Title
Recognition and Regulation of Cebu International School
Law
Republic Act No. 9190
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2003
Republic Act No. 9190 recognizes Cebu International School as an educational institution of international character, granting it the authority to operate educational programs adhering to universally accepted policies and allowing it to determine its own curriculum, fees, and personnel.
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Composition of Members and Governance

  • Members: parents or guardians of students enrolled and attending the School for at least one school year.
  • School year defined by the School's calendar of studies and work schedule.
  • Governance by a Board of Trustees elected at large from the corporation's members in good standing.

Admission and Management Provisions

  • Admission: Open to applicants regardless of nationality following the School’s eligibility standards and rules.
  • Nationality Limit: No single alien nationality shall exceed 30% of the total student population per school year.
  • Administration: Managed by a qualified superintendent as prescribed by the Board.

Curriculum, Language, and Fees

  • Curriculum: Determined independently by the School upon consultation with the Secretary of Education.
  • Language: School may teach any language(s) it deems proper.
  • Fees: School may set reasonable fees and assessments to maintain or conform to its education standards.

Educational Standards and Personnel Employment

  • Education standards: Compatible with those of similar, generally recognized international schools.
  • Personnel: School may employ teaching and management personnel locally or internationally.
  • Foreign personnel are exempt from nationality restrictions related to educational control and administration.
  • Foreign personnel remain liable for income taxes despite exemptions.

Rulemaking Authority

  • Secretary of Education authorized to issue necessary implementing rules for the Act's provisions.

Severability Clause

  • If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain effective and operational.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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