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Living Stone International School

Philippines, Angeles

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 656
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Korean Curriculum, Korean Curriculum
Taught languages Filipino
Strengths STEM, Service and Sustainability, Sport
Clubs Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Living Stone International School (LSIS) is a private, multi-level school in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, founded in 2007. The campus at 43-B Marlim Blvd. Ext., corner Debra Street in the Pulung Maragul area serves students from Pre-Kinder through Senior High School. The curriculum follows the Philippines' K-12 framework with LSIS's own program, including Pre-Kinder, Kinder, Grade School and High School levels, and English as the primary language of instruction (Filipino is taught as a subject). Robotics is integrated across the entire curriculum from Kindergarten to Senior High School, supporting math, science and technology learning. The school emphasizes values education, including God's Gift Hour and Outreach Programs, and provides facilities such as a Library, ICT rooms, Robotics Laboratory, Science Labs, a canteen and a Medical Clinic. Senior High students may access DepEd vouchers and the Funds for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE). The student body is diverse, with Filipinos, international students and dual citizens represented among about 656 students in 2019-2020.

43-B Marlim Blvd. Extension, Corner Debra, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga, Philippines

The Essentials

Living Stone International School has 656 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
43-B Marlim Blvd. Ext., Corner Debra St., Pulung Maragul, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. The school's address places LSIS in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Stages
LSIS offers Pre-Kinder, Kinder, Grade School, and High School, with High School comprising four years of Junior High School and two years of Senior High School.

Type
International school community.

Additional learning support
Guidance & Counselling provides services including Counseling, Testing, Student Individual Inventory, and Remedial & Enrichment to support academic, personal, and career development.

Country affiliation
Philippines.

Religious affiliation
The school's Vision states it is Christ-centered and its motto emphasizes Jesus first, Others second, Yourself third.

School day structure
The public information lists a school calendar of July to April; start/end times are not published on the site.

Bus service
A school bus service is not listed on the public pages of the school; families should contact the school for transport arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The campus includes an on-site canteen, listed as 'Canteen / Dorm Kitchen' in the facilities. The site does not provide details on menus, hot meals, or dietary options.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates as Living Stone International School, Inc. The leadership includes a School Director (Amelita Tumagoy) and a President (Un Seok Paek). The school calendar runs July to April.
Fees
Application / Assessment fees
- New students (including transferees and international applicants): assessment fee PHP 400.
- Returning students: processing fee PHP 200 if not recommended for testing; returning students recommended for testing pay PHP 400.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Final tuition and fee computation and payment are completed through the school's Accounting Office (payment is required to complete enrollment). The school's published admissions instructions direct applicants to proceed to the Accounting Office for final computation and payment. No separate published term-by-term billing schedule or published due dates are available on the school's admissions pages.

Boarding / dormitory fees
- The school lists a "Dorm Kitchen" among its facilities, but the school does not publish a boarding programme or any boarding fees or a boarding tariff. No numerical boarding fees are published.

Other identifiable costs and miscellaneous fees
- Library: replacement booklet (if lost) — PHP 300 (paid at the Cashier's Office).
- Library lost-item penalties: if a book is not returned within 30 days the borrower is charged the replacement value plus an additional processing fee of PHP 150. A late-return fine of PHP 5.00 per day applies to overdue items.
- The school's admissions and enrolment requirement pages list the usual documentation and administrative steps for enrolment but do not publish uniform costs, annual tuition, technology fees, or itemized miscellaneous fees (other than the assessment/processing fees above and library penalties). No specific uniform fee or uniform-price list is published.

Scholarships, subsidies and grants (impacting fees)
- The school offers full and partial scholarships; a FULL scholarship covers 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees, and PARTIAL scholarships provide discounts on tuition only (50% or other percentages as stated by the school). The school also participates in government assistance programs (ESC / DepEd vouchers) that subsidize tuition for Junior High (Grades 7–10) and Senior High (Grades 11–12) as applicable.
Academics

