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Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino, English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3103
Type Girls School
Opened 1960
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Filipino, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

ICA Greenhills is a Catholic, non-profit school for girls located at 10 Grant Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila. The campus serves Pre-Kindergarten through Senior High School and hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years. Facilities include the Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center, Learning Resource Center, science laboratories, and a Visual Arts Lab. The Grade School program emphasizes mathematics, science, and language studies, with English, Filipino, and Chinese Language Arts represented in the curriculum. The student population is reported as about 3,103, with 1,678 in Grade School. The school is led by Sr. Irene N. Ferrer, MIC (President). Entry ages for the upcoming year include a minimum of 4 years for Pre-Kindergarten and 5 years for Kindergarten. The ICA site presents the school as a day program; there is no published boarding or bus-service information on the site. The school describes its community as catering to Chinese-Filipino female students and emphasizes values-based education rooted in Catholic tradition.

10 Grant, San Juan City, 1502 Metro Manila, Philippines

The Essentials

Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills has 3,103 pupils, instruction in English, Filipino, English, Mandarin.

Location
ICA Greenhills is located at 10 Grant Street, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It sits in the Greenhills area of San Juan City, a busy urban district in Metro Manila. The school is within the National Capital Region.

Stages
ICA Greenhills provides education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The levels are organized as Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Grade School, and High School with the IB Diploma Programme offered in the High School. The school is an IB World School.

Type
ICA Greenhills is a girls' day school. It is a private, non-stock, non-profit institution owned and directed by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (MIC).

Additional learning support
The campus includes a Learning Resource Center to support students. The school maintains an Anti-Bullying Policy and a Bring Your Own Device policy as part of its policies.

Country affiliation
Philippines.

Religious affiliation
Catholic; the school is owned and run by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (MIC).

School day structure
Exact daily start and end times are not published on public ICA pages. The school provides programs across three levels: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Grade School, and High School, with the High School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Bus service
Public information about a school bus service is not published on ICA Greenhills materials.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Senior High School uniforms are required; SHS uniforms were distributed on May 14, 2019.

Governance and Ownership
ICA Greenhills is owned and directed by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (MIC); it is a non-stock, non-profit school.
Fees
Application and evaluation fee
- There is a non-refundable application & evaluation fee of PHP 1,200.

Reservation / placement deposit
- Accepted applicants are given the option to pay a placement (reservation) deposit to secure a slot. The placement deposit must be paid within two weeks after acceptance or after attending the required Phase 1 Parents' Orientation. The specific amount for the reservation/placement deposit is not published in the publicly available admissions materials.

Tuition fees by school year and per term
- A full public schedule showing tuition fees broken down by year group (Pre‑K, Kindergarten, Grade 1–6, Grades 7–11/12) and by term is not published in the school's publicly available admissions and enrollment materials. Specific term and annual tuition amounts are provided to parents through the school's Enrollment Primer and the admissions portal during the enrollment process.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The admissions materials require payment verification (uploading proof of payment) for initial application charges and for placement/reservation payments. Parents who accept an offer are expected to secure the slot by paying the placement deposit within two weeks of acceptance or after Phase 1 orientation. Detailed billing schedules (term dates, installment due dates, penalties for late payment) are communicated to parents during the enrollment process and are not published as a public, line‑item fee schedule.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. (Boarding status: day.)

Other costs and recurring fees (uniforms, books, materials, extracurriculars, etc.)
- The school issues and distributes uniform items (for example Senior High uniform distribution is noted), but publicly available materials do not list fixed prices for uniforms, textbooks, school ID, lab or activity fees. Specific amounts for uniforms, books, consumables, extracurricular or laboratory fees are provided to parents through enrollment communications rather than as a published public fee table.

Refund information
- The application & evaluation fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Public admissions materials do not publish a comprehensive refund policy for reservation deposits, tuition, or other fees; refund rules for deposits or other payments are provided in enrollment documentation and the Enrollment Primer.

