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Cebu International School

International School in Cebu City

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Quick answer

Cebu International School (CIS) is the first IB continuum school in the Philippines, with 100 years of educational heritage and 100% IBDP pass rate. The school enrols students from 20+ nationalities with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, accredited by IBO, CIS, WASC, and PAASCU. Admissions are moderate; best suited to internationally mobile families wanting the Philippines' longest-established IB continuum.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at Cebu International School.
  • Tuition: $14,700–$25,800/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IB, CIS, WASC plus 1 more.
IBAges 3-18English$14,700–$25,800/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $21,900/yr(+8%, modeled)Premium in Cebu CityModerate admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Waitlist likely

Accreditations

IB, CIS, WASC, PAASCU

ibpremium-tierstrong-learning-supportinternationally-mobile

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: strong

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Cebu International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$14,700–$25,800
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,900(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$23,400
Cost position in Cebu City100th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Established 1924 — the oldest and most highly-regarded international school in this region of the Philippines, and the first in the country to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (PYP + MYP candidate + DP). Accredited by CIS, WASC, and PAASCU. Strong learning support services.

Curriculum

IB

Learning support

strong

Recommended neighborhoods

Banilad, Cebu IT Park, Cebu Business Park

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manualConfidence: highData completeness: 38%3 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Cebu City

Premium
Median
$3,200$14,700–$25,800$25,800

Class size: Not published

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