Philippine Cambridge International School was formerly known as International British Academy.
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Nationalities
| Number of students |
424 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
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. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Filipino |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
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). |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
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. |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
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.
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Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
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. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
KG1 - KG3: 8:30 am
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| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
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. |
| Sports activities included |
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. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multifunctional sports hall, play area, swimming pool (at Orchard golf and country club), dance studio. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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. |