Fountain International School

Fountain International School operates two campuses in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. The Elementary campus is at 14 Annapolis Street, corner Purdue Street, Greenhills, San Juan 1502. The High School campus is at Government Center, corner Col. Bonny Serrano, San Juan 1500. The campuses are located in central Manila districts with convenient access to major roads and local amenities.

The school offers preschool, primary (grade school), and secondary (high school) programs. The Cambridge-accredited framework is used across these levels, with a pathway from Cambridge Primary through IGCSE and AS/A Levels.

It is a private, non-sectarian Cambridge-accredited international school. The school serves students from diverse cultures and ages across its preschool, primary, and secondary sections.

An English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum supports non-native English speakers within the primary program. The secondary program also integrates Cambridge-based language and literacy support as part of the curriculum.

There is no stated country affiliation; the school is described as a Philippine international school.

The school is non-sectarian with no religious affiliation indicated.

The official pages do not publish a fixed daily timetable. Campus hours appear to run on Weekdays with the Annapolis campus around 8:00–17:00 and the Santolan campus around 7:30–17:00; Saturday hours are shorter (roughly 7:30–12:00) depending on the campus. Families should confirm exact timings with the Admissions Office.

No school-run bus service is advertised on the official pages. Transportation to and from the campuses is typically via public transit or private arrangements; the campuses are served by local bus routes and nearby transit stops.

Fountain International School in San Juan, Metro Manila is Cambridge-accredited and offers Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and AS & A Levels, with DepEd-aligned competencies and ECIS Full Membership. The Elementary program uses the Cambridge Primary Framework, including Cambridge Primary English (with English as a Second Language based on CEFR), Cambridge Mathematics, Cambridge Science, and a Social Sciences curriculum with an in-house SDG program. Early years encompass Nursery and Preparatory under the EYFS, with Nursery emphasising sustainability and 21st-century skills and Preparatory applying the EYFS framework to support school readiness. Cambridge Lower Secondary in the middle years leads to Cambridge Checkpoint assessments to benchmark progress before moving to IGCSE. The IGCSE courses offered include Mathematics, English First Language, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, and Computer Science, with a certificate awarded after achieving a grade C or above in at least five subjects, typically over Grades 9–10. Senior High School provides Cambridge AS and A Levels in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology and History; students select four subjects aligned to strands (STEM, ABM, STEM-ICT, HUMSS) and examinations occur twice yearly (June and November).

Step 1 — Completion of the File. Begin by submitting the application form in person at the Registrar/Accounting Office and paying the combined application and testing fee of Php 2,500 to the Cashier. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and it is due at the time you submit the application form. After payment, present the official receipt and obtain the completed application form from the Registrar.

Step 2 — Prepare and submit required documents. Provide the completed application form with three 2x2 recent color photographs, the completed student medical record (FIS form), a photocopy of the PSA/NSO birth certificate (original may be requested for authentication), and a photocopy of the latest report card (Form 138) with authentication as needed. Include a certificate of good moral character or letters of recommendation from the Principal, teacher, and guidance counselor in sealed envelopes signed at the flap. Foreign students must also provide a photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), the Original Special Study Permit (SSP) from the Bureau of Immigration, and a photocopy of the passport. Note that documents are not returned after admission.

Step 3 — Testing and interview. Test schedules run Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–12:00 NN and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM–12:00 NN; testing takes place in the Library. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam and bring the testing fee receipt. Following the exam, an interview with the applicant and parent/guardian is conducted, and results are released with a certificate of acceptance signed by the Principal for accepted applicants.

Step 4 — Admissions decision and waitlist/denial options. Accepted applicants are notified in writing and must settle a non-refundable reservation fee to secure a slot. Applicants who pass the tests but must wait due to slot limitations are placed on the official waitlist and may pay a refundable slot reservation fee to remain on the list for up to one academic year; slots will be allocated as they become available, and parents are notified of status updates. Applicants who do not meet admission requirements may be denied, with an option to appeal once and submit additional documents for reconsideration.

Step 5 — Enrollment requirements. Upon formal enrollment, submit the Grade School Transcript of Records (Form 137) and the Grade School Diploma (certified true copy). Pay a non-refundable reservation fee of Php 50,000. Forms related to high school admissions can be downloaded from the site. The school's 2025–2026 admissions cycle is currently open for inquiry and enrollment.