Bird discount reduces total school fees by 7% for eligible applicants. There is also a Full Payment Discount of Php 5,000 for annual payments, and a Php 5,000 discount for enrolling an additional younger sibling across another BIS program. For families with three or more siblings enrolled at BIS, the discount increases to 30% off the total school fees for the 3rd and 4th child. A one-time Partner Community incentive of Php 2,500 applies as well. These discounts are subject to eligibility criteria and conditions described in the program notes. Slot Reservation Fees: Early Bird applicants pay Php 40,000, while regular applicants pay Php 15,000 to reserve a slot. The reservation fee is non-refundable but is deductible from the school fees. The Early Bird discount can keep the discount valid until the first settlement date. Full payment discounts are not applicable to prorated fees. Payment Terms and Refunds: The school expects payment for the full school year at enrollment unless otherwise arranged in writing. Fees are not prorated for partial trimesters. Tuition is non-refundable except in specified cases (e.g., relocation out of the region or prolonged illness requiring medical travel). The Miscellaneous and Reservation Fees are non-refundable, and there are specific refund windows for tuition. A 10% penalty per month applies to late payments. Refund Policy and Due Dates: The policy states that refunds apply to tuition only, while miscellaneous fees are non-refundable. Specific refund windows are listed (e.g., refunds issued on certain dates) and late-payment penalties are outlined. Due dates for installments follow semi-annual, trimestral, and monthly schedules, with dates provided in the published terms.	Scholarships Scholarships are offered by Saint Jude Catholic School. The Academic Scholarship program provides grants to deserving students in need of assistance; interested families should contact the school's CMO (communications/partnerships) for eligibility and application details. The contact provided is cmo@sjcs.edu.ph, plus phone numbers 8735-6386 / 8735-6393, loc. 249. In addition, the school operates The Judenite Endowment Fund through its Alumni Association, which supports scholarships among other priorities to sustain the school's programs; inquiries about scholarship support can be directed through the Alumni Association or the school's Secretariats.
Waitlist	Waitlist There is no published information about a waitlist or pool system on the BIS admissions pages. The pages outline inquiry, evaluation, payment, and documentation steps but do not describe any waitlist process.	Waitlist —
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