Grace Christian College, Inc.

What Grace Christian College, Inc. does

Grace Christian College, Inc. is a private non-profit Filipino-Chinese Christian educational institution headquartered at Grace Avenue, Grace Village, Brgy Apolonio Samson, Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 1950 by Mrs. Julia L. Tan as Grace Christian High School and elevated to college status by SEC amendment on March 6, 2008, the institution has operated continuously for over 75 years under the Tan family. It serves a near-exclusively Filipino-Chinese family demographic seeking Christ-centered, bilingual (English-Mandarin) education from kindergarten through college.

The institution's product surface spans five core layers: (1) a half-day Kindergarten program for ages 2-5; (2) an Elementary Department (Grades 1-6) of nearly 2,000 students built on the A-BEKA curriculum and serving as the school's largest department; (3) a Junior and Senior High School Department offering Academic Track strands (ABM, HUMSS, STEM) plus Advanced Placement courses for Grades 9-12, the first high school in the National Capital Region to receive ACSCU-ACI Level III accreditation; (4) a College Department with CHED-approved programs in BSEd, BS Psychology, BS Accountancy, BSBA Operations Management, and BSIT; and (5) enhancement centers, including the Discovery Learning Center (an SOT/ACE PACE individualized learning center) and the Chinese Language and Culture Research Center (Mandarin programs with Taiwan-recruited teachers and Taiwanese-published IQ-Chinese curriculum). Supporting technology includes Canvas LMS with bilingual orientation content, Zoom for virtual admissions, and on-campus Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms with LCD projectors.

Commercially, GCC operates as a tuition-driven recurring revenue business with admission-triggered one-time fees: PHP 1,200 kindergarten interview fee, PHP 5,000 non-refundable reservation fee (credited toward tuition), PHP 2,000 new-student fee, and PHP 600 entrance exam fee. Distribution is exclusively direct, via on-campus enrollment, online Google Forms applications, and annual Open House events. The school operates no third-party channels and discloses no audited revenue figures.

Name

Grace Christian College, Inc.

Legal name

Grace Christian College, Inc.

Website

https://www.gcc.edu.ph/admission/kindergarten

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grace Christian College, Inc. is a private non-profit Filipino-Chinese Christian school in Quezon City, Philippines, offering full K-through-college education with bilingual English-Mandarin instruction, ACSCU-ACI Level III accreditation, and enhancement centers for Chinese language and individualized learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 and Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Bilingual Mandarin English schooling
• Filipino-Chinese private schools
• College degree programs
• Remedial gifted learning center

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream consists of tuition fees charged per academic year across all educational levels (Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior/Senior High School, and College). Additional fees include interview fees, reservation fees, new student fees, and entrance exam fees. The school operates on a reservation fee model where a P5,000 non-refundable reservation fee is required to secure enrollment.
2. Entrance Examination Fees: An entrance exam fee of P600 is charged to all new student applicants as part of the admission process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grace Christian College delivers continuous Christ-centered education from Kindergarten through College in Quezon City, Philippines, anchored on the A-BEKA curriculum and complemented by the Discovery Learning Center (individualized SOT/PACE instruction) and the Chinese Language and Culture Research Center (Mandarin programs). Its academic pipeline spans half-day Kindergarten, six-year Elementary, Junior/Senior High School with ABM/HUMSS/STEM strands and Advanced Placement courses, and CHED-approved College degrees in Education, Psychology, Accountancy, Business Administration and Information Technology. Tuition, reservation, entrance and new-student fees charged to enrolled families are the primary revenue source, with international exchange and extracurricular programs (Taiwan ASTT, robotics, FLL) supporting the core offering.

