Application Process and Requirements

Admissions Office

Phone: (632) 8567-7686 loc. 8169 or 8163
E-mail: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph

Age and Prerequisite Requirements for admissions to Grade School Unit

The child must at least be six (6) years old for Grade One (1) by June of then intended school year of entry.

Application Procedure for Grades 1-6 for School Year 2021-2022

The St. Scholastica’s College Manila Entrance Examinations, as well as the admission interviews, will still be waived for School Year 2021-2022 applicants.

All applications will be done online via www.ssc.edu.ph. Walk-in applications and inquiries are temporarily suspended until further notice.

You may contact the Admissions Office by sending an email to sscadmit@ssc.edu,ph or calling (02) 8567-7686 locals 8169 and 8163. Office hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday, and 8:00 to 12:00 NN on a Saturday.

Below are the specific steps for the online application for Grades 1 to 6.

STEP 1:

Submit a scanned copy of your report cards (previous grade level and latest grades available upon application) and PSA-issued birth certificate via email to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph.  Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – APPLICATION for (Grade/Degree/Level):  LAST NAME, First Name (e.g. APPLICATION for GRADE 1:  DELA CRUZ, Jenny).

STEP 2:

After submission of the initial documents, kindly wait for a confirmation of your eligibility to apply for the level/program you are seeking admission to. This will be sent by the SSC Manila Admissions Office together with the instructions for online registration.

STEP 3

Once you have been given confirmation of your eligibility to apply, you will be instructed to register online through www.ssc.edu.ph.  Complete the process until payment of fees.  With the waiving of the entrance exams, instead of paying the full amount of Php 500.00, you only need to pay the registration fee of Php 200.00.**

Payment may be done online through BDO Online Banking facility using the following details:

Account Name:  ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE

Account Number:  004580000210

Branch: BDO Taft Vito Cruz Branch

STEP 4:

Email a clear copy of the proof of successful online payment or deposit slip to the following email addresses: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph and  businessoffice@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: LAST NAME, First Name, Grade/Level/Program (e.g. PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION:  DELA CRUZ, Jenny/Grade 1).

In the body of the email, kindly provide the reference number of the online payment transaction indicated in your proof of payment. Also, make sure that the image submitted clearly displays the said reference number for the transaction.

STEP 5:

Once payment has been confirmed, a link will be sent to your registered email (the one used during the initial online registration), so you can proceed to completing the application process.  You will be receiving a confirmation email when you have successfully submitted your online application.

STEP 6:

Once your application has been evaluated and approved by the Grade School Admissions Committee, a Letter of Acceptance** will be sent to you via email.   Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the non-refundable confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

* Kindly take note that full Admission to the grade/course/level will be given after the submission and evaluation of your other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

**The registration fee is non-refundable.

Full List of Documents for Submission

Before an applicant can be cleared for admissions and enrollment, the following original documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office:

1. Academic Records duly signed by the Principal certifying eligibility for transfer to the next grade level (for those with the previous schooling)
2. Signed Data Privacy Consent Form
3. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued birth certificate.
4. Baptismal Certificate (for Catholic Applicants)
5. Accomplished SSC Recommendation Form from Principal/Class Adviser. The form must be emailed directly by the Class Adviser to the Admissions Office through this email address: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. You may download the form through these links and send to the recommender:
   http://bit.ly/SSCMNLGrade1PrincipalAdviserRecommendation
   http://bit.ly/SSCMNLGrade2to6PrincipalorAdviserRecommendation
6. Accomplished SSC Recommendation Form from Guidance Counselor The form must be emailed directly by the Guidance Counselor to the Admissions Office through this email address: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. You may download the form through this link and send to the recommender: http://bit.ly/SSCMNLGSCounselorRecommendation
7. Accomplished STUDENT HEALTH RECORD FORM.

Please take note that once the Admissions Office accepts these requirements, these will no longer be returned to the applicant.

 Additional Requirements and Application Fees  for Foreign Students and Applicants with Dual Citizenship

For Foreign Applicants and those with Dual Citizenship, aside from the initial documents needed for registration, there will be additional documentary requirements for initial evaluation. Below are the said documents which must be submitted in CLEAR digitally scanned format.

