Greatstart International School Manila

Greatstart International School Manila is located at 187 Dona Soledad Ave. Extension, Better Living Subdivision (BLS), Paranaque City, Metro Manila. The school sits in the Better Living neighborhood and is accessible from the South Luzon Expressway via the Bicutan exit; it is described as being beside Nuat Thai and Alfamart. This location places the campus in southern Metro Manila, convenient for families relocating to or residing in the area.

Classrooms are organized by age: Toddlers (18 months to 2 years), Nursery I (2–3 years), Nursery II (3–4 years), Pre-K (4–5 years), Kindergarten (5–6 years), School Age (up to 12 years), and Summer Camp (2–12 years).

The school operates as an international early-learning program that serves preschool through school-age students; it runs as a day program (no boarding is listed). The daily schedule aligns with a daytime model, with school hours Monday–Friday.

Greatstart International School Manila is described as inclusive; decisions about admitting students with special educational needs are made by Center Directors based on individual assessments. Some students may receive full-time support from a Learning Support Assistant.

The school aligns with American education standards and guidelines, reflecting a United States affiliation.

No religious affiliation is indicated in the available materials.

School days run from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with programming that covers early childhood through school-age activities.

The school offers bus service through an accredited provider, Iskulbus. Families should contact Iskulbus directly for enrollment and scheduling details.

Greatstart International School Manila uses the GR.A.C.E. Learning Program (Greatstart Academic Curriculum for Excellence), a proprietary, cross‑curricular curriculum based on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and aligned with state and national early‑learning standards. The program uses ongoing observation and assessment to tailor Learning Foundations, with plans for individuals and groups that emphasize creativity, social development, early literacy and numeracy, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available. The curriculum blends Montessori‑inspired elements with structured, explorative activities to prepare children for transition to elementary school and to develop critical thinking. Curriculum provision is organized by age‑based classrooms: Toddlers (16 months–2 years), Nursery I, Nursery II, Pre‑K, Kindergarten, School Age (up to 12 years), and Summer Camp. The Manila site follows an August–May academic year, with a May Summer Camp and a Headstart Preparatory Camp in June–July, and the program is positioned to support readiness for elementary education, with documented performance outcomes reported for the US network.

1. Schedule a Tour. School Tours are typically 30 minutes to 1 hour long. Families should call the numbers listed to schedule a tour appointment, or inquire online, to arrange a visit. The tour allows families to view the facilities and ask questions about the school and its programs.

2. Register Your Child. Because slots are limited, use the Online Application for Admission form since slots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The Application for Admission form can be requested during the school tour or by contacting the school administrator.

3. Admissions Evaluation and Interview. Once the Admissions Evaluation and Enrollment Deposit fees have been paid, families will be contacted for Assessment scheduling. The initial assessment helps inform high-quality instruction tailored to the child's learning needs and can be conducted during the school tour.

4. Acceptance. An Enrollment Packet, including information such as parents' and child information and health records, is provided upon acceptance. Families can opt to visit the school or be contacted for orientation prior to their child's start date.

There is no scholarship information published on the admissions pages. The materials describe the admissions steps and age requirements but do not mention any scholarship programs.

The school describes an open admissions policy with applications accepted year-round and spaces reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no published waitlist or pool system. This implies no formal waitlist beyond the standard first-come, first-served approach.