Fee payment options
- Proof of payment for application and enrollment charges must be uploaded to the admissions portal as part of the application/enrollment process. The admissions and enrollment communications indicate parents will receive payment instructions (and upload instructions) via the admissions portal and enrollment documents; specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, over‑the‑counter, credit card) are detailed in those payment instructions.
Academics

Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills teaches IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ICA Greenhills offers a K–12 curriculum rooted in Catholic and Chinese‑Filipino heritage, with a strong emphasis on values formation and Transformative Education. Grade School (Grades 1–7) covers Reading, Mathematics, Science, English and Filipino language arts, Chinese Language Arts, Social Studies (Araling Panlipunan), Christian Life Education, Technology and Livelihood Education, Music, and Arts, complemented by a comprehensive co‑curricular program. Junior High School (Grades 7–10) continues this integrated approach with core language offerings (English, Filipino, Chinese), Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and TLE, together with continued CLE and co‑curricular enrichment. Senior High School (Grades 11–12) uses strand‑based programs (STEM, HUMSS, ABM and GAS), detailing Grade 11 core courses (Oral Communication, General Mathematics 1, 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World, Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kultura, PE and Health 1, Chinese Language Arts 1, Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person 1) and Applied English, plus strand‑specific subjects (Precalculus and General Chemistry 2 for STEM; Journalism and Philippine Politics and Governance for HUMSS; Fundamentals of ABM 1 and Applied Economics for ABM; various core and applied options in the GAS track; Grade 12 includes related Sciences and Arts/economics subjects and Practical Research 1–2, Entrepreneurship, etc.). ICA Greenhills is an IB World School and implements the IB Diploma Programme, reinforcing inquiry‑based, intercultural understanding and holistic development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ICA Greenhills supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through a dedicated Guidance Office that coordinates student wellbeing with staff and families. Mental health-focused events are hosted in partnership with the Guidance Office and the ICA Parents Association (ICAPA). A session with a licensed psychiatrist was part of the school's mental health initiatives, demonstrating access to external experts. The ICA Student Life page describes activities that develop students' social and spiritual knowledge, signaling a holistic SEL approach. The school also lists a Guidance Counselor role, indicating formal access to guidance and individual support for students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The ICA Greenhills site does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including any dedicated SEN staff or programs. Admission procedures require a Student Health Record Form and Hearing and Vision Screening during the application process. A Guidance Information Sheet is part of admissions, and a recommendation from the applicant's guidance counselor is requested, reflecting general guidance processes rather than a formal SEN service. ICA lists a Guidance Counselor in its Careers section, indicating access to counseling and guidance services. There is no published SEN policy or program described on ICA's site, and the school is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language of instruction at ICA Greenhills is English, according to the IB World School accreditation documentation. The site does not publicly describe any dedicated EAL program or language-support services beyond this. The admissions materials note a Chinese Language Program is offered with special arrangements for applicants with no background in formal Chinese instruction, indicating language offerings embedded in the curriculum rather than a standalone EAL program. ICA's emphasis on English as the medium of instruction aligns with IB expectations for English-language delivery. For families seeking explicit EAL provision, published ICA materials do not indicate a separate EAL department.

Mental Wellbeing
ICA Greenhills prioritizes mental wellbeing through the Guidance Office and related student support structures. Mental health is addressed in school events and talks, including sessions hosted by the Guidance Office and ICAPA with a licensed psychiatrist to discuss recognizing emotional struggles and resilience. The school's announcements and the Student Life content indicate ongoing attention to social-emotional development among students. The presence of a Guidance Counselor on staff supports individual wellbeing through counseling services. Overall, mental wellbeing is integrated into school life via formal activities and accessible staff.

Safeguarding
ICA Greenhills has a formal safeguarding framework centered on the Anti-Bullying Policy, which prohibits bullying in all forms, including cyberbullying, and commits the school to eradicating bullying. The policy defines bullying and details its forms, including social, gender-based, and online abuse, with clear protocols for prevention, detection, and response. It emphasizes fair and equal treatment of incidents and the school's authority to address them on and off campus. The school supports safeguarding through staff like a Guidance Counselor and data privacy policies that regulate handling of personal information. These elements together form ICA's safeguarding approach.
Parent Experience

