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Cascades School

Philippines, Manila

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School Essentials

Foundational information about the school

Location

Cascades operates in Metro Manila, Philippines. The preschool campuses are at 6 Silangan Street, Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City; Unit 6, GF Creekside Square, 74 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City. The elementary campus is at 286 Sto Rosario Plainview, Mandaluyong City. There is also a Cascades Hiraya location in Silang, Cavite at Likha Village, Biluso Poblacion.

Levels

Cascades uses two campuses to cover its levels: Cascades School Inc. operates the Kindergarten program, and Cascades Hiraya School Inc. operates the Elementary program. The overall Cascades framework covers ages from about 16 months up to 9 years in the primary offering.

School Type

Cascades consists of private early-childhood and elementary campuses organized as separate, campus-based programs (Kindergarten at Cascades School Inc. and Elementary at Hiraya). There is no public information about boarding facilities.

Additional Learning Support

Bahaghari Program provides targeted support for children with special needs, including collaboration with special education teachers and other professionals. It is designed for children aged roughly 3 to 9 years.

Country Affiliation

Philippines (no formal country-affiliation listed).

Religious Affiliation

No religious affiliation is stated by the Cascades programs.

Day Structure

School days are generally Monday to Friday. On-site hours run roughly from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with office hours listed as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Bus Service

A published Cascades-provided bus service is not listed in official materials; families should contact the school to arrange transport details.

Fees

Application / Registration fees
- No fixed one-time application, registration, enrolment or acceptance fee amount is published for general admission. The school does publish a fee for short special programs (see Special-program fees below).

Tuition fees (annual and program types)
- Annual tuition for whole‑day early years programs (preschool / kindergarten ages 16 months to about 6 years) starts at PHP 250,000. This rate applies to whole‑day in‑person programs and includes lunch and two snacks for whole‑day placements where specified.
- Annual tuition for half‑day early years programs starts at PHP 175,000.
- Annual tuition for fully online early years options starts at PHP 115,000.
- Annual tuition for blended learning (combination of online and in‑person) starts at PHP 135,000.
- For children enrolled in the school's Bahaghari (special‑needs) program, annual tuition for a five‑day‑a‑week whole‑day placement starts at PHP 430,000; this program's fee includes specialist support elements such as occupational therapy and individualized intervention.

Tuition by year group / age group (program names used by the school)
- Wanderers (Toddlers 16 months to ~2 years): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above (whole‑day / half‑day / online / blended options). Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.
- Explorers (Nursery 2 and Kinder 1; ages ~3–4): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above. Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.
- Explorers 2 (Kinder 2; age ~5): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above. Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.

Per‑term fees / term breakdown
- The school offers payment schedules described as Annual, Semi‑Annual, and Monthly payment options. However, a per‑term fee table or explicit per‑term amounts for each program or age group is not published in the available materials. Parents should note that the school lists the available payment frequency options but does not publish a public breakdown of exact per‑term amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequencies offered: Annual, Semi‑Annual, Monthly. Specific billing dates, deadlines, deposit amounts on acceptance, penalties for late payment, or the exact invoicing schedule are not published in the publicly available material. The school does publish discount schemes that apply to fee payments (see Discounts).

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discount: 3% applied to the second child's fee.
- Early‑bird discount: 3%.
- PWD discount (with valid ID): 3%.
- Maximum combined discount allowed is 6% (discounts stack up to that maximum).

Boarding fees
- No boarding facilities or boarding fee schedules are published. The school lists multiple day campuses (preschool and elementary addresses) and operates as a day school. No boarding charges apply.

Special‑program and extracurricular fees (other costs)
- Cascades Play Program (short‑course early years play sessions, 8 sessions) is listed at PHP 10,000. Enrolment in special classes and workshops (for example ballet, hip‑hop, character design and other skill‑based workshops) carry separate fees; those workshop fees vary by offering and are charged in addition to regular tuition.
- The school lists additional skill‑based workshops (taekwondo, ballet, hip‑hop, cooking, baking, etc.) and notes that separate fees apply to those enrichment classes. Uniform, materials, transport, and other incidental charges are not shown as fixed public amounts.

Refund information and deposits
- No published schedule of refundable or non‑refundable deposits, specific refund conditions for withdrawal, or detailed cancellation/refund policy is publicly listed in the available materials. Refund terms and security deposit details (if any) are not published.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The school publishes available payment frequency options (Annual / Semi‑Annual / Monthly) but does not publish a public list of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, GCash, or cheque) in the materials examined. Specific accepted payment channels and whether credit‑card payments incur a surcharge are not published.

Summary of what is not published
- Exact one‑time application/registration/acceptance fee amounts, explicit per‑term fee figures by program/age group, deposit amounts, invoice due dates, late payment penalties, detailed refund/withdrawal policy text, and the list of accepted payment methods are not published in the materials reviewed. The school does publish headline annual tuition starting rates, the Bahaghari program rate, short‑course fees, payment frequency options, and discount rates.

Practical notes for parents
- Tuition is shown as annual figures for each program modality (whole‑day, half‑day, online, blended) and the school offers Annual, Semi‑Annual, and Monthly billing options; discounts for siblings, early payment and PWD are available up to a combined maximum of 6%. Special classes and workshops are charged separately. No boarding fees apply because the school operates day campuses.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 1½ - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No

Cascades School offers a Regio Emilia-inspired early childhood and primary program across several campuses in Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and Cavite. The school applies the Cascades Curriculum, a hands-on, project-based approach centered on sustainable development and community involvement, with the environment described as the third teacher. Preschool programs run as Wanderers (16 months–3 years), Explorers (3–4 years), and Sr. Explorers (5 years), feeding into Elementary sections called Navigators (Grade 1–3, 6–8 years) and Discoverers (Grade 4–6, 9–11 years). Learning is organized through ateliers (Life, Materials, Taste, Movement and Sound) and is supported by co-teaching and co-learning structures. Special programs include Cascades Play (18 months–3 years) and Bahaghari (3–9 years) to support inclusive education. The founder and leadership emphasize a home-like learning environment, active citizenship, and real-world learning experiences.

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