Fountain International School vs Global Leaders International School

	F Fountain International School Manila, Philippines	G Global Leaders International School Manila, Philippines
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₱116,000 - 298,000	Fees / year ₱278,100 - 510,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 80
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Fountain International School new campus is located at the address 179 Gate 4, F. Blumentritt St., San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The campuses is at he heart of Metro Manila with convenient access to major locations such as Makati, BGC, Ortigas Center, Rockwell and Quezon City.	Location Global Leaders International School's main campus is on the 7th Floor of the Treston Building at the corner of 32nd Street and C5 Road in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila. The address places the campus in a central business and residential district in Metro Manila with good road connections and access to public transport. Bonifacio Global City is a major urban hub in Taguig.
Stages	Stages The school offers preschool (nursery, pre-kinder, kindergarten), primary (grade school), and secondary (junior and senior high school) programs. The Cambridge-accredited framework is used across these levels, with a pathway from Cambridge Primary through IGCSE and AS/A Levels.	Stages GLIS Taguig offers programs from preschool through Grade 12. Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation confirms delivery of IGCSE and A Level programs.
School type	School type It is a premium co-ed, private, non-sectarian Cambridge-accredited and DepEd-aligned international school. The school serves students from diverse cultures and ages across its preschool, primary, and secondary sections.	School type GLIS is a private international day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Fountain International School features a beautifully balanced student body, comprising 50% Filipino and 50% expatriates and Filipino-mix students. With no single expat nationality exceeding 10% of the total enrollment, the school presents a vibrant, diverse community representing more than 20 countries.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An English as an Additional Language (EAL) curriculum supports non-native English speakers within the primary program. The secondary program also integrates Cambridge-based language and literacy support as part of the curriculum.	Additional learning support GLIS does not publish explicit Additional Learning Needs/SEN provisions in its public materials.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Fountain International School is an independent institution operating under Philippine laws and regulations. While it is administered by a local non-profit organization and implements a curriculum aligned with both the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) and Cambridge Assessment International Education, the school maintains no formal affiliation with any foreign government or country.	Country affiliation GLIS is not affiliated with a specific country; it operates as an international Cambridge-accredited school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Fountain International School is a private, non-sectarian educational institution that has no religious affiliation and openly welcomes and respects students from all faith backgrounds.	Religious affiliation GLIS does not list any religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure Standard weekday hours run from 8:00 to 15:00, with variations across grade levels, especially preschool.	School day structure The school day is described as starting around 7:00 AM and finishing around 3:00 PM, with variations by program.
Bus service details	Bus service details Fountain International School offers a premier door-to-door school bus service covering major hubs across Metro Manila, including (but not limited to) Makati, BGC, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, and Quezon City.	Bus service details GLIS does not publish a specific school bus provider or routes; the application form includes fields for Bus Service and Pick up Location to arrange transport.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application and testing fee: PHP 2,500. This is a non‑refundable, non‑transferable fee and is due upon submission of the application. The application/testing fee is collected at the Cashier's office and must be paid in cash as stated in the admissions procedure. Tuition fees (by year group / per term) - The school does not publish detailed tuition and per‑term fee schedules in its publicly available admissions or school pages. No official per‑year or per‑term tuition figures are listed in the school's public materials; third‑party school directories also list Fountain International School's yearly fees as not publicly provided. Because specific tuition numbers by year group and by term are not published, exact tuition amounts cannot be stated here. Billing schedule and payment terms - A non‑refundable reservation/confirmation fee of PHP 50,000 is required upon official enrollment. This reservation fee secures the pupil's slot. The school's admissions procedure explains when this fee is paid but does not publish a full term/annual billing calendar or detailed installment schedule in its public materials. A refundable slot reservation fee may be accepted for waitlisted applicants (the waitlist fee is explicitly described as refundable while the enrollment reservation fee is described as non‑refundable). Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding program or boarding fees are described in the school's public information about its campuses, facilities, or admissions. There is no published boarding provision for the Manila campuses in the available school pages, so no boarding fees are listed. (This is an inference based on the absence of boarding information in the school's public campus/facilities/admissions materials.) Other costs and fees - Testing fee: included with the PHP 2,500 application/testing payment. - Reservation fee on enrollment: PHP 50,000 (non‑refundable). - Waitlist slot reservation fee: explicitly described as refundable for families who choose to secure a position on the official waitlist. - Special Study Permit (SSP) and immigration processing for foreign students: the school states it will assist with SSP processing but the immigration/SSP fees are separate and payable as required by the Bureau of Immigration; the school notes that the corresponding fee(s) must be paid. - The school's public materials do not list separate amounts for uniforms, textbooks, exam entry fees (Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A‑Level), extracurricular charges, school trip costs, transport, or cafeteria/canteen plans. No published schedule of these ancillary charges was found in the available admissions or facilities pages. Refund information - The application/testing fee (PHP 2,500) is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. - The reservation fee required upon official enrollment (PHP 50,000) is described as non‑refundable. - A refundable slot reservation fee is available for applicants placed on the official waitlist; that waitlist reservation is refundable per the admissions procedure. Fee payment options - The application/testing fee is collected at the Cashier's office and stated to be payable in cash. - The school's Frequently Asked Questions note that the registration fee can be paid online by calling the school contact numbers for more information, indicating that at least some registration payments can be arranged through online or remote payment methods when coordinated with the school. No comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, specific card processors, or online payment platforms) is published in the school's public admissions materials.	Fee details Application fees - No separate, non‑refundable application fee or a published registration/deposit amount is listed on the school's public admissions and tuition pages; the online application form is available for submission but does not show a published application charge. Tuition fees (annual) — published amounts by year group (Philippine Peso, PHP) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): PHP 278,100 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): PHP 278,100 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): PHP 278,100 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): PHP 392,400 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): PHP 510,300 per year. - These figures are presented as annual totals as published by publicly available fee listings for the 2025/2026 academic year. A secondary aggregator shows the overall tuition range for the school as approximately PHP 278,100 to PHP 510,300. Per‑term fees - The school's public fee listings provide annual tuition totals by grade but do not publish a per‑term or per‑semester breakdown for each grade. Therefore per‑term amounts are not itemized in publicly available fee documents. (Parents should note the annual amounts above are the published figures; no per‑term schedule is publicly itemized.) Billing schedule and payment terms - No detailed billing schedule, payment deadlines, installment plan structure, or specific payment‑due dates are published on the school's public tuition/admissions pages. A published family/sibling discount is noted (10% for families with more than one child). Boarding and day‑school status - Global Leaders International School operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Third‑party school listings indicate there are no boarding facilities associated with the school. Other costs and optional services - Publicly available fee listings do not itemize separate, recurring charges for uniforms, books, learning resources, exam/assessment fees, campus development fees or technology fees for each grade. No separate uniform or book fee schedule is published alongside the annual tuition totals. - The online application form includes a field for bus service (Yes/No), indicating bus/transportation may be an offered option, but no publicly published bus‑fee schedule or transport charges are listed on the school's public tuition pages; one third‑party aggregator lists the school as not offering bus service, creating a discrepancy among public sources. Both the presence of the bus‑service field on the application and the third‑party statement are recorded in public sources. Refund information - No publicly posted tuition refund policy, tuition proration table, or statements on refunds for withdrawal/early departure are published on the school's tuition or admissions pages. Fee payment options - The school's public tuition and admissions pages do not publish the accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, online portal). No detailed payment‑method information is publicly itemized on the tuition page. Discounts and concessions - Families with more than one child enrolled are eligible for a 10% sibling discount (published). Notes and cautions - The annual tuition amounts above are taken from publicly available fee listings compiled for the 2025/2026 academic year; published summaries indicate these figures can change and are illustrative. No separate, itemized fee schedule (application/registration, per‑term breakdown, installment due dates, uniform/book charges, refund terms or accepted payment methods) is published on the publicly accessible tuition/admissions pages used to compile the figures above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Fountain International School in San Juan, Metro Manila is Cambridge-accredited and offers Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and AS & A Levels, with DepEd-aligned competencies and ECIS Full Membership. The Elementary program uses the Cambridge Primary Framework, including Cambridge Primary English (with English as a Second Language based on CEFR), Cambridge Mathematics, Cambridge Science, and a Social Sciences curriculum with an in-house SDG program. Early years encompass Nursery and Preparatory under the EYFS, with Nursery emphasising sustainability and 21st-century skills and Preparatory applying the EYFS framework to support school readiness. Cambridge Lower Secondary in the middle years leads to Cambridge Checkpoint assessments to benchmark progress before moving to IGCSE. The IGCSE courses offered include Mathematics, English First Language, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, and Computer Science, with a certificate awarded after achieving a grade C or above in at least five subjects, typically over Grades 9–10. Senior High School provides Cambridge AS and A Levels in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology and History; students select four subjects aligned to strands (STEM, ABM, STEM-ICT, HUMSS) and examinations occur twice yearly (June and November).	Curriculum details GLIS is a Cambridge Assessment International Education-accredited school delivering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level programs. GLIS Mactan offers pre-school through grade 12. The curriculum blends traditional subjects with inquiry-based approaches, including Learning through Inquiry, Investigative Research, Hands-On Activities, and Projects and Exhibits. Filipino is taught as a minor language, with foreign language electives such as Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English as a Second Language available for middle and high school students. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Accreditation confirms Cambridge programmes are used and recognized by international universities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student to teacher ratio is as low as 6:1 here in Fountain International School.	Student teacher ratio —