For Foreign Applicants:

1. Your original authenticated academic records (report cards/transcript of records) Kindly ensure that your academic records (report cards/transcript of records) have been authenticated by the Office of the Philippine Embassy/ Office of the Consular Official in the country which has jurisdiction over the issuing school. All documents must have the English translation of the entries, particularly the name of the student, subjects (with descriptions), grades, and grade level.

   Note: Applicants whose documents have not been authenticated by the Philippine Embassy of the issuing school or country of origin may go to the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines to have the said documents validated.

2. Passport, particularly the bio-page and page/s where stamps of latest departure and arrival in the country are found.
3. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR-I-Card)
4. Documents for the issuance of Special Study Permit (SSP)

Though the initial copies may be submitted in digital format, you will be required to present the original documents for verification purposes before you are cleared for enrolment in the event of successful admission to SSC Manila.

All foreign applicants must pay the application fee of USD 20 as well as the one-time Foreign Student’s Fee of USD 500 at the Business Office upon enrollment

For those with Dual Citizenship:

Please submit a photocopy of the Philippine Passport and the Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen.

Status of Admission

Results of the application are released THREE (3) to FIVE (5) working days upon completion of online registration and submission of requirements for evaluation with include the accomplished SSC Recommendation Forms from the Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor.

Once your child’s application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

Take note that full admission to the grade/course/level will be given only after the submission and evaluation of the other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

Enrollment

Applicants are required to submit their Original Report Card together with the other documents mentioned above prior to the enrollment scheduled in May or June.

An applicant who is interested to enroll in SSC Manila must submit her/his Reply Slip attached to the Acceptance Letter received from the Admissions Office soon after receipt of the said status letter. The information provided on the reply slip submitted would serve as the basis for recording the applicant’s name under the level she is accepted in.

Kindly be advised that a slot will only be reserved for the accepted applicant upon payment of the Confirmation Fee. Full admissions will only be declared after submission of the ORIGINAL report card or transfer credential (for transferees).

Admissions Office

Phone: (632) 8567-7686 loc, 8168
E-mail: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph

Application Procedure for Grade 7 to 12 for School Year 2021-2020

The St. Scholastica’s College Manila Entrance Examinations, as well as the admission interviews, will still be waived for School Year 2021-2022 applicants.

All applications will be done online via www.ssc.edu.ph. Walk-in applications and inquiries are temporarily suspended until further notice.

You may contact the Admissions Office by sending an email to sscadmit@ssc.edu,ph or calling (02) 8567-7686 locals 8169 and 8163. Office hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday, and 8:00 to 12:00 NN on a Saturday.

Below are the specific steps for online application for Grades 7 to 12:

STEP 1:

Submit a scanned copy of your report cards (previous grade level and latest grades available upon application) and PSA-issued birth
certificate via email to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – APPLICATION for (Grade/Degree/Level): LAST NAME, First Name (e.g. APPLICATION for GRADE 11/ABM Strand: DELA CRUZ, Juanita).

All applicants for Senior High School must submit, together with the above-mentioned documents, an application essay, details of which may be downloaded from (link). http://bit.ly/SSCManilaSHSApplicationEssayGuidelines

There is a separate admissions procedure for those applying for the Music Performance Strand. Kindly email us at sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph
for details.

STEP 2:

After submission of the initial documents, kindly wait for a confirmation of your eligibility to apply for the level/program you are seeking admission to. This will be sent by the SSC Manila Admissions Office together with the instructions for online registration.

STEP 3:

Once you have been given confirmation of your eligibility to apply, you will be instructed to register online through www.ssc.edu.ph. Complete the process until payment of fees. With the waiving of the entrance exams, instead of paying the full amount of Php  500.00, you only need to pay the registration fee of Php 200.00.**

Payment may be done online through BDO Online Banking facility using the following details:

Account Name: ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE

Account Number: 004580000210

Branch: BDO Taft Vito Cruz Branch

STEP 4:

Email a clear copy of the proof of successful online payment or deposit slip to the following email addresses: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph and businessoffice@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: LAST NAME, First Name, Grade/Level/Program (e.g. PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: DELA CRUZ, Juanita/Grade11 /ABM Strand). In the body of the email, kindly provide the reference number of the online payment transaction indicated in your proof of payment. Also, make sure that the image submitted clearly displays the said reference number for the transaction.