Product overview

Grace Christian College, Inc. is a premier Filipino-Chinese Christian school offering comprehensive educational services from Kindergarten through College. The institution operates with a multi-level structure comprising the Kindergarten Department (Toddler through Kindergarten programs), Elementary Department (Grades 1-6 using A-BEKA Curriculum), Junior and Senior High School Department (offering Academic Track with ABM, HUMSS, STEM strands plus AP courses), and College Department (offering BS Education, BS Psychology, BS Accountancy, BS Business Administration, and BS Information Technology programs). Supporting the core academic offerings are specialized enhancement programs including the Discovery Learning Center (using School of Tomorrow PACE Curriculum for individualized instruction) and the Chinese Language and Culture Research Center (providing Mandarin language programs). The institution also provides extracurricular programs such as the Robotics Program and international exchange opportunities through the A Sophomore Taste of Taiwan program. Technology-enabled learning is supported through Canvas LMS for flexible/remote education delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program Half-day kindergarten classes for Toddlers (2 years old), Nursery (3 years old), Preparatory (4 years old), and Kindergarten (5 years old), featuring a Chinese curriculum at all levels and academic preparation for Grade 1. Targeted at Filipino-Chinese families seeking Christ-centered early education.
• Elementary Department Six-year elementary program (Grades 1-6) with Christ-centered and Bible-based A-BEKA Curriculum, offering twelve subjects including Reading, Language, Science, Bible, and Math, with a semi-departmental teaching approach. Currently the largest department with nearly 2,000 students.
• Junior and Senior High School Department Comprehensive Junior and Senior High School program offering Academic Track strands including ABM, HUMSS, and STEM (Engineering and Medical emphasis), along with Advanced Placement (AP) courses for Grades 9-12. Includes spiritual formation programs and computer-enhanced learning.
• College Department Higher education programs including Bachelor of Secondary Education (English major), BS Psychology, BS Accountancy, BS Business Administration (Operations Management), and BS Information Technology. Approved by CHED with strong licensure exam pass rates.
• Discovery Learning Center (DLC) Specialized learning center using the School of Tomorrow (SOT) Curriculum with the PACE (Packets of Accelerated Christian Education) system, offering individualized instruction, diagnostic testing, and enrichment for Advanced Learners, Slow Learners, and Foreign Students. Includes Readmaster+ computerized reading program.
• Chinese Language and Culture Research Center (CLCRC) Language and cultural center offering Chinese language classes for children (ages 6-15), Conversational Mandarin, Business Mandarin, and Tutorial/Individual classes, with teachers recruited from Taiwan and Taiwanese-published textbooks.
• A Sophomore Taste of Taiwan (ASTT) Nine-week international exchange program sending sophomore college students to Shih Chien University in Taiwan for credit units, Mandarin training, business and psychology coursework, and cultural immersion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% passing rate for Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) among BSEd graduates
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shih Chien University (實踐大學), Taipei, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC sends sophomore college students to Shih Chien University for a 9-week academic program earning credit units, sharpening Mandarin abilities, and learning Chinese culture. Students study Business and Psychology courses under SCU faculty, participate in the Language Exchange Program, and engage in cultural visits. The partnership is part of GCC's 'A Sophomore Taste of Taiwan' (ASTT) program.
• National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC has a sister-school relationship with National Tsing Hua University, the second best university in Taiwan. GCC Senior High School students have conducted work immersion at this university. Students from Shih Chien University also met with GCC SHS students during their Taiwan program.
• Hungkuang University (HKU), TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC students have participated in the International Summer Program of Hungkuang University in Taiwan. Two GCC college students (Allen Justin Chan and Lucy Wu) were set to join the HKU Summer Camp from August 5-15, 2024.
• Hungkuang University (HKU), Taiwan - Summer ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC college students Allen Justin Chan and Lucy Wu joined students from various continents for the HKU Summer Camp in Taiwan from August 5-15, 2024, to be exposed to Taiwan's culture, language, and food while fostering international friendships.
• Bewell Nutraceuticals, Corp.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA GCC alumnus serves as CEO of this company and has been accepting GCC trainees as part of the On-the-Job Training/Practicum program since the pandemic, continuing to support the school and its global Christian leader development mission.
• Previa Sales Philippines CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner host training institution providing On-the-Job Training/Practicum opportunities for GCC college students in preparation for the professional environment.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Service Phil. Co. Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner host training institution providing internship/Practicum opportunities for GCC college students, particularly Accountancy and Business Administration majors.
• Yu and Company, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner host training institution providing On-the-Job Training/Practicum opportunities for GCC college students in preparation for the professional environment.
• Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities–Accrediting Council, Inc. (ACSCU-ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC undergoes voluntary accreditation through ACSCU-ACI. The school has been awarded Level III Accreditation (highest level, 5-year maximum period) for Elementary and Junior High School, and Level II Accreditation for Preschool and Kindergarten. GCC was the first high school in NCR to receive Level III accreditation in 2008.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC maintains affiliation/membership with ACSI, an association supporting Christian schools internationally.
• A Beka Books (A-BEKA)coreTechnology or IntegrationGCC uses A-BEKA curriculum for Reading, Language, Science, and Bible subjects. A Beka Books is a publishing company providing Christian educational materials used by GCC across its elementary and secondary programs.
• IQ-Chinese (Taiwan)coreTechnology or IntegrationGCC signed an MoA with IQ-Chinese to be the exclusive distributor of IQ-Chinese world-academic Chinese language software series in the Philippines. This supports GCC's Chinese language teaching enhancement through computerized curriculum.
• Taiwan Universities (Seven Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC established sister-school relationships with seven universities in Taiwan (including Shih Chien University, National Tsing Hua University, and Hungkuang University), supporting student exchange, faculty development, and academic programs.
• High Schools in Taiwan and Korea (Two Each)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC maintains sister-school relationships with two high schools in Taiwan and two in Korea, supporting academic and cultural exchange programs for secondary students.
• High School in IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC has established a sister-school relationship with one high school in Indonesia, contributing to its international educational network.
• Grace College, USA (International Junior Enrichment Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC operates an International Junior Enrichment Program (IJEP) sending third-year students abroad for a semester of study at partner institutions including Grace College in the USA. Amy Alethia Tupe was an exchange student to Grace College under this program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• De La Salle University: Large private Catholic university with multiple campuses in Metro Manila. Comparable at the college level as an established private higher education institution competing for Filipino-Chinese students pursuing Accountancy, IT, and Business degrees.
• Ateneo de Manila University: Leading private Jesuit university offering K-12 through graduate programs. Comparable for the college-level component (GCC competes with Ateneo for Filipino-Chinese students seeking top-tier tertiary education) and as a broader faith-based education incumbent in the same Manila market.
• University of Santo Tomas: Private Catholic university founded in 1611, the oldest existing university in Asia, offering K-12 through graduate programs. Comparable at the tertiary level where GCC competes for Accountancy, Education, and Psychology students given UST's stronger legacy brand.

