The Beacon Academy vs The Beacon School

	T The Beacon Academy Manila, Philippines	T The Beacon School Manila, Philippines
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₱514,920 - 1,435,800	Fees / year ₱392,177 - 919,181
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 360
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Beacon Academy sits on a nine-hectare campus in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. The campus address is Cecilia Araneta Parkway, Biñan, Laguna 4024. It is located about 45 minutes south of Metro Manila and sits near Ayala Westgrove's Beacon (South) Gate, Sevina Park, and Broadfield Estate. Access is via the Mamplasan, Santa Rosa, or Eton exits from the South Super Highway.	Location The Beacon School is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The campus address is 2266 Central Square, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City 1231. It sits in central Makati with access to major roads and public transport options. Beacon announced a move to a new Makati campus along Pasong Tamo Extension in February 2023, with Phase I opening for Pre-K to Grade 8 in August 2023.
Stages	Stages The Beacon Academy serves students in Grades 7–12. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12).	Stages Beacon School offers education from Pre-K through Grade 8. It is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
School type	School type Independent, non-profit, co-educational IB World School. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities publicly described.	School type Beacon School is an independent, non-profit, secular and co-educational IB World School. It is an IB World School offering the PYP and MYP; it operates as an independent, non-profit institution.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides a Learning Support Program to help students cope with academic demands. It includes Supervised Study Hall for DP and MYP after class, plus Academic Consultations and resources for teachers to support identified students in mainstream classes.	Additional learning support A publicly listed SEN program is not described on public pages. The school publishes a Child Safeguarding policy and has a Student Services section that includes onboarding, a community portal, after-school activities, and school conferences, indicating available student support structures.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country-specific affiliation is published. The Academy is an IB World School operating in the Philippines.	Country affiliation There is no country affiliation listed; The Beacon School operates as an independent IB World School.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation stated; the school presents itself as rooted in Philippine culture and global-minded education.	Religious affiliation The Beacon School is secular and has no religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure End of the school day is around 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute gap before co-curricular activities begin at 3:30 PM. DP students have designated free periods for Supervised Study Hall right after class, coordinated by the Diploma Programme Coordinator.	School day structure Public pages do not publish start and end times for the school day; the exact timings are provided by the admissions team upon inquiry. The school calendar lists dates and events but not daily hours.
Bus service details	Bus service details The Beacon Academy offers bus service from Taguig and Rockwell to the Biñan campus for students and faculty. Students may also register their own cars, and the Student Services Office can assist with carpools.	Bus service details Public pages do not list a school bus service for The Beacon School. Families may arrange private transport or other arrangements as needed.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Admissions Fees - Admissions processing (application) fee: PHP 2,500 (non-refundable). - Reservation fee (to hold an accepted student's slot): PHP 75,000 per child (applies to tuition due; non-refundable if the student subsequently withdraws). Payment due within two weeks of receipt of an offer or continuing enrollment letter. - Matriculation fee (new students only): PHP 100,000 (one-time, non-refundable). - Additional immigration charge for certain foreign applicants: Special Study Permit fee PHP 15,000 where applicable. Tuition fees — structure and how they are billed - Tuition is billed as two components: a USD component and a PHP component. You will be billed for both the USD amount PLUS the PHP amount. The school publishes both Annual and Semestral payment options. Forex used in published examples is USD 1 = PHP 58 (subject to change). Annual payment (standard rates) - Grades 7–8: USD 3,200 plus PHP 550,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 735,600. Capital Development Fee (CDF) option shown: PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,364,600; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 801,380. - Grades 9–10: USD 3,300 plus PHP 579,800 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 771,200. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,400,200; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 838,760. - Grades 11–12: USD 3,400 plus PHP 609,600 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 806,800. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,435,800; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 876,140. Semestral payment (standard rates, per semester) - Grades 7–8: USD 1,760 plus PHP 302,500 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 404,580. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown (with CDF included): PHP 1,438,160; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 878,618. - Grades 9–10: USD 1,820 plus PHP 319,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 424,560. CDF and other deposits as above. Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,478,120; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 920,576. - Grades 11–12: USD 1,870 plus PHP 336,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 444,460. CDF and other deposits as above. Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,517,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 962,366. Early Advantage special tuition (incoming Grades 7 & 8) - Early Advantage (Annual) Option A: USD 2,240 plus PHP 385,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 514,920. CDF Option shown as PHP 250,000 (one-time). Matriculation (reduced) PHP 50,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Year 1 total example shown: PHP 843,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 580,700. - Early Advantage (Annual) Option B: USD 2,240 plus PHP 385,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 514,920. CDF Option shown as PHP 75,000 (4‑year payout). Matriculation PHP 50,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Year 1 total example shown: PHP 668,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 655,700. - Early Advantage (Semestral) Option A and B are also published with analogous USD + PHP components and the same CDF / matriculation alternatives; Year 1 and Year 2+ totals are shown in the school's admissions guide packet. Other recurring and one-time fees - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 29,000 per child per year. This covers library online resources, clinic services, curricular activities and trips, wellness initiatives, blended learning technology, one official ID, and one yearbook. Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable. - Capital Development Fee (CDF): two choices — refundable option PHP 500,000 paid at the start of tenure (refunded in full when the student graduates or exits the Academy; no interest), or a non-refundable annual option PHP 75,000 paid each academic year for the student's stay. CDF refunds are processed within forty‑five (45) days from the end of the applicable school year and upon completion of school clearance forms when applicable. - Matriculation fee: PHP 100,000 (one-time) for new students (non-refundable). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing timing: Tuition and fees are billed in June. For Annual payments and the 1st semester payment, amounts are due on the 1st of July. The 2nd semester payment is due on the 1st of December. If a due date falls on a non-business day, it is extended to the next business day. Failure to pay may result in the loss of the student's slot. - Accepted payment methods and instructions: Parents are encouraged to remit payments by bank transfer to the Academy's bank accounts (Bank of the Philippine Islands). Payments via checks are accepted; cash payments are strongly discouraged. The admissions packet references a QR payment option for the admissions processing fee and provides bank account details for transfers. For finance queries contact the Finance Office directly (contact details published in the admissions packet). Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawal refunds for tuition: If a student formally withdraws, tuition refunds (for the term) are charged as follows: within the first week of classes at the start of the school year — 10% of the total amount for the term; within the second week — 20% of the total amount for the term; withdrawal after the second week may result in the full charge of school fees for that term. Miscellaneous and other school fees are non‑refundable regardless of withdrawal timing. Depending on the chosen CDF option, the Capital Development Fee may or may not be refundable. Academic and other school records will not be released until all financial obligations are settled. - CDF refund timing: Refunds of refundable CDF deposits are processed within forty‑five (45) days from the end of the applicable school year and upon completion of school clearance forms where applicable. Boarding fees - Boarding fees: Not applicable. The Academy's admissions materials and fee schedules list day-school tuition, deposits, and ancillary fees but do not include any boarding program fees. Other costs commonly incurred (examples referenced in materials) - Official uniform, textbooks, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees, external examination fees, and optional trips or off-campus activities are additional to the fees listed above and may be billed separately under miscellaneous or activity charges as applicable. The miscellaneous fee partially subsidizes certain activities, but some items (uniforms, optional trips, certain external exam fees) are typically charged separately.	Fee details Application fee - An application fee of PHP 2,500 is payable at the time the completed application documents are submitted. Tuition fees (by year group) Note: The school's published annual tuition structure is shown as a two-part amount (a USD component plus a PHP component). The published annual totals and a per-term estimate (see Billing schedule and note on calculation below) are given here. - Pre-Kinder - Annual: USD 850 plus PHP 344,500. - Estimated per term (annual divided by three terms): USD 283.33 plus PHP 114,833.33. (Per-term figure shown as an arithmetic division of the annual amount; see note below.) - Kinder to Grade 5 - Annual: USD 1,800 plus PHP 760,000. - Estimated per term: USD 600.00 plus PHP 253,333.33. (Calculated by dividing the annual amount by three terms.) - Grades 6 to 8 - Annual: USD 2,000 plus PHP 807,000. - Estimated per term: USD 666.67 plus PHP 269,000.00. (Calculated by dividing the annual amount by three terms.) Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is organised in school terms (the calendar references Term 1, Term 3, etc.), and admissions and re-enrolment references use a three-term structure. The per-term amounts above are derived by dividing the published annual tuition by three, consistent with the school's three-term academic references. - Once a place is offered, a reservation fee is required by the date shown in the letter of offer to secure a place; the school's admissions information also states that returning-student re-enrolment requires payment of a Returning Students Fee by the date advised by the Board of Trustees. (Specific reservation/returning fee amounts are not published in the accessible admissions text.) Boarding fees - The Beacon School operates as a day school for students from Pre-K to Grade 8; no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for the Makati campus. Other costs and typical additional fees - School-branded clothing and merchandise (examples and prices): - One Beacon Shirt — Adult PHP 800; Child PHP 650. - Barracudas Shirt — PHP 600. - Ball cap — PHP 500. - Barracudas water tumbler — PHP 900. - (These are sample shop items and prices available from the school shop.) - Co‑curricular activities, field trips and program-specific costs are included in descriptions of the school's programmes; such activities and any related fees (for example, curriculum trips or optional activities) are additional to tuition and merchandise costs. Refund information - The school's public admissions pages specify the application fee, reservation/returning-student payments and that reservation payment secures a place, but no publicly available page or downloadable policy on fee refunds (for application, reservation, tuition or other deposits) was located in the published admissions or policies material accessible on the school pages. The availability and terms for refunds (if any) are therefore not explicitly published in the materials examined. Fee payment options - Bank transfer via Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is provided as an online payment method with both PESO and DOLLAR account numbers listed for the Beacon International School Foundation. The Enrol/Finance contact information and the BPI account details are published as a school payment method. - The Enrol page provides step-by-step instructions for adding the school as a biller in BPI Online (Manage Recipients → Add recipient → select Biller → BEACON INT'L SCHOOL FOUNDATION; confirm details and submit). The Finance Office contact details are published for payment queries. Summary of evidence and limits of the available public information - Application fee and the requirement for a reservation fee (amount given in the offer letter) are published in the school's admissions information. - Annual tuition amounts by broad year-groups (USD + PHP components) are published in a recent independent parent- guide article that lists the school's published tuition ranges and figures. The per-term numbers above are arithmetic divisions of those annual totals by three because the school's published calendar and admissions pages reference a three-term year; the per-term figures are therefore inferred from the published annual totals and the school's term structure. - The school's Enrol/Finance information explicitly lists BPI bank account numbers and instructions for online payment, and the school shop lists sample prices for branded shirts and items. - What was not publicly available in the pages examined: a detailed official tuition and fees schedule in a single downloadable fee schedule that lists every fee line (for example: explicit reservation fee amount, Returning Students Fee amount, term-by-term billing schedule text, formal refund rules) was not located in the accessible admissions and policy pages. For those specific line items and formal refund terms, the Finance Office contact is provided for direct confirmation.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The cafeteria offers breakfast, snacks, and lunch during recess and lunch periods. The school works with a food provider to plan a variety of healthy meals and snacks for students.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Beacon Academy is operated by The Beacon Academy Inc. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), and is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Beacon Academy in Biñan, Laguna, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), with accreditation by the Philippine Department of Education. The MYP for Grades 7–10 comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature (English), Language Acquisition (Mandarin or Spanish), Filipino, Humanities, Mathematics, Sciences, Arts, and Technology, and is guided by intercultural awareness, holistic learning, and the five Areas of Interaction; Grade 10 includes the MYP Personal Project, with Grade 9–10 also incorporating Community and Service and, in some years, Comparative Religion (Grade 9) or Philosophy (Grade 10). In Grades 11–12, the Diploma Programme uses six subject groups (Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts) plus the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, all aimed at university readiness; extensive counseling supports students before selecting DP courses. The Beacon Academy employs inquiry-based teaching and the Harkness Method across programs, with English as the language of instruction and a learner-centered approach that ties learning to the Filipino context. The campus is located on a nine-hectare site in Binan with integrated facilities, and the school emphasizes college readiness through counseling within its internationally oriented curriculum.	