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Bannister Academy offers a blend of classical education and curricula for students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a Bespoke Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme and the DepEd-aligned Indian Curriculum, with the K-12 program running Preschool through Senior High. Its learning model is rooted in the Trivium—grammar, logic, rhetoric—within a Paideia framework, cultivating critical thinking, inquiry, and articulate communication. Latin study supports analytical skills. The Senior High integrates the IB DP with English A Literature SL/HL, Filipino A Literature SL/HL, English B SL/HL, Global Politics SL/HL, Philosophy SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Mathematics SL/HL, and Visual Arts SL/HL, with Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and Extended Essay. In 2024-25 Bannister relocated to Eastland Heights campus in Antipolo City, part of Philippines' first global ecotherapy community, offering sustainable living. The school emphasizes small class sizes, mentoring, and Grade 11 internships. Extracurriculars include sports, arts, language clubs, leadership programs.
Bannister Academy has instruction in English, Filipino.
Location
Lot 8 Eastland Heights, Sitio Sapinit, Brgy. San Juan, Antipolo City, Philippines 1870.
Stages
Preschool; Primary School (Grade 1-4); Intermediate School (Grade 5-7); Junior High School (Grade 8-10); Senior High School (Grade 11-12).
Type
IB World Diploma Program school
Additional learning support
Student Support Service provides counseling and academic support with accommodations and learning support, including development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) where needed; supports students with hearing, speech delay, mild autism, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, physical impairment, and other learning disabilities.
Country affiliation
Philippines
Religious affiliation
Secular (non-sectarian)
Fees
Application and testing fees - Non‑refundable admission/assessment (testing) fee: PHP 1,500.00 (payable at the Accounting Office at the time of the scheduled entrance test). - A FAQ entry also lists an assessment fee of PHP 1,200.00 for the entrance test; parents should note both figures may appear in school admissions materials.
Reservation / enrolment deposit - Reservation (slot‑holding) fee: PHP 50,000.00. The reservation fee is deductible from the total matriculation cost but is non‑refundable. A slot is reserved only after all admission procedures are completed and this reservation fee is paid.
Tuition fees (per year / per term) - No public, itemised tuition schedule (per grade level, per term or per year) for the 2026/27 academic year was published in the school's publicly available admissions and policy materials. Exact tuition amounts by year group and per‑term figures are therefore not available here. - The school uses three payment schemes for tuition: annual payment (Scheme A), semi‑annual payment (Scheme B), and monthly installment payment (Scheme C). Early‑enrolment (early‑bird) discounts apply only to Scheme A and Scheme B.
Billing schedule and payment terms - To secure a place, parents pay the reservation fee (PHP 50,000.00) once admission procedures and required documents are complete; that deposit is deducted from the total matriculation cost but is non‑refundable. - Payment schemes: annual (Scheme A), semi‑annual (Scheme B) and monthly installments (Scheme C). Early‑bird discounts are available for families using Scheme A or B, with the following time windows and rates: January 7%, February 5%, March 5%. The sibling discount is 15% (applied to the younger applicant). These discounts apply only to tuition (not to the total matriculation cost). - Office hours for in‑office payments to the Accounting Office for admissions/testing invoices are stated as weekdays, typically 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; the admissions/testing fee is explicitly directed to be paid at the Accounting Office. Other specific billing dates or a public calendar of term‑by‑term invoices for tuition were not published in the school's admissions or policy materials.
Boarding fees - Bannister Academy operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. Boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and routine charges - Clubs and co‑curricular charges: sample club fee—Chess Club (and Varsity) listed at PHP 10,000.00 for the whole school year (payment scheme: contact school registrar). Similar activity fees may apply for other clubs and varsity activities. - Uniforms: the school requires a prescribed school uniform (uniform policy is part of school discipline guidance); specific uniform item costs are not published in the school's public materials. - Transport: a school bus service is available for routes serving Ortigas‑Pasig‑Marikina‑Rizal‑Quezon City areas; a published transport fee or route price list was not included in the publicly available admissions materials. - Miscellaneous fees (examples such as graduation, field trips, yearbook, ID replacement) are referenced in school policy; reservation fees and miscellaneous fees are identified as non‑refundable in admissions policy, though some as‑yet‑unapplied fees may be refundable in full. Specific amounts for miscellaneous line items are not published.
Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawal refunds of tuition (where payment has already been made) follow this schedule: before classes start — 100% refund of the tuition fee; 1st week of classes — 90% refund of tuition fee; 2nd week of classes — 10% refund of tuition fee; 3rd week of classes and onwards — no refund. Reservation fees and miscellaneous fees are non‑refundable. These refund rules are set out in the school's admissions/admission policy documents.
Fee payment options and channels - Admissions and testing payments are directed to be made at the school's Accounting Office (in‑office payment). The admissions policy specifies in‑office payment for the admission/testing fee and indicates the Accounting Office as the point of payment for admission‑related charges; public admissions materials do not publish a detailed list of additional electronic payment channels (bank transfer details, credit‑card gateway, or online payment links). Parents are instructed to follow the school's accounting instructions for matriculation and payment.
Notes for parents - Merit scholarships: the school can grant merit scholarships for Grades 7–11 that cover full tuition (miscellaneous fees are excluded); scholarship awards are limited and based on entrance performance and previous academic record.
Summary of information coverage: the admissions and policy documents specify admission/testing fees, the reservation fee amount and its treatment, the available payment schemes and discounts, the withdrawal/refund percentages, the non‑boarding status, and a small number of activity fees. A public, grade‑by‑grade tuition schedule showing per‑term and per‑year tuition amounts for SY 2026/27 (or SY 2025/26) was not published in the school's publicly accessible admissions or policy materials; therefore exact per‑term and per‑grade fee figures cannot be supplied here.
Academics
Bannister Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP), Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Bannister Academy follows the subject offerings prescribed in the national curriculum set by the Department of Education (DepEd) for the K-12 Program. The school uses a classical education patterned after the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) with an emphasis on developing critical thinking. Latin is studied to enhance thinking and analytical skills. The K-12 Program runs from Preschool through Senior High School: Preschool (thematic, literacy and early numeracy), Primary School (Grade 1–4), Intermediate School (Grade 5–7), Junior High School (Grade 8–10), and Senior High School (Grade 11–12). Senior High offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with courses in English A Literature SL/HL, Filipino A Literature SL/HL, English B SL/HL, Global Politics SL/HL, Philosophy SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Mathematics SL/HL, Visual Arts SL/HL; Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Extended Essay (EE).
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes provide individualized attention.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates character education across the curriculum and through a formal Mentoring Program and Personal Development Series. Daily advisory classes support students' social and emotional growth, with emphasis on respectful dialogue and self-reflection. Co-curricular activities, clubs, and school-wide events complement academics by developing personal and interpersonal skills. The formation program fosters values such as responsibility, service, and collaboration as part of a holistic education.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Discipline and Student Support Policies govern how Bannister Academy supports learners with needs. A dedicated Student Support Service is described in the Student Handbook, providing structured guidance to students as part of the school's formal support framework. The school emphasizes character education and mentoring as mechanisms to support overall student well-being and inclusion.
Mental Wellbeing
Balanced is a core IB Learner Profile attribute at Bannister, highlighting emotional and physical well-being as essential to learning. The school uses mentoring and advisory sessions to support students' mental well-being within a holistic program. Character education and service activities reinforce well-being by promoting resilience, self-regulation, and social responsibility.
Safeguarding
The school implements a Discipline Policy and a Student Support Policy to protect student welfare. The Student Handbook contains a Disciplinary Code and related safety and conduct policies. The overall approach uses pastoral support and structured policies to ensure a safe and respectful school life.
