German European School Manila vs Global Leaders International School

	G German European School Manila Manila, Philippines	G Global Leaders International School Manila, Philippines
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₱415,533 - 1,138,283	Fees / year ₱278,100 - 510,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), German Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 360	Pupils 80
Typical class size	Typical class size 13	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location GESM is on the Eurocampus at 75 Swaziland Street, Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque City, 1711, Metro Manila, Philippines. The two-hectare campus is shared with the Lycée Français de Manille and is part of the European International School complex on Eurocampus. The location places the school in southern Metro Manila with campus facilities that serve both schools on the same site.	Location Global Leaders International School's main campus is on the 7th Floor of the Treston Building at the corner of 32nd Street and C5 Road in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila. The address places the campus in a central business and residential district in Metro Manila with good road connections and access to public transport. Bonifacio Global City is a major urban hub in Taguig.
Stages	Stages GESM offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. From Kindergarten to Grade 10, students are enrolled in either the German Section or the English International Section; Grades 11–12 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP), taught in English and German.	Stages GLIS Taguig offers programs from preschool through Grade 12. Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation confirms delivery of IGCSE and A Level programs.
School type	School type GESM is a co-educational, secular, non-profit international day school. It operates on a two-section model (German and International) and does not provide boarding facilities.	School type GLIS is a private international day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support GESM runs an Additional Needs Programme (ANP) to support students who require extra help beyond regular classroom instruction. Identification is through assessments, teacher observations, and family consultations. Support includes in-class or small-group/individual sessions and modified goals, with placement decided case-by-case; some support may incur additional fees.	Additional learning support GLIS does not publish explicit Additional Learning Needs/SEN provisions in its public materials.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation GESM is a German government-recognized school abroad and is part of the network of German Schools Abroad; it is also a UNESCO Associated School. This reflects its official German government oversight and international accreditation.	Country affiliation GLIS is not affiliated with a specific country; it operates as an international Cambridge-accredited school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation GESM operates as a secular institution with no religious denomination affiliation. Ethics is mandatory, and students or parents may opt for Religion as an alternative.	Religious affiliation GLIS does not list any religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure All classes start at 7:30am. Kindergarten through Primary finish at 2:00pm each day; Secondary typically finishes at 2:00pm on most days and 3:30pm on some days. Afternoon clubs run 2:00pm–3:30pm, and supervised after‑care is available for Primary students until 3:30pm; a school bus service is available.	School day structure The school day is described as starting around 7:00 AM and finishing around 3:00 PM, with variations by program.
Bus service details	Bus service details GESM outsources accredited bus providers for door‑to‑door transport with a bus attendant on each vehicle. Billing is arranged directly between families and the bus companies. Routes cover numerous areas around Makati, Parañaque, Alabang, and beyond, with published quarterly rates by area; current rates can be confirmed by the school. The transportation page lists area coverage and corresponding providers.	Bus service details GLIS does not publish a specific school bus provider or routes; the application form includes fields for Bus Service and Pick up Location to arrange transport.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Membership and one‑time charges - Membership fee (German School Association Manila): €150, charged annually only for families who elect membership. - Entrance fee (new enrollee, all grade levels): PHP 130,000, one‑time and non‑refundable. - Refundable deposit (new enrollee, all grade levels): PHP 130,000; no interest is paid on the deposit. The deposit is refunded in full upon withdrawal provided there are no outstanding dues and the school clearance process is completed. Tuition fees (annual and per‑term / quarterly): - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual Php 415,533. Quarterly (annual ÷ 4): Php 103,883.25. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual Php 415,533. Quarterly: Php 103,883.25. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual Php 583,573. Quarterly: Php 145,893.25. - Grade 1: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00. - Grade 2: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00. - Grade 3: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00. - Grade 4: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00. - Grade 5: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75. - Grade 6: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75. - Grade 7: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75. - Grade 8: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75. - Grade 9: Annual Php 945,138. Quarterly: Php 236,284.50. - Grade 10: Annual Php 945,138. Quarterly: Php 236,284.50. - Grade 11: Annual Php 1,138,283. Quarterly: Php 284,570.75. - Grade 12: Annual Php 1,138,283. Quarterly: Php 284,570.75. First‑year total (example for new enrolment) - For every new enrollee the one‑time entrance fee (PHP 130,000) and the refundable deposit (PHP 130,000) apply in the first year in addition to the annual tuition and any association/membership contributions. For example, the published first‑year total for Kindergarten 1 (including the one‑time entrance and deposit and the published euro/ peso components) is Php 675,533. This example and the tuition components are taken from the school's published 2025–2026 fee schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers a quarterly payment option. Typical due dates for quarterly payments are: August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. Non‑payment resulting in outstanding tuition arrears at the end of the school year prevents a student from qualifying for enrollment in the following school year until outstanding obligations are settled. - The accounting office issues an invoice upon confirmation of admission that indicates amounts due and payment deadlines. Payment currencies and payment methods - Tuition and contributions are published in Euro and Philippine Peso; invoicing requires payment in both currencies (Euro and Peso). Families without access to Euro may pay the Euro portion in Peso using the school's set exchange rate shown on the billing. - Accepted methods for settling invoices (as stated for admissions invoices) are cash, cheque, or bank transfer; the invoice contains the payment details. Credit‑card payment is not listed in the admissions payment information. Boarding / overnight accommodation - German European School Manila is a non‑profit day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided. Other costs and additional fees - The Peso tuition component includes a class fund contribution of PHP 1,000 per student. Additional costs not covered in the published tuition commonly include transportation, canteen service, school clothing/uniforms, most field trips, and certain extracurricular activities. Additional examination fees may apply: IGCSE examination fees for English‑section students and IB examination/registration fees depending on courses taken. Refunds and forfeiture - The entrance fee (PHP 130,000) is explicitly non‑refundable. The refundable deposit (PHP 130,000) is refunded in full upon permanent withdrawal provided all dues have been paid, borrowed school property has been returned undamaged, and the student clearance process is completed. Outstanding tuition or other unpaid fees will prevent refund until accounts are fully settled.	Fee details Application fees - No separate, non‑refundable application fee or a published registration/deposit amount is listed on the school's public admissions and tuition pages; the online application form is available for submission but does not show a published application charge. Tuition fees (annual) — published amounts by year group (Philippine Peso, PHP) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): PHP 278,100 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): PHP 278,100 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): PHP 278,100 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): PHP 392,400 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): PHP 406,800 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): PHP 441,000 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): PHP 510,300 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): PHP 510,300 per year. - These figures are presented as annual totals as published by publicly available fee listings for the 2025/2026 academic year. A secondary aggregator shows the overall tuition range for the school as approximately PHP 278,100 to PHP 510,300. Per‑term fees - The school's public fee listings provide annual tuition totals by grade but do not publish a per‑term or per‑semester breakdown for each grade. Therefore per‑term amounts are not itemized in publicly available fee documents. (Parents should note the annual amounts above are the published figures; no per‑term schedule is publicly itemized.) Billing schedule and payment terms - No detailed billing schedule, payment deadlines, installment plan structure, or specific payment‑due dates are published on the school's public tuition/admissions pages. A published family/sibling discount is noted (10% for families with more than one child). Boarding and day‑school status - Global Leaders International School operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Third‑party school listings indicate there are no boarding facilities associated with the school. Other costs and optional services - Publicly available fee listings do not itemize separate, recurring charges for uniforms, books, learning resources, exam/assessment fees, campus development fees or technology fees for each grade. No separate uniform or book fee schedule is published alongside the annual tuition totals. - The online application form includes a field for bus service (Yes/No), indicating bus/transportation may be an offered option, but no publicly published bus‑fee schedule or transport charges are listed on the school's public tuition pages; one third‑party aggregator lists the school as not offering bus service, creating a discrepancy among public sources. Both the presence of the bus‑service field on the application and the third‑party statement are recorded in public sources. Refund information - No publicly posted tuition refund policy, tuition proration table, or statements on refunds for withdrawal/early departure are published on the school's tuition or admissions pages. Fee payment options - The school's public tuition and admissions pages do not publish the accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, online portal). No detailed payment‑method information is publicly itemized on the tuition page. Discounts and concessions - Families with more than one child enrolled are eligible for a 10% sibling discount (published). Notes and cautions - The annual tuition amounts above are taken from publicly available fee listings compiled for the 2025/2026 academic year; published summaries indicate these figures can change and are illustrative. No separate, itemized fee schedule (application/registration, per‑term breakdown, installment due dates, uniform/book charges, refund terms or accepted payment methods) is published on the publicly accessible tuition/admissions pages used to compile the figures above.