List of Preschool in Manila
As early as now, if you decide to enroll your kids ages 3 to 4 years old next school year, then you should hunt for preschools near your area already. Gone are the days that the only criteria of parents in choosing a school was it should be the NEAREST preschool in the neighborhood.
Now, parents has lots of criterias in choosing preschools for their kids.
Some of the criterias are the following:
1. Teaching Method
- Traditional– teacher being the controller of the learning environment. This is most practiced during my time
- Progressive– is the opposite of traditional method where students is expected to follow and do what the teachers told them. Here they are given a problem that they should solve based on what they think will be right. They emphasis learning through doing and hands on projects.
- Montessori – is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development, as well as technological advancements in society. This method believed that children at liberty to choose and act freely within an environment prepared according to their model.
- Developmentally Approach Practice (DAP) – encourages teachers to make choices about education based on sound knowledge of child development and learning processes while taking into account individual differences and needs, as well as social and cultural constructs.
2. Student Ratio – Some Traditional schools have 1 teacher to more or less 20-30 students. Those who prefer other approach have a 1:15 ratio or 1 teacher and 1 teacher aide to 10 to 15 students. As for me, I prefer a small group since my son may be overwhelmed with a large group and so that the teachers can teach them easily.
3. School Materials and space- for me the area should be safe for any kids. I prefer if the school has a play area that kids can use for breaktime.
4. Location- look around your area first.
5. Tuition Fee- most private preschools now has a tuition fee that range from 30-100 thousand a year. Only few offers tuition fee around 10-20 thousand. It is just sad that even though you love a certain school, the tution fee discourages you to enroll your child there.
My son is currently enrolled to a Montessori school here in Sta. Ana (Global Gleam Montessori). I don’t have any problems with the school, the teachers and the administration. I even recommend them if you are near the area and you want a montessori kind of teaching. But his Occupational therapist advised us to try other methods of teaching next school year (2012-2013) , so I am thinking of transferring him to a preschool that uses a Progressive teaching method.
Yesterday, I hunted for preschools in our place and here are some I have visited.
Aguinaldo International School
- Location: Emilio Aguinaldo College, Gonzales St. Ermita Manila
- Contact #: 0915-2338443/521-2710 local 5414 email:aismanila@gmail.com
- Tuition Fee: Nursery/Kinder/Preparatory = P38,800
- student ratio: 2:10
- Teaching Method: International (I don’t know what that means)
Jesus Reigns Christian Academy
- Location: 811 J. Nakpil Cor. P.H. Lim St Malate Manila
- Contact #: 307-0880
- Tution Fee: P24,000
- student ratio: 2:20
- Teaching Method: Traditional
Philippine Christian University
- Location: 751 Malvar St. Malate Manila
- Contact# 525-1562/523-1540
- Tuition Fee: 25,000
- Teaching Method: Traditional
Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS)
- Location: Malvar St. Malate Manila (besides BPI)
- Contact #: 525-6732 / email add: jasms@pwu.edu.ph
- Tuition Fee: 42,000
- Teaching Method: Traditional
As you can see, most of the schools near us offers the Traditional method. I hope I can find a progressive type of school in the next days. I will update this list when I have visited other schools next time.
hi po.. sino po dito ang may anak nagaaral sa noah’s ark? okay po ba? at magkano po tuition fee nila for kinder? thanks po..
Twenty eight thousand po.
ano po teaching method nila sa noah’s ark?
traditional
Hi Mommies,
I live nearby Pedro Gil.
I have a toddler turning 3 this December. I’m Planning to enroll her next year to a montessori type school. Can you recommend a school with a less than 10 students per class? Noahs ark sounds good, but with the 18-20 ratio it’s quite a lot for my toddler.
