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Athenaeum International School

Philippines, Cebu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Filipino, English
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Athenaeum International School, located at the corner of Leon Kilat and P. Del Rosario Street in Cebu City (6000), Philippines, is a private international school that publishes programmes from Preschool through Senior High. It uses a bespoke curriculum grounded in the Philippine DepEd K–12 standards and enriched with international best practices, and presents play‑based and inquiry‑based approaches alongside a stated focus on multiple intelligences and college‑and‑career readiness. Programmes listed on the school website include Preschool (Nursery 1 & 2, Kindergarten with age cutoffs), Grade School (Grades 1–6), Junior High (Grades 7–10) and Senior High (Grades 11–12). The site shows English and Filipino among core subjects and notes a foreign‑language programme; the school also highlights technology and digital‑literacy provision (additional computer hours/“Techno Kids”), coding and robotics, a library and a spacious, well‑equipped campus. Other published features include values education, extracurricular clubs, scholarship and enrolment incentives and links to campus and library services.

P. Del Rosario Cor, Leon Kilat St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

The Essentials

Athenaeum International School has instruction in English, Filipino.

Location
The Athenaeum International School is located in Cebu City, Philippines. The Main Campus address is Corner Leon Kilat and P. Del Rosario Street, Cebu City 6000. A North Campus is listed in Pit-os, Talamban, Cebu City, for new student intake. The school thus operates across two Cebu City locations.

Stages
The school offers Preschool (Nursery 1, Nursery 2) and Kindergarten, followed by Grades 1 to 10. The wording indicates a K to 12 program with these grade levels.

Type
International school offering a K-12 program with two Cebu City campuses (Main and North Campus). There is no information indicating boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
No explicit Additional Learning Needs (SEN) or other special education provisions are listed.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
Start and end times, breaks, or lunch schedules are not published.

Bus service
There are no published details about any school-provided bus service.
Academics

Athenaeum International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Athenaeum International School in Cebu City offers a K-12 program that includes Preschool (Nursery 1, Nursery 2, and Kindergarten) and Grades 1–10. Preschool instruction is delivered in the child's mother tongue. Grades 1–10 follow a context-based, spiral progression curriculum with core subjects: Mother Tongue, Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP), Music, Arts, Health, Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP), and Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). The school emphasizes core values including achievement and success, wisdom for peace, family and world citizenship, and prosperity. The documented program is located at Corner Leon Kilat and P. Del Rosario Street, Cebu City 6000, and enrollment details are available through the school's contact channels; there is no listed senior high (Grades 11–12) in the current program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose information about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, staff, or initiatives. The available content centers on four core values, including Responsibility, Self-Discipline, and Generosity, which underpin student conduct but are not described as an SEL program. The principal's message notes attention to the individual needs of each child, suggesting an individualized approach but no explicit SEL framework is described. There are no published details about SEL curricula, counseling services, or SEL-specific staff. Therefore, no explicit SEL program details are publicly disclosed on the pages of the site.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, identification processes, or staff. The published materials describe a K-12 program with core subjects but do not reference SEN services, inclusive education policies, or dedicated SEN staff. There is no indication on the site that Athenaeum International School is a specialist SEN institution. The absence of SEN details means there is no verifiable public information about SEN support. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN on its pages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL-specific provisions are not publicly disclosed. English is listed as a subject in Grades 1-10, alongside Filipino, and "Mother Tongue" is used as the medium of instruction for Preschool. The Preschool description states that learning uses the child's mother tongue as the medium of instruction. There is no published information about dedicated EAL programs, language support staff, or EAL curricula. Therefore, no explicit EAL program details are publicly available. The school does not publicly disclose a specialized EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing provisions are not publicly disclosed on the site. The published content focuses on core values and the standard K-12 program rather than wellbeing initiatives, counseling services, or mental health policies. There is no dedicated mental health resource page or staff profile visible. Therefore, there is no verifiable information about mental wellbeing programs published by the school. The absence indicates that mental wellbeing details are not publicly disclosed on the site.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection policies are not publicly disclosed on the site. The available pages provide contact details, the school address, and general information, but no safeguarding policy or procedures are published. Without explicit safeguarding documentation on the site, there is no verifiable information to report. The site does not reference external safeguarding frameworks or reporting channels beyond standard contact information. The lack of publicly disclosed safeguarding details means no explicit statements are available.
Parent Experience

History
Athenaeum International School is a private Cebu City–based institution inspired by the ancient Athenaeum, a concept associated with intellectual refinement. It upholds four major core values: achievement and success, wisdom for peace, family and world citizenship, and prosperity. The school is described as being in its twelfth year of operation in Cebu City and offers a K‑12 program that includes Preschool (Nursery 1, Nursery 2), Kindergarten, and Grades 1 to 10. The main campus is located at the corner of Leon Kilat and P. Del Rosario Street in Cebu City, with a North Campus serving students in Pit-os, Talamban.