Curriculum details The Beacon School Philippines offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K to Grade 5 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 6–8, with high school years planned for the future. It is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education and IB-authorized to deliver PYP and MYP. The PYP uses transdisciplinary units built around six themes (Who We Are; How We Express Ourselves; How the World Works; Where We Are in Place and Time; How We Organize Ourselves; Sharing the Planet), integrating core disciplines and stand-alone subjects such as Visual Arts, Filipino, Music, Physical Education, and Religious or World Religion. The MYP organizes learning around eight subject areas—Language A (English), Language B (Filipino and another language), Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Design, The Arts, and Physical Education—guided by global contexts and culminating in a Grade 8 Community Project; Grade 6–7 also includes Religious and Moral Education. Service as Action is embedded across the MYP, with school partnerships for service learning, and the campus is located in Makati with IB School Code 002224.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Beacon Academy integrates social-emotional learning through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile, guiding students to be caring, balanced, and reflective individuals. The school explicitly adopts the ten IB Learner Profile attributes to shape student development across knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills. Caring emphasizes empathy and service to others, while Balanced emphasizes well-being across intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional domains. Service as Action (MYP) and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) (DP) provide structured opportunities for community service and personal growth that support SEL. The Harkness Method and inquiry-based learning foster collaborative, respectful dialogue, while the campus design promotes wellness with ample light, space, and fresh air.	Social & emotional learning The Beacon School PH supports social and emotional learning through the House System, which fosters a close-knit community and cross-grade collaboration, with house-based service projects and school-wide activities.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Beacon Academy does not publicly disclose information regarding special educational needs (SEN) provision in its published materials. The organizational profile lists a Dean of Students as part of the leadership, indicating welfare responsibilities but does not describe SEN staffing or programs. The school presents itself as an IB World School offering MYP and DP as a mainstream program, with accreditations from the Philippine Department of Education and the IB, and no explicit SEN unit is described. Accreditations and program descriptions emphasize IB and general student welfare rather than SEN-specific services. Based on published materials, there is no publicly disclosed SEN facility or dedicated SEN staff.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school uses an inclusion approach with reading and learning support specialists and provides additional services for students whose needs can be met; admissions assess whether Beacon has the resources to support a student with special needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Beacon Academy offers Language Acquisition courses in Mandarin and Spanish for the Middle Years Programme, and Filipino language work is included in the Diploma Programme. Public materials do not describe a dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) program or staffing for English language learners. The IB Learner Profile highlights the aim of effective communication in more than one language. Language offerings are presented as part of IB subject groups (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino) rather than as a separate EAL support service. Therefore, public information does not specify a formal EAL program.	English as an additional language Limits are placed on the number of English Language Learners within any one section.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through the IB emphasis on Balance, which calls for balancing intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects to achieve well-being for oneself and others. The campus is designed with ample light, space, and fresh air to promote wellness and enhance learning. Caring, as part of the IB profile, supports empathy and social connectedness, contributing to students' emotional health. The School Life offering—including after-school clubs and student-led activities—supports social-emotional development and personal leadership. Together, IB learning, campus design, and student activities contribute to a holistic approach to mental wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Art Therapy is offered as part of After School Activities (3-5) to support students' emotional well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Beacon Academy Philippines does not publicly disclose safeguarding and child protection policies in its published materials. The organizational structure includes a Dean of Students, indicating welfare oversight, but no publicly described safeguarding framework is detailed. Accreditations listed (IB and DepEd) do not provide safeguarding policy specifics. Public contact channels for inquiries exist (e.g., admissions and student services), which may be used to request safeguarding information. Therefore, publicly accessible information about safeguarding is not disclosed on the published materials.	