Hope you can help. Thank You!
try pol Noah’s ark angel learning & tutorial center infront of ob montessori sta. ana Manila
How about Concordia College mommies? I am planning to enroll my son this coming school year in gradeschool. Do you have any feedback on this school?
madami din po sila…..pero gusto nyo big school nasa inyo po yan
Dati sa St. Anthony sa Makati ang mga anak ko pero nilipat ko sa Global Gleam pero nakakalungkot kala ko magkaiba sila parehas pala ng sistema. Madaming bayarin na kung ano ano at mga di ko naiintindihan activities. Ngayon ililipat ko na mga bata sa Noah’s Ark kasi marami ang nag sasabi na okey naman daw dun walang bayarin at higit sa lahat nakakausap mo ang mga teachers kung may problema.
Maganda din sa st anthony dun nakabasa ang anak ko.
Thank you so much for referring your child in our school (Noah’s Ark LTC)
To God be the Glory!
Hello po, im a Christian and im planning to enroll my son to Noah’s Ark. He is 4years old now. When is your enrollment? And where is the school located. Thank you and hoping for your respond.
Open enrollment po Sir. We are located at 2300 Pedro Gil cor. Medel Sts., Sta. Ana, Manila. You may avail our FREE trial class so you will see if you & your child will like our school. Thank you!
hi my kid po is 3 yrs old boy medyo hindi pa sya malinaw magsalita and hindi sanay sa mga kids n kaedad nya pwde n po sya mpsok dyan s noahs ark??
okey po ang Noah’s Ark ayon sa standard ko, mataas kung masasabi ng konti sa ibang kasing laki nilang school pero worth it naman po kasi maayos ang mga guro at talagang konti ng bata kada klase mas natutukan nila. Wala pong mga nakakagulat na bayarin tulad ng pinang galingan namin school
How about progressive preschools in San Juan or Mandaluyong (as I am also considering good schools to be located within these areas)…any recommendations?
If you’re looking for an exceptional preschool in Manila with a reasonable price, TFTL is for you. The school is located beside Dominican Highschool along Dos Castillas St. Sampaloc Manila. It has programs for Nursery, Kindergarten and Prep students. SMART MATH has been incorporated into the school’s curriculum so you can expect your child to beat you in mental math.
The school has been providing quality education for 17 years. Its track record can be seen as it has brought out the potential of many children who were admitted in La Salle Greenhills, Saint Pedro Poveda, San Lorenzo Assumption, Lourdes and other exclusive schools. Some of them have actually been accelerated skipping Grade 1. Other services such as tutorials and summer are available. Visit the school website at http://tftlpreschool.com/ or facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tftlmanila .Contact Teacher Cecil through this number: 7492132 or 09178018022.
Hi, can anybody recommend a list of progressive schools in Manila? Thank you!
Lumipat kami ng school from Global Gleam to Noah’s Ark ang bago nilang place yun dating shakeys. Maganda naman ang resulta sa anak ko pero simula talagang hirap siya eh dahil hirap magbasa. Kinder siya dun sa dati dahil sa idad nilagay sa Grade 1 ng Noah. Para sa akin mas na di hamak na okey ang Noah kesa sa dati. At recognized na rin pala sila this school year. Sana po try nyo mga mommy mag visit sa Noah para maka pag inquire.
Hi mommy, any idea on the tuition fee in Noah’s Ark? Thanks
I think more or less 30K
Hello mommy levy may nahanap po ba kayo progressive schools dto sa manila? Thank yiu..=)
hindi na po dyan nakatira, pasensya na.
hello there. would like to ask any comments on Aguinaldo International School? My kids will be transferring next school year for grade 7. any thoughts about it? (Hindi masyado marunong mag tagalog kids ko). I want a small ratio per class school and as much as possible progressive type. Hope u guys can help me.
I think Aguinaldo is a perfect place for your kids because it’s an International School
Hello po mga moms😊
May anak ako lalaki hyperactive sya, kaka4 lang last day,sa age nya marunong na sya magbasa at magsulat.nag-aaral sya ngayon nursery Sa malapit sa school dito samen,,madali sya matuto at gusto nya lagi bago matutunan ..gusto ko po sana lumipat ng school,meron po ba kayo mairerecommend na schools babagay sa anak ko? Pati tuition fee sana gusto ko din malaman?mga 50k below na TF sana,malapit lang kami vito cruz taft.