Living Stone International School teaches Korean Curriculum, Korean Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Living Stone International School follows the Philippines' K-12 curriculum, with levels from Pre-Kinder to Senior High School (including four years of Junior High and two years of Senior High) prepared to support local and international college entry. English is the primary medium of instruction, with Filipino taught during Filipino periods. Kindergarten uses Developmentally Appropriate Practices organized around eight developmental areas, with tri-annual themes, block-time scheduling, and culminating activities. Grade School (Grades 1–6) and Junior High School (Grades 7–10) deliver integrated, experiential learning across core subjects, with English, Mathematics (spiral progression), Science (spiral progression), Social Studies, Filipino, plus MAPEH, ICT, Robotics (integrated from Kindergarten through Senior High), HELE, and a Homeroom Guidance Program, alongside Values Education. Senior High School offers STEM, ABM, and HUMSS strands, culminating in a capstone or research paper and an 80-hour Work Immersion, with community outreach components.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LSIS supports Social and Emotional Learning through a Guidance & Counselling program that targets wellness across four development areas—academic career, personal and social development, and community involvement—and offers services such as orientation, testing, student inventories, counseling, follow-up, research and evaluation, career guidance, and remedial & enrichment, with Student Activities including a Student Council, God's Gift Hour, and Outreach Programs that foster leadership and social responsibility.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose a formal SEN program or explicit SEN categories; however, Remedial & Enrichment is offered within Guidance & Counselling to support students' academic and social development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the sole medium of instruction in classes, with no publicly documented dedicated EAL programme.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Guidance & Counselling program, described as looking after the wellness of each student and providing counseling, testing, inventories, and follow-up services.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies on its site.
Parent Experience

History
Living Stone International School (LSIS) began as the founder's vision in 2005, arising from missionary work in the Philippines led by Korean entrepreneur Mr. Un Seok Paek. June 6, 2007 marked the formal start of LSIS as an institution for basic education. In its early years (2007–2008), LSIS operated Fifth and Sixth Grades in elementary and First and Third Year in secondary, starting with 17 students, and was granted government authority to operate by the Department of Education. Government Recognition followed in 2009, and enrollment grew to about 640 students in the 2019–2020 school year. LSIS emphasizes its JOY motto—Jesus first, Others second, Yourself third—and describes its community as built on Christian values.

Community
LSIS packages its school community through student-led structures and coordinated activities. The Student Council represents student interests and works with the Office of Student Affairs to plan events and programs. God's Gift Hour provides a dedicated Activity Day with clubs such as Science, Math, Robotics, Swimming, Badminton, Basketball, and more, enabling students to develop talents. The school's outreach includes Values Education-led activities with beneficiaries like Ima's Home for Children, Bahay Pag-ibig, Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth, and Haduan, where students organize feeding programs, storytelling, and games.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
LSIS supports formal parent–teacher engagement through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) Room and Conference Room within the school facilities. The school community appears to maintain an active parent presence through onboarding and ongoing meetings, including events described as New Parents' Orientation and All Parents' Meeting in 2025. The New Parents' Orientation was scheduled for June 5, 2025, in the Performing Arts Room (4F building), with an All Parents' Meeting planned for June 21, 2025. Reminders about a Parents' Meeting for Grade School and High School parents were posted as part of the school calendar of activities. Parent involvement is also evident in broader family activities and events where parents attend, such as celebrations featuring student wellness and academic activities, including a Kindergarten healthy-plate day and annual dental check-ups.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Living Stone International School offers a broad range of facilities to support academic learning, creative arts, and student wellbeing. The school houses a Library serving Kindergarten through Senior High, plus dedicated ICT rooms and a Robotics Laboratory. Science facilities include laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and general science, along with a HELE room. A Performing Arts Room and an Audio-Visual Room support music, drama, and multimedia projects, while a Multi-Purpose Hall provides space for events. Sports facilities include a covered court and a sports quadrangle, with a garden and play area for outdoor activities. Additional spaces include a Canteen and Dorm Kitchen, a Medical Clinic, multiple classrooms, and Parent-Teacher Conference rooms to support engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics is integrated into LSIS's academic program from Kindergarten through Senior High, with modules including Lego Mindstorms Evolution 3, Lego Digital Design, Arduino microcontrollers, and related programming. The God's Gift Hour provides opportunities for students to join co-curricular clubs in Science, Math, Robotics, Swimming, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Culinary Arts, Dance, and Singing. LSIS has a track record of strong performance in robotics and mathematics competitions.

Arts & Creative
The school supports arts and creative pursuits through God's Gift Hour, which includes Culinary Arts, Dance, and Singing. Facilities include a Performing Arts Room. TLE/ICT modules include digital arts components such as Photoshop for Digital Arts, Animation, and Web Design. Junior High School student organizations include Culinary Arts Cuisine, Quilting, Sewing.

Social & Hobbies
LSIS offers recreational clubs and sport activities through God's Gift Hour. Sports and activities include Swimming, Badminton, Basketball, and Football. Other interest-based groups include Culinary Arts, Dance, and Singing. The Student Council coordinates student activities for Grade School and High School.