STEP 5:

Once payment has been confirmed, a link will be sent to your registered email (the one used during the initial online registration), so you can proceed to completing the application process. You will be receiving a confirmation email when you have successfully submitted your online application.

STEP 6:

Upon successful completion of the online registration, your application will be evaluated. This will take a few days. Once your application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance** will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the non-refundable
confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

*Kindly take note that full Admission to the grade/course/level will be given after the submission and evaluation of your other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

**The registration fee is non-refundable

Before an applicant can be cleared for admissions and enrollment, the following original documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office:

1. Academic Records duly signed by the Principal certifying eligibility for transfer to the next grade level (for those with previous schooling)
2. Signed Data Privacy Consent Form
3. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued birth certificate.
4. Baptismal Certificate (for Catholic Applicants)
5. Accomplished SSC Recommendation Form from Principal/Class Adviser. The form must be emailed directly by the Class Adviser to the Admissions Office through this email address: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. You may download the form through this link and send it to the recommender.
   http://bit.ly/SSCMNLHSPrincipalRecommendation
   http://bit.ly/SSCMNLHSAdviserRecommendation
6. Accomplished SSC Recommendation Form from Guidance Counselor The form must be emailed directly by the Guidance Counselor to the Admissions Office through this email address: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. You may download the form through this link and send it to the recommender.
   http://bit.ly/SSCMNLHSCounselorRecommendation
7. Accomplished STUDENT HEALTH RECORD FORM.

Please take note that once the Admissions Office accepts these requirements, these will no longer be returned to the applicant.

Additional Requirements and Application Fees for Foreign Students and Applicants with Dual Citizenship

For Foreign Applicants and those with Dual Citizenship, aside from the initial documents needed for registration, there will be additional documentary requirements for initial evaluation. Below are the said documents which must be submitted in CLEAR digitally scanned format:

For Foreign Applicants:

1. Your original authenticated academic records (report cards/transcript of records)Kindly ensure that your academic records (report cards/transcript of records) have been authenticated by the Office of the Philippine Embassy/ Office of the Consular Official in the country which has jurisdiction over the issuing school.All documents must have the English translation of the entries, particularly the name of the student, subjects (with descriptions), grades, and grade level.Note: Applicants whose documents have not been authenticated by the Philippine Embassy of the issuing school or country of origin may go to the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines to have the said documents validated.
2. Passport, particularly the bio-page and page/s where stamps of latest departure and arrival in the country are found.
3. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR-I-Card)
4. Documents for the issuance of Special Study Permit (SSP)

Though the initial copies may be submitted in digital format, you will be required to present the original documents for verification purposes before you are cleared for enrolment in the event of successful admission to SSC Manila.

All foreign applicants must pay the application fee of USD 20 as well as the one-time Foreign Student’s Fee of USD 500 at the Business Office upon enrollment.

For those with Dual Citizenship:

Please submit a photocopy of the Philippine Passport and the Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen.

Status of Admissions

Results of the application are released THREE (3) to FIVE (5) working days upon completion of online registration and submission of requirements for evaluation with include the accomplished SSC Recommendation Forms from the Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor. 

Once your application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

Take note that full admission to the grade/course/level will be given only after the submission and evaluation of the other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

Enrollment

Applicants are required to submit their Original Report Card together with the other documents mentioned above prior to the enrollment scheduled in May or June.

An applicant who is interested to enroll in SSC Manila must submit her/his Reply Slip attached to the Acceptance Letter received from the Admissions Office soon after receipt of the said status letter. The information provided on the reply slip submitted would serve as the basis for recording the applicant’s name under the level she is accepted in.

Kindly be advised that a slot will only be reserved for the accepted applicant upon payment of the Confirmation Fee.  Full admissions will only be declared after submission of the ORIGINAL report card or transfer credential (for transferees).

Admissions Office

Phone: (632) 8567-7686 loc. 8168
E-mail: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph

Application Procedure for First-Year College for School Year 2021-2020

The St. Scholastica’s College Manila Entrance Examinations, as well as the admission interviews, will still be waived for School Year 2021-2022 applicants.

