PCIS offers the ESL (English as a Second Language) to non-native speakers of English who have insufficient English competency to be successful in the academic programme. To enable the students to continue his/her advancement in the regular academic programme, integrated into the ESL Programme are instructions in Mathematics, Science and History. The students will also attend regular academic classes in Introductory Filipino (Introfil), ICT, Art, Music and P.E.

Mandarin, Filipino

The school’s policy is to keep class sizes small (15 to 25 students in primary classes and 15 to 30 students in secondary classes).

Yes

Technology is widely used in all classes and a dedicated ICT laboratory, multi-media services and internet connection are in place. The multi-media room is equipped with a SMART board and a number of other classes are equipped with multimedia projectors to enhance teaching and learning.

Yes

The frequency and length of tasks will vary according to the age and needs of the child, and according to the programme of work at the time.
Tasks set will vary in their nature, and will not necessarily be of a formal pencil and paper style.
Tasks may include amongst others completion and/or extension of work begun in class, group work, research, collecting information and investigations.

Assessment test

To conform with the British educational system, the policy of the school is to place children in their proper age group. The academic aptitude, social readiness and English proficiency of the child will be evaluated. A written assessment test will be conducted.

No deadline.

Yes

KG1 - KG3: 8:30 am
G1 - G12: 8:00 am

3:30 pm

Yes

Yes

Archery, ballet, Taekwondo, pottery, performing arts, oil painting, basketball, IT girl club, mental maths club, academic wizard, robotics, Filipino, table tennis, do it yourself club, chef masters, F1 society, volleyball, science buddies, choir, chess, darts, young historians, book club.

The Physical Education programme is composed of varied physical activities. These activities will develop the students’ strength, stamina and agility but will also build confidence, patience, teamwork, cooperation, discipline and sportsmanship. In addition to dance and calisthenics, the programme involves swimming practices, basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton. It is planned to extend the variety of activities being offered.

Yes

Multifunctional sports hall, play area, swimming pool (at Orchard golf and country club), dance studio.

Philippine Cambridge International School is founded on the principles of Unity, Integrity, and Growth, embodying its core values of Global Competence, Ethical Consciousness, and Lifelong Learning. PCIS is committed to cultivating an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential, fostered by a curriculum that emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, and the development of 21st-century skills.