Britesparks International School

The school is located at 15 Metropoli Drive, C5-Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines 1110. It is in Quezon City, part of Metro Manila. The Bagumbayan area features a mix of residential and commercial facilities with access to major city roads.

Preschool (Toddler to Kinder 2); Grade School (Grade 1 to 6); Junior High School (Grade 7 to 10); Senior High School (Grade 11 to 12).

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

The curriculum emphasizes inclusive, student-centered learning. Public materials do not list formal SEN provisions.

No formal country affiliation is listed. BIS follows international standards and aims for Cambridge/IB accreditation.

No religious affiliation is listed publicly by the school.

The school day generally runs in the morning to early afternoon, with start times around 7:30–8:00 AM and end times around 3:00–4:00 PM; some sources cite 7:30–16:00 as typical hours.

A BIS-provided school bus service is not publicly listed; families may arrange private transport.

Britesparks International School delivers an English-medium, standards-based curriculum from Preschool through Senior High, organized as Preschool (ages 3-5), Grade School (Grades 1-6), Junior High (Grades 7-10), and Senior High (Grades 11-12), with international standards and thematic units to foster relational understanding. Grade School (Grades 1-6) uses core subjects aligned to the Common Core ELA, the English National Curriculum for Social Studies, and the Singapore Curriculum Framework for Science and Mathematics, and adds Visual Arts, Physical Education, ICT, and Entrepreneurship; it is equivalent to the Department of Education Elementary Program, Cambridge Primary, and the IB Primary Years Program. Junior High (Grades 7-10) follows the DOE High School Program, Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2, and the IB Middle Years Program, with continued offerings in Visual Arts, Physical Education, ICT, and Entrepreneurship. Senior High School (Grades 11-12) is equivalent to the DOE Senior High School Program, with emphasis on science, mathematics, language, and additional focus on Business Management and ICT to prepare students for college and careers. Preschool (Toddler, Nursery, Kinder 1 and 2) serves ages 3-5 and focuses on safe, secure learning and early literacy, reading, writing and numeracy through hands-on activities in an “I Can Do It” environment.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at Britesparks International School is reflected in classroom practice across levels. The BIS Preschool program describes teachers as facilitators who create an environment that feels like a second home, with social and self-help skills taught in an enjoyable way. Kinder 1 emphasizes building social skills and self-confidence within an enriching, non-threatening setting. Grade School describes an inclusive, non-threatening environment and student-centred lessons designed around pupils' interests, strengths, and needs. Senior High School and High School emphasise holistic development, with teachers promoting creativity and strengthening character. There is no published, school-wide SEL program or named SEL staff in BIS materials.

SEN: The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs provisions, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. The Grade School page notes an inclusive, non-threatening environment but does not specify any SEN services or designated staff. The Preschool page likewise describes a safe, supportive environment focused on social skills and confidence, with no SEN details. The About BIS page concentrates on curriculum and philosophy rather than SEN. Based on the publicly available BIS content, explicit SEN details are not published.

EAL: The BIS site does not publicly disclose English as an Additional Language provisions. There is no mention of EAL staff, programmes, or interventions on Preschool, Grade School, High School, or Senior High School pages. Core curriculum descriptions reference international standards but do not detail language-support services. As a result, explicit EAL information is not publicly available. The lack of published EAL details is consistent across BIS's publicly accessible materials.

Mental wellbeing: BIS supports mental wellbeing through safe and supportive learning environments across levels. The BIS Preschool program describes facilitators and a second-home feel, while Nursery emphasizes safety and security without pressure. Kinder 1 highlights social skills and self-confidence in a trusting environment. Grade School states an inclusive, non-threatening environment and student-centered learning that respects pupils' interests and needs. High School and Senior High emphasize holistic development, character building, and collaboration. No formal mental health programmes or counsellors are named in BIS materials.

Safeguarding: BIS does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child-protection policies on its site. The available BIS content focuses on curriculum and institutional philosophy rather than safeguarding procedures or designated safeguarding roles. While BIS materials describe safe and supportive environments at each level, they do not publish safeguarding policies, training requirements, or contacts. The absence of public safeguarding information means BIS's safeguarding details are not publicly disclosed.

Admissions Process (Old/Returning Students): The enrollment procedure begins with an Inquiry Stage where BIS staff answer inquiries and address concerns. Parents can engage in onsite enrollment or reach out online via email, phone, or text. This initial stage is designed to provide clarity on programs, schedules, and any immediate questions about the application.

Step 2: Payment Assessment Stage. BIS will send the available tuition fee payment schemes, and parents select one: Monthly, Trimestral, Semi-annual, or Annual. A hard copy of the payment scheme is given for onsite enrollment, while an online enrollment recipient receives a soft PDF copy. There is a Php 5,000 discount for the Annual Payment Scheme, and any previously settled Early Bird and Reservation Fees are deductible from the first payment.