All applications will be done online via www.ssc.edu.ph. Walk-in applications and inquiries are temporarily suspended until further notice.

You may contact the Admissions Office by sending an email to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph or calling (02) 8567-7686 locals 8169 and 8163. Office hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM,
Monday to Friday, and 8:00AM to 12:00NN on a Saturday.

Below are the specific steps for online application for First-Year College:

STEP 1:

Submit a scanned copy of your report cards (previous grade level and latest grades available upon application) and PSA-issued birth certificate via email to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – APPLICATION for (Grade/Degree/Level): LAST NAME, First Name (e.g. APPLICATION for College/BS Accountancy/1st Year: DELA CRUZ, Juanita).

All applicants for College must submit, together with the abovementioned documents, an application essay, details of which may be downloaded from these links:

For College Applicants:

http://bit.ly/SSCManilaCollegeApplicationEssayGuidelines

Applicants for the Fine Arts and Interior Design Program must also submit a sample work together with the above-mentioned documents.

The guidelines for this sample work are as follows:

Fine Arts and Interior Design Talent Test Instructions

FINE ARTS

Objective:

To assess the student applicant’s potential to pursue a degree in arts and design by exhibiting the ability to compose, a keen eye for detail, and skills in illustrating the required scenario

Instructions:

Get three objects from your kitchen.
Arrange these objects as one composition.
Draw this still life composition on a clean sheet of paper using any dry material (pencil, pen, colored pencil, oil pastel, etc.).

INTERIOR DESIGN

Objective:

To assess the student applicant’s potential to pursue a degree in arts and design by exhibiting problem-solving skills and the ability to illustrate a design concept

Instructions:

Observe your living room design.
Using a clean sheet of paper and any dry material (pencil, colored pencil, oil pastel, etc.), draw a perspective of your living room but replace one
chair/sofa with your own design that fits your living room design.

Applications for the School of Music follows a separate set of admissions procedures outlining audition requirements. For details, kindly email us at sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph

STEP 2:

After submission of the initial documents, kindly wait for a confirmation of your eligibility to apply for the level/program you are seeking admission to. This will be sent by the SSC Manila Admissions Office together with the instructions for online registration.

STEP 3:

Once you have been given confirmation of your eligibility to apply, you will be instructed to register online through www.ssc.edu.ph. Complete the process until payment of fees. With the waiving of the entrance exams, instead of paying the full amount of Php 500.00, you only need
to pay the registration fee of Php 200.00.**

Payment may be done online through BDO Online Banking facility using the following details:

Account Name: ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE
Account Number: 004580000210
Branch: BDO Taft Vito Cruz Branch

STEP 4:

Email a clear copy of the proof of successful online payment or deposit slip to the following email addresses: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph and businessoffice@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: LAST NAME, First Name, Grade/Level/Program (e.g. PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: DELA CRUZ, Juanita/1ST Year College/BS Accountancy).

In the body of the email, kindly provide the reference number of the online payment transaction indicated in your proof of payment. Also, make sure that the image submitted clearly displays the said reference number for the transaction.

STEP 5:

Once payment has been confirmed, a link will be sent to your registered email (the one used during the initial online registration), so you can proceed to completing the application process. You will be receiving a confirmation email when you have successfully submitted your online application.

STEP 6:

Upon successful completion of the online registration, your application will be evaluated. This will take a few days. Once your application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance* will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the non-refundable confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

*Kindly take note that full Admission to the grade/course/level will be given after the submission and evaluation of your other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

**The registration fee is non-refundable.

Application Procedure for College Transferees for School Year 2021-2020

The St. Scholastica’s College Manila Entrance Examinations, as well as the admission interviews, will still be waived for School Year 2021-2022 applicants.

All applications will be done online via www.ssc.edu.ph. Walk-in applications and inquiries are temporarily suspended until further notice.

You may contact the Admissions Office by sending an email to sscadmit@ssc.edu.phor calling (02) 8567-7686 locals 8169 and 8163. Office hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday, and 8:00 to 12:00 NN on a Saturday.

Transfer students who wish to apply to SSCManila normally should not have completed more than four (4) semesters of collegiate work. The College reserves the right to classify the transferee based on existing curricular requirements.