Thanks in advance
sorry dear, wala ako masyado alam na school along that area
Great help to hear this! i understand that the article has been written some years ago and so i should project inflation accordingly… But it’s still big help, i live in the area kasi. Maraming Salamat. 🙂
Philippine christian university. progressive. Tuition 30k.
Jesus reigns academy. Tuition 26k
First child learning center. Montessori. 48k
St lucy integrated school. 43k
Ako din along taft dn kamo naghahanap ako.. tapat kami ng la salle, may marecomend ka? Thankyou
how about st anthony montessori makati?ok din ba dito? mas malapit kasi to sa amin. English speaking din ba mga kids and do they encourage reading? thanks
no idea, sorry
HI momsies! i read all you’re blogs and i too, is looking for a good school for my kids. we are now looking for a school that is affordable when it comes to tuition yet offers a quality education. we are along paco area too. kindly help us. my eldest will be a 4th grade and my youngest will be in grade 1.sta. isabel college? Aguinaldo int’l School? Paco Catholic School? what else p po? tnx!
I suggest that you check Noah’s Ark at Sta.Ana
Noah’s Ark Angel in Pedro Gil is a good school kasi ma feel mo ang dedication at commitment ng bawat nag work dun. Ang nagustuhan ko dun very accomodating sila sa parents at lalo na sa mga bata. Pag may problema makakausap mo ang teacher basta di ito busy di yun parang tatakbuhan ka pag may concern ka. Ang fees practical na din kasi wala sila additional charges kung ano ang nasa schedule of fees yun lang talaga ang babayaran. Tama si Ms. Caren child friendly ang bawat room lalo na pre school, kasi may rubber matts ito at ang bata di pwersado mag aral. Progressive ang approach na ginagamit nila sa pre school at traditional naman sa grade school. Sabi nga nila di raw sila nag tuturo talaga ang ginagawa lang nila nag momotivate ng bata. Ang paniniwala nila pag motivated ang bata madali matutunan ang acadim. May waiting area naman sila kahit walang guard safe kasi hinahatid ang anak namin mismo sa pinto ng classroom nila eh at dun din namin kukunin. Ma late man ng sundo di nila papalabasin mag seat-in lang ang bata sa next class nila while waiting sa fetchers. Approachable lahat ng teachers at staff dun sa Noah di ka maiilang mag open ng concern mo. May cute clinic sila kumpleto ang equipment parang mini hospital at trained ang mga teachers ng First Aid. Tuition Fee okey na para sa akin kasi maayos ang facilities nila maliit man pero organized ito at na utilized nila ang bawat space nila. Turo very good may karisma sila sa mga bata.
I heard about Noah’s Ark Angel ….from old address nag move po sila sa dating shakey’s sa may kanto ng Medel St. Sta. Ana. I visited their school very child friendly at ang pinaka maganda limited number of student lang sila per class. Sa pre school 18 to 20, sa grades 1 to 6 25 to 28 per class. It’s a Christian School kasi may christian integration ang curriculum nila parang maagang values ang dating. Ration is one teacher with teacher aide sa pre school at ang isang maganda sa kanila di umaalis ang teacher in the middle of the school year. Yes , mataas kung titingnan nating ang fees nila pero wala na silang hidden charges, wala ka ng babayaran etc etc in the middle of the school year except kung mag join ang mga anak natin sa 5 major activities nila. Pumunta na lang po kayo dun at mag ocular visit para po makita nyo rin or try search yun facebook account nila. Alam ko po kung gano na katagal ang Noah’s Ark ganun na din mo katagal mga teachers dun. Di pu sila nababawasan ng teachers nadadagdagan lang, I enrolled my daughter there two years ago po, at wala naman ako masabi sa academic progress ng anak ko dahil nakita ko ang progreso nya from the time pumasok siya hangang ngayon. They do have toddlers po 1.8 years old natanggap na sila. Bisitahin nyo na lang po kasi iba iba naman po tayo ng gusto pero para sa akin okey po ang Noah’s Ark Angel.