Safeguarding The Beacon School PH has a Child Safeguarding policy as part of its School Policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Beacon Academy is located on a nine-hectare green campus in Biñan, Laguna. It offers integrated performance, library, laboratory, and athletic facilities to support the IB program in a peaceful, distraction-free environment. The campus comprises two buildings and 13 classrooms. It includes three laboratories, a library, an auditorium, and a visual arts gallery, along with spaces for the arts and athletics. There are dedicated spaces for creative and physical activities, including a cafeteria, a football field, an Olympic-sized pool, a gymnasium, a bouldering room, a wood-working workshop, a fitness room, and a dance studio.	Facilities overview Beacon School's Makati campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 8 as part of its IB program. A 2023 announcement described relocation to a 12,500-square-meter Makati campus along Pasong Tamo Extension, with a main building renovated to house Pre-K to Grade 8. The campus includes a playground, a soccer field, a gymnasium, and an urban garden. Visual arts is integrated into the curriculum and there is a gallery showcasing student work, with drama and music also offered as part of the arts program.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The athletic facilities include a football field, an Olympic-sized pool, a gymnasium, and a bouldering room. A dance studio and a fitness room support movement-based activities and physical education. Additional spaces support sports and recreation, contributing to a well-rounded physical education program. The facilities are designed to accommodate a range of team and individual activities.	Sports facilities The site includes a gymnasium for indoor activities and a soccer field for outdoor play and games. Outdoor spaces also include a playground and an urban garden that can be used for physical education and movement activities. These facilities support a range of PE and team sport activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities There are three laboratories on campus for science learning. A dedicated library supports research and independent study. There are 13 classrooms across two buildings to accommodate IB courses and collaborative work. There are 13 offices supporting administration and student services.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Beacon Academy supports student-led, faculty-mentored after-school clubs and outreach programs. Arts and performance are integrated into student life, with two art studios, a music room, a visual arts gallery, an auditorium, and a dance studio. Athletic and performance spaces enable after-school activities across arts and sports, including a football field, Olympic-sized pool, gymnasium, and bouldering room. The cafeteria provides a social hub for breaks and events. The auditorium and gallery spaces offer opportunities for exhibitions and performances.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Beacon Academy was founded in 2009 by architect Leandro Locsin Jr. and his wife, Mailin Paterno-Locsin. It was established to serve as the high school extension of its sister school, the Beacon School in Makati, with the aim of providing an internationally recognized curriculum rooted in Filipino values. The campus opened in August 2010 in Biñan, Laguna, in the company of education and local government guests, and Leandro Locsin Jr. later served as the board chairman. The Academy was accredited by the International Baccalaureate in 2011 to deliver the full IB continuum (Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–10 and Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12). The campus sits on land donated by the Locsin family on a nine-hectare property in Biñan, Laguna, about 40–45 minutes south of Metro Manila. The Beacon Academy is a sister school of the Beacon School in Makati and brands itself as an international school rooted in Filipino culture and ethos.	History The Beacon School was founded in 2001 by educators and professionals who sought a rigorous, progressive K–8 program within a close-knit learning community. It is governed by The Beacon International School Foundation, an independent, non-profit, secular organization that currently serves Pre-K to Grade 8 and envisions adding a high school in the future. In 2023, Beacon moved to a new Makati campus as part of the One Beacon Project, which consolidates The Beacon School with Beacon Academy under a single organizational umbrella. The One Beacon Project intends to extend Beacon's inquiry-based IB education by adding a high school at the Makati campus and by offering Pre-K to Grade 8 at Beacon Academy's Laguna campus, which currently serves up to Grade 12. Beacon was among the first Philippine IB World Schools authorized to deliver both the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme.
Community	Community The Beacon Academy Philippines describes its community as diverse, inclusive, and participatory, with a broad range of students from different backgrounds. The student body is mainly Filipino, with foreign-based faculty contributing to an international dimension within a Filipino context. The school emphasizes a sense of community and inclusivity through its programs and student life, including a student publication and opportunities to participate in international activities such as Model United Nations and World Scholar's Cup. Public materials also highlight events that foster community life, such as school-wide celebrations and activities that bring families into the campus community.	Community The Beacon School is an independent, non-profit, secular and co-educational IB school for students from Pre-K to Grade 8 in Metro Manila. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning and Filipino cultural values, building a global-minded community rooted in local culture. Beacon's community life includes sporting achievements, student performances, and family events that bring together students, parents, alumni and friends, such as the ISAA volleyball tournament results and events like the Moana 2 Block Screening. Families participate through the Beacon Community Portal and school programs that connect parents with staff and activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Public materials do not publish a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association by name. Family involvement is described as part of a broader sense of community and engagement with the school through events and communications. The Great Griffin Carnival (publicized in 2024) and online information sessions for prospective families (2024) illustrate family-facing activities hosted by the school, alongside a 2024 commencement ceremony featuring a guest speaker. The school expanded to offer Grades 7 and 8 for the 2024–2025 year, reflecting ongoing development of student-life programs that families engage with. For ongoing updates and admissions inquiries, families are directed to contact the admissions team.	Parent teacher association A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly listed on The Beacon School's public pages; parent involvement is organized through The Beacon International School Foundation and broader community programs. The Beacon International School Foundation acts as the school's governing and fundraising body, reflecting its independent, non-profit status. Community events that involve families include the Par for a Purpose: 1st Beacon School Golf Cup and related fundraising tournaments. Other family activities include Moana 2 Block Screening, which invites parents, alumni and friends, and merchandise campaigns such as Beacon Barracudas merch. The school maintains a community portal for parent volunteers and communication, and offers after-school activities and conferences to engage families.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Clubs and programs for academic enrichment at The Beacon Academy include Model United Nations, Math Varsity, and the Engineering Guild. The Beacon Investment Club and an Entrep Club provide experiences in finance, analysis, and enterprise skills. Additional academically oriented options include Larawan (Literature) and The Pre-Med Club, which support language-based study and science-related inquiry. The school participates in inter-school competitions through ISSA, MISAA, ISTA, and JGFP.	Academic & intellectual The Beacon School offers an after‑school activities program for students from K to 8 that extends learning beyond the academic day. STEM and related enrichment options include Robotics Class (3–8), Nutty Scientists, Coders' Playspace, and Bricks 4 Kidz. There are film‑ and media offerings such as Film‑making, Future Film Makers, and Cartoon Creations, alongside other academic and inquiry‑based activities like Tatak Filipino!, Sign Language for Kids, and Lego/Bricks‑related clubs. The program supports inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving beyond regular class time.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities include Griffin Dance Club, Larawan (Literature), Griffin Post, and Yearbook, along with Kitchen Kind (Cooking). These clubs offer performance, writing, publishing, and culinary exploration beyond class time. Students have opportunities to express themselves through dance, literature, journalism, and creative projects. The range of arts-focused clubs is listed among the School Life activities.	Arts & creative The Music After School program offers group classes including Chorale, JAM, Guitar Ensemble, Stick & Stomp, Glee, Showstoppers, and String Ensemble, with individual lessons in violin, piano, guitar, drums, and voice available. Recitals are held, and students regularly perform at school assemblies and events. Additional arts offerings include Film‑making, Art Therapy, K‑2 Painting, K‑2 Photography, Origami, Storybook Artists, and Cartoon Creations, among other creative activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model United Nations is offered as a club, providing students with a forum for global issues and cross-cultural discussion. Larawan (Literature) provides a language- and literature-focused outlet beyond the classroom. Griffin Post and Yearbook contribute to student journalism and communication, supporting language use and cultural expression. These clubs reflect the school's emphasis on language, literature, and global awareness.	Cultural & language The Beacon School emphasizes language learning through curriculum‑based language acquisition opportunities and a global perspective. The school marks Filipino Week, International and Book Week, and the Christmas celebration to celebrate culture. Sign Language for Kids (K‑2) and Tatak Filipino! (3–8) provide structured cultural and language experiences, complemented by cross‑grade and cultural activities organized through the school's community programs.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Social and hobby-based offerings include Griffin Dance Club and Kitchen Kind (Cooking). The Griffin Post and Yearbook provide collaborative, creative outlets that support peer connections and school culture. The clubs listed under School Life demonstrate opportunities for informal interests alongside academics.	Social & hobbies A broad range of social and hobby activities runs after school, including film‑making, photography, crafts, and board games such as 3–8 Board Geeks. Students can explore creative and social pursuits through K‑2 Storybook Artists, K‑2 Painting, K‑2 Origami, K‑2 Cartoon Creations, and similar clubs. These offerings give students opportunities to build friendships and pursue personal interests beyond academics.