History
ICA Greenhills is a non-stock, non-profit elementary and secondary school owned and directed by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (MIC). It serves mainly Chinese-Filipino female students. ICA traces its foundation to 1935–1936, when Chinese families in Binondo requested MIC to open a Catholic school for baptized children; the school moved five times across Manila (Benavidez, Azcarraga, Tayuman, Narra, Intramuros). In 1958, Jesuits building Xavier School invited MIC sisters to establish a girls' school in Greenhills, and by 1960 ICA Greenhills welcomed the pupils of ICA Intramuros, which fused with Greenhills in 1975. The institution evolved from an Anglo-Chinese School with a double curriculum (Chinese and English) to a Filipino school with the Chinese Language Arts Program in place since 1964, and it pursued PAASCU accreditation beginning in SY 1983–1984, achieving full accreditation in 1986 and multiple reaccreditations; it became an IB World School with Diploma Programme authorization in 2019, and has engaged in iPSLE benchmarking since 2011 along with language assessments such as HSK/HSKK.

Community
ICA Greenhills supports an active student life through a broad clubs program across Grade School and High School. Grade School clubs include, among others, B.I.G. Club, Fiesta Kultura, Chinese Explorers, Star Scouts, Quilling, Book Lovers Club and Swimming Club. High School clubs include Globetrotters, The Young Entrepreneurs Club, Culture Shack, Ignite, Debates and ICA Model United Nations, Glee Club and the ICA Dance Troupe, with additional strand-based and extra-curricular organizations such as the Art, Robotics, Debate, Yearbook and the Youth Christian Life Community (YCLC). ICA's school community is further enriched by active alumnae and parent involvement, and parents participate in events and talks coordinated by the Guidance Office and the ICA Parent Auxiliary. The ICA Alumnae Association (ICAAA) connects former students with the school, and the ICAPA (Parent Auxiliary) works to foster parent education and engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ICA's parent involvement is organized through the ICA Parent Auxiliary (ICAPA), which collaborates with the Guidance Office to support student welfare and parent education. ICAPA hosts regular parent talks and education sessions throughout the year, including sessions presented alongside the Guidance Office and the ICA alumni network; an example from 2025 highlights a parent talk on mental health and resilience, organized by ICAPA in cooperation with the Guidance Office (Miss Perfectly Fine – or Is She?). Recorded Grade School and High School Parent Orientation sessions are posted for parents to review, and ICAPA activities are cited alongside events such as Parent Talks and Orientation recordings. The ICA Alumni Association (ICAAA) also engages parents and alumni in school programs, volunteering and fundraising efforts that support ICA's activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICA Greenhills sits on a multi-building campus that includes the Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center and dedicated academic facilities. The campus serves students from Pre-K to the IB Diploma Program with spaces for study, science, arts, and athletics.

Sports Facilities
The Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center and the Sr. Teresita Canivel, M.I.C. Sports Center provide spaces for physical education and competitive sport. Indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to support athletics and team activities.

Academic Facilities
Grade School buildings host a Library, Science Laboratories, Music Room, Art Room and MAC and Computer Laboratory, while the Henry Sy Sr. Hall houses the High School and IB programs with a Visual Arts Lab and Learning Commons.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative spaces include a Music Room, Art Room, Visual Arts Lab and Culinary Arts Club, with a Learning Commons for study; younger learners enjoy a Sensory Playground and Tiny Houses Play Area.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ICA Greenhills offers a broad range of clubs that promote academic and intellectual development beyond regular classes. Regular high school clubs cover mathematics, science, languages, and entrepreneurship, including D' Math, CATALYST, the Astronomer's Club, Culture Shack, Literati, and Writer's Bloc. There are additional organizations focused on public speaking and global affairs, such as Debate and ICA Model United Nations. ICAns also participate in international competitions, including the Harvard GlobalWE Essay Contest, with winners and honorees reported by ICA.

Arts & Creative
ICA supports arts and creative pursuits through performing arts groups, visual arts, and culinary arts programs. Performing groups include the Dramatics Guild, Glee Club, Hands in Harmony, and the ICA Dance Troupe. Visual arts and music are supported by facilities such as the Visual Arts Lab and Music Room, while Grade School arts programs include Fiesta Kultura, Little Artisans, and Book Lovers. The campus hosts music events such as Musicahan, and the Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center provides dedicated spaces for arts and performances.