Hello mommy ano pi fb page nla..hinahanap ko kc sa fb hndi ko nakita.. nagsesearch ndin kc ako ng school para sa anak ko na mag 3 yrs old na
ng alin po?
Hi i live in paco manila, and looking for a school for my 3 y/o daughter. Like all mommies here, we all want quality education in a reasonable price. May marecommend po ba kayo schools near our area? I back read and got global gleam, aguinaldo and st. Anthony. May i know saan po ang noah’s ark? Tia!:)
Noah’s Ark is just in front of Global Gleam (Sta. Ana area)
New location of Noah’s Ark is at the old venue of Shakey’s Sta. Ana 🙂
According to my daughter who is now incoming Grade 6 this school year (2016-2017), mas gusto niya ang Noah’s. Mababait ang teachers 😊
Nag grade 1-3 siya sa St. Anthony of Makati Montessori, grade 4 sa Global Gleam Montessori, then grade 5 sa Noah’s.
Hi Elle,
Mas ok ba ang turo sa Noah’s Ark.. how much is the tuition fee? Pinagpipilian ko ksi ung bagong St. Anthony sa P.Gil or Noah’s Ark in coming grade 1 and 3 na ung mga anak ko. Naisip ko ksi dahil bago ung St. Anthony nasa trial stage pa lng sila..
hindi ko na po alam tuition fee a Noah’s Ark pero mas matagal na kasi sila.
I wouldn’t say useless ang books nila because we actually like them. Informative and advance. It’s just that most of it are taught by parents..Sana ganun rin books sa noah.
Like ko ang Noah compared sa Global, pero mas gusto ko ang books ng Global.
Nagbago lang ang Global nung di na sila connected sa Saint Anthony of Makati Montessori (kung saan dun din galing ang mga anak ko).
Now i have my toddler na papasok ngaung 2016-2017 school year, nag iisip pa rin ako kung saan ko papapasukin. May bagong bukas na branch ang Saint Anthony Montessori sa may Pedro Gil near Herran Bakery… Sana maganda. At least di kalayuan sa amin.
Hello mommy any update po sa saint anthony montessori?
Yan po ba ung malapit sa robinsons manila?
Saint Athony sa pagkakaalam ko ay sa San Andres Bukid, malayo sa Robinsons Manila
Tinanong ng husband ko about sa mga donation sa less fortunate kasi every week ng november may nakalagay. Parang 1st week -3 can ligo sized corned beef, 3 meatloaf, 3 sardines..2nd week-…coffee 300 grams…etc…What was written was really specific, may flavors, may grams pa. Nakasulat will be checked by the supervisors etc…Nung tinanong ng asawa ko sa Principal he told him na every year ganun raw tradition ng montessorri, sabihan pa sya ng common sense raw, kung ano lang gusto ibigay kasi may parents raw na nagcocomplain walang nakalagay kung ano ang pwedeng idonate (Kailangan pa ba itanong yun kung ang nakalagay eh donate anything??, Wtf..). Ganyan ba sumagot ang principal? walang galang. If they really wanna donate walang pwersahan, kung ano lang gusto idonate, or yung school na lang mismo.
Buti na lang pag bata mabilis mag memorize. Eh my son can read since last year kaya mejo hindi nahirapan teacher magturo. He turned 4 last September. Parang hindi sya natututukan sa school. Tadtad ng homework ang bata. Every month may exam. And it sucks na binibilisan nila magturo..I mean magdikit ng kung anu-ano sa notebook tapos kami rin magtuturo. Example exam nila bukas, ngayon may bago na kasama sa exam bukas. Nagkakamali pa sa mga posting. Na prepressure ang bata pati kami. Nung nag exam sila ng Our Father, Hail Mary at Glory be kami nagturo sa bata. It’s like 1 week time. 1 subject lang yun. He got like 6 or s. Ibibigay nila pointers ng exam 3 days before examination. Nakakainis talaga.
