Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500-700 |
| 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) |
Our school is ready to use classroom technologies inn the event of worldwide emergencies like the recent Covid-19 pandemic. |
| 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 |
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) |
| Results in these examinations |
3 of our graduates got a grade of 40 and above in the IB externals in M2021 and M2022 |
| 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 |
Student Affairs (varsity training, leadership training, clubs, organizations, library services), Guidance and Counseling (called Spiritual Formation and Discipline team) |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We treat all students equally in LAI |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our teachers and staff undergo training and are capable of implementing educational psychology strategies in their methods |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments
|
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Usual time is at 8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
No later than 4:00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No, but we can recommend third party / service provider |
| 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, Varsity, School Paper, Band, and Clubs |
| 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 (Main and Early Grades libraries), 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, basketball courts, badminton courts, and a sports field. |
| 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. |
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