Reach International School

Reach International School is located on Sacred Heart Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City. Makati is a central business district in Metro Manila with extensive public transport options, including MRT stations at Buendia, Ayala, and Magallanes, and a dense network of buses and jeepneys. The school sits in a residential–commercial area within Makati's San Antonio Village.

Reach International School serves Preschool through Level 12, providing education from early childhood through Senior High School. The curriculum is delivered through Childstart International for the preschool level and follows a combination of international and national frameworks for older learners.

Reach International School is a private, nonprofit educational institution. It operates as a non-stock school and welcomes learners of all kinds; admission emphasizes inclusion and individualized pathways.

The school has a comprehensive SEN program, including a Special Education Program, Gifted Program, and Literacy Enhanced Academic Program (LEAP), plus an Inclusion Program. It features Reach Educational Assessment Division (READ) for evaluations and individualized planning. There are After School Intervention programs (reading, math, handwriting), and support services such as speech and occupational therapy.

The curricula sources include the Singaporean curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science; the Philippines K‑12 framework for core education, and the Common Core State Standards for Social Studies. This places RIS within a Sri–Singapore–Philippines–US–influenced international framework.

No formal religious affiliation is stated. The school presents faith-inspired values in its core values, but it does not indicate an organized religious denomination.

Preschool runs 8:30am–11:30am. Primary runs 7:30am–12:00pm. Junior High and Senior High run 7:30am–2:30pm.

The school does not operate a dedicated bus service; carpool arrangements are offered in Makati and the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) areas.

Reach International School offers Preschool through Level 12, using a School of Tomorrow (SOT) curriculum that emphasizes individualized, mastery-based progression. The General Education Program integrates the Singaporean Curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science; the United States Common Core State Standards for Social Studies; and the Philippines' K-12 framework (RA 10533), with Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education organized into primary, junior high, and senior high. A Special Education Program includes a Modified Education Program (MEP) for learners with learning disabilities and the Literacy Enhanced Academic Program (LEAP) for other needs, alongside a Gifted Program and an Inclusion program. Additional offerings include Reading and Math intervention, handwriting support, extension classes, ESL and a Special Filipino Language Program, Oral Communication, plus therapies such as Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy and Motor Development. Extra-curricular activities cover Music and Art, with instruments, voice lessons, and various art offerings. Learning modalities include Face-to-Face, Online (synchronous and asynchronous), and Hybrid delivery, supported by a Learning Continuity Plan.

Reach International School offers a Guidance & Counseling Program that promotes academic, social, emotional, and personal development, with services including Counseling, Career Counseling, Student Council and Leadership Training, Behavior Modification, and the Reach Educational Assessment Division (READ) to assess and tailor student support.

RIS provides an inclusive Special Education Program with a Gifted Program, Modified Education Program (MEP) for learning disabilities, Literacy Enhanced Academic Program (LEAP), and an Inclusion Program, complemented by Reading and Math Interventions and Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Language Programs include English as a Second Language (ESL); the curriculum combines the Singaporean English, Math, and Science strands with the Common Core State Standards for Social Studies.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Guidance & Counseling Program, which emphasizes academic, social, emotional, and personal development, and via READ to inform individualized support; the About Us content notes a Guidance Room that provides support for physical, mental, and emotional concerns and addresses safety and bullying.

Faculty are described as caring with a high awareness of student safety and security, and the Guidance Room serves as a safe space to address physical, mental, and emotional concerns while tackling inappropriate and bullying behavior to maintain a safe school environment.

Step 1: Document submission and initial preparation. Submit the completed admission requirements and the necessary forms, including the Registration Form (and the Special Education Registration Form if applicable), the Health Form, two passport-sized photos, the transcript of records (in English), and the child's NSO birth certificate or passport for foreign nationals or dual citizens. For students with learning disabilities or special education needs, provide the latest developmental report and any related reports. The Admissions Office may request additional information at any time, and a scheduled assessment will not occur until all documents are received.

Step 2: Parent interview and program overview. An appointment is required for a Parent Interview with the Admissions Officer/Board; during this meeting, the program, admission requirements, the school facilities tour, and the fees will be discussed. Parents should come prepared to discuss their child's needs and how Reach International School's approach aligns with their goals. This step reflects the school's policy of careful, deliberate consideration for each applicant.

Step 3: Assessment testing. All applicants must take a mandatory assessment test; the results determine acceptability. The assessment test fee is Php 6,000.00, and the results are released within 5 working days. The assessment is conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Step 4: Admission decision and conditions. Reach International School reserves the right to request any additional information before a decision is made. Providing false or incomplete information may result in denial of admission or revocation of enrollment. The final decision on admission, continued enrollment, reenrollment, or withdrawal rests solely with the School Director.

Step 5: Fees, orientation, and scheduling. After admission, families receive information about the program's fees during the interview and registration process, and must complete payment of fees. A Parent Orientation and a Student Orientation are provided as part of enrollment. The school year runs from June to March, with activities and schedules outlined in the school calendar.

Step 6: Start of the school year. The school year typically starts in June and ends in March; students begin according to the assigned grade level and the established calendar. Orientation outcomes prepare students for the academic year.

The school offers financial aid opportunities to deserving and qualified students. Applications for financial aid are processed through the Admissions Office. Please send a letter of application to admissions@reachinternationalschool.edu.ph. The admissions page does not specify scholarship amounts or criteria beyond the need for a letter of application.

The admissions information does not publish a waitlist or pool system. Admissions decisions are based on the mandatory assessment results and the review of required documents; the final decision rests with the School Director. The process requires parent interview, document submission, and an assessment before a decision is made.