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Fountain International School

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₱116,000 - 298,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Filipino, Spanish
Strengths Academic Enrichment, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten, High School, Preschool, Sixth Form
Introduction

Fountain International School (FIS) operates in San Juan, Metro Manila, offering a Cambridge-accredited curriculum paired with Philippine Department of Education standards. FIS deliberately caps classes at 20 students to ensure personalized instruction. The academic program emphasizes multiple strands through a distinct modular learning approach, utilizing specialized European textbooks for deeper conceptual mastery. Students learn entirely in English, with language electives in Filipino, French, Spanish, Turkish, or Chinese based on demand. Beyond the classroom, FIS encourages active participation through its sports program—featuring soccer, futsal, and badminton—supported by a large multi-purpose court. A distinctive tradition at FIS is the "Subject Culminating Activity," where students synthesize their learning at the end of a module to produce a concrete final project. The school also integrates mandatory local and optional international educational trips to connect theoretical lessons with real-world applications.

fis.edu.ph

179 Gate 4, F. Blumentritt St., San Juan City, 1500 Metro Manila, Philippines

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The Essentials

Fountain International School has 200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Fountain International School operates two campuses in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. The Elementary campus is at 14 Annapolis Street, corner Purdue Street, Greenhills, San Juan 1502. The High School campus is at Government Center, corner Col. Bonny Serrano, San Juan 1500. The campuses are located in central Manila districts with convenient access to major roads and local amenities.

Stages
The school offers preschool, primary (grade school), and secondary (high school) programs. The Cambridge-accredited framework is used across these levels, with a pathway from Cambridge Primary through IGCSE and AS/A Levels.

Type
It is a private, non-sectarian Cambridge-accredited international school. The school serves students from diverse cultures and ages across its preschool, primary, and secondary sections.

Additional learning support
An English as a Second Language (ESL) 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.

Country affiliation
There is no stated country affiliation; the school is described as a Philippine international school.

Religious affiliation
The school is non-sectarian with no religious affiliation indicated.

School day structure
The official pages do not publish a fixed daily timetable. Campus hours appear to run on Weekdays with the Annapolis campus around 8:00–17:00 and the Santolan campus around 7:30–17:00; Saturday hours are shorter (roughly 7:30–12:00) depending on the campus. Families should confirm exact timings with the Admissions Office.

Bus service
No school-run bus service is advertised on the official pages. Transportation to and from the campuses is typically via public transit or private arrangements; the campuses are served by local bus routes and nearby transit stops.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Fountain International School ranges from PHP 116,000 to PHP 298,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Fountain International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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).
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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.
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