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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 & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 — Completion of the File. Begin by submitting the application form in person at the Registrar/Accounting Office and paying the combined application and testing fee of Php 2,500 to the Cashier. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and it is due at the time you submit the application form. After payment, present the official receipt and obtain the completed application form from the Registrar. Step 2 — Prepare and submit required documents. Provide the completed application form with three 2x2 recent color photographs, the completed student medical record (FIS form), a photocopy of the PSA/NSO birth certificate (original may be requested for authentication), and a photocopy of the latest report card (Form 138) with authentication as needed. Include a certificate of good moral character or letters of recommendation from the Principal, teacher, and guidance counselor in sealed envelopes signed at the flap. Foreign students must also provide a photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), the Original Special Study Permit (SSP) from the Bureau of Immigration, and a photocopy of the passport. Note that documents are not returned after admission. Step 3 — Testing and interview. Test schedules run Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–12:00 NN and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM–12:00 NN; testing takes place in the Library. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam and bring the testing fee receipt. Following the exam, an interview with the applicant and parent/guardian is conducted, and results are released with a certificate of acceptance signed by the Principal for accepted applicants. Step 4 — Admissions decision and waitlist/denial options. Accepted applicants are notified in writing and must settle a non-refundable reservation fee to secure a slot. Applicants who pass the tests but must wait due to slot limitations are placed on the official waitlist and may pay a refundable slot reservation fee to remain on the list for up to one academic year; slots will be allocated as they become available, and parents are notified of status updates. Applicants who do not meet admission requirements may be denied, with an option to appeal once and submit additional documents for reconsideration. Step 5 — Enrollment requirements. Upon formal enrollment, submit the Grade School Transcript of Records (Form 137) and the Grade School Diploma (certified true copy). Pay a non-refundable reservation fee of Php 50,000. Forms related to high school admissions can be downloaded from the site. The school's 2025–2026 admissions cycle is currently open for inquiry and enrollment.	Admissions 1. Complete the Student Application Form. Begin by filling out the Student Application Form in full and submitting it to the admissions team. Providing accurate contact details helps the school reach you with next-step instructions and scheduling information. After submission, the school will proceed with the next stage of the process and communicate what you should expect next, including any required documents or confirmations. 2. Schedule Entrance Assessment and Interview. Following the application submission, the school will arrange an Entrance Assessment and Interview for the applicant. This step gives the school a chance to assess readiness and fit for GLIS's Cambridge International education pathway. Details such as the assessment date and interview time will be provided by the admissions team. 3. Release of Application Results. After the Entrance Assessment and Interview, the admissions results are released. The result will indicate whether the applicant has been offered admission and outline any additional enrollment steps to complete. If an offer is made, your next communications will cover the enrollment timeline and required actions. 4. Submit all Enrollment Requirements. Enrollment requires submitting the Enrollment Requirements: Copy of Certificate of Birth, Original School Report Card, and a Completed Student Health Form. A student is not considered enrolled until all requirements are submitted, the tuition scheme is selected, and the necessary fees are paid. Ensure these documents are valid and legible to avoid delays in processing. 5. Payment of School Tuition and Fees. After enrollment is confirmed, payment of the school tuition and fees must be completed according to the chosen tuition scheme. The school notes that a sibling discount exists for families with more than one child enrolled. Visa, banking, or payment method requirements will be communicated as part of the enrollment instructions. The 10% sibling discount applies to eligible families and is published as part of the tuition terms. (See: 10% sibling discount.)
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: GLIS does not publish a dedicated scholarship program on its admissions materials. There is no separate Scholarships section or published scholarship criteria on the Admissions Procedures page. If you need financial assistance information, the school's published notes focus on tuition payment and a sibling discount rather than merit-based or need-based awards.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist/Pool: GLIS does not publish a waitlist or enrollment pool policy in its Admissions Procedures. The Admissions page outlines the five-step process and enrollment requirements but does not provide any waitlist or pool mechanism. Parents should plan for the standard admissions timeline as described in the procedures.
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