Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 35th anniversary—an enduring legacy of transformation, innovation, and global relevance. From its small beginnings in 1990 as a single preschool class in Las Piñas, Southville has grown into a leading international institution that has earned recognition not just locally, but globally. This growth is highlighted by its status as the first Philippine school awarded “international character” under Republic Act 9493, its recognition as an IB World School, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Through the years, Southville has earned numerous commendations, including the Department of Education’s designation as a “School of the Future” and the Commission on Higher Education’s Autonomous Status. Notably, it became the first institution in Asia to receive a gold distinction from Investors in People on its initial application. These achievements have translated into academic excellence: in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, Southville ranked 105th globally, leading in empowerment-based management, visionary leadership, and cost-benefit management, and secured top positions in the AppliedHE ASEAN 2025 rankings for teaching and learning.

But beyond its accolades, Southville defines success through its people. Its alumni include a NASA Mars rover tester, a tech engineer at Microsoft USA, and a young leader shaping English proficiency policy. Within its current student body, achievers have earned top International Baccalaureate scores, medals at Yale’s World Scholar’s Cup, and contributed to social impact initiatives like the “Liter of Light” solar lighting campaign. Combined with consistently exceptional results in national licensure exams across disciplines—including nursing, education, and accountancy. Southville continues to produce world-ready leaders driven by competence, character, creativity, collaboration, and commitment.

As Southville turns 35, the institution isn’t just reflecting on its past but looking firmly ahead—poised to build on its legacy and shape the next generation of global educators, professionals, and change-makers.