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Taught languages Filipino, Spanish, Mandarin, English, English
Typical class size 7
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Global Leaders International School (GLIS) is a Cambridge-accredited international school offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level programs. The school presents itself as progressive and student-centered, with an emphasis on experiential learning, critical thinking and practical applications. Core features highlighted include Artificial Intelligence, Global Perspective, On-the-Job Training and Enterprise. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Filipino is taught as a minor and second language, and language electives such as Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or English as a Second Language (ESL) are available in the enrichment program. The school serves pre-school through Grade 12, and uses facilities and practices aligned with Cambridge international standards.
7th Floor, Treston Building, 32nd Street corner C5 Road, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila
The Essentials
Global Leaders International School has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.
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
GLIS Taguig offers programs from preschool through Grade 12. Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation confirms delivery of IGCSE and A Level programs.
Type
GLIS is a private international day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.
Additional learning support
GLIS does not publish explicit Additional Learning Needs/SEN provisions in its public materials.
Country affiliation
GLIS is not affiliated with a specific country; it operates as an international Cambridge-accredited school.
Religious affiliation
GLIS does not list any religious affiliation.
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
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
Annual tuition at Global Leaders International School ranges from PHP 278,100 to PHP 510,300 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
Global Leaders International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Mental Wellbeing provisions or programs.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Safeguarding and child protection policies.
Admissions
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: 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/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.
FAQs
What curriculum does Global Leaders International School follow?
GLIS is a Cambridge-accredited school delivering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes with an emphasis on experiential learning, AI, Global Perspective, and enterprise.
Where is the school located?
The 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, Metro Manila. There is also a Mactan campus.
How many students attend the school?
GLIS has approximately 80 students, with a maximum of 15 students per class ensuring small class sizes.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 278,100 for Kindergarten to PHP 510,300 for senior year groups.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from preschool through Grade 12.
What languages are taught?
Filipino is taught as a minor subject, with foreign language electives including Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and English as a Second Language available from middle school.
Does the school offer special educational needs support?
GLIS does not publish explicit additional learning needs or SEN provisions in its public materials.
What facilities does the school have?
Facilities include science laboratories, physics lab, iMac laboratory, Learning Resource Center, gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, and martial arts studio.
What notable achievements has the school earned?
GLIS teams earned recognition at the MIT Entrepreneurship Competition in 2025, with the Cebu campus winning 1st Place in the Philippines and becoming an International Finalist.
Does the school offer bus service?
The school does not publish specific bus routes, but the application form includes fields for bus service and pick-up location to arrange transport.
Who leads the school?
Jeffrey Tan serves as Head of School, Jose Mari Abeleda as Administrative Director, and Richard Hartmann as Executive Director.
Does the school offer scholarships?
GLIS does not publish a dedicated scholarship programme on its admissions materials.
What is the admissions process?
Begin by completing the Student Application Form online and submitting it to the admissions team. The school then guides families through assessment, interview, and enrollment steps.