So at first I thought ok yung global gleam kasi montessorri. Sabi 20 lang sila sa classroom kaso parang mas marami. Yung uniform late dumating. They have miscellaneous fees/other fees para in case ma accident yung student. No clinic. Kung may sakit bata hindi pwede gamitin yung sa other fees kasi pang “accidents that happened within school premises” lang yun. You can’t see what’s going on inside the classroom. May CCTV pero nasa principal’s office. Actually I like their books kasi ang hirap. The thing is I dunno how the teachers teach my son kasi ang daming homework lagi. Nagkakamali sila sa mga pino post sa notebook. My son insist that his teacher is right. Nung teacher’s day required sila magdala ng mga kakanin, I dunno where that went. They have this Mr. & Ms. Global something tapos mandatory na babayaran ang ticket. This coming November meron silang outing, and if the kid doesn’t attend bibigyan yata ng homework. My son just turned 4 tapos sa Subic ang outing nila, hindi man lang sila nagpa meeting sa mga parents since they are so young. My husband told me na there were this couple suggesting kung pwede sila gumamit ng own car kasi maliit pa yung bata baka magkalat sa bus, they will pay the fee fully, ayaw pumayag ng school. Latest thing that pissed us off eh ngayong semestral break. They gave homework na hindi pa na tackle ng bata, like addition and subtraction etc..e di parang kami na rin nagturo.. it’s like 80% taught by parents, 20% sa school. This 4 weeks of November (every week) kailangan nila mag donate para raw sa mahirap. Nakalagay pa kung anong ibibigay. I’m so disappointed really. Sa tingin ko marami pang gastos next year. We’re planning on transferring school next year.
Mommy ganyan po talga sa global gleam crowded. Useless lahat ng books kc ang mga topics at exercises hindi appropriate sa age ng bata.they have activities na hindi naman naaappreciate ng bata. You better look for other schools next school year. Try noah’s ark angel. It’s a progressive school. Your child doesn’t need to bring any school materials, just books. Provided nila ang pencils and crayons.lahat ng books puro exercises so nahahasa ang bata writtten and orally.
I heard good reviews of Noah’s Ark too
hi! agree ako sa comment ni kenneth about this school.
sakit sa ulo!!! wala na lang choice kasi na enrol ko na son ko dito. hindi cla well coordinated. hanggang ngaun wala pa din uniform july na.
and tama sabi ng isang nag comment dito na d irerelease ang books pag dpa bayad fieldtrip. bakit naniningil na eh pano kung dko naman pasasamahin ung anak ko? tsaka d nila nililinaw ang terms of payment parang nag hahakot lang cla ng students kaya 5k ang naka lagay na downpayment pero
almost half din ang kelangan nila na babayaran mo.
tranfer ko na lng anak ko sa mas maayos na school next pasukan.
Hi, gusto ko din sana mag comment regarding sa school na to. Kasi nakaka stress e, naka enroll na yung daughter ko sa school na to tapos paid na yung misc, others at books tapos ng kukunin na yung books di daw mag rerelease ng books pag hindi daw half paid yung filed trip. WTF?!!! E hindi pa nga nag sisimula yung class field trip na agad ang sinisingil nila and tumawag ako nag tanong ako bakit kelangan bayaran na agad e wala pa nga venue or place na pupuntahan at agree ba ang mga parents ang sagot ba naman kelangan daw mag down ng coordinator WTF talaga! Napaka ewan talaga ng pamamalakad ng school na to. Start palang yan ng problem na nakikita ko sa school na to. I don’t recommend this school to other parents out there na nag babalak ienroll ang mga anak dito.
What school are you referring po?