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements GESM is a day school with no boarding facilities. A school bus service is available on request, capable of picking up and dropping off at the doorstep to suit family needs. Families should confirm routes and availability with Admissions.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no formal uniform requirement. Students may wear regular everyday clothing, with GESM sweaters and shirts available for purchase and to be worn on field trips or as directed by staff.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The canteen is operated by Kitchen City and offers a varied menu that includes proteins, salads, snacks and vegetarian meals. Parents can pre‑order meals via the Kitchen City app, and students pay on site with a Meal Card that can be reloaded by parents online.	Food options —
House system	House system GESM uses a House System. In English Primary there are four houses: Bremen, Berlin, Münster and Frankfurt. The Grundschule will have two houses. Secondary houses are named after Philippine islands and animals: Bohol Sharks, Boracay Scorpions, Cebu Cobras and Palawan Eagles. House activities include sports, quizzes and charity drives, with House Leaders organizing activities and a year-end House Cup.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership GESM is a non‑profit organisation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the German School Association Manila (GSA). The Board oversees strategic priorities, budget and major projects, while day‑to‑day management is led by the Head of School. GESM forms the European International School, Inc. (EIS) together with Lycée Français de Manille, with the GSA acting as liaison with authorities.	Governance and ownership The school is led by Head of School Jeffrey Tan. The Administrative Director is Jose Mari Abeleda. The Executive Director is Richard Hartmann.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details From early years (Kindergarten and Vorschule) through Grade 10, German European School Manila runs two parallel sections defined largely by medium of instruction: German and English. The German section follows a German curriculum, while the English section uses English-language instruction with English Early Years and English Primary following the IB Primary Years Programme, and a Cambridge IGCSE pathway in secondary. In Grades 5–10, the German stream leads to Realschulabschluss or Hauptschulabschluss after Grade 9 or 10, while the English secondary stream concludes with IGCSE in Grade 10 and DSD I in Grade 9. In Grades 11–12, both streams converge on the International Baccalaureate Senior Years, offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP) with instruction in English and German. The IB Diploma Programme comprises six subjects (one from groups 1–5 and a sixth from group 6 or another from 1–5), with a mix of Higher Level and Standard Level courses and core requirements of Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, Service. GESM positions itself as multilingual and European/international in scope, part of the EuroCampus network, and aligned with IB and German-European standards.	Curriculum details GLIS is a Cambridge Assessment International Education-accredited school delivering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level programs. GLIS Mactan offers pre-school through grade 12. The curriculum blends traditional subjects with inquiry-based approaches, including Learning through Inquiry, Investigative Research, Hands-On Activities, and Projects and Exhibits. Filipino is taught as a minor language, with foreign language electives such as Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English as a Second Language available for middle and high school students. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Accreditation confirms Cambridge programmes are used and recognized by international universities.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning GESM supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through a dedicated guidance counsellor and a strong focus on students' social-emotional development across both German and English sections, including anti-bullying initiatives and empathy-focused programming.	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision; the About Us and Academics pages describe a student‑centered, Cambridge‑accredited program but do not specify SEL-specific provisions or initiatives.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school runs an Additional Needs Programme (ANP) with a multidisciplinary Student Support Team and Learning Support Plans, and can accommodate mild to moderate intellectual or cognitive impairment, behavioural or emotional difficulties, Specific Learning Disability, Executive Functioning deficits, high-functioning ASD, and Social-Communication Disorder.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support; the publicly available pages focus on accreditation, curriculum and language offerings without detailing SEN services or a dedicated SEN program.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school states that mother tongue and foreign language programmes are available from pre-school, and the English Section Access and Inclusion Policy confirms inclusive support for learners, though a dedicated, stand-alone EAL program is not publicly disclosed.	English as an additional language GLIS supports English as an Additional Language (EAL) through English as a Second Language (ESL) within its enrichment program, and Filipino is taught as a minor subject with additional language options such as Spanish and Mandarin.