Community
The AIS Cebu community participates in events that involve students, alumni, and staff in service and cultural activities. Cultural events include celebrations such as Buwan ng Wika (Language Month), highlighted in 2025 by school posts. In 2025, posts describe activities such as a Math & Science Quiz Bowl and community donation drives, illustrating an active, service‑minded culture. The school maintains a public presence through social media and local directories, sharing campus life with families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials do not document a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for Athenaeum International School. The site describes scholarships and student leadership (SSC), as well as alumni involvement in events, but there is no dedicated PTA page listed. Public donation drives in 2025 involved SSC officers, alumni, faculty and staff, reflecting a collaborative community dynamic outside a formal PTA structure. Events such as a Math & Science Quiz Bowl are documented as student‑led activities, indicating active involvement from students, staff, and alumni. For PTA‑specific details, direct inquiry to the school is advised. The published materials emphasize core values, scholarships, and student leadership rather than a formal PTA framework.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The school offers Preschool (Nursery 1, Nursery 2, and Kindergarten) and Grades 1 to 10. Preschool learning uses the child's mother tongue as the medium of instruction. Grades 1 to 10 follow a context-based, spiral progression-learning curriculum with subjects including Mother Tongue, Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, and Araling Panlipunan. The curriculum also includes Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP), Music, Arts, Health, Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP), and Technology and Livehood Education (TLE).
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at Athenaeum International School include Filipino and English as core subjects from Preschool through Grade 10. In Preschool, the medium of instruction is the child's mother tongue. In Grades 1-10, a Mother Tongue subject is included along with Filipino and English; there is no detail available about additional language offerings or targeted language support for non-native speakers.
Reputation

Awards
Awards: The AIS site does not publish any school-level awards for the past five years. There is no dedicated “Awards” section or listed awards won by the school on the site; the content under About emphasizes scholarships/incentives rather than awards.

Accreditations
A list of the school's accreditations (affiliations) as publicly shown by Athenaeum International School:

- Acer Academy — a technology-education affiliation listed among AIS's partners. This denotes AIS's collaboration with Acer for IT/technology education initiatives.
- Cisco Networking Academy — Cisco's global IT networking education program, listed as an AIS affiliation to support networking education.
- Ced-fit — Cebu Educational Development Foundation for Information Technology, listed as an AIS affiliation. This reflects AIS's connection with a local IT-education foundation.
- PSITE — Philippine Society for IT Educators, listed as an AIS affiliation. This signals AIS's engagement with IT education professional networks.
- TESDA — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines), listed as an AIS affiliation. This indicates AIS's alignment with the national TVET framework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school offers a K-12 program in Cebu City, with Preschool (Nursery 1 and Nursery 2, Kindergarten) and Grades 1 to 10. There are two campuses for new students: AIS Main Cebu City Campus and AIS North Campus (Pit-Os, Talamban). Parents can choose the campus when starting the enrollment process. Enrollment links for new students are provided for both campuses.

2. Begin the admissions process through the official AIS online enrollment portal. The school provides dedicated enrollment pages for new students, with a PreEnrollment flow for AIS, including the North Campus option. This portal is the channel to start your application and submit required information for admission. The enrollment links and PreEnrollment pages are publicly accessible from AIS's site.

3. Create an applicant profile and start the PreEnrollment steps. The North Campus PreEnrollment page shows grade-based entry points (Nursery One, Nursery Two, Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School) and confirms that an online intake process exists for new students. Parents should follow the on-site prompts to set up the application and indicate the intended grade level. Details about what documents or data to upload are provided within the enrollment system as you progress.

4. Submit the information requested by the enrollment form and upload any required documents as directed by the portal. The AIS online enrollment system is the mechanism to provide student and family information for the admission review. You'll receive prompts for the documents and data the school requires as part of completing the application. If additional information is needed, admissions will communicate through the enrollment platform.

5. Admissions review and potential placement steps. The enrollment flow is organized by grade level, and admissions decisions are communicated through the enrollment system. Any testing, interviews, or placement activities, if required, are typically coordinated as part of the online process or via direct communication from admissions. The presence of grade-based enrollment paths indicates that placement considerations are part of how spaces are allocated.

6. Receive an admissions decision and offer to enroll. Once the review is complete, the enrollment portal is the channel through which you would be notified of an admission decision and any next steps. If an offer is extended, you will proceed to finalize enrollment through the same portal.

7. Confirm enrollment and arrange payment. After acceptance, the next step is to complete the enrollment by paying the applicable fees and submitting any required confirmations. The enrollment portal handles the formal steps to secure a place in the desired grade level. For up-to-date fee information, refer to the enrollment portal guidance and the admissions communications you receive through it.

8. Prepare for start date and orientation. With enrollment confirmed, the school will provide details about start dates, orientation, and any campus-specific procedures. You will coordinate these items through the enrollment system and any follow-up communications from AIS.

Scholarships
The school offers a Founder Scholarship and Enrollment Incentives. Enrollment incentives include Early Enrollment, Full Payment, Siblings Discount, Bring-A-Friend, Alumni Discount, and Loyalty Privileges. Specific discount amounts shown in AIS materials include a 25% Grade 1 tuition discount for AIS Kindergarten completers and a 50% Grade 7 tuition discount for AIS Grade 6 graduates. Current terms are subject to change and should be confirmed during the admissions process.

Waitlist
The school's public materials do not publish a formal waitlist policy. Admissions operates via an online PreEnrollment system with campus- and grade-based enrollment paths, and spaces are allocated through that process. If you want to understand whether a waitlist or pool would apply to your grade and timing, contact admissions through the enrollment portal for the most current policy.
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