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Number of students |
400-600 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Multinational (but mostly Filipinos, Koreans, Chinese) |
Most common nationality |
Filipinos, Koreans, Chinese |
Native English speaking teachers |
Some of them, but not all |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Filipino, Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
30 |
Average number of students per class |
25 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We have computer and technology classes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school is a Christian School |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We accept students from non-Christian families but as we have a Bible-based curriculum, these are all integrated in our subjects |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, as formative assessments |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100 percent |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
None at the moment |
Learning support offered |
Guidance and Counseling (called Spiritual Formation and Discipline team) |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:00 AM |
School finish time |
No later than 4:00 PM |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
No |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We partner with meal providers who offer these choices |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student Council, Band, Varsity |
Sports activities included |
Different sports are introduced based on the grade level |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Early Grades Library, Gym, Chapel, Study Rooms, Instrument Rooms, Laboratories (Science, Computer), Art Room, Club Room, MAPEH Room, Play Area |
Sports facilities at the school |
Life Academy has a gym, two standard basketball courts, three badminton courts, a dance studio. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
LAI is an IB World School and a Christian International School in Manila. We offer Bible-based learning from Kinder - Senior High School. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Through global innovative education, Life Academy envisions its learners to be wise, holistically developed, Christ-like servant-leaders who love God and others, with a commitment to make a positive difference in the world. |