Hi ask k lng daughter ko kc upcoming nursery2 at the age of 4 this may at paco catholic (pcs) kya lang parang over populated na kc dun and they increased 5k above to their tuition fee. Almost 31k na for nursery1 & 2. Dati naman 27k lng. So im planning to transfer my daughter lalo na ung baby brother nya is almost 2y/o na so magastos. Do u think practical lang na ilipat ng school like global gleam kahit na til grade 6 lng ung meron sila. Nd saka ililipat ng high school? Nd ask ko rin lang nung nka enrol dun ung son mo what are the subjects they teach? Thank you so much. Nd bka may mrecommend ka pa aside sa global gleam. 🙂
Your daughter is still young, I recommend to enroll her in smaller class size. Check Noah’s Ark (just in front of Global Gleam). Global Gleam use Motessori method of teaching that is why I like it there before. I don’t think my son kasi will fit in a traditional method of teaching.
Hi, kung ako po sa inyo ipublic nyo muna mga anak nyo hanggang grade 6-7 tapos private na sa high school para preparado sa college. halos pareho lang naman ng teaching ang problem lang e mas marami ang student sa public pero nowadays halos same narin ng bilang ng student sa public and private per classroom e. pero kung may kaya naman kayo e di go nyo nalang sa private ^_^
It depends din kasi sa need ng bata. If kaya ng bata ang demand and challenges sa Public School why not? I believe that hindi lahat ng public school panget ang turo, minsan mas maganda pa nga kesa private schools. If ang bata mas bagay sa Progressive school, then I advise ilagay sa Progressive school which unfortunately wala pang public school ang gumagawa.
we we’re so disappointed with global gleam, im sorry to say this. they are so crowded now. we have expected that their class in junior advance casa would be only 17 students maximum as they have said during the enrollment but during the first day of class we have discovered that they were 22 in the class. ratio of 1:22 and they wanted to transfer our children to another time slots but we knew we got an early enrollment reservations. during the third quarter they merged the 2 sections of JAC because one the teacher’s resigned so they were almost 44 in class, it’s like we sent our children to a public school and we don’t know how do they handle that number of students during class hours.
Oh my 🙁 I will feel the same way Ken. I hope they will do something about this.
Hi! I am a Speech and Language Pathologist and my 6yo daughter currently attends OT sessions to address her aggression. She wasnt diagnosed and she was doing well in a traditional set up. However, she gets easily bored and that’s when the problems in behavior arise. My daughter is really advanced for her age. I am planning to enroll her in OB but the tuition is very expensive. I am considering global gleam for her, who’ll be in grade 2 next yr, and for my 3yo son. Can you please describe their classroom setup? Are kids separated in groups or stations like in OB and then when they’re done with one subject they move on to the next? I hope you will reply in my email. Thanks in advance!
we stayed at Global Glean for only 1 year. We were the pioneer then. There are a lot of changes already at this school, kindly visit them and inquire. I am sure they can answer your concerns. Thank you so much!
Ask ko lang sana if ano po ang teaching method ng st. Anthony traditional or international? i want to enroll my daughter sa st anthony ok ba ang teching nila?
I have not visited St.Anthony yet, but I think they use Montessori approach of teaching
Hi. Ask ko lang if u have an idea sa kung anong range yung tuition fee sa Aguinaldo International School and sa Global Gleam Montessori? Thanks.
Aguinaldo’s tuition fee ranges from 40-50K when I visited them 3 years ago while Global Gleam is cheaper for around P12-18K ata. I can’t remember.
Hello Mommy Levy, i’m checking po qng accredited po ng Deped ang Global Montessori do you have any idea since wala po kc sila sa list. Thanks po!~
Hi, nung time ng anak ko sa kanila, inaayos na nila ang DEPED papers. Kindly check with the school na lang po. Thank You!
mommy levy, i am planning to enroll my son this school year and he’s also undergoing OT sessions but he’s not worse like the other cases. I just wanna ask some advice on how you approached the teachers before regarding this matter. I am skeptical that my child would be rejected. Please help me. Thank you in advance.
Hi Elle, I will email you.
Thanks a lot. I’ll look forward to it.
Thanks for the info. I’m now decided to enroll my 4yr old son at Global Gleam
Hi po, did you enroll your kid in Global Gleam? How was it? Feedback lang po. Thanks.
we were enrolled there 3 years ago. But we already transferred here in Cavite.