Admissions
Admissions
Admission Process and Requirements. 1. Submit a properly filled-out application and medical forms. 2. Schedule entrance test with the Admissions Head. Testing schedules may vary. 3. Pay the non-refundable admission and testing fee of Php 1,500.00 at the Accounting Office during the scheduled entrance test date. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays. 4. Present the Official Receipt on the scheduled entrance exam date to the Admissions Head. 5. Wait for the result for two to three days. 6. If the applicant passes, a call for the next steps is made. For preschool to grade 12, the parents will have an interview with the Headmaster; schedules may vary; coordinate with the Admissions Head. For grades 7 to 12, the applicant will interview with the High School Coordinator and answer the Study Attitudes and Methods Survey (SAMS). 7. Submit all the remaining admission requirements discussed with the Admissions Head. 8. Wait for the Acceptance Letter to be sent via email by the Admissions Head. General Requirements include Original Report Card with Learner's Reference Number (LRN); Original Certificate of Good Moral Character from adviser or guidance counselor; Original Birth Certificate (PSA); Accomplished application and medical information forms and immunization records; Two (2) copies of 2×2 colored pictures. Foreign Applicants follow the same admission procedure but with additional requirements: Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card (original and clear copy); Special Study Permit (original and clear copy); Passport (original and clear copy) of the applicant and the applicant's parents; Note: Original Report Card or Transcript of Record with English translation. Applicants with Learning Support Requirements will be admitted on an equal basis provided they meet the school's admission criteria and that their needs can be met without unduly prejudicing the education and welfare of other students; the school assesses the suitability of the applicant to mainstream education and the availability of resources and facilities to meet that applicant's needs; each class may have 2 to 3 students with learning support needs depending on compatibility with the class, and accommodations may be given depending on the need. Learning support needs or additional needs may include, but are not limited to, hearing, speech delay, mild autism, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, physical impairment, and other learning disabilities.
FAQs
What age range does Bannister Academy serve?
Bannister Academy serves students aged 3-18.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Bannister Academy follows the subject offerings prescribed in the national curriculum set by the Department of Education (DepEd) for the K-12 Program. The school uses a classical education patterned after the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) with an emphasis on developing critical thinking. Latin.
Where is the school located?
Lot 8 Eastland Heights, Sitio Sapinit, Brgy. San Juan, Antipolo City, Philippines 1870.
What learning support is available?
Student Support Service provides counseling and academic support with accommodations and learning support, including development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) where needed; supports students with hearing, speech delay, mild autism, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, physic
What languages are taught?
Languages taught include English and Filipino across the K-12 program. In Grades 1–10, English and Filipino appear as core academic subjects. In the Diploma Programme, English A: Literature and Filipino A: Literature are offered (SL/HL), English B is offered (SL/HL), and Latin is offered as a langua
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Bannister Academy's program is rooted in classical education patterned after the Trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric). Paideia-inspired learning with a humanities foundation runs through the curriculum. Bannister is an IB World Diploma Program school, preparing students with strong skills in criti
How do I apply?
Admission Process and Requirements. 1. Submit a properly filled-out application and medical forms. 2. Schedule entrance test with the Admissions Head. Testing schedules may vary. 3. Pay the non-refundable admission and testing fee of Php 1,500.00 at the Accounting Office during the scheduled entranc
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school integrates character education across the curriculum and through a formal Mentoring Program and Personal Development Series. Daily advisory classes support students' social and emotional growth, with emphasis on respectful dialogue and self-reflection. Co-curricular activities, clubs.
What are the school facilities like?
The school operates a new, larger campus in Eastland Heights, Antipolo City, opened for School Year 2024-2025. The Eastland Heights campus is Bannister Academy's primary campus and is part of the Philippines' first ecotherapy community, offering sustainable living in campus surroundings. Bannister A
When was the school founded?
Bannister Academy was founded in 2009.
What is the school community like?
The Bannister community includes mentoring, personal development sessions, and parent formation as part of its educational continuum. It conducts two major parenting talks each school year with expert
