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For foreign investors or expats who decide to stay for a year or so in Manila for business together with their family, their children’s educational needs must never be compromised.  Many traditional schools in the Philippines may not be a wise choice for your children as they might be ‘cultured-shock’ with the ways of a traditional teacher. That’s the reason why reputable international schools are all around the metropolis.

For Deciding Parents. You can choose whatever suits your child best.  It’s not just about the good-name-recall but what your child can benefit most.  Choose the school that he/she will not have to adjust too much as it adds pressure to him/her while accomplishing academic needs.

On the other hand, Filipino parents who wish to send their children to an international school may give their children a better view of dealing with other nationalities.  It may also provide easier access for further studies abroad.  This sounds appealing. Unfortunately, not all Filipinos can afford this kind of luxury for their children.  Parents might want to consider other alternatives.  Keep posted for these schools. : )

• Summit International School - A highly-progressive international preschool that caters to the needs of each child who have different cultural background.  They accept students from 1.5  up to 6 years old.  This is said to be the only preschool located in University Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

• Everest Academy Manila - An international school that currently offers Grades 1 up to 3 levels.  It may be upholding to teaching Christian values to its students but the setting and curriculum of the school is not traditional.  With its philosophy, “Teach the Intellect, Educate the Heart and Form the Character” may give us better individuals in the near future.

• Manila Japanese School - A Japanese school for Japanese kids from elementary, middle and high school.  Japanese curriculum and strategies are applied by the Japanese speaking teachers.

• British School Manila - An international school that “upholds the high standard of the British education system in a school that takes full advantage of its multi-cultural setting. Teachers are UK or Commonwealth trained”… Click to Link

• International School Manila - An independent international school that is the reflection of the United States’ educational platform.  The school offers elementary, middle and high school… Click to Link

The schools above are located in the University Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Have a happy school search! : )

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My last semester (Oct-Feb.2009) in college was spent outside Miriam College.  Together with my three other classmates, we were going to Summit School everyday as Practicumers.  Our experience was as highly interactive as its approach is to its students, teachers and parents.

Summit International School is a highly progressive preschool that uses the Bank Street Approach that caters to the different cultural background of each child.  The school’s vision-mission is very child-centered where children are involved in the learning process that is suited for their age and development.

No children can hesitate Summit. They are coming to class everyday happy and excited.  Absenteeism is very seldom unless they are very sick or there is a family thing.  Children love to sing the songs as teacher sings with them.  They love to listen to stories shared by the teacher.  Sometimes, they would even ask for it more than once.  Children in Summit are confident and secure. They are not forced, pushed or pressured to do something that is not appropriate for their age and development.  The curriculum developed by Summit School is a balanced one for the wholistic development of each child.

CLASSROOM ROUTINE

Arrival and Morning Meeting

Each morning children arrive at the campus with music playing happily while the teachers greet them one by one.  While children are coming in, there are centers that they can go to and do certain activities before Morning Meeting (or Circle Time) is called.

Morning Meeting is a time for singing many songs that pertains to the checking of  class attendance, days of the week, weather etc. Through the songs, the teacher is able to check the attendance, know the day’s weather, date and day with the class.  The teacher reads also the Morning Message which tells the activities that await them for the day.  The 20-40 minutes time alloted for this seem short and easy but it is one of the most challenging job for the teacher.  The atmosphere during this time sets out the kind of attitude on how the children will be for the whole day.

Work Time

Since the Three’s class is quite a big group (but with 2 main teachers and 2 practicumers), they are divided into three groups.  The activities are rotated among the 3 groups during the week.  Children are assigned to the Writing Area, Blocks Area or Dramatic Play Area, Language or Math Area.    On a particular day, it is Art Time for all.

Snack Time

Differences of culture are shared with the rest of the class as they have “Family-Style Snack” everyday.  The parent of the child is assigned for the day to bring in snack for the whole class.  The snack will depend on the parent.

Full-Group

Once again, they are gathered together.  Teacher sings songs, reads a story with the children, talk to the children about the topic or theme or some teacher-made activities for the whole group.

Outdoor Play

The most exciting part for all of the children.  During outdoor play, they also learn lessons related to the theme.  Teacher makes activities that are associated with the theme or topic. Aside from enhancing their gross motor skills, it’s also a great time to teach children the values of sharing and taking turns.  They have the Gym Area, Sand Area, Geodome Area, Center Field Area and Pet Area.

End of the Day Meeting

After the activity, they learn to change their own clothes as teachers instruct them how and they do it on their own.  At the meeting, teacher reads a story or two, reviews what happened during the day and sing their bye-bye songs.

If you are an interested parent to get your child into a highly-progressive school like this, you may visit the school in the Fort, Bonifacio, Tagiug City.  It is right after International School Manila and across Japanese International School.

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