COVID-19 Latest Information & SISFU FAQ's
SISFU is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippine Government Department of Health provides daily updates, answering questions about the latest news, current facts and figures, travel advice, key contact and phone numbers. You can access this information using the following links:
Philippine Government - Department of Health
SISFU FAQ's
Please find below FAQ's and responses regarding SISFU's plans during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Note: the COVID-19 situation is changing all the time, and we are continuing to consider and respond to new information as it comes to hand.
UPDATED: 03/09/2021 13:34 (note: this page is updated frequently)
FAQs
Q.1 : When will face-to-face teaching resume on campus?
Q.2 : I am currently an international student nominally studying on campus in SISFU. What will happen to my current student visa if I decide to study online and either stay in the Philippines or go back home overseas?
An ECC is issued to temporary visitors who have stayed in the country for more than six months, and to holders of residence, work, or students visas who wish to leave the country for good.
For international students who have gone back to their home countries, classes and final assessments will be delivered and made available online.
Q.3 : I am a student currently on Industry Placement (WIL). What is happening with me?
Q.4 : Will the current tuition fee increase or decrease or stay the same as a result of all classes now going online?
Q.5 : What happens in relation to my tuition fees if I withdraw or defer?
Q.6 : My Student Visa is expiring. Do I have to leave the Philippines? How could I with the quarantine?
Extension of student visa will be processed once all government offices resume operations.
Please take note of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Announcement as of March 26:
They announced that they will temporarily be allowing holders of temporary Visitors visa, who have stayed in the country for less than one year, to acquire their Emmigration Clearance Certificates (ECCs) at the international airports.
Q.7 : I am an International Student and plan to return home to visit family over the Summer Break. Will I be able to return back to the SISFU campus for AY 2021-2022 studies?
Q.8 : How do I access online learning for my subjects?
Q.9 : How will I attend my classes online?
Q.10 : I am studying a practical subject. How will I complete this online?
Q.11 : Do I continue to submit my assessment via Turnitin?
Q.12 : Will I still have access to the Library when I study online?
Q.13 : Will I be undertaking exams online?
Q.14 : Will my program change for AY 21-22?
That depends on the government’s reopening of face-to-face classes. SISFU is prepared to continue delivering subjects online, through a Blended approach, or via Face-to-Face as the situation warrants. Any changes will be reflected in your school calendar and be communicated well in advance.
Even if SISFU reopens Face-to-Face classes, whether at full or reduced capacity, students will still have the option to study 100% online, should they so choose.
Q.15 : Will we still have Easter break?
Q.16 : If any of my assessments change, how will the changes be communicated?
A: All changes will be communicated to Students via the subject/module lecturer and the Academics Office.
New and/or updated Front Sheets/Assessment Briefs will also be posted to Google Classroom/Blackboard.
The Office of the Dean communicates the schedule changes in submissions and the mode of assessments. Please always refer to Google Classroom announcements.
Q.17: Will Industry Placements be offered during Summer Break from June-August 2021?
Q.18 : Can I make payments for School Year 2021-2022 early?
Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities
Lima Street corner Luxembourg Street, BF International, Las Pinas City
Payment can be made by one of the following methods:
1. Online Payment via Visa/ Master Card (PHP and USD)
Kindly visit our website for the instruction
2. Payment by wire, fund and bank transfer
Bank Account Name: Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities or (SISFU)
Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
BPI Cittadella Branch, Unit B Fenina Bldg., CAA Road cor. Cittadella Ave. Pulanglupa Dos, Las Piñas City
Peso Bank Account Number: 461-10043-25
Bank Account Name: Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities or (SISFU)
Name of Bank: Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)
Ayala Alabang Branch, Sycamore Prime Building, Alabang-Zapote Road Corner Buencamino St., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Bank Account Number:
Peso Account: 001-7-001-51331-8 FCDU (Dollar Account): 001-2-001-00891-3
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
Note: Payment coming from outside the Philippines may only use the school’s Metrobank Dollar Account and Dollar Credit/Debit Card only.
3. BPI Fund Transfer via InstaPay
A. Procedure on how to make fund transfer via BPI InstaPay (transfer to another bank)
1. Log in to BPI Online or BPI Mobile app.
2. Select Transfer Money >> Transfer to another bank.
3. Select the bank you want to send money and fill in the details.
Name of Bank: Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.
Account Number: 001-7-001-51331-8
Account Name: SISFU
Address: Ayala Alabang Branch, Sycamore Prime Building, Alabang-Zapote Road Corner Buencamino St., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Birth Date: November 03, 1998
Birth Place: Las Piñas City
4. Confirm the details and enter the One-Time PIN (OTP) that will be sent to your registered mobile number.
5. Confirmation slip will be send by BPI to your personal email address.
B. Procedure on how to make fund transfer via BPI InstaPay (transfer to another bank)
1. Log in to BPI Online or BPI Mobile app.
2. Select Transfer Money >> Transfer to 3rd party account.
3. Enter the Account Number.
SISFU Peso Account: 461-10043-25
4. Confirm the details and enter the One-Time PIN (OTP) that will be sent to your registered mobile number.
5. Confirmation slip will be send by BPI to your personal email address.
4. GCASH Payment
Procedure on how to make fund transfer via GCASH
1. Log in to GCASH Mobile app.
2. Select Bank Transfer
3. Select Partner Bank
Bank: Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. Account Number: 001-7-00151-331-8 Account Name: SISFU
Or
Bank: BPI Account Number: 461-10043-25 Account Name: SISFU
4. Confirmation slip will be sent by GCASH to your personal email address and registered mobile number.
4. PAYMAYA Payment
Procedure on how to make fund transfer via PAYMAYA
1. Log in to PAYMAYA Mobile app.
2. Select Bank Transfer
3. Select Partner Bank
Bank: Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. Account Number: 001-7-00151-331-8 First Name: SISFU Last Name: SISFU
Or
Bank: BPI Account Number: 461-10043-25 First Name: SISFU Last Name: SISFU
4. Confirmation slip will be sent by PAYMAYA to your personal email address and registered mobile number.
Note:
1. Please email us a copy of deposit slip or transaction slip of your wire/fund transfer.
Thefanie B. Balon @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sandra S. Roque @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Always send us a copy of the validated deposit/payment slip. The Accounting Department has encountered payments with no deposit slip and we have no other means of validation. No deposit slip, no official receipt, no processing of enrollment.
2. For more questions please call us @ (+632) 8820-9181 loc 100 and 101
Q.19 : Can I pay by installments for Academic Year 2021-2022?
Tuition fee plans are as follows:
College
a. Plan A – Tuition fees are paid in full
b. Plan B – Tuition fees are paid in 2 installments with 0% interest
c. Plan C – Tuition fees are paid in 3 installments with 0% interest
a. Plan A – Tuition fees are paid in full
b. Plan B – Tuition fees are paid in 2 installments with 0% interest
c. Plan C – Tuition fees are paid in 3 installments with 0% interest
d. Plan D - Tuition fees are paid in 10 monthly installments with 0% interest
Not Applicable for Online Blended Learning (HND and Extended Diploma), full payment of the tuition fee is required before the start of the class.
Q.20 : Will there be a Senior High School Graduation Ceremony in June 2021?
Q.21 : Will there be a College Graduation Ceremony in September 2021?
Q.22 : Thanks for the FAQ, but I still have further questions. Who do I contact?