Step 3: Payment Stage. Onsite payments can be made with cash, card, or cheque. Online payments can be made via METROBANK (with a specific BIS account), BANCO DE ORO (BDO), or PAYPAL, and a transaction slip must be sent to BIS by email. This step ensures the payment is registered before proceeding with enrollment documents.

Step 4: Submit the Signed Admission and Tuition Fee Agreement Form. Onsite enrollees submit the hard copy to the enrollment officer for photocopying and filing, keeping the original. Online enrollees send a scanned or photographed copy to BIS with the subject line “Signed Tuition Fee Agreement Form.”

Step 5: Reenrollment Form and Other School Documents (AY 2021-2022). Reenrollment forms and accompanying documents are provided in hard copy onsite or as soft copies online. All required documents are to be submitted by the stated deadline (August 3, 2021).

Step 6: Documents Sent by Email. BIS will email Distance Learning Program Guidelines, the School Manual, Class Schedule, Academic Calendar, and Nurse's Note after the enrollment steps are completed. These materials accompany the enrollment package and help families prepare for the current academic year.

Admissions Process (Foreign Citizens): The enrollment path for foreign citizens follows a similar inquiry process, with an explicit Admission Evaluation step. Parents are asked to submit the Original Copy of the latest Form 138 authenticated by the Embassy, a Certified True Copy of Form 137 authenticated by the Embassy, Certificate of Good Moral, and two copies of Form 3 (Confidential Recommendation Form) plus Form 4 (Developmental Information Sheet). Additional documents include a copy of the original birth certificate (with English translation), photocopies of passport and visa, photocopies of parent's passport and visa, and a Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship if applicable. Forms 3 and 4 can be downloaded or requested by email.

Step 3: Payment Assessment Stage. The school will provide the various tuition schemes (Monthly, Trimestral, Semi-annual, Annual) and a hard or soft copy of the scheme depending on enrollment mode. A Php 5,000 discount on annual payment and deduction of previously settled Early Bird/Reservation Fees apply as described above.

Step 4: Payment Stage. Payment methods mirror the Old/Returning pathway: onsite payments by cash/card/cheque; online payments via the BIS MetrobANK/BDO accounts or PayPal; a transaction slip must be emailed to BIS.

Step 5: Sign the Admission and Tuition Fee Agreement (Form 2). The signed Form 2 should be scanned and emailed to BIS with the subject “Signed Tuition Fee Agreement Form.”

Step 6: Complete and Submit Additional Requirements for Evaluation. The school provides a BIS Student Admission Kit and related forms (Form 1, Form 5, Form 6, etc.) for download or hard copy. All documents for evaluation should be submitted by the indicated deadline (August 3, 2021). Forms are not applicable during the Distance Learning Program.

Step 7: Documents Sent by Email. After submission, BIS sends Distance Learning Program Guidelines, the School Manual, Class Schedule, Academic Calendar, and Nurse's Note by email.

Scholarships and Fee Discounts (Tuition Aid Programs): BIS publishes several tuition aid programs. An Early Bird discount reduces total school fees by 7% for eligible applicants. There is also a Full Payment Discount of Php 5,000 for annual payments, and a Php 5,000 discount for enrolling an additional younger sibling across another BIS program. For families with three or more siblings enrolled at BIS, the discount increases to 30% off the total school fees for the 3rd and 4th child. A one-time Partner Community incentive of Php 2,500 applies as well. These discounts are subject to eligibility criteria and conditions described in the program notes.

Slot Reservation Fees: Early Bird applicants pay Php 40,000, while regular applicants pay Php 15,000 to reserve a slot. The reservation fee is non-refundable but is deductible from the school fees. The Early Bird discount can keep the discount valid until the first settlement date. Full payment discounts are not applicable to prorated fees.

Payment Terms and Refunds: The school expects payment for the full school year at enrollment unless otherwise arranged in writing. Fees are not prorated for partial trimesters. Tuition is non-refundable except in specified cases (e.g., relocation out of the region or prolonged illness requiring medical travel). The Miscellaneous and Reservation Fees are non-refundable, and there are specific refund windows for tuition. A 10% penalty per month applies to late payments.

Refund Policy and Due Dates: The policy states that refunds apply to tuition only, while miscellaneous fees are non-refundable. Specific refund windows are listed (e.g., refunds issued on certain dates) and late-payment penalties are outlined. Due dates for installments follow semi-annual, trimestral, and monthly schedules, with dates provided in the published terms.

There is no published information about a waitlist or pool system on the BIS admissions pages. The pages outline inquiry, evaluation, payment, and documentation steps but do not describe any waitlist process.