New Students' Application
SY 2027-2028

MGC New Life Christian Academy accepts students regardless of race, nationality, or creed. Admission is based on the results of the entrance assessment. Academic and behavioral standing from the previous school (if applicable), as well as an interview with the student and parents, are also considered. 

Once admitted and enrolled, students must comply with the program requirements, academic and disciplinary regulations, and all other policies instituted by the administration.

Authorization/Accreditation:

• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Pre-Nursery to Grade 6)

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (Pre-Nursery to Senior High School).

• Early Years: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten

The entrance assessment will consist of a readiness assessment.

The school accepts applicants from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten with or without prior schooling. All applicants must pass a one-on-one readiness assessment conducted by an Early Years teacher.

• Primary Years (Grade 1 - Grade 6) and High School

Applicants must have completed the grade level immediately preceding the level they are applying for and must pass a written entrance assessment administered by the Guidance and Testing Center.

The entrance examination covers different subject areas depending on the grade level.
Please see the examination coverage below:

• Early Years Applicants: Readiness Assessment

• Incoming Grade 1: Standardized Test and Chinese

• Incoming Grades 2–10: Standardized Test, Filipino, and Chinese

• Incoming Grade 11: Standardized Test, English, Mathematics, Filipino, and Science
  
  Please note: The subject-specific tests are designed to assess the applicant’s age- and grade-appropriate knowledge and skills based on what they are expected to have learned in their current or previous grade level. 

Pre-Nursery
  Birthday:  November 2023 to October 2024

Nursery
  Birthday:  November 2022 to October 2023

Kindergarten

  Birthday:  November 2021 to October 2022

EARLY YEARS

Pre-Nursery - 45 slots 

Nursery - 40 slots 

Kindergarten - 17 slots

We only offer afternoon classes for the Nursery and Kindergarten levels.

LOWER and UPPER PRIMARY YEARS

Grade 1 - 0

Grade 2 - 2 slots

Grade 3 - 6 slots

Grade 4 - 6 slots
Grade 5 - 0

Grade 6 - 0

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 7 - 4 slots

Grade 8 - 5 slots

Grade 9 - 0
Grade 10 - 0

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 11 - 0
Grade 12 - 0 

For Filipino Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Birth Certificate – Original PSA-issued Birth Certificate

2. One (1) recent 1x1 ID photo 

3. Behavioral Information Sheet – Download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

4. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)

For Foreign Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Birth Certificate

   • PSA-issued Birth Certificate, if available

   • If not available, submit the Birth Certificate issued by the student’s home country.

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an English translation and have it properly authenticated, as required.

2. One (1) recent 1x1 ID photo

3. Behavioral Information Sheet

   • Download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

4. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)

5. Passport

   • Upload a copy of the bio-data page.

6. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)

   • If available, upload a copy of the front and back of the ACR I-Card.

   • If not yet available, please upload proof of ACR application or other immigration document showing the student’s legal status in the Philippines.

For Filipino Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Original Birth Certificate – PSA-issued

2. One (1) recent 1x1 ID photo with a plain white background

3. Certificate of Enrollment with Learner’s Reference Number (LRN)
   You may request this from your child’s current school.

4. Behavioral Information Sheet – Please download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

5. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)
   
   

For Foreign Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Birth Certificate

   • PSA-issued Birth Certificate, if available

   • If not available, please provide the Birth Certificate issued by the student’s home country.

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an English translation and proper authentication, as required.

2. One (1) recent 1x1 ID photo with a plain white background

3. Certificate of Enrollment (You may request this from your child’s current school.)

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an official English translation.

4. Behavioral Information Sheet – Please download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

5. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)

6. Passport – Copy of the bio-data page

7. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)

   • Upload a copy of the front and back of the ACR I-Card.

   • If not yet available, please upload proof of ACR application or another immigration document showing the student’s legal status in the Philippines.

