Chinese International School Manila (CISM) and Domuschola International School (DIS), two highly reputed International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Manila, have entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF). GSF schools offering the IB diploma having delivered exceptionally strong academic outcomes, with over 92 students gaining IB World topper and Near-perfect scorer recognitions over the last 10 years.
GSF has a 20-year history as an allied school network, which operates 35 highly acclaimed and premium international schools in 10 countries. These schools offer top-level education to nearly 31,500 students from over 70 nationalities.
As part of the GSF network, CISM and DIS will have access to the Foundation’s strong academic excellence model, which incorporates the best innovative education practices, modern teaching and learning, and an emphasis on skills-based learning.
“This strategic collaboration will help CISM & DIS – already among the top schools in the Philippines – to build upon their foundations as 21st century schools with high academic rigor, and enable them to better meet the aspirations of Millennial parents and nurture their Generation Alpha children into Global Citizens,” said Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder and Chairman of Global Schools Foundation.
Focused on full K12 education, the GSF network emphasizes strong inter-school collaboration between students and teachers. GSF provides 21st century holistic education, together with innovative and personalized learning in a technologically-advanced environment. This prepares students to become Global Citizens and be better prepared to deal with challenges of the future. Moreover, GSF schools are known for their global-mindedness and diversity, while balancing the richness of local traditions.
“Through this partnership, our IB schools shall benefit from access to GSF’s global education best practices, strong technological systems, and international interaction and cooperation with similar schools in the region. We are confident this partnership will drive superior learning outcomes for our students, improved career development for our staff, and closer interaction across our school communities,'' noted CISM and DIS Chairman Martin P. Lorenzo.
GSF has raised US$250 million from its institutional financial partners for continuing investments in K12 education in Asia, and is now actively seeking strategic partnerships in Europe & North America. It has also entered into a strategic partnership with Dwight School Seoul, a leading super premium IB School, with link to parent school in New York.
GSF drives the growth strategy and internationalisation from its headquarters in Singapore and is a pioneer participant in Enterprise Singapore’s Scale-up SG programme.
In 2021, GSF was recognized as the “World's Most Awarded Network of Schools” by World Book of Records, UK, for being a recipient of international awards in different categories like Innovation and Management, Performance Excellence, Business Excellence, Green initiatives, CSR and Sustainability etc.
About Global Schools Foundation
Founded in 2002, Global Schools Foundation is a community-oriented educational institution whose sole mission is to bring high quality school education to wider communities across the world and nurture these young minds into global leaders.
GSF schools provide a very strong academic rigour with its highly proven academic excellence model which is further enhanced by the proprietary learning technology frameworks involving data analytics and artificial intelligence to accelerate students’ learning outcomes.
About Chinese International School Manila
Founded in 2007 and situated within the McKinley Hill district of Metro Manila, making it easily accessible for families, CISM provides education to children aged 3-18 from over 29 different nationalities.
Whilst the core curriculum provision follows the American Core Curriculum, it is adapted and enriched to reflect the local and international context, and offers a unique second language program of Mandarin across all grade levels. CISM is a world International Baccalaureate
school, offering the Diploma Program to senior students. It is also accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS).
The school promotes holistic learning supported by a broad co-curricular program which encompasses extra-curricular activities, house events, student leadership, service learning, field and residential trips. Academic life is underpinned by strong pastoral care to protect and support the wellbeing of all CISM students and staff.
About Domuschola International School
Founded in 2006 and situated centrally within Pasig City, Metro Manila, DIS aims to develop students to be passionate, responsible, and caring global citizens who are critical thinkers, collaborative and curious. Its inspiring educators are committed to provide an internationally competitive education in partnership with students and families.
Domuschola’s Kinder to Grade 12 curriculum offers students a unique, college-preparatory education. The school takes pride in adhering to the rigorous International Baccalaureate for Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme. This curriculum is recognized by schools and universities world-wide.
As IB Learners, students learn how to learn. They are able to take responsibility for their own learning and are encouraged to try various approaches to learning and to take responsibility for their own academic progress. The IB programmes help students ask challenging questions, think critically and develop the skills that would help them in higher education.
DIS firmly believes in the critical role of parents as active partners of the school in the continuum of learning. The learning in school is not just “academic” but must have a carry-over application to the student’s natural environments, the home, and the community.