Philippines, Manila
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GLIS runs an Entrepreneurship Club that participates in competitions such as the MIT Entrepreneurship Competition. In 2025, GLIS BGC teams earned 2nd Runner-Up, GLIS Cebu won 1st Place in the Philippines and became an International Finalist, and GLIS Middle School was recognized as a Top 8 Global Finalist among 500+ participants from 40+ countries. These experiences develop problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world business thinking beyond the classroom.
GLIS offers language study options beyond core subjects. Filipino is taught as a minor and students may take Spanish or Chinese Mandarin, or English as a Second Language in an enrichment program. Middle and High School students are required to take a Foreign Language elective. The school also coordinates international field trips, such as a Korea field trip, to expose students to different cultures and global perspectives. GLIS has hosted international leadership programs such as Harvard Model Congress Asia, providing cross-cultural exchange and leadership development.
GLIS provides leadership development through Harvard Model Congress programs. The school hosts a Harvard Model Congress Young Global Leaders Program, offering leadership training, business workshops, and field trips to institutions such as the Central Bank and other centers. The MIT Entrepreneurship Club Competition further develops entrepreneurial thinking and teamwork, with GLIS teams achieving national and international recognition. Together, these activities help students develop communication, project management, and professional skills beyond regular classes.
Global Leaders International School (GLIS) is a Cambridge-accredited international school offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level programs. The school presents itself as progressive and student-centered, with an emphasis on experiential learning, critical thinking and practical applications. Core features highlighted include Artificial Intelligence, Global Perspective, On-the-Job Training and Enterprise. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Filipino is taught as a minor and second language, and language electives such as Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English as a Second Language (ESL) are available in the enrichment program. The school serves pre-school through Grade 12, and uses facilities and practices aligned with Cambridge international standards.