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South Mansfield College

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Academic Enrichment, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

South Mansfield College (SMC) in Muntinlupa City, Philippines, offers an education spanning from Preschool to College. SMC blends an international framework with local standards, utilizing British standards for Math and Science, Common Core (USA) for English, and Pennsylvania standards for Preschool. Supervised by the WASC-accredited Southville International School and Colleges, SMC incorporates the A.V.I.D. (Academic Excellence, Values Excellence, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Drive and Discipline to Achieve) framework into daily student life. A standout initiative is SMC’s Strong Empirical Research orientation. Graduating elementary and high school students must undertake descriptive and experimental research projects, submit scientific papers, and conduct investigatory projects—an uncommon requirement that cultivates advanced analytical skills early on. Furthermore, students utilize technology-assisted learning platforms like Khan Academy, Grammarly, and Turnitin. High school tracks include specialized offerings such as Robotics/Coding, Financial Literacy, and Mandarin language classes. The campus features the Royals Gym and E-learning classrooms to support student activities.

Soldiers Hills St, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines

The Essentials

South Mansfield College has instruction in English.

Location
South Mansfield College is located on Roman Cruz Avenue in Soldiers Hills, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The campus sits in a residential area with access to local transport routes. It is part of the Southville Global Education Network. The official address is Roman Cruz Avenue, Soldiers Hills, Muntinlupa City.

Stages
Preschool, Grade School, Junior High, and Senior High are offered as part of Basic Education, and the College Division provides higher education programs. This structure covers the range from early childhood through undergraduate study.

Type
Private, English-speaking educational institution. It operates under Southville International School and Colleges and is a member of the Southville Global Education Network.

Additional learning support
An AVID of Success program exists at South Mansfield College. Public details about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not listed in accessible materials.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country-specific affiliation listed. The school uses an international curriculum and is affiliated with Southville.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated publicly.

School day structure
Weekdays typically run from 7:00 to 18:30. Saturdays operate from 7:00 to 12:01.

Bus service
Public information about a school bus service is not listed. For transport needs, contact the school using the numbers on the Contact Us page.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is affiliated with Southville and forms part of the Southville Global Education Network. It is connected with Southville International School and Colleges, and the Partners & Affiliates page lists multiple Southville-related institutions within the network.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amount is available on the school's public pages for the current academic year. The school publishes application forms but does not list a specific application fee figure in its publicly accessible pages.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish an itemised fee schedule (tuition per year group or per term) on its publicly accessible pages for the current academic year. No specific per-term or per-year tuition amounts for Preschool, Grade School, Junior High, Senior High, or College are posted in the publicly available fee downloads.

- For the college/division level, third-party higher-education directories provide an estimated range for bachelor's degree tuition; this is an external estimate rather than an itemised official schedule. The estimate encountered for bachelor's degree tuition is approximately PHP 54,000–58,000 per year. This is an external source and should be treated as an estimate, not an official published fee schedule from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public, itemised billing calendar (term dates tied to invoicing or exact due dates) is posted on the publicly accessible fee pages. The school publishes general payment instructions and accepts several payment channels but does not publish a public, detailed billing schedule for instalments or per-term deadlines on the publicly visible pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no published indication that South Mansfield College operates a boarding program, and no boarding fees are published on the school's public pages. The school's materials describe basic education and college divisions without reference to on‑campus boarding.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, ID, lunches, fines, etc.)

- The school does not publish a complete list of uniform costs, book fees, or other standard ancillary fees in a publicly accessible fee schedule for the current academic year.

- Example of a published ancillary charge found on the site: library loan fines are shown in the library policy (fines listed per day for overdue items). This demonstrates that some ancillary charges are applied but specific uniform or book costs are not published on the school's public fee pages.

- The Southville Global Education Network (of which this school is a member) has published sibling/alumni discount practices across the network; a network-level sibling/alumni discount policy is publicly described (discounts for the 3rd/4th/5th sibling and alumni discount). Application of that network policy at this campus is not explicitly itemised on the school's public fee pages.

Refund information

- There is no publicly posted, campus-specific refund schedule or detailed refund policy for South Mansfield College on the publicly accessible pages for the current academic year. No explicit refund percentages or timing rules for tuition refunds are published on the fee download or payment pages available to the public.

Fee payment options

- Onsite payment at the school (cash and check) is accepted. Payment by credit card is accepted onsite (VISA, MASTERCARD, JCB). Debit payments from specified bank cardholders are accepted.

- Bank deposit and wire transfer options are published, including the named bank accounts that the school lists for tuition payments (Bank name and account details as published):
- BDO: Account name: South Mansfield College Inc.; Account no. 006490-042-729; Branch: Putatan, Muntinlupa.
- EAST WEST: Account name: South Mansfield College Inc.; Account no. 2000-2392-