International Schools In Pampanga Worth Checking Out

According to IGI Global, an international school is an institution that educates students in an “international environment, usually characterized by students and educators from different nations, multilingual teaching, global-oriented curricula, and world citizenship cultivation.” Schools may also use the word “foreign,” “multicultural,” or “intercultural” instead of “international” as part of the school name.

Founded by local educators and by officials of the League of Nations and International Labour Organization (ILO), Ecolint, also known as the International School of Geneva, became the very first international school. Come September 2024, Ecolint will celebrate its centenary.

To note, in the latter part of 1924, the same year Ecolint was established, Yokohama International School was also launched in Yokohama, Japan.

In the country, the pioneer international institution is International School Manila–renamed in 1970 from what used to be called the “American School.” The American School was founded in 1920 by a group of American and British expatriates living in Manila.

Most international schools in the Philippines are found in major cities with Manila having the most number of international schools. Meanwhile, in Pampanga, a province who used to be home to former United States air force base--Clark Air Base, it is no surprise to find international schools there as well.

So if you’re scouting for international schools in Pampanga for your kids in preschool and grade school, we’ve rounded up a list for you!

International Schools in Pampanga

Westfields International School

Westfields International School is a proud member of the International Schools Association, proof that they uphold the highest standards of global education. The academic programs being offered are for primary school, secondary school, and Cambridge. At Westfields Primary School, they believe in nurturing young minds from toddlerhood through Grade 6, through holistic education. Their curriculum is a unique fusion of the prestigious Cambridge curriculum and the Department of Education (DepEd) standards to ensure that learners receive the best of both worlds.

Required Documents:
Form 138 from Previous School (If Applicable)
Birth Certificate
2x2 Picture (3pcs)
Passport (If Immigrant)
Special Study Permit (For Immigrants)
Address: 21-2 Friendship Highway, Angeles City
Contact Number: 63 917 520 0001
Email Address: info@westfields.edu.ph

Noblesse International School
(A day and boarding school)

Noblesse International School starts laying the foundations of their academic program in the Early Years school. Teachers guide their students with personalized touch and attention to mold better communicators while giving value to curiosity, discovery, and imagination.

In their elementary schools, year levels 1- 5, students continue their journey of discovery through introduction of the “scientific method of reasoning” while building upon their core subjects of Language, Math, Science and Social Studies. They offer small class sizes with English as the main language of instruction and where native English-speaking teachers hail from the United States, Canada, & Australia.They also provide individualized instruction plans, English as Second Language (ESL) classes, and foreign language classes, too.

Required Documents:
Application Form (Completed and signed with picture attached)
Immunization Record/Medical Record
Academic Transcript of Records
Student’s Birth Certificate or Family Register
Copy of Student’s Passport: fo International students
Copy of Parents’ Passport or Valid ID
Copy of Guardian’s Passport or Valid ID
Certificate of Good Moral
6pcs. 2x2 picture (white background, no glasses)
Address: Circumferential Road, Friendship Highway, Barangay Cutcut, Santo Domingo, Angeles City
Contact Number: (+63) 45-459-9000
Email Address: info@nis.com.ph

Singapore School Clark

Singapore School Clark offers academic programs from preschool to secondary level. Their preschool and primary levels are from Nursery to Primary level 6 (3 to 11 years old as of October 31). They also have an ESL Program formulated to help non-native English speakers learn or improve their proficiency in the language. The school believes in a positive approach to discipline wherein their program is “designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their communities.” School curriculum also includes after school activities such as Music, Performing Arts, Debate, Sports and the like.

Required Documents:
Copy of latest report card for incoming K to Secondary 4 students
Transcript of records (TOR) for incoming Pre-University students
1 x 1 photo (coloured, 3 pcs.)
Accomplished application form
Birth certificate
Copy of passport, ACR I-Card and visa of child and parents (for foreign students)
Non-refundable processing fee of Php 6,000.00
Letter of recommendation from previous school
Address: D'Heights (Sunvalley) Golf and Resort, Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Contact Number: +45 4998287 / +63908 8853848
Email Address: admin@singaporeschoolclark.com

Living Stone International School (LSIS)

The LSIS Kindergarten curriculum is anchored on 8 Key Developmental areas: Vocabulary, Identifying Letters and Phonemic Awareness, Spelling Ability, Comprehension and Interpretation, Mathematics Ability, Visual Discrimination, Psychomotor, and Socio-Emotional Development. Thus, precise means and tools are provided to Kindergarten learners to become physically, socially, and mentally healthy, with activities that are child-centered and holistic.

Meanwhile, grade school learners are trained to be independent learners, with a curriculum that provides integrated and experiential learning. Moreover, the inclusion of Robotics and ICT programs in the curriculum enhances the students’ preparedness “for a more holistic and practical approach to higher levels of learning.” Additionally, after-class Special Music Tutorials, Praeter Matematica Eget (PME), Voluntary-basis Outreach Programs, and the God’s Gift Hour, are special programs that are also being offered by LSIS.

Address: 43-B Marlim Blvd. Ext., Corner Debra St.Pulung Maragul, Angeles City
Contact Number: 045. 436. 2704 | 0916-245-1319 / 0923-955-0348
Email Address: inquiries@livingstone.ph.education

Gentry International School

Founded in 2008, Gentry International School started as a tutorial center for ESL. The academy, now a formal school, caters to Preschool to Senior High School, both local and foreign students. New Filipino students and transferees can avail of 50-100% discount if they are academic awardees of the previous year, with a general weighted average of between 90-100. Official report card is required upon submission. Meanwhile, foreign students can also avail of academic scholarships if they score 90-115 on their official TOEFL test.

Address: 5278 Claro M. Recto Hiway, Clark Freeport, Pampanga
Contact Number: 0995 869 7396
Email Address: gentryschool@yahoo.com

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