In most instances, the Collegecredits only the General Education subjects taken not more than 25%of the total number of units of the course applier for.

Below are the specific steps for online application for College Transferees:

STEP 1:

Submit a scanned copy of the following documents to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph:

1. Transcript of Records
2. Course Descriptions
3. Honorable Dismissal

Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – APPLICATION AS COLLEGE TRANSFEREE (Degree Program/Level): LAST NAME, First Name (e.g. APPLICATION AS COLLEGE TRANSFEREE BS Psychology/2nd Year: DELA CRUZ, Juanita).

All applicants for College must submit, together with the abovementioned documents, an application essay, details of which may be downloaded from this link: 
http://bit.ly/SSCManilaCollegeApplicationEssayGuidelines

If you are applying for the School of Music, aside from the documents mentioned above, you must submit first an audition video (mp4 format) to sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph together with a letter of intent to apply indicating the music program/degree you are applying for.

For voice audition, please prepare the following repertoire:

1 Classical (any of the 4 periods)
1 Filipino/OPM
1 Broadway

For instrumental audition, please prepare the following:

A three (3)-piece repertoire with a representative from each period (e.g. 1 Classical, 1 Baroque & 1 Romantic or Contemporary)

For ABMPT (Music Production and Technology), you can choose between voice and instrument to demonstrate your musical ability.

Your audition pieces must highlight your current skill related to the program you are auditioning for (e.g. if applying for Piano, performance of a piano piece, etc.).

Be sure to write in the subject line of your email the following – AUDITION PIECES for (Music Degree Program Applying for): LAST NAME, First Name, Year Level (e.g. AUDITION PIECES for BM in Music Performance – Piano Performance: DELA CRUZ, Juanita, First Year).

Applicants for the Fine Arts and Interior Design Program must also submit a sample work together with the above-mentioned documents. The guidelines for this sample work are as follows:

Fine Arts and Interior Design Talent Test Instructions

FINE ARTS

Objective:

To assess the student applicant’s potential to pursue a degree in arts and design by exhibiting the ability to compose, a keen eye for detail, and skills in illustrating the required scenario.

Instructions:

Get three objects from your kitchen.
Arrange these objects as one composition.
Draw this still life composition on a clean sheet of paper using any dry material (pencil, pen, colored pencil, oil pastel, etc.).

INTERIOR DESIGN

Objective:

To assess the student applicant’s potential to pursue a degree in arts and design by exhibiting problem-solving skills and the ability to illustrate a design concept.

Instructions:

Observe your living room design.
Using a clean sheet of paper and any dry material (pencil, colored pencil,oil pastel, etc.), draw a perspective of your living room but replace one chair/sofa with your own design that fits your living room design.

STEP 2:

After submission of the initial requirements, kindly wait for the confirmation of the status of your application and advice on the number of credited units (if any). For applicants to the School of Music, one must successfully pass her/his auditions before confirmation of eligibility to apply could be determined.

STEP 3:

Once you have been given confirmation of your eligibility to apply, you will be instructed to register online through www.ssc.edu.ph. Complete the process until payment of fees. Instead of paying the full amount of Php 500.00, you only need to pay the registration fee of Php 200.00*. Payment may be done online through BDO Online Banking facility using the following details:

Account Name: ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE
Account Number: 004580000210
Branch: BDO Taft Vito Cruz Branch

STEP 4:

Email a clear copy of the proof of successful online payment or deposit slip to the following email addresses: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph and businessoffice@ssc.edu.ph. Kindly indicate in the subject line of your email the following – PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: LAST NAME, First Name, Grade/Level/Program (e.g. PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: DELA CRUZ, Juanita/2nd Year College/BS Accountancy).

In the body of the email, kindly provide the reference number of the online payment transaction indicated in your proof of payment. Also, make sure that the image submitted clearly displays the said reference number for the transaction.

STEP 5:

Once payment has been confirmed, a link will be sent to your registered email (the one used during the initial online registration), so you can proceed to completing the application process. You will be receiving a confirmation email when you have successfully submitted your online application.

STEP 6:

Upon successful completion of the online registration, your application will be evaluated. This will take a few days. Once your application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance* will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the nonrefundable confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before clearance for enrolment is given.