Community & service	Community & service The Beacon Academy emphasizes community service through COSA (Community Outreach Student Association). COSA leads student-initiated outreach projects that benefit others and the environment, including the Early Readers Project, which works with public elementary schools to improve literacy. Additional outreach activities include partnerships with Biñan Day Care Center, workshops for pupils, and other service projects.	Community & service The Beacon Experience includes a House System that runs service projects and community initiatives, with students contributing to house goals through participation, collaboration, and leadership activities. Grades 7–8 participate in a four‑day RAFI Center for Leadership program to develop self‑awareness, social consciousness, collaboration, and resilience. Off‑campus activities connect classroom learning to the wider community, and students practice responsible outdoor behavior through Leave No Trace principles.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is integrated through student-led, faculty-mentored clubs and outreach programs. The Beacon Academy Student Council provides student governance, while the Entrep Club focuses on entrepreneurship and initiative. Model United Nations also supports leadership and collaboration, and The Pre-Med Club offers science-oriented projects and teamwork opportunities.	Leadership & professional Leadership development is embedded in Beacon's programs: the House System promotes collaboration and community leadership, with service projects and school‑wide initiatives. The RAFI CFL Center for Leadership program provides structured leadership training for older students. The Beacon Experience and school conferences also offer mentoring, planning, and opportunities for developing professional skills as part of the student leadership pathway.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical activities are a core part of the program, with teams in Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball. The school participates in inter-school competitions through ISSA, MISAA, ISTA, and JGFP, providing opportunities for teams to compete locally and regionally.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The athletics and wellbeing program includes Taekwondo, Gymnastics, T‑ball/Baseball, Futsal/Football, Archery, Volleyball, Badminton, and Chess. K‑2 Kid's Yoga is offered as a mindfulness‑ and movement‑based activity. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, safety, and enjoyment across sports, with ongoing opportunities to participate in group physical activities. Off‑campus experiences and outdoor activities further support students' physical health and overall wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The language of instruction is English across the IB programmes. Mandarin and Spanish are available as Language Acquisition courses in the MYP. Filipino is offered in two tracks—Language and Literature and Language Acquisition—within the MYP, and is also available in the DP as a Language Acquisition option. In the Diploma Programme, language acquisition includes Filipino, Mandarin, and Spanish.	Language provision The language of instruction is English for all core subjects in The Beacon School's IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. Filipino is taught as a second language, organized into six phases, and students may begin at any phase and progress through the continuum. English language arts is provided as Language and Literature, emphasizing reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Spanish and Mandarin are offered as language electives to develop additional language proficiency.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Beacon Academy uses English as the language of instruction across the IB programmes. Mandarin and Spanish are offered as Language Acquisition options in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), enabling students to study a second language alongside English. Filipino is offered in two complementary tracks—Language and Literature and Language Acquisition—across the MYP and Diploma Programme (DP), tailored to students' backgrounds and proficiency levels. The IB Learner Profile emphasizes expressing oneself in more than one language, reflecting the school's multilingual environment.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Mandarin and Spanish language acquisition is delivered through immersive activities in the MYP (Grades 7-10). In the Diploma Programme (DP), Language Acquisition includes Filipino, Mandarin, and Spanish delivered through immersive learning experiences. These immersion-based language programs help students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and intercultural understanding. Languages offered for immersion include Mandarin, Spanish, and Filipino.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards In 2024, The Beacon School's volleyball teams achieved a notable ISSA Inter-Scholastic Sports Association result: the Middle School Boys won the championship and the Middle School Girls finished in third place.