Thank you i’am waiting your update, kasi di ko alam what school ang better for my daughter.
Thank you i’am waiting, sana makapag search ka about for that school asap kasi di ko alam what school ang better for my daughter
Ask ko lang po if good ang school na ito for my daughter, GOD’s GRACE PRE SCHOOL kung ano ba ang teaching method nila traditional or international?
I have not visited that school. I will try to check it out and update this post.
ma’am maayos ho b talaga ang turo sa global gleam. sa tngn nio mas ok ba kesa sa saint anthony montessori? please reply. tnx
Global Gleam is connected with Saint Anthony. Noong andyan kami okay naman ang turo for me, now I don’t know na. I suggest that you visit the school and inquire 🙂 Thank yoU!
Just wanted to ask kung operational pa ba ang global gleam Montessori school? My son will be turning 3 next year so I’m scouting for quality yet affordable preschools that is near our place (Santa Ana, Manila). Ako lang kasi ang may work, my husband takes care of our son at home. Sana advanced yung teaching para maraming matutunan, my son gets bored easily pag alam na nya yung tinuturo. Hope to hear your ideas. Thanks!
I will reply in your email add 🙂
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Thanks mommy Levy & all the other moms who gave their inputs about preschools in Manila. Very informative especially because we live near Pedro Gil lang ü
By the way, my nephews are studying at Jesus Reigns Academy. The tuition fee there is very affordable (lower than Aguinaldo International School). They also develop their student to be well-rounded and God-fearing. I like their Christian education and values. Although its a Christian private school they are open to all kinds of belief. They also have interest group (they called it IG). The students can choose their own interest from theater arts, dancing, choir, learning how to play different musical instruments, and sports like basketball and swimming. They also have annual concert and Christmas concert participated by students from grade school, high school, and college.
I can also recommend this school. The school building was built last year, its very conducive to learning.
My daughter is incoming Grade 2 student in Aguinaldo International School (in fact today is her first day of school), and was the outstanding Grade 1 student last school year. When I transferred my daughter there, we were really amazed on her improvements. She used to be so shy and quiet, but in a matter of months she became confident, outgoing, and her English really improved a lot (by the way, since its an international school they are not allowed to speak Filipino language unless its Filipino subject. Even during meal time or waiting time the school is strict and required their students to speak English only within school premise). They also have Mandarin classes from Grade 1 to High School. Their curriculum is based on international studies, and they incorporated the standard DepED courses. What I like about the school is the balance between academic and non-academic activities. They develop their students to be well-rounded. My daughter was able to join their annual musical play last year, I was so proud of her and never imagined that my used to be shy daughter can perform on stage confidently. I like their theater, where they perform their annual school play, and their gym, especially the olympic size swimming pool. They encourage their students to actively participate in any sports that the school offers like swimming, basketball, volleyball, soccer,chess, and others. They also have other after school activities which are really cheap like book club, gardening, yoga, ballet, choir, junior chef, among others.
The school personnel are friendly. The guards are strict not allowing the kids to get out of school without their “sundo.” They have elevator operator so it would be safer for kids to go up to their classrooms from 2nd floor to 5th floor. They also encourage the kids to eat only nutritious food. The students are not allowed to have junk foods. They will be given demerits if they bring junk foods.
My daughter excelled academically and her personality was developed. And my 3-year old son is also now enrolled in their Whiz Kids course. The tuition fee is very affordable (the cheapest among international schools). Yes, I recommend this school. However,if there is one thing I don’t like about the school is their school building. Although the classrooms are air-conditioned, and they have new classrooms and playground built, they are sharing the building with Emilio Aguinaldo College (the 2 schools have the same owner).They don’t have their own school building since the population is still small (15 students per class), although they already have building plan as discussed in parent-teacher meeting, I don’t think it will be materialized soon.
