Keys School Manila

951 Luna Mencias St. corner Araullo St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The mailing address is 951 Luna Mencias St. corner Araullo St., Addition Hills. Directions describe routes from Makati Avenue and Aurora Boulevard, with additional access from Shaw Boulevard and Gomezville along Araullo St.

Preschool to Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and College Prep. The Preschool to Kindergarten program is Reggio-Emilia inspired, and the College Prep program leads into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school presents a full K-12 pathway on its programs pages.

Co-educational; Day school. The IB profile confirms gender as coed and a day-boarding arrangement (DAY).

The Wellness Center attends to academic, physical and socio-emotional needs. A Learning Support program offers one-on-one or small-group help with Learning Support Specialists, life coaches and a guidance team; a nurse provides health care. Keys also describes an inclusive approach with ‘Students with Special Rights' in its admissions and support processes.

No formal country-specific affiliation is published beyond the school's location in the Philippines. The school is located in the Philippines (country/territory: Philippines).

Catholic formation is offered through the CLE program for those who wish to participate. The program includes catechesis, Mass, devotions and guidance, with Seventh Graders prepared for Confirmation and involvement with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Participation is voluntary.

Public-facing daily start and end times are not published for Keys School Manila. The school operates a day program across its Preschool to Grade 12 levels; admissions references include two-day assessments for some primary intake and a half-day format for high school entry.

A dedicated Keys School Manila bus service is not publicly published. Nearby public transit access exists, with bus routes and train stations in the Shaw area and Mandaluyong, according to third-party transit listings. Families may arrange transport through local providers or use nearby bus/rail options.

Keys School Manila delivers an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum from preschool through college preparation, prioritizing hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, and critical thinking. Preschool to Kindergarten is Reggio-Emilia inspired, with The Hundred Languages of Loris Malaguzzi guiding expression across the arts, literature, and other media, and the learning environment acting as the third teacher. Primary is divided into Lower Primary (Grades 1–3) and Upper Primary (Grades 4–6), with a spiral, content-rich program across Social Studies, Science, Literacy, Math, Filipino, Arts, PE, HELE, and CLE. Secondary continues with applied studies, arts, CLE, and a broad range of subjects including Communication Arts, Filipino, Literacy, Math, PE, and Robotics and Tech Ed, with a project- and inquiry-based approach. College Prep centers on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including core elements Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS, and DP subject groups such as Individuals and Societies, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Sciences, Studies in Language and Literature, and The Arts; instruction is in English and Filipino, with additional language offerings such as Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

Keys School Manila supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its Wellness Center, which looks into the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of every student. The center has a qualified team including learning specialists, life coaches, a guidance counselor, and a nurse who collaborate with parents and teachers to address child-to-school related issues. The Learning Support program assists students with learning challenges, offered one-on-one or in small groups as needed. The Guidance and Life Coaching program helps students develop personal and social skills, with a homeroom program tailored to the age group. The Career Counseling program provides career talks, fairs, and workshops to help students explore options after high school and college, and includes parent talks to support families in navigating a tech-driven culture.

Inclusion is highly valued at Keys School Manila, with a focus on students who have learning barriers. All classes are observed by learning support specialists and life coaches, providing additional support for students with Special Rights in regular classrooms. Admissions note that diagnostic reports from specialists/therapists and a developmental pediatrician endorsement may be required, and a shadow-teacher may be prerequisites for some cases. The school highlights an array of intervention systems and ongoing progress reviews to support learners. Most openings are available at Kindergarten, reflecting the school's inclusive approach rather than operating as a specialist SEN institution.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support. Language of instruction is English and Filipino, according to the IB World School profile for Keys School Manila.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Wellness Center, which attends to students' academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs. The center employs learning specialists, life coaches, a guidance counselor, and a nurse who work together with parents and teachers to support students. The Learning Support program provides targeted help for learners with challenges, either individually or in small groups. The Guidance and Life Coaching programs focus on personal and social growth via age-appropriate activities. Career Counseling and related workshops help students plan for life after high school, contributing to overall wellbeing and purpose.

Keys School Manila prohibits bullying in all forms, aligned with RA 10627, and maintains an Anti-Bullying Committee to oversee prevention and intervention. Intervention programs include counseling, life skills training, and education, with procedures to ensure victim safety and appropriate follow-up. The Standing Together article emphasizes a safe, bully-free environment supported by the Wellness Department and life coaches. Parents are involved in bullying prevention through discussions and training, reinforcing safeguarding across the school.

1. Schedule a school tour. The admissions process begins with a school tour, and reservations are required. School tours are conducted on weekdays and are expected to take about two hours., corner Araullo St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City.

2. Fill out the application form and submit required documents. After the tour, you receive an application form and tuition-fee information during the school tour. Submit the completed application form along with the grade-appropriate documents: PSA birth certificate (Preschool and Kindergarten); marriage certificate if applicable; progress reports; recommendation letters (Kindergarten; Grades 1–6 and 7–11); worksheets such as report cards and LRN where required; and any other documents listed per grade. For non-Filipino applicants, additional documents may be requested (e.g., enrollment certification, passport pages, visa, etc.).

3. Pay the admissions assessment fee. The admissions team will send payment details by email and you should submit proof of payment. Accepted payment methods include bank transfers (BDO, BPI, Security Bank) and Dragonpay; use the Applicant ID for processing. This step finalizes your submission for the assessment phase.

4. Take the admissions assessment and attend the parent interview. All applicants will complete an on-campus assessment, and parents are invited to participate in a live or virtual parent interview. Assessments are designed to gauge literacy and math competencies, as well as behavior and attitude. The interview provides an opportunity for the admissions team to understand how the school can support the child.

5. Await the results. The final admission decision is communicated via email. If your child is offered admission, the school will provide next steps for enrollment. Note: after an acceptance, a reservation is required to secure the slot (non-refundable and non-transferable if the family does not enroll).

Extra context: General admissions information, including key dates and expectations (e.g., “Await notification of Application Status” and the emphasis on a school tour), is published as part of the admissions materials and the “Apply” section. For ongoing status, the Manila site indicates that you can await notification of status and, in some cases, track status via Pinnacle.

Scholarships: Publicly published scholarship programs for Keys School Manila are not documented on the Manila-based site. The site does describe a general approach to financial support in related Keys School networks, including a financial-assistance program that uses external platforms (such as SSS and Ravenna) to assess and administer aid, with deadlines and procedural steps. This network-level information is not Manila-specific, and Manila's own admissions pages emphasize admissions inquiries and financial details per the application process rather than a clearly stated scholarship program. If families need financial assistance, they should inquire with the admissions team about any available options and timelines; the referenced network-based process involves applying through the SSS framework and submitting the required financial documents by specified deadlines. For broader context on how Keys-related schools handle financial aid, see the network's financial-assistance framework and timeline.

Waitlist/Pool: There is no publicly published waitlist or pool system described in Keys School Manila's admissions materials. The available documentation outlines a standard, five-step admissions process (tour, application with documents, assessment fee, on-campus assessment and parent interview, and results) and indicates that status updates are sent by email. It does mention the ability to track application status via Pinnacle in some contexts, but it does not describe a waitlist mechanism or pool. If you need clarification on current availability or potential waitlists for a specific grade, contact the admissions office directly.