Accreditations	Accreditations The Beacon Academy's accreditations and recognitions include: - Philippine Department of Education (DepEd): The Academy is accredited by DepEd to deliver both Junior High School and Senior High School (Academic Track). - International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: The Academy is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12; IB accreditation supports international standards and global university recognition. - Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC): The Academy has been accredited by PCNC since 2005, indicating alignment with government-regulated NGO standards for transparency and governance.	Accreditations The Beacon School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–8 at its Makati campus. This marks the school as an IB World School with internationally recognized curricula in its current facility.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 — Access and download the Admissions Packet. The public admissions area provides a packet for applicants that includes Application Form A (Parents) and Application Form B (Students), along with initial instructions for starting the process. This packet is the official starting point for submitting an application. Step 2 — Complete and submit the forms; note that an interview is part of the admissions process for certain grade levels. After obtaining the packet, fill out Application Form A (Parents) and Application Form B (Students) as required, following the included instructions. The admissions process may include an interview as part of the evaluation, depending on the grade level and application specifics. Step 3 — Prepare and submit Admissions Requirements Uploads; gather and send supporting documents. The packet and related pages reference an Admissions Requirements Upload link to provide documents such as medical information, transcripts, and teacher recommendations. Step 4 — Final review and notification of acceptance after all parts are completed. The Academy confirms admission once all components of the Admissions process have been completed; final acceptance is communicated after the review. For context, the admissions guidelines indicate that a student is admitted upon successful completion of all parts of the process.	Admissions 0. Age-Grade Level Placement Information: The Beacon School places new students according to age by the end of August for the academic year, with a clear mapping to grade levels and local/national equivalents. The table shows how ages align to Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 through Grade 8, and beyond (for the IB structure). Class size limits are 16 students for Pre-K to Grade 3, 17 for Grades 4–5, and 20 for Grades 6–8. This framework guides initial placement decisions and ensures alignment with the school's program. 1. Introductory Tour: Prospective families are welcome to visit The Beacon School for an introductory tour. It is advised to contact the Admissions Office in advance to arrange a visit so you can receive a structured briefing. During the tour, you will get an overview of the admissions process and information about the school; a packet of application forms is provided to take away and study. This visit helps families assess fit before submitting formal materials. 2. Submission of Application Documents and Application Fee: To formalize an application, complete and submit the forms and required documents from the admissions packet to the Admissions Office. If any documents are in a language other than English, provide certified translations in English. You can download the required documents from the admissions packet, and an Application Fee of PHP 2,500 is payable with the submission of all completed documents. 3. Sit-in Visit: After review of the application materials and if there is an available slot in the requested grade level, the prospective student is invited to attend a “sit-in” pre-entry visit at the level applied for (or another level as determined by the Admissions Committee). The sit-in duration equals the length of the school day at that level. The sit-in is a required step and helps assess fit and, where applicable, whether the school has the resources to support a student with particular needs. 4. Academic Testing and Interview: All applicants will have an interview with the Guidance Counselor. Students applying for Grades 4–8 will be tested in Math and English and will write an essay to establish academic readiness. These assessments are conducted on paper during the sit-in visit. 5. Interview with Parent(s): In some cases, after the sit-in, an interview is arranged with the prospective student's parent(s) together with the grade level coordinator and the Head of School to discuss fit, expectations, and any additional considerations. This step ensures parents and the school share alignment on the student's needs and the school's offerings. 6. Offers of Placement and Acceptance: Once the sit-in, testing (if applicable), and committee review are complete, space may be offered. Offers for the following school year are generally issued by early March, with the possibility of earlier offers if space permits. Acceptance decisions are final once communicated. 7. Reservation and Enrollment: After a place is offered, a reservation fee is due by the date indicated in the offer letter to secure the slot. The enrollment process proceeds with the completion of necessary forms and the submission of any outstanding documents. This step formalizes enrollment and moves the family toward the start of the term. 8. Re-enrolment of Returning Students: The school supports returning students who remain in good standing (academic proficiency and behavior per the Code of Conduct). Returning Students Fee must be paid by the date advised by the Board of Trustees, and the reservation fee guarantees space for the following academic year.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships and Financial Aid: The Beacon Academy Philippines states a commitment to offering students from all backgrounds the opportunity to receive a holistic, internationally minded education and indicates that incentives and assistance are available to help deserving students enroll. Specific eligibility criteria, application steps, and award amounts are not published on the public pages.	Scholarships The Beacon School offers The Beacon School Scholarship Programme, which can provide tuition coverage for Grades 6, 7, and 8. Scholarships are awarded based on three pillars: 1) Academic Merit (evidence of strong academic ability, critical and creative thinking, and strong communication; options include above-average ACER (OPI) scores, CAT4 results, stellar school records, an essay, and a teacher recommendation), 2) Financial Need (families must demonstrate need and provide documents such as the current Income Tax Return and a completed Beacon Scholarship Application Form), and 3) Potential Contribution to The Beacon School Community (leadership and evidence of responsible citizenship). Applications and decisions are managed by the Admissions team, and the school can provide more information via email.
Waitlist	Waitlist Public admissions materials do not describe a formal waitlist or pool system for The Beacon Academy Philippines.	Waitlist Yes. When a grade-level section is full, prospective students who meet Beacon's admissions requirements are placed on a waitlist. They may be invited to sit in when an opening arises, subject to Admissions Guidelines. This waitlist mechanism allows families to remain in consideration while the school manages space and resources.
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