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GCF International Christian School was founded in the mid-1990s (circa 1994) and operates as an extension ministry of Greenhills Christian Fellowship (GCF). It is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and governed by a Board of Trustees composed of pastors, elders, corporate executives, and academics. Over time the school expanded from preschool through senior high and earned Department of Education recognitions for all levels beginning in 2007 (Preschool and Grade School), with further recognitions for Senior High School in 2015 and STEM in 2018. It is recognized as an international school through accreditation by the Bureau of Immigration to admit foreign students, and it maintains memberships with international bodies such as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM). The school celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024, marking three decades of operation.
GCF-ICS presents itself as a Christ-centered community of life-long learners who aim to transform society. The school's vision is stated as a Christ-centered community of life-long learners who help transform society, and its home church relationship with Greenhills Christian Fellowship connects worship, service, and discipleship to student life. A full-time chaplain coordinates the Christian Living curriculum and discipleship programs in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Office of Student Affairs, and chapel services are integrated into the school day. The Office of Student Affairs oversees extra-curricular activities, while family and parent involvement is facilitated through channels such as Parent Relations and Family Connect, along with formal school organizations like the PTA and the Council of Stewards.
The GCF-ICS PTA exists as a formal body for parent involvement and is listed among the school organizations; inquiries to the PTA can be directed to ptagcfics@gmail.com, and the PTA maintains a presence via the school's networks such as the gcficspta Facebook page. The PTA works in coordination with the Council of Stewards and other student bodies, including the student council and publications like The Owl Pamphlet. In 2024 the GCF-ICS Council of Stewards organized High School Night 2024 for upper-grade students, demonstrating ongoing parent-student engagement in social and spiritual life. In 2025 the ICS PTA organized fundraising events such as the Spring Extravaganza, a fundraising evening supported through Givebutter, reflecting active parental participation in school activities. The PTA also participates in family-oriented events and communications through the school's Family Connect channels and the ongoing publication and distribution of PTA-related updates.
GCF International Christian School is a faith-based institution located in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, operating from the GCF Building on Ruby and Garnet Roads. It serves Preschool through Senior High, following the DepEd K-12 Basic Education Curriculum across all levels, with Senior High offering strands in ABM, HUMSS, and STEM. The school emphasizes a Christ-centered approach, integrating Scripture across curricula and providing chaplaincy, spiritual development programs, and an active student life with clubs and electives. The campus hosts a Primary Wing and facilities noted on the school's pages, and the school year runs August to May. Kinder students must be 5 years old by October 31. There is no school bus service. The school welcomes students from diverse faith backgrounds.
