Faith Academy

Faith Academy Manila is located at Penny Lane Street, Valley Golf Subdivision, San Juan, Cainta, Rizal 1900, Philippines. The campus sits on the edge of Metro Manila in the Antipolo/Cainta area, about 22 km (14 miles) from downtown Manila. The school provides van transport to various parts of the city for enrolled families.

Faith Academy offers a K-12 program with Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. The site presents separate pages for Elementary, Middle School, and High School, and boarding is available as a residential option.

Faith Academy is a co-educational international school offering day programs and on-site boarding. Boarding is provided on campus in three boarding homes (one all-girls, one all-boys, and one co-ed), with most boarders in high school and occasional placement for middle school on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Learner (ELL) support is available; students from homes or countries where English is not the main language take an entrance exam and are assessed to determine their ELL level, with support managed by the respective division. For Additional Learning Needs (SEN), accommodation depends on staff availability due to rotating staff; families should notify the registrar of any special needs so they can discuss possible supports.

The school is in the Philippines and is officially recognized by the Philippine Department of Education as a private international school; there is no formal country affiliation stated.

Faith Academy is a Christian international school with a Christ-centered mission. It operates as an evangelical school serving children of missionaries and Christian workers.

The core school day runs from 7:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with after-school programs continuing until about 4:30 p.m.

Faith Academy runs vans to various parts of the city, with transportation available for a supplemental fee. Routes are arranged based on student numbers and locations.

Faith Academy Manila provides an English-medium curriculum across Elementary, Middle School, and High School, grounded in a Christian worldview. The school is officially recognized by the Philippine Department of Education as a private international school and is accredited by WASC and ACSI, with evaluations every six years. English language instruction is central to the program, and Schoolwide Learning Results emphasize five outcomes: Creative & Critical Thinkers, Self-Directed Learners, Proficient Collaborators, Skillful Communicators, and Faithful Stewards. The curriculum includes a Korean Studies Program (Korean Language, Korean History, Korean Civics) and Fine Arts offerings from Elementary through High School. Middle School features Outdoor Education and a broad elective/club program, while High School offers higher-level courses and a four-House system (Tharseo, Anastasis, Machaira, Kaio) to support leadership and community. Graduates receive the Faith Academy Diploma, recognized for admission to Filipino and international universities.

Faith Academy supports social and emotional learning through weekly chapel across divisions, staff-led small groups and mentorship, and youth group activities that promote faith, friendships, and personal development.

The school provides services for students with special needs and asks families to disclose needs to the registrar to discuss next steps; turnover in staff is noted as making accommodation of special needs more challenging.

English as an Additional Language support is addressed via an entry English-language test for non-native speakers, with ELL offerings handled differently by divisions and a recommendation to consult the divisional principal to determine current offerings.

The Faith Academy Counseling Center provides part-time family counselors offering individual, marital and family counseling to students, staff and their families, with no fees.

A dedicated Child Safety Team handles safeguarding and child protection, and concerns can be reported via a dedicated Contact Child Safety form; the page also provides the school address and phone for safeguarding matters.

1. Visit: Faith Academy Manila invites families to schedule a campus tour or view a virtual open house to learn about programs and campus life. The school maintains opportunities to explore through a visit request form and a calendar of events; a campus visit is encouraged before applying. The school teaches in English, and proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) is required for admission.

2. Prepare: The admissions process requires gathering documents listed in the Admissions Checklist. ALL documents must be translated into English. Typical items include the student's passport, birth certificate, transcripts, and letters of reference; some items may come from sending organizations for missionary families. Having these documents ready helps prevent delays in the application review.

3. Apply: To apply for enrollment, start the application process through the Apply page. The process emphasizes submitting the application and paying the application fees on the same day to avoid delays. Upon acceptance, a $300 seat deposit is required and will be credited to the tuition.

4. Enroll: After the application is accepted, the Registrar will email next steps to enroll. Families can monitor their status via the registration site and complete enrollment requirements. Boarding applications can be considered during enrollment if desired.

5. Language & eligibility notes: Faith Academy Manila is an international school with English as the language of instruction; English-speaking proficiency is required for admission. Applicants may undergo English Language Learner (ELL) testing if English is not the main language at home.

Faith Academy offers scholarship funds and financial assistance alongside merit-based or donor-supported programs. Notable scholarship funds include the Bill Simons Memorial Scholarship and the Steve and Kay Abelman Scholarship, which are described as lasting legacies supporting Faith Academy and its students and staff. Donor materials explain the purpose and history of these funds. For families needing financial support, Faith Academy also offers Financial Assistance with an application process reviewed by a Financial Assistance Committee; applications must be submitted each school year by stated deadlines. There are also discounted rates for evangelical missionary families and for families demonstrating financial need. Seat deposits and multi-year payment options (early payment discounts) are described in the finances section.

The site does not describe a formal waitlist or pool system. The published admissions window runs from November for the next school year until April 15; after April 15, applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There is no explicit waitlist policy published.