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported by the on-site School Clinic, which has two full-time nurses and offers health counseling and wellbeing-focused services, and guidance-led SEL activities such as anti-bullying and empathy programs.	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Mental Wellbeing provisions or programs.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are addressed with a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, plus 24/7 campus security monitoring and a school clinic, with clear procedures in place for safeguarding concerns.	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Safeguarding and child protection policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview GESM shares the Eurocampus with the Lycée Français de Manille on a two-hectare campus in Parañaque. The GESM library is part of the Eurocampus Library Manila, offering over 30,000 items and an eight-computer Library Extension with an interactive screen. The science program is supported by two modern laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, installed with German equipment two years ago and expanded as needed. The campus includes a garden with hydroponics and aquaponics and a grass-turfed play area added in 2024, plus an on-site auditorium used for exhibitions and performances. The canteen is operated by Kitchen City, the clinic has two full-time nurses with Lifeline support, and a swimming pool on the Eurocampus is used for school activities and events.	Facilities overview Global Leaders International School in Taguig provides a campus with dedicated academic facilities, including Science Laboratories, Physics Laboratory, an iMac Laboratory, and a Learning Resource Center that serves as the library. Each classroom is equipped with a digital touch-screen device, and RFID-based student identification supports campus security. Shared facilities include Culinary Kitchens, a Conference Hall, a Demo Kitchen, a Dance Studio, a Martial Arts Studio, a Fitness Center, a Gymnasium, and a Multi-Purpose Hall. Creative spaces include a Music Room and an Art Room to support arts, music, and related activities. The facilities are located on the 7th Floor of the Treston Building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On the Eurocampus, shared sports facilities include two swimming pools, a football field, a gymnasium, a running track, and additional outdoor play spaces, all part of the European International School campus. These facilities are available for GESM and LFM activities and events.	Sports facilities Shared sports and movement facilities include a Gymnasium and a Gym, supported by a Fitness Center and a Multi-Purpose Hall; the Dance Studio and Martial Arts Studio provide spaces for PE and extracurricular movement activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The GESM Library is part of the Eurocampus Library Manila, with over 30,000 articles and a Library Extension featuring eight computers and an interactive screen; the library is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The science program is supported by two modern laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, installed with German equipment two years ago and expanded annually. An auditorium on the Eurocampus serves as a venue for exhibitions and performances, and the on-site canteen is operated by Kitchen City with pre-order and meal-card options. The clinic provides two full-time nurses and Lifeline support for emergencies.	Academic facilities Science Laboratories (including Physics Laboratory), an iMac Laboratory computer lab, and the Learning Resource Center (library) comprise the core academic facilities. The school provides digital touch-screen devices in every classroom to support interactive learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The campus supports a range of extracurricular activities, including cross-grade science events such as the Eurocampus Science Fair hosted by GESM Grade 11. Visual arts exhibitions are held in the Eurocampus Auditorium, such as the Meraki exhibition. The school garden supports science and sustainability projects, including hydroponics and aquaponics, and there are parent engagement events around the garden. The Eurocampus pool hosts events like the annual 24-hour Swim Marathon.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular facilities include Culinary Kitchens and a Demo Kitchen for culinary programs, plus a Conference Hall, Dance Studio, Music Room, Art Room, Martial Arts Studio, Gymnasium, Fitness Center, and Multi-Purpose Hall for clubs, performances and after-school activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History GESM began as José Rizal School, opening on August 5, 1980. It was officially recognised as a German School abroad by German authorities in 1984. In 1992, the German School Manila joined with the Lycée Français de Manille to form Eurocampus on a shared two-hectare campus in Parañaque. In 2002, the European International School, Inc. was created to govern both DSM and LFM, and in 2005 the International Section opened and the school adopted the name German European School Manila. A master-plan modernization began in 2013, with new facilities completed by 2014 and further expansions through the late 2010s; IGCSE examinations began in 2014, DSD I exams followed in 2014, DSD II in 2018, UNESCO recognition in 2019, and the IB Career-Related Programme was introduced in 2021.	History Global Leaders International School was established by 2019 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The school operates under Cambridge Assessment International Education, delivering IGCSE and A-Level programs. Jeffrey Tan serves as Head of School, with Jose Mari Abeleda as Administrative Director and Richard Hartmann as Executive Director. In 2023, GLIS expanded to Cebu with a campus in Newtown-Mactan, which opened on August 15, 2023. GLIS Mactan (Cebu) is now part of the GLIS network.
