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If you're researching international schools in Philippines offering Reggio Emilia Approach, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Reggio Emilia Approach, taught by 2 of the schools below. The oldest school listed is Keys School Manila, opened in 2006.
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Keys School Manila, located in Mandaluyong City, operates a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum spanning from infant care to Grade 12. The early years program follows the Reggio Emilia approach, utilizing play and hands-on experiences to develop foundational literacy and numeracy. In the upper grades, the school offers multiple tracks, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a local DepEd diploma pathway. The school maintains a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention and collaborative, project-based learning. Facilities include a library with over 32,000 resources. A distinctive offering is the "Forming Foundations" program for toddlers, alongside supplemental short courses in gymnastics and music. Secondary students engage in interdisciplinary coursework, combining subjects like Robotics, Tech Ed, and the Arts. With an emphasis on practical application, students are regularly assessed through performance tasks rather than standardized testing, ensuring they can apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
Welcome to Cascades School's Elementary Campus (Hiraya) in Mandaluyong, where the environment acts as the "third teacher." Following a Reggio Emilia-inspired framework combined with the bespoke Cascades Curriculum, the school focuses on sustainable development and hands-on, project-based learning. Students from 16 months up to Grade 6 learn in mixed-age groups, encouraging peer collaboration and leadership. A distinctive feature is the school's four specific learning spaces, known as Ateliers: the Atelier of Life, Materials, Taste, and Movement & Sound. For instance, in the Atelier of Taste, children explore seasonal produce to connect culture, science, and math. Facilities include provocation areas and mirrored rooms with light and shadow installations to stimulate sensory exploration. The school also runs the Bahaghari Program, an inclusive initiative offering targeted support for children with special educational needs.
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