Community & Service
Outreach Programs extend the Values Education program beyond the classroom to community service. LSIS has adopted beneficiaries such as Ima's Home for Children, Bahay Pag-ibig, Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth, and Haduan, where students periodically organize activities. Activities include Feeding Programs, Storytelling, and organized games. Outreach work reinforces social responsibility as part of the school's values education.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council represents student interests and coordinates the program of student activities; it includes officers such as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Special Programs and Outreach Coordinators. The Alumni Office coordinates alumni career development programs in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs and Guidance Office. The Guidance & Counselling program includes career guidance to help students choose and plan their future professions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Guidance & Counselling program emphasizes student wellness, addressing four areas of development: academic, career, personal, and social development, as well as community involvement. On-site facilities support physical activity, including a covered court and a sports quadrangle. The school provides Medical & Dental Services with annual medical and dental examinations for students. The facilities and programs support outdoor and fitness-oriented activities as part of the wellbeing approach.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at LSIS are English and Filipino. English is the language of instruction in the classrooms and the primary means of communication within the school. Filipino is taught as a language subject, with Special Filipino Classes offered to non-Filipino students as language support. The site does not indicate offerings of other languages or explicit language progression levels beyond these.

Bilingual Teaching
The school does not offer a formal bilingual program. English is the sole medium of instruction in all classes. Filipino is taught as a language subject and is used during Filipino class periods. Special Filipino Classes are offered to non-Filipino students as language support.
Reputation

Awards
Nexus Robotics Team won the Platinum Award (Champion) in the Senior Division, Idea Contest at the Universal Robotics Challenge 2025 World Finals in Osaka, Japan, underscoring the program's strength in robotics and innovative design.

Accreditations
The school has government authority to operate in the Philippines as granted by the Department of Education, confirming official recognition to run as a basic education institution. It is also an External Testing Center for the De La Salle University College Admission Test (DCAT), a formal testing arrangement that brings a major university entrance examination onto campus.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Application: Fill out LSIS Admission and Health Forms at the Office of the Admissions or apply online for validation. A Php400.00 assessment fee must be paid and the receipt presented to the Admission Officer, who will set a definite date for the entrance exam. The forms you submit are used to establish enrollment eligibility and to begin the testing process. This initial step lays the groundwork for the assessment that follows.

Step 2. Assessment: On the day of the entrance exam, bring theTesting receipt; the exam duration is about 30 minutes for Preschool and about 2 hours for Grades 1–12. The examination assesses readiness for the intended grade level and informs enrollment decisions. After testing, the staff explains the next steps based on results.

Step 3. Submission of Requirements: Submit all necessary enrollment documents to the Office of Admission for approval and validation by the Registrar. A complete list of required documents is available on the Enrollment Requirements page. Meeting these requirements is necessary to finalize enrollment.

Step 4. Payment: Proceed to the Accounting Office for the final computation of tuition and fees and complete payment for enrollment. The financial settlement occurs after the assessment and document submission, at which point enrollment is confirmed.

Scholarships
LSIS offers scholarships and financial grants to qualified students. Available scholarship types include: Full Scholarship (100% tuition and all miscellaneous fees) and Partial Scholarship (50% or 100% discount on tuition). Eligibility and entitlements are defined by the scholarship program. The Educational Service Contracting (ESC) Scholarship provides government subsidies through FAPE or PEAC in the form of tuition vouchers for Junior High (Grade 7–10) and Senior High (Grade 11–12).

Application requirements and qualifications for scholarships include: a duly accomplished LSIS Scholarship Application Form, Certificate of Rank, a Letter of Recommendation, a copy of the Progress Report Card, LSIS Admission Test Results (STANINE of 7 or higher), a Certificate of Good Moral signed by the School Principal, and two 2x2 photographs. Special note: student-transferees (incoming Grades 8, 9, or 10) who wish to apply for scholarships and grants are accommodated only after one year of residency in LSIS.

Scholarship conditions require maintaining an Honors Grade/General Average typically in the 90–98 range, maintaining a Conduct Grade of 85% or higher (AO), having no disciplinary infractions, and showing active involvement in school or community activities. Educational support may continue until graduation or completion of high school subject to these conditions.

ESC scholarships provide government vouchers for eligible students, replacing tuition payments as described above; see Enrolment Requirements for details on eligibility and process.

Waitlist
LSIS accepts new students, transferees, returning students, and international students with good moral standing. The only entry point to LSIS is via admission test, and admission is dependent upon the number of slots available. The site does not publish a separate waitlist or pool system.
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