Community	Community GESM is a non-profit, international and multilingual day school in Manila serving Kindergarten to Grade 12, with two parallel sections defined mainly by medium of instruction: German or English. The school offers the GIB, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (CP) in Grades 11–12. Its community comprises students and staff from about fifty countries, with English, German, French and Filipino omnipresent on campus. Recent student activities include projects such as the Cinematics Club film and a Model United Nations (MUN) simulation that foster international collaboration and debate.	Community GLIS describes its community as close-knit and family-like. The school hosts international programs and events, including Harvard Model Congress Asia and the MIT Entrepreneurship Competition, with GLIS teams achieving recognition in recent years. Public posts also note an international field trip to Korea, reflecting active global learning opportunities for students. These activities illustrate a school culture that emphasizes international-mindedness, practical projects, and experiential learning within a supportive community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association GESM's governance framework includes the German School Association (GSA) and the Gesamtelternbeirat, the Parent Council (GEB). Families may join the GSA during enrollment by paying an annual membership fee and submitting an application, and GSA members elect the Board of Directors and vote on major school matters at the AGM. The Board of Directors consists of parent volunteers elected for two-year terms and oversees budget, staffing decisions and major projects, while day-to-day operations are managed by school leadership. The GEB is formed by parent representatives elected at the start of each school year; it meets monthly with school management to discuss pedagogy, safety, transport, and related issues, and it provides a channel for parent feedback to the school management and the German School Board. The GEB publishes a Parent Council Handbook, and parent involvement is supported by additional parent networks and a Parents' Advisory Council at Eurocampus, reflecting structured opportunities for parental participation in campus life.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Model United Nations (MUN) is an ongoing academic simulation at GESM. The program started in 2016 and typically involves about 10–12 students who prepare for conferences hosted with partner international schools. Students participate in simulations to develop debate, research, and public-speaking skills, with student leaders such as Chairs guiding sessions. In addition, the Chess Club competes in inter-school tournaments—GESM's U11 team won silver and the U14 team placed in the top five in 2025—and the Cinematics Club produces films as part of the IB CAS program.	Academic & intellectual 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.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Cinematics Club produces short films as part of IB CAS, with student projects crossing grade levels. A representative project is the short film 'Where Time Slows,' which was released and screened for the school community. Campus-wide arts initiatives include ongoing collaborations such as the Berliner Bär art project featured on campus.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language GESM hosts German cultural activities and language experiences beyond the classroom, including Lantern Fest and Martinstag celebrations on campus. The school's international focus is reinforced through programs like MUN, which fosters cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. Family-oriented cultural events such as Eat, Meet & Greet provide opportunities to engage with German campus culture.	Cultural & language 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.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Social and hobby-based clubs at GESM include the Chess Club and the Football Club. The Chess Club participated in inter-school tournaments in 2025, earning U11 silver and a top-five finish in U14. The Football Club launched a partnership with Arayat Athletics Academy in 2025, with about 30 players and coaches guiding training and tournament preparations.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Community engagement includes visits from local organizations, such as Kyle Javier, founder of the Tiny Blessings Foundation, which were arranged for Grade 3 students. The school also runs outreach initiatives such as the Shoebox Project, along with other charity activities coordinated through student groups.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is embedded in student activities; in MUN, students assume roles such as Chairs and Deputy Secretaries General to lead sessions and guide debates. Clubs also have formal leadership structures and coordinators, for example, a Club Coordinator is listed for the Football Club (Ms. Kathleen Juliano) with a designated contact for club enrollment. IB CAS-related activities, like the Cinematics Club, foster mentoring, collaboration, and professional skill-building.	Leadership & professional 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.