Direct peers

• Chiang Kai Shek College: Filipino-Chinese private K-12 school in Manila (Binondo) operating since 1939, offering bilingual English-Mandarin education with Christian heritage. Most directly comparable peer as a Metro Manila Chinese-Filipino institution focused on academic excellence and competing for the same core demographic.
• Saint Jude Catholic School: Private Catholic K-12 school in Manila with comparable scope and faith-based educational approach. Direct competitor for Filipino-Chinese and broader Christian family enrollment in premium Metro Manila markets.
• Xavier School: Jesuit-run Filipino-Chinese K-12 school in San Juan City with overlapping emphasis on academic rigor, bilingual instruction, and character formation. Closest peer given shared Christian educational philosophy and Chinese-Filipino target market.
• Immaculate Conception Academy: Private Catholic girls' school in San Juan City offering K-12 education with strong academic reputation. Comparable as a Metro Manila faith-based K-12 school competing for premium-tier families alongside GCC.
• Faith Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Marikina City serving Metro Manila, offering faith-based education with missionary heritage. Comparable as a Christian private school competing for faith-oriented families in the metro area.
• Brent International School: Private international K-12 school in Manila with multiple campuses. Comparable as a premium Manila private school competing for upper-middle-class Filipino-Chinese families seeking globally-aligned educational pathways.

Emerging players

• Multiple Intelligence International School: Newer private international school in Metro Manila with strong STEM and technology focus. Comparable as an emerging premium school targeting ambitious families seeking alternative premium positioning in K-12 markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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