GCF International Christian School

GCF International Christian School is located in the GCF Building at Ruby corner Garnet Roads, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Philippines. Ortigas Center is a major business district in Metro Manila with commercial offices and amenities nearby. The campus sits within this central Pasig location, accessible from main roads in and around the area.

The school offers a four-level structure: Preschool/Kindergarten, Grade School with Primary Level (Kinder and Grade 2) and Intermediate Level (Grades 3–6), Junior High School (Grades 7–10), and Senior High School (Grades 11–12).

GCF-ICS is a private, non-stock, non-profit educational institution and operates as an international Christian school.

Support is provided through a School Chaplain and the Office of Student Affairs as part of a broad spiritual and guidance program. There is no explicit, publicly listed SEN or formal Learning Support department.

The school is based in the Philippines and is an international school recognized to accept foreign students (BOI accreditation ADD03-018/AAFS No. JHM-16-SHS-T077).

Religious affiliation is Christian. The school is linked to Greenhills Christian Fellowship, and Christian Living is integrated into the curriculum; a School Chaplain leads spiritual development and chapel activities.

The school year runs from August to May. There is no school bus service. Office hours are weekdays 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; public daily start/end times for students and lunch/break schedules are not published.

Bus service is not offered by the school.

The school follows the DepEd prescribed K-12 Basic Education Curriculum across all levels, enhanced with Scripture integration and an eclectic, student-centered approach. The Grade School Department comprises Primary (Nursery–Grade 2) and Intermediate (Grades 3–6), aligned to DepEd with hands-on discovery learning, a Special Social Studies program for foreign students, and a Mother Tongue program for Grades 1–3. The High School Department includes Junior High (Grades 7–10) with a spiral progression across English, Filipino, Math, Science, History, Music, Art, PE, Health, HELE, and Christian Living. Senior High (Grades 11–12) offers the Academic Track with ABM, HUMSS, and STEM; core subjects apply to all tracks, with Applied Track subjects such as English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Practical Research 1 and 2, Filipino sa Piling Larangan, Empowerment Technologies, Entrepreneurship, and Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion, plus track-specific subjects and electives subject to availability. Non-academic subjects across levels include Art Education, Music Education, HELE, Christian Living, Physical Education, and Health.

The Spiritual Development Program provides a framework for holistic student development, including social and emotional growth. The School Chaplain leads the program and coordinates with the Office of Student Affairs. The program includes Chapel Time, Weekly Devotions and Bible Stories, Bible Week Celebrations, Outreach programs, Growth groups, and Retreats for graduating students. The Christian Living curriculum is developed by the Chaplain and includes discipleship-related programs such as Student Fellowships and chapel services. The Office of Student Affairs handles extra-curricular and Guidance inquiries and supports student wellbeing initiatives.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN. The published pages describe standard academic and non-academic programs without reference to a dedicated SEN department. The published materials show alignment with the DepEd K-12 curriculum and general subject offerings. There is mention of Special Social Studies designed for foreign students that use English as a medium of instruction, which is described as an EAL-related provision rather than SEN. No publicly disclosed information indicates the school operates as a specialist SEN institution.

The school provides language support for English as an additional language by offering Special Social Studies designed for foreign students who use English as the medium of instruction. English language instruction is described as part of the curriculum across levels, with English as a core subject in the high school program. Special Social Studies is specifically designed to introduce foreign learners to Philippine society while learning in English. The DepEd K-12 curriculum framework is followed across all levels, with English taught within the standard subjects. Additional publicly disclosed details about EAL support are not provided beyond these programs.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Spiritual Development Program. The School Chaplain leads this program and coordinates with the Office of Student Affairs. Activities include Chapel Time, Weekly Devotions and Bible Stories, Bible Week Celebrations, Outreach programs, Growth groups, and Retreats for graduating students. The program is designed to deepen students' understanding of scriptures and their relationships with God and others. Guidance and student welfare inquiries are handled through the Office of Student Affairs.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies. The publicly available materials describe a Chaplain and spiritual development programs rather than formal safeguarding policies. Health safety features in classrooms are described as part of general safety measures, including air filtration and infection control kits. A School Chaplain and the Office of Student Affairs oversee student wellbeing activities. No comprehensive safeguarding policy document is publicly disclosed.

1. Start your application. Begin by clicking Apply Now to begin the pre-application process. The school year runs from August to May, and for preschool, Kinder must be 5 years old by October 31; younger children may be admitted to the Nursery level if potty trained. This first step directs you to the pre-application form and sets the timeline for entry.

2. Prepare and gather initial documents. Local applicants should provide a recent 2x2 colored photo, a PSA birth certificate (scanned PDF), and complete copies of report cards (both the previous school year and the first quarter/semester of the current year). Foreign applicants must also include a birth certificate with an official English translation, the previous year's report cards, the current year's first quarter, a passport (bio page and visa stamp), and Alien Certificate Registration (I-CARD). Preschool applicants follow the same age rules, with the added note that Kinder age requirements apply.

3. Submit the documents via the pre-application form. After you submit the form with the required documents, the Admissions Committee will email an acknowledgement of receipt and provide further instructions. This step confirms receipt and outlines next steps in the admissions process.

4. Admissions review and follow-up. The Admissions Committee reviews the submitted materials and communicates the outcome and any additional requirements through email. Families should monitor their email for next steps and any requests for further information or actions.

5. Enrollment and payment (upon acceptance). If you receive an admissions decision, proceed to enrollment and arrange payment of tuition and other fees. Payment details are provided via bank deposits or transfers to CBC Ortigas, UnionBank Tektite Branch, or BDO Ortigas-Garnet Branch; the accounts are listed for weight and convenience. The school year timing (August–May) remains relevant for planning. Note: tuition/fee amounts are not publicly published on the site; contact Admissions for exact figures.

GCF-ICS does not publish any internal scholarship offerings on its site and there is no dedicated Scholarships page within the admissions materials. There is no listed school-specific scholarship program in the Admissions or FAQs sections. Families seeking financial aid would need to explore external scholarship opportunities, as none are described by the school itself on its official pages.

GCF-ICS does not publish a waitlist or pool policy on its official admissions materials.