*Kindly take note that full Admission to the grade/course/level will be given after the submission and evaluation of your other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

**The registration fee is non-refundable

Enrollment Policy for Transferees

1.  Transfer applicants with no transfer credentials will not be allowed to proceed with enrollment.

2.  Transferees whose official HS transcripts (Form 137) and/or College transcripts have not been forwarded to the Registrar’s Office within the first year of study may not be allowed to enroll for the succeeding school year. Transferees are expected to attend to this requirement as soon as possible since their enrollment is considered unofficial pending submission of this document.

Foreign Applicants

Inquiries for admission to SSC by foreign students may be coursed through mail, phone, fax, or e-mail.  

For immigration requirements of the Philippines, foreign applicants must inquire from the Philippine Consulate/Embassy of the country of origin.  If admitted, the applicant must submit a clear photocopy of the STUDENT VISA/PERMIT and ALIEN CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENCE (ACR).  

For those on TEMPORARY VISITOR VISA and would wish to pursue tertiary education in SSC, conversion of their visas from temporary visitor visa to STUDENT VISA should be done. The list of requirements for said conversion may be secured from the Registrar’s Office.  

Foreign students are required to pay the application and testing fee of US$20.00 as well as the one-time Foreign Students fee of US$500.00 upon enrollment. 

Non-English speaking applicants must also submit the result of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based test or 170 on the computer-based test is required.  Test must have been taken not more than two (2) years ago. 

Applicants accepted on the basis of their TOEFL, or SAT results may be required to take the SSC entrance exam upon their arrival in the Philippines for validation purposes.

Additional Requirements and Application Fees for Foreign Students and Applicants with Dual Citizenship

 For Foreign Applicants and those with Dual Citizenship, aside from the initial documents needed for registration, there will be additional documentary requirements for initial
evaluation. Below are the said documents which must be submitted in CLEAR digitally scanned format:For Foreign Applicants:

1. Your original authenticated academic records (report cards/transcript of records)Kindly ensure that your academic records (report cards/transcript of records) have been authenticated by the Office of the Philippine Embassy/ Office of the Consular Official in the country which has jurisdiction over the issuing school. All documents must have the English translation of the entries, particularly the
   name of the student, subjects (with descriptions), grades, and grade level.Note: Applicants whose documents have not been authenticated by the Philippine Embassy of the issuing school or country of origin may go to the
   Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines to have the said documents validated.
2. Passport, particularly the bio-page and page/s where stamps of latest departure and arrival in the country are found.
3. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR-I-Card)
4. Documents for the issuance of Special Study Permit (SSP)

Though the initial copies may be submitted in digital format, you will be required to present the original documents for verification purposes before you are cleared for enrolment in the event of successful admission to SSC Manila.

All foreign applicants must pay the application fee of USD 20 as well as the one-time Foreign Student’s Fee of USD 500 at the Business Office upon enrollment.

For those with Dual Citizenship:

Please submit a photocopy of the Philippine Passport and the Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen.

Status of Admission

Results of the application are released THREE (3) to FIVE (5) working days upon completion of online registration and submission of requirements for evaluation with include the accomplished SSC Recommendation Forms from the Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor.

Once your application has been approved, a Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you via email. Together with this letter are detailed instructions on payment of the confirmation fee and a list of requirements for submission before the clearance for enrolment is given.

Take note that full admission to the grade/course/level will be given only after the submission and evaluation of the other requirements. SSC Manila reserves the right to refuse admission based on the standards set by the School.

An applicant who is interested to enroll in SSC Manila must submit her/his Reply Slip attached to the Acceptance Letter received from the Admissions Office so on after receipt of the said status letter.  The information provided on the reply slip submitted would serve as the basis for recording the applicant’s name under the program, she/he is accepted in. If an applicant wishes to change her/his program, she/he must inform the Admission Directorinwritingofsuchrequest prior to enrollment for change of course, and is subject for re-evaluation based on the admission requirements of the new program and availability of slots.]

Kindly be advised that a slot will only be reserved for the accepted applicant upon payment of the Confirmation Fee. Full admissions will only be declared after submission of the ORIGINAL report card or transfer credential (for transferees).

Enrollment

 Applicants are required to submit their Original Report Card together with the other documents mentioned above prior to the enrollment scheduled in May or June.