For Filipino Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Birth Certificate – Original PSA-issued Birth Certificate

2. One (1) recent 1x1 ID photo with a plain white background

3. Certificate of Enrollment with Learner’s Reference Number (LRN)
   You may request this from your child’s current school.

4. Behavioral Information Sheet – Please download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

5. Progress Report Card – SY 2025–2026

   • Upload a photocopy of the complete report card.

6. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)
   
   

Recommendation Form

7. Recommendation Form – Please find the appropriate form below. Read the instructions and have the completed form emailed directly to the Registrar’s Office by the current school.

For Foreign Citizens

Please upload the following documents through the Schoolista Admission Portal:

1. Birth Certificate

   • PSA-issued Birth Certificate, if available.

   • If not available, please provide the Birth Certificate issued by the student’s home country.

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an English translation and proper authentication, as required.

2. One (1) recent 1x1 photo with a plain white background

3. Certificate of Enrollment (You may request this from your child’s current school.)

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an official English translation.

4. Behavioral Information Sheet – Please download, complete, and upload the form provided below.

5. Progress Report Card – SY 2025–2026

   • Upload a photocopy of the complete report card.

   • If the document is not in English, please provide an English translation.+

6. Special Needs Assessment/Reports (if applicable)

7. Passport – Copy of the bio-data page

8. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)

   • Upload copies of the front and back of the ACR I-Card.

   • If the ACR I-Card is not yet available, please upload proof of ACR application or another immigration document showing the student’s legal status in the Philippines.
     
     

Recommendation Form

9. Recommendation Form – Please find the appropriate form below. Read the instructions and have the completed form emailed directly to the Registrar’s Office by the current school.

Application Period: October 5, 2026 – January 8, 2027

The Schoolista Application Portal is accessible only during this period.

Step 1 – Submit Your Application
Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Step 2 – Pay Application Fee
After your application has been evaluated, you will receive an email with instructions for paying the ₱2,000 non-refundable and non-transferable application fee.

Step 3 – Send Proof of Payment
Send your proof of payment for the admission fee with reference number to:        
                                       admissions@mgcnewlife.edu.ph
Subject: Application Fee_Last Name, First Name
              (e.g., Application Fee_Dela Cruz, John)

Step 4 – Assessment
Receive and confirm your assessment schedule via email.

Step 5 – Attend the Assessment
Attend the written assessment on your confirmed schedule.

For Grade School to High School applicants, an interview is also part of the admission process. Applicants who pass the written assessment will receive an email with their interview schedule.

Step 6 – Check the Admission Result
The list of passers will be posted on the website.

Step 7 – Pay the Reservation Fee
Successful applicants will receive an Admission Letter and must pay the PhP 30,000.00 non-refundable, non-transferable reservation fee within seven (7) working days.

Step 8 – Submit Your Payment Confirmation
Send your proof of payment for the reservation fee, with the reference number to:     

                                         admissions@mgcnewlife.edu.ph

Subject: Reservation Fee_Last Name, First Name
              (e.g., Reservation Fee_Dela Cruz, John)

Step 9 – Submit the Original Documents
After your reservation is confirmed, submit the original hard copies of all required documents to the Registrar’s Office.

APPLICATION PERIOD: October 5, 2026 – January 8, 2027

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE:

December 5, 2026 (Saturday) - Nursery and Kindergarten Levels

January 18 (Monday)  - Grade 1 Students

January 19 (Tuesday) - Grades 2-3

January 20 (Wednesday) - Grades 4-5

January 21 (Thursday) - Grades 7-9

January 23, 2027 - (Saturday) - Pre-Nursery Level


INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: February 8 - 12, 2027

• For Grades 1 to High School applicants who pass the written assessment.

• The schedule will be sent via email.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS: February 23, 2027

Results will be posted on the school website after the assessment and interview process.

Please prepare clear and readable scanned copies of all required documents listed above before starting your application.

Click HERE to begin your application.

Please note that individual school tours are not available
during the admission period.

Thank you for your understanding.