Saint Gabriel International School

Saint Gabriel International School
Address
St. Paul Compound Road, Sandoval Avenue, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Information
Type	Private, International School
Established	2000
Principal	Dr. Mildred A. Go, Ed. D.
Color(s)	Sky Blue, Yellow and White
Athletics	PAPRISA
Nickname	Saint Gabriel, SG, SGIS
Website	www.sgis2000.org

Saint Gabriel International School, or (simplified Chinese: Saint Gabriel国际学校; traditional Chinese: Saint Gabriel國際學校; pinyin: Saint Gabriel guó jì xué xiào) or SGIS, is recognized by the Department of Education in Pasig City, Philippines, owned by Dr. Mildred A. Go, Ed. D.. It started operations in 2000. It adheres to a global philosophy of education; thus, there is a continuous upgrading of its audio-visual materials to promote a deeper appreciation of countries, history and people, and whenever conditions allow, students are encouraged to go to Xiamen, China for at least two weeks to join the international group of students. The administration maintains an open communication among teachers, students, parents and even the outside community. Based on the results of the government exams given to the Seniors every year, the school falls within the upper 15% compared to all other schools in the Division of Pasig City.

Saint Gabriel International School provides ESL classes for students outside the Philippines including South Korean students. Saint Gabriel International School also provides students with Mandarin Chinese classes. The school has an average of 25 students per class.

Facilities

• The entire school resides in an area which is approximately 2,500 sq. meters in total, which has options to expand upon acquisition of land areas connected to the school.
• Bldg. A - a three-storey building consisting of classrooms, the school's Guidance Office, a larger canteen, the school library, an outdoor picnic area and faculty rooms.
• Bldg. B - a five-storey building. The first level is the school's main office, the second to third levels are residential floors, the fourth and fifth are dormitories for exchange students.
• Bldg. C - a five-storey building consisting of classrooms, a mini-canteen, and a multi-purpose hall which houses some of the school's mini-celebration.
• Bldg. D - a five-storey building consisting of classrooms, including a computer/science laboratory and a multi-purpose hall which can accommodate 300 people.
• Bldg. E - a five-storey building equipped with an elevator, which comprises a research center, an art room, a theater/dance hall at level 2, Level 3, 4, and 5 is the gymnasium.
• a multi-function covered court for various activities.
• Note: The school now has 24-hour security surveillance cameras.

Curriculum

A day's schedule is from 8:00 AM to 3:40 PM and a shorter time for the preschool. It uses English as the medium of instruction and offers standard Mandarin handled by native speakers from China. It has a flexible delivery system to maximize the teaching and learning process. Students are accepted anytime during the school year. From Monday to Thursday, students are required to wear the complete school uniform. And on Fridays, students can wear civilian clothes.

The House System

Students participate in the House system where the school population is divided into two teams called the Blue Shark House and the Yellow Eagle House. The two teams compete in sports, quiz bees, talent shows etc. This allows the active participation of all the students and teachers. At the same time, it develops leadership, sportsmanship, and interpersonal skills.

Summer Program in MXIS

Students participate in the summer programs of Manila Xiamen International School where participants are taught about China, its history, people, culture and geography. A yearly 45-day summer program from early April and mid-May is sponsored by both schools.

Relations

Saint Gabriel International School is the sister school of the Manila Xiamen International School (simplified Chinese: 厦门岷厦国际学校; traditional Chinese: 廈門岷廈國際學校; pinyin: xià mén mín shà guó jì xué xiào), a school also owned by Dr. Mildred A. Go, Ed. D. located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. SGIS is also called the Philippine Branch or Philippine Address in Manila Xiamen International School's website.

External links

• Saint Gabriel International School official website
• Saint Gabriel International School - Philippine Department of Education