Cultural & Language
ICA offers language and culture clubs across its programs. Culture Shack focuses on Chinese language and culture, while Grade School clubs include Chinese Explorers and Fiesta Kultura to promote cultural awareness. Pintura provides Filipino language and culture activities, and English-language clubs such as Literati and Writer's Bloc support language development. Additional cross-cultural work is reflected in clubs like Culture Shack and the Chinese-Filipino emphasis integrated into ICA's curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
ICA provides interest-based activities beyond academics, including Breaking the Silence (B.T.S.), Lenteatro, Film It, PhotoPedia, and Next Level. Grade School students participate in Star Scouts and the Sports Club, as well as Singing Games and Movement. Special co-curricular and performing groups, such as the Dramatics Guild, Glee Club, Hands in Harmony, and ICA Dance Troupe, broaden creative outlets. Extra-curricular organizations include Debate, ICA Model United Nations, ICAlettes, Social Action Student Staff (SASS), and Yearbook.

Community & Service
ICA operates a Community Service and Development Center (CSDC) as part of its Social Action program, aiming to raise social consciousness and responsibility within the school community. The program focuses on developing students, faculty, parents, and administrators as agents of social change. Recent community initiatives include the Community Pantry Project, Generosity and Love: The Heart of an ICAn, and various outreach activities; Task Force ICAn has assisted communities affected by Typhoon Odette, and Upuan Para sa Karunungan was an outreach effort.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in student governance and committees. The school maintains a ICA Student Council and multiple committees (Events Committee, ICANS Committee, Treasury Staff, Fair – committees, COMELEC) to lead school activities. There are guidance-linked opportunities such as Peer Facilitators as part of Special Co-Curricular offerings. The ICAn framework emphasizes qualities like critical thinking, effective communication, service, and responsible citizenship as part of its leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ICA provides extensive sports programs, including Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics SHARP, Swimming, Table Tennis SHARP, Volleyball SHARP, and Volleyball Varsity. The physical education program includes Stay Fit and ICA Taekwondo Jins. Facilities supporting wellbeing include the Sr. Teresita Canivel, MIC Sports Center and the Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center, which host and support athletic and wellness activities. Intramurals and athletic events are regularly held in these spaces.
Languages

Language Provision
ICA Greenhills offers English, Chinese and Filipino as core languages. English is the language of instruction in the IB Diploma Programme. The Chinese Language Program is provided across all grade levels, with High School including Chinese Language Arts and the IB program offering CHINESE B. Non-native English speakers have access to English-language support through ICA's Learning Center for English.

Bilingual Teaching
ICA Greenhills includes a Chinese Language Program across all grade levels. Grade School explicitly teaches English, Chinese and Filipino as part of Communication Arts and related subjects. The curriculum emphasizes blending Chinese language with Filipino heritage within ICA's Chinese-Filipino identity. In High School, Chinese Language Arts is offered and the IB Diploma Programme includes CHINESE B as a language option, while English remains the language of instruction.
Reputation

Awards
2022 National Asians High School Debating Championship (NASHDC) awards: ICA teams reached octofinals; Team A placed 5th and Team B placed 12th in open competition; individual best-speaker recognitions went to Althea Ocomen (8th open best speaker) and Robyn Montano & Cara Reyes (tied for 6th open best speaker).; 2021 Big Bey Bay (BBB) awards: ICA was named the Most Performing School and ranked 10th among participating schools.

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: ICA Greenhills is authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme, with IB School code 060466, and instruction delivered in English. The school began IB authorization in 2019 (certificate of authorization issued February 14, 2019; IB School status listed since February 15, 2019).
Admissions

Admissions
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Admissions Procedure for School Year 2026-2027

1. Application period and eligibility. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten run from September 22, 2025 to April 30, 2026, and the school may close admissions once the required number of students is reached. The school enforces age eligibility by December 2026: Pre-Kindergarten entrants must be 4 years old by the target date, Kindergarten entrants must be 5 years old by that date. Parents should review the age requirements carefully before applying.

2. Online admissions portal access and account setup. Access the ICAGH Admissions Portal and view the user guide. Create an Admissions Portal account, completing the online application form and verifying the email address; one account per applicant is required and the email will receive all admission communications. These steps initiate the formal application process.

3. Upload first-set requirements (ALL applicants). Upload PSA birth certificate (with registry number), baptismal certificate if applicable, and copies of both parents' government-issued IDs. For Kindergarten applicants, also upload a 2025-2026 preschool enrollment certificate and current school grades with the Learner Reference Number (LRN). Original copies may be required later for enrollment.

