Philippines, Manila
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The school uses the GR.A.C.E. curriculum, a cross-curricular program that nurtures academic and social excellence in early learning. It supports individual learning styles and rhythms, challenging children to progress according to their needs. Classrooms are organized by age—from Toddlers (18 months to 2 years) to School Age (up to 12 years)—with a Summer Camp (2 to 12 years).
The Greatstart experience describes a nurturing environment for children and collaboration with families. It emphasizes learning at the child's own pace and development of social skills within a supportive framework.
Greatstart International School Manila offers early childhood education under the GR.A.C.E. Learning Program, a proprietary curriculum based on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and aligned with state and national early learning standards. The Manila campus is located at 187 Dona Soledad Ave. Extension, Better Living, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, near Nuat Thai and Alfamart. Programs start with Toddlers (as young as 18 months) and run through School Age (up to 12 years), including Toddlers, Nursery I, Nursery II, Pre-K, Kindergarten, School Age, and a Summer Camp. The school day runs Monday–Friday with optional extended care and after-school programs; bus service is available through an accredited provider. Instruction is in English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support if needed. The GR.A.C.E. program emphasizes social development, international-mindedness, and a structured yet creative approach to learning. For inquiries, contact the Manila center.