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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 critical thinking, communication, and research. The K-12 program spans preschool through high school, with emphasis on fundamental language and critical thinking skills.
Arts & Crafts Club emphasizes entrepreneurship and innovation; students learn to turn ideas into outputs and to communicate their product stories. The club uses different art skills to foster inventive thinking through creative production. With each output, students learn to communicate what their product is all about.
Korean Language Club is part of Grade School Clubs, offering opportunities to learn and practice Korean. Korean Language Club appears in the weekly schedule for SY '23-'24 with dedicated time slots. The club supports language study and cultural engagement as part of a global minded curriculum.
Board Games Club offers a wide range of board games and rotates selections throughout the year. Chess Club and Varsity develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for real-life situations. Frisbee Club and Bike Club provide physical recreation with scheduled sessions.
Mentoring Program provides personal mentoring with assigned teacher-mentors, supporting character formation and academic progress. The Personal Development Series offers monthly activities for high school students with guest speakers and workshops to build leadership and professional skills. The Student Affairs section provides formative opportunities to empower students to thrive in academics and personal growth.
Football Varsity offers a varsity sports program with scheduled practices. Frisbee Club and Bike Club provide opportunities for outdoor activity and physical fitness. Chess Club contributes to mental agility as part of Bannister's balanced approach to student well-being through intellectual and social activities.
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.