4. Initial document verification. The Registrar's Office will verify the initial documents within 2–3 working days after upload. Once approved, you will receive a notification to proceed with payment of the non-refundable Application & Evaluation Fee and upload of the second set of documentary requirements.

5. Upload second-set requirements and pay the Application & Evaluation Fee. The second set includes a pediatrician's Health Record Form, vision and hearing screening results, a digital photo, and a parent guidance sheet. You must also provide the current school's contact for a teacher guidance form and pay the non-refundable Php 1,200 admission fee. Proof of payment should be uploaded in the admissions portal.

6. Schedule and take the on-site admission test. An admission test schedule will be issued via a Test Permit emailed to you, indicating the date, time, and venue. If you need to reschedule, follow the instructions on the Test Permit.

7. Admission test results and parent orientation. Admission results are emailed on a published schedule, and Phase 1 Parents' Orientation is a required attendance for all parents/guardians. If you cannot attend on the scheduled date, contact the registrar to be included in the next available orientation.

8. Reservation and enrollment for SY 2026-2027. After you attend the Phase 1 orientation, you will receive instructions about paying a Reservation Fee to secure a slot, with enrollment materials (Enrollment Primer) to be sent by April 2026. Enrollment is contingent on completing the primer and submitting any remaining requirements.

Grade School (Grades 1–6) and High School (Grades 7–11) Admissions Procedure for School Year 2026-2027

1. Availability and applicant pool. ICA Greenhills opens Grade School (1–6) and High School (7–11) admissions to qualified applicants when slots are available. The school evaluates applicants through testing and interview as part of a holistic review, considering prior academic records and recommendations as part of the overall profile. There is no published waitlist policy; admissions are contingent on slot availability.

2. Age eligibility (by August 2026). Applicants must meet the age requirements by August 2026 to be considered for Grade 1–11 entry. Parents should verify the age criterion before applying.

3. Online admissions portal access and initial steps. Access the ICAGH Admissions Portal and view the user guide. Create an admissions portal account, completing the online application and verifying the email to receive all communications. One account per applicant is required.

4. Upload first-set requirements (ALL applicants). Upload a parent's letter of intent addressed to the Committee on Admission, PSA birth certificate with registry number, baptismal certificate if applicable, quarterly/semester grades with the learner reference number, and copies of both parents' government IDs. If the applicant is not a Filipino citizen, include pertinent visa and immigration documents. Note that final report cards must be authenticated for enrollment.

5. Verification of initial documents. The Registrar's Office will verify the initial documents within 2–3 working days after upload. Once approved, you will be notified to proceed with the payment of the non-refundable Application & Evaluation Fee and to upload the second set of documents.

6. Upload second-set requirements and pay the Application & Evaluation Fee. The second set includes a Health Record Form, vision/hearing screening results, a digital 2x2 photo, Guidance Information Sheet, and the current school's contact for a recommendation form. A non-refundable Php 1,200 application & evaluation fee is required, payable through the admissions portal.

7. On-site admission test schedule. An on-site admission test will be scheduled after document submission and payment. The Test Schedule is issued by email, with venue details and a reschedule option if needed.

8. Release of test results and orientation; then enrollment. Admission test results are released by email on a published schedule. Accepted applicants' parents receive placement and orientation details, with a required Phase 1 Parents' Orientation. After acceptance, a placement deposit may be required to secure a slot; an Enrollment Primer is sent to guide enrollment.

9. Enrollment and slot reservation. Enrollment for SY 2026-2027 follows after the orientation and placement, with reminders and instructions sent to the registered email. The Registrar's Office provides contact options for questions during the process.

Scholarships
ICA Greenhills maintains a dedicated scholarship program through the ICA Greenhills Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (ICAGhSFI). Established in July 2006, ICAGhSFI raises funds to finance scholarships for deserving but financially challenged ICA students and, since 2009-2010, has also provided financial assistance to public high school and college students in San Juan. The foundation is accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification and is tax-exempt, with a partnership with the Philippine Development Foundation (formerly Ayala Foundation USA). Details on eligibility and application are handled through ICAGhSFI, with the primary aim of supporting ICA students in need.

Waitlist
ICA Greenhills does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system in the admissions procedures.
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