Cebu International School

Cebu International School is located in Pit-os, Cebu City, Philippines . The campus sits on a 3.2-hectare site in the northwest suburbs of Cebu City and opened at this location in 2000. The on-site campus includes a 40-bed Student Residence and is within a guarded, walled campus.

Early Years (EY2–EY3) for ages 3–4; Primary Years (Kindergarten–Grade 5); Middle Years (Grade 6–10); Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12). The school follows the IB continuum across these levels. The current IB programmes and their grade ranges are described on CIS's Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Primary Years pages.

CIS is a private international school that operates as a day school and also offers on-site boarding for older students; a CIS Student Residence on campus provides housing for Grades 7–12. The residence is on-site and accommodates students with full, weekly, and nightly options.

CIS provides Learning Needs Support on a case-by-case basis, with a dedicated Learning Needs Coordinator and a tiered support structure (Tier 1–3). There is English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and MAP testing used to guide interventions. Some services may incur additional charges as part of the admissions process.

CIS is an international/private school based in the Philippines with no formal country affiliation.

The school operates as a secular option with no religious affiliation.

The school year runs from August to June. CIS offers an IB curriculum across all levels, with after-school activities and structured programs; elementary and middle/high activities run in the late afternoon, with ISAC practices scheduled after the regular day. Open-campus events and calendars are published on CIS pages.

CIS offers a limited on-campus bus facility with routes to a few key locations in Cebu City. Access to full bus routes is coordinated through the Admissions office, and service depends on demand and approval.

Application and Reservation Fees

- Application fee (new students, non-refundable): PHP 12,000.
- Reservation fee to secure a place (non-refundable; deductible from tuition on enrolment): PHP 50,000.

Tuition, Development, Entrance and Dollar Fees (by grade group) — annual amounts and per-quarter tuition

Notes: Tuition amounts below are presented as annual tuition (Peso). The school also charges a Dollar Fee (USD) in addition to the Peso components. The Dollar Fee shown for each grade is listed. Tuition paid by quarter = annual tuition ÷ 4. Totals shown in the published schedule distinguish Returning and New student totals.

- EY2 / EY3
- Dollar Fee: USD 1,124.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 304,720.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 76,180.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 186,405.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 59,551.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 550,676 — Total annual (New): PHP 550,676.

- Kindergarten (K)
- Dollar Fee: USD 2,025.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 333,260.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 83,315.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 213,311.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): Returning PHP 59,551; New PHP 119,102.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 606,122 — Total annual (New): PHP 665,673.

- Grade 1
- Dollar Fee: USD 2,025.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 333,260.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 83,315.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 213,311.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 119,102 (applicable to new students).
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 546,571 — Total annual (New): PHP 665,673.

- Grades 2–3
- Dollar Fee: USD 3,453.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 402,208.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 100,552.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 259,284.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 161,026.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 661,492 — Total annual (New): PHP 822,518.

- Grades 4–5
- Dollar Fee: USD 3,453.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 406,140.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 101,535.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 261,428.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 225,459.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 667,568 — Total annual (New): PHP 893,027.

- Grades 6–8
- Dollar Fee: USD 3,705.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 473,552.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 118,388.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 292,871.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 322,050.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 766,423 — Total annual (New): PHP 1,088,473.

- Grades 9–10
- Dollar Fee: USD 3,705.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 679,840.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 169,960.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 337,296.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 322,050.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 1,017,136 — Total annual (New): PHP 1,339,186.

- Grades 11–12
- Dollar Fee: USD 3,705.
- Tuition (annual): PHP 704,372.
- Tuition per quarter: PHP 176,093.
- Development Fee (annual): PHP 337,296.
- Entrance Fee (one-time): PHP 322,050.
- Total annual (Returning): PHP 1,041,668 — Total annual (New): PHP 1,363,718.

Other mandatory and optional charges

- English as an Additional Language (EAL) — one-time fee assessed according to level: Beginner PHP 280,900; Intermediate PHP 167,200; Advanced PHP 114,800.
- Additional Learning Support (annual): Full (on an IEP) PHP 48,000; Partial (in-class support) PHP 28,000.
- Homeroom Fund levied on all students for major school activities (amount levied as required).
- After School Activities, dedicated transport (optional, third-party), educational travel, and IB external exam fees (for students who sit the exams) are charged in addition as required; amounts vary by activity.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options upon enrolment: pay in full, quarterly, or select staggered instalments (staggered instalments available by arrangement). Tuition may be paid in full or by quarterly payments.
- What is due on enrolment: Returning students pay the full Dollar Fee, Development Fee and Quarter 1 Tuition Fee. New students pay the full Dollar Fee, Development Fee, Entrance Fee and Quarter 1 Tuition Fee.
- Standard quarterly due dates (published billing schedule):
- Quarter 1: upon enrollment.
- Quarter 2: October 1, 2025.
- Quarter 3: December 3, 2025.
- Quarter 4: March 4, 2026.
- Late payment charge: PHP 500 fixed penalty plus 2% per month on unpaid amounts, compounded monthly and prorated by days overdue.
- Early payment incentive: a 5.0% discount on the TOTAL PESO FEE is offered for eligible families who meet the early payment deadline as published for the year. Sibling discount: families with three or more legal dependents enrolled may receive a 5% discount on the third and subsequent dependents.

Boarding / Student Residence

- A Student Residence (on/near campus) is operated for students who board. Published tuition/fee documents do not list a boarding rate in the standard fee schedule; boarding-place enquiries and the Student Residence information pack are provided through the residence contact. For Student Residence enquiries, use the boarding email address or phone number provided by the school: boarding@cis.edu.ph; +63 917 135 5651.

Refund policy

- The Dollar Fee, Entrance Fee, Development Fee, EAL and Learning Support fees are consumed when a student enters and are not refundable if the student leaves before the school year ends. Only Tuition Fees are eligible for refund, and then only for any full quarter(s) not attended. Any payment discounts previously granted will be forfeited and deducted from tuition refunds. There are no refunds for absences, withdrawals, dismissals or partial attendance within a quarter. In force majeure circumstances the school's force-majeure refund provisions apply; the school may take up to two years to process eligible refunds under those conditions.

Payment methods and bank details

- Accepted methods: cash, check, credit card, and wire transfer.
- Bank details published for wire transfers (examples as provided):
- BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands):
- Peso account: PHP 3611-0017-88
- USD account: USD 3614-0095-85
- Swift code: BOPIPHMM
- Metrobank (Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company):
- Peso account: PHP 351-7-35100084-4
- USD account: USD 351-2-35100635-2
- Swift code: MBTCPHMM
- When sending wire transfers, include the student's ID number as reference and send a payment copy to lcapuyan@cis.edu.ph.

Other administrative notes on fees

- Proration rules on entry/withdrawal: first-semester entries are billed as full school fees (Dollar Fee, Entrance Fee and Development Fee) plus prorated Tuition; second-semester proration is specified in the published schedule (third quarter billed at 75% of certain school fees, fourth quarter at 50%, with tuition prorated accordingly). No portion of quarter fees paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled for absence, withdrawal, dismissal or partial attendance within that quarter.