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Number of students |
400 |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Filipino |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The Learning Support Specialist is a professional who assists students with mild learning difficulties to achieve proficiency in the academic subjects. They spend time in the classrooms where they may work one-on-one with a child with a specific need or with a small group of children of similar needs. In some cases, these students may have social and behavioral difficulties that are directly related to their learning disabilities. The Learning Support Specialist works in cooperation with the Guidance Counselor and Life Coaches. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Prospective grade school students come for a two-day assessment. He/She joins a class of peers and is assessed for Literacy and Mathematics. Prospective High School students come for a half-day series of tests, tasks, and interviews. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Keys School Manila is a progressive K-12 school located in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. |
Teaching approach of the school |
KSM seeks to unlock a child’s potential for excellence by providing an education that is experience-based, interdisciplinary and collaborative. Its program allows students to construct meaning from lessons learned through creative and challenging projects that reflects their understanding, reflection and point of view. KSM's culture welcomes diversity and respects each child as a unique individual. The learning environment encourages students to pursue their interests with passion in all areas of endeavor, integrating their cognitive skills with their socio-emotional dispositions. Excellence is valued by performance and actions that ultimately, make a positive difference. |