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical activity are supported through clubs such as the Football Club, which emphasizes discipline and teamwork and participates in tournaments. The campus environment includes sustainability and wellness activity, evidenced by events like hydroponics workshops and the school's garden, which support science learning and well-being. Cultural celebrations and family events, including Lantern Fest activities, contribute to community well-being and a balanced school life.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision German and English are the languages taught across the school. The German Section uses German as the medium of instruction, while the English Section uses English. In the English Section, German is taught as a foreign language from Kindergarten/Grade 1 with beginner placement for new learners; EAL support is available when needed, and all students are prepared for DSD I (Grade 10) and DSD II (Grade 12). Non-native German learners in the German Section receive language support through push-in and pull-out programs.	Language provision Filipino is taught as a minor subject and as a second language from grade school to high school. Middle and high school students are required to take a foreign language elective. Additional languages offered include Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, and ESL is available through the enrichment program. The school does not describe a bilingual instruction program; language offerings are provided as separate courses rather than a bilingual path.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching From Kindergarten to Grade 10, GESM runs two parallel sections defined by the medium of instruction: German or English. The German Section uses German as the medium of instruction, while the English Section uses English. In Grades 11-12, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme with English and German as the mediums of instruction, including the Gemischtsprachiges IB option. New students without prior German knowledge may be placed into beginner-level DaF classes, and EAL support is available when needed.	Bilingual teaching A bilingual education program is not described. Filipino is taught as a minor subject and as a second language from grade school to high school. Students may also take other special language classes such as Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English as a Second Language (ESL) in the enrichment program. Middle and High School students are required to take a foreign language elective.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards MIT Entrepreneurship Club Competition (2025) awards: GLIS BGC earned 2nd Runner-Up; GLIS Cebu won 1st Place in the Philippines and was selected as an International Finalist; GLIS Middle School was named a Top 8 Global Finalist among 500+ participants from 160+ schools across 40+ countries. These results reflect GLIS's engagement in international competition and its teams' performance.
Accreditations	Accreditations The German European School Manila (GESM) operates as part of the European International School, Inc. (EIS), which is the legal entity accredited by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd). This provides formal recognition of the school by the Philippine government. GESM is an IB World School and offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (CP) in the senior years, indicating official authorization to run these IB programs. GESM is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), aligning with UNESCO's aims on sustainability and global citizenship. GESM is recognized by UNESCO as a UNESCO school, confirming its status within UNESCO's network of schools dedicated to sustainable development and global citizenship. GESM follows a German curriculum in the German section and also offers curricula from Cambridge Assessment International Education, reflecting a dual European/International standards framework. GESM is part of the German-speaking network of German Schools Abroad, under the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), and is described as being within a globally recognized German schools abroad system. GESM's curricula include Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge) as part of the international section, alongside the German curriculum and the IB framework.	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education — GLIS is an accredited Cambridge International School and delivers Cambridge programs (IGCSE and A-Level). Cambridge programs are internationally recognized by about 10,000 institutes in over 160 countries, including top universities. This positions GLIS within a widely recognized international framework for secondary and pre-university education.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. First contact. Interested families should reach out to the school and/or arrange a campus visit. The school welcomes inquiries and invites families to take a look at the campus and programs before deciding. 2. Submission of primary requirements. Start the process by submitting the online application form, the last two report cards or development reports, and the Confidential Student Evaluation Form completed by the child's previous homeroom teacher. For Kindergarten and Pre-Primary (ages 3–5), download the appropriate form; for Grade 1–12, use the form intended for older students. These documents help the school assess the child's prior learning and readiness. 