Saint Jude Catholic School

Saint Jude Catholic School is located in the San Miguel district of Manila, Philippines, at 327 Ycaza Street. The campus sits on an urban 2.5-hectare site and includes the National Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus on campus. It is adjacent to Malacañang Palace and lies near central Manila, with access to major roads and nearby public transport options.

The school offers Nursery, Preparatory, Elementary (Grade 1–6), Junior High School (Grade 7–10), Senior High School (Grade 11–12) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Private Catholic coeducational school run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).

Saint Jude has a Learning Resource Center to support curriculum and information needs, and a Guidance and Admissions Office to assist students. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed.

Not affiliated with a country (the school operates as a local private institution in the Philippines).

Catholic; Roman Catholic, affiliated with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).

School day timings are not published on the main pages. External sources indicate a typical start around 7:15 am and finish around 3:50 pm, with lunch and breaks scheduled within the day.

Saint Jude Catholic School offers a multi-stage curriculum across Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the High School Department. The Early Childhood program combines DepEd's K-to-12 framework with a Chinese program, with Nursery to Kindergarten delivering instruction in English, Filipino, and Mandarin. Elementary provides the Basic Education Program (Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, Religion, Music, Physical Education, Computer Education) and a Chinese Program including Chinese Language, Reading, Composition, Chinese Penmanship, and Arts. Junior High School (Grades 7–10) uses the Enhanced K-to-12 curriculum and includes MAPEH and a Chinese program; Senior High School adds electives and maintains the Chinese program. The IBDP comprises six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—plus core components Creativity, Activity and Service, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge, with modular subjects including Chinese, Filipino and Values Education. Across levels, instruction supports bilingual/multilingual competencies in English, Mandarin and Filipino, and the school emphasizes Filipino-Chinese heritage within a Catholic framework.

The Guidance Office designs and implements development programs to help students mature holistically as they move through the different learning stages. Guidance counselors provide counselling, test interpretation, and individual inventory, and they collaborate with faculty members and parents/guardians for collaborative discussion on school and family matters. For the Primary Level (K–Grade 2), the office aids students' adjustment to a new environment, helps them identify strengths, and supports the development of appropriate behaviors. For the Intermediate Level (Grade 3–6), it assists students in interacting with others through knowledge, acceptance, and appreciation of their uniqueness, and it provides activities to develop communication skills and to help set priorities. For the Secondary Level (Grade 7–12), it helps students explore identity, encourages socially responsible behavior, supports goal setting, exposes career opportunities, and orients students for the college transition. The Guidance Office is headed by Ms. Terry O. Tan, RGC, PhD, with a team including Ms. Aira Pauline Rizelle R. Centeno, Mr. Al-Khalid D. Umpa, and others who staff guidance and admissions activities.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN). The published service-unit pages focus on guidance, library resources, medical services, and discipline, with no dedicated SEN section. Guidance Office personnel are listed without designation as SEN specialists. The Learning Resource Center emphasizes library resources and literacy support rather than formal SEN services. Therefore, formal SEN provision or designation as a specialist SEN institution is not publicly documented on the current SJCS pages.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. The published pages describe a Chinese-Filipino school with Mandarin language emphasis, but there is no explicit EAL program or staff listed. There is no dedicated EAL coordinator or program described on the service-unit pages. Admissions materials reference Chinese language integration but do not detail EAL assistance for non-Mandarin speakers. EAL specifics are not publicly disclosed on SJCS's accessible pages.

The Medical Clinic promotes health and general well-being and conducts annual medical and dental check-ups for students. Clinic personnel include a School Physician and School Nurses who provide medical care and health services on campus. The Clinic's objectives include encouraging personal health maintenance, ensuring adequate medical care for the ill or injured, protecting the school community from health hazards, and facilitating the return to classes for medically unfit students. The Guidance Office designs and implements development programs to support holistic student development and offers counselling, test interpretation, and inventories to assist emotional and academic growth. The Campus Ministry Office serves the school's pastoral and spiritual needs, organizing liturgical services, sacraments, recollections, and retreats to support students' well-being. In safeguarding scenarios, Crisis Intervention guidelines outline steps for immediate action, counseling, and involving parents or guardians as needed.

The Prefect of Discipline oversees order and discipline and is responsible for implementing school policies related to student conduct. The Guidance Office provides Guidelines for Referral to address safeguarding concerns, including indicators such as abuse, suicide attempts, family problems, depression, and other unusual behaviors. The Crisis Intervention process requires reporting to the Guidance Office, initial counseling, and, depending on case gravity, involvement of the Principal or parents to plan appropriate interventions. The Crisis Intervention procedures also outline steps for documentation, escalation, and ongoing support. These structures indicate a formal safeguarding framework within SJCS, aimed at protecting students and addressing emergencies.

Admissions Process (SY 2026-2027):
1. Create an account at the Applicants Access Portal. This is the starting point for the online admissions process and you will use the portal to access application materials. The Admissions section directs you to GO TO PORTAL for the current cycle.

2. Download and print the APPLICATION FORM, then present the form and pay PHP 600 at the Cashier's Office (Ground Floor). Keep the receipt as you will need it to proceed with the next steps.

3. Submit the application and requirements at the Admissions Office (Mezzanine Floor). Required documents include NSO/PSA Birth Certificate (3 clear photocopies, bring original), Baptismal Certificate if Catholic (2 copies, bring original), the applicant's Chinese name (written in traditional Chinese characters), and 4 recent 1×1 photos. Foreign nationals must provide additional documents: Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), SRRV, SIRV, and a valid foreign passport.

4. Schedule your child's assessment/interview at the Admissions Office. This step requires you to pick a time for the assessment day. Bring the Health Information Sheet completed by your child's pediatrician to the day of the assessment.

5. Attend the Assessment and Interview. Examinations (oral and written) are administered to determine the applicant's capacity to cope with the SJCS system, followed by an interview with the Head Teachers (Basic Education and Chinese) and then with the School Administrator.

6. Release of Results. Acceptance is based on the results of the examinations and interviews. The Health Information Sheet and the pediatrician's recommendation will also be considered in the final decision. Results may be inquired by phone.

7. Registration and Enrollment. Successful applicants are to register/enroll about a week after the release of results. Only a parent or guardian listed on the application form may register/enroll the child; nannies and drivers are not accommodated. For Kindergarten 2, PM slots may be limited.

Fees related to admissions: An application fee of PHP 600 is payable at the cashier when submitting the application form for transferee admissions. PHP 600 is the publicly listed amount; tuition and other enrollment fees are not published on these pages and may be obtained from the Admissions Office or Registrars Office.

Scholarships are offered by Saint Jude Catholic School. The Academic Scholarship program provides grants to deserving students in need of assistance; interested families should contact the school's CMO (communications/partnerships) for eligibility and application details. The contact provided is cmo@sjcs.edu.ph, plus phone numbers 8735-6386 / 8735-6393, loc. 249.

In addition, the school operates The Judenite Endowment Fund through its Alumni Association, which supports scholarships among other priorities to sustain the school's programs; inquiries about scholarship support can be directed through the Alumni Association or the school's Secretariats.