hi ms. venus!may i ask if your kids still studying at aguinaldo international school?planning to enroll my 3 yo daughter this coming summer and sy. may i know your insights? okay pa rin po ba ang experience nyo skAnila?thanks so much! 🙂
my only child will go to school next year.. im thinking of Aguinaldo and OB Montessori.. which is better? fast learner un daughter ko.. maybe she can handle un mga advance and turo.. what do you think? thanks
I think, it depends on what kind of teaching do you prefer- Montessori style or International way of teaching. Also, check your budget on choosing which school and the location. I think both school are good naman 🙂
Hi Sis, this is really a very informative post. Thank you. I came across your blog as I googled Jesus Reigns Academy, it’s my top choice for now to enroll my 4 year old for this school year. Nasa range kc ung tuition fee na kaya ko. I’m a widowed Mom so I really have to consider the budget. We live near Vito Cruz, Manila. Is there anyone you know personally who has a kid in Jesus Reigns? And I will also inquire about Global Gleam, the distance is pretty decent, as long na may school bus naman.
Hoping to hear from you. Thanks sis!
Im not sure if meron school bus sa global gleam coz it’s just a very small school. Parang bahay lang sya pero ok naman. Super lapit lang nya sa house namin kaya wala talaga kami magiging problem sa paghatid sundo 🙂
Thanks Al for answering my queries 🙂
May I also know kung how young yung pinaka bata na tinatanggap nila? Junior casa nga ba yung start?
Would really appreciate your help.
Thanks!
@Marie, my daughter goes to Global gleam and the teachers are very good, she started this summer and already we saw a big difference in attitude toward learning, actions, and demeanor. and yes majority of the kids speak english.
@Levy for preogressive learning i would suggest KIDS Kids.In.Day.School they are one of the best although the price is a bit steep but really good if you live in the sta ana area
thank you Al for answering Marie’s question 🙂 We now resides here in Cavite, so dito na lang ako naghahanap ng school.
We miss Global Gleam and the friendly teachers and staffs. I highly recommend this school.
Im very much interested in sending my daughter sa global gleam. English speaking din ba yung mga kids sa global gleam? Gusto ko kasi sana english speaking din yung magiging environment ng daughter ko outside our home. More on english din kasi usap namin sa kanya. English din naman siguro yung mode of teaching nila like the other montessori schools di ba? Hindi naman tag-lish like the other preschool?
Thanks! 🙂
And how young po ang tinatanggap nila? Thanks again!
Pangit po sa emilio aguinaldo, plus yung location pa super hndi safe
What do you mean Panget? Teaching? or Location lang?
Hi, I’m thingking of Aguinaldo international School. Any feedback kung maganda turo dun, but from their website ata progressive sya? I want kasi a school that teaches English as their medium of intsruction and the ratio of teacher:student.
I heard that the ratio of their students per class is 2:10. Maganda daw turo don base sa mga naririnig ko. Kung di lang kami lumipat ng Cavite, dito ko sana ipapasok anak ko
Hi, yes we recommend Global Gleam Montessori school. The administrations are nice, the staffs and teachers are friendly and competent. The tuition fee is very affordable compared to other Montessori schools (2 yrs ago it was only 15K a year- miscellaneous fee not included)
Do you have any contact for global gleam? thanks
i mean any contact numbers?
Hi,
Here is Global Gleam contact
Phone 2272534/5440899/2392613
Email globalgleam.montessori@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Gleam-Montessori-Inc/241270749228591
Hi! Ask ko lang sayo kung maganda ba sa global gleam? Montessori type ba tlga turo dn? How much un tuition ng kid m dn? Any feedback about that school. Nadaan ko yun school na yun and im wonderin’ kung mganda turo dn..i’ve heard 20 studnts per class dn, ntuturuan ba tlga cla lhat dn? Thank you so much
hello! so, have you found any good progressive schools yet? i’m very interested, as my family is moving soon to manila. good luck on your search! please write about it! thanks so much!!! 😉
mas kailangan daw kasi ni Ren ng structured environment para mas may challenge na sa kanya.
can i ask why were you advised to choose another school? isnt montessori method working for him?