3. Assessment and interview. After the primary documents are received, the child is scheduled for an assessment interview with the head teacher of the relevant department, which may be online or on campus. Students entering Grades 6–9 may also take an admissions test in Mathematics and/or English before the interview. Special arrangements are possible for Grades 10 and up. 4. Submission of the application form and other requirements. Complete the rest of the enrollment requirements, including Form I-C Physical Examination Form, Form I-DEx (optional), Form I-F Confidential Student Evaluation Form, copies of last two reports, birth certificate, passport, Philippine visa stamp (if applicable), immunization record, parents' passports, and a digital ID photo. All documents must be submitted in German or English; translations should be verified by the issuing body or an embassy-accredited translator. 5. Approval and enrollment. Once the forms are submitted and the student is assessed by the Head Teacher, the family receives an official admission confirmation from GESM. The letter will note any pending forms or requirements that still need to be completed. 6. Payment of fees. Following admission confirmation, an invoice is issued by the accounting office with the amount due and payment deadline. The school accepts cash, cheque, or bank transfer, and payment details are on the invoice. 7. First day of school. After fees are paid, the teachers or the secretariat contact the family with information about the first day of school, required materials, and other logistics. 8. Age requirements. Kindergarten can begin at age three if the child is toilet-trained, weaned, and can eat independently. Children progress from Kindergarten to Vorschule/Pre-Primary and then to Grade 1, with promotions based on age cut-offs (five turning five before August 31 advances to Vorschule, six turning six before August 31 enters Grade 1). Exceptions to the age rules can be made after discussion with the teachers.	Admissions 1. Complete the Student Application Form. Begin by filling out the Student Application Form in full and submitting it to the admissions team. Providing accurate contact details helps the school reach you with next-step instructions and scheduling information. After submission, the school will proceed with the next stage of the process and communicate what you should expect next, including any required documents or confirmations. 2. Schedule Entrance Assessment and Interview. Following the application submission, the school will arrange an Entrance Assessment and Interview for the applicant. This step gives the school a chance to assess readiness and fit for GLIS's Cambridge International education pathway. Details such as the assessment date and interview time will be provided by the admissions team. 3. Release of Application Results. After the Entrance Assessment and Interview, the admissions results are released. The result will indicate whether the applicant has been offered admission and outline any additional enrollment steps to complete. If an offer is made, your next communications will cover the enrollment timeline and required actions. 4. Submit all Enrollment Requirements. Enrollment requires submitting the Enrollment Requirements: Copy of Certificate of Birth, Original School Report Card, and a Completed Student Health Form. A student is not considered enrolled until all requirements are submitted, the tuition scheme is selected, and the necessary fees are paid. Ensure these documents are valid and legible to avoid delays in processing. 5. Payment of School Tuition and Fees. After enrollment is confirmed, payment of the school tuition and fees must be completed according to the chosen tuition scheme. The school notes that a sibling discount exists for families with more than one child enrolled. Visa, banking, or payment method requirements will be communicated as part of the enrollment instructions. The 10% sibling discount applies to eligible families and is published as part of the tuition terms. (See: 10% sibling discount.)
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships: No scholarship program is documented on the school's published admissions or fees materials. The School Fees page lists the membership, entrance, and refundable deposit, plus tuition in Euro and PHP, with notes on currency options and payment timing, but it does not describe any scholarship awards or eligibility.	Scholarships Scholarships: GLIS does not publish a dedicated scholarship program on its admissions materials. There is no separate Scholarships section or published scholarship criteria on the Admissions Procedures page. If you need financial assistance information, the school's published notes focus on tuition payment and a sibling discount rather than merit-based or need-based awards.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waitlist/Pool: There is no published waitlist or enrollment-pool procedure described in the admissions materials. The process published for enrollment moves from initial contact to required documents, assessment/interview, approval, and then enrollment, subject to available spaces.	Waitlist Waitlist/Pool: GLIS does not publish a waitlist or enrollment pool policy in its Admissions Procedures. The Admissions page outlines the five-step process and enrollment requirements but does not provide any waitlist or pool mechanism. Parents should plan for the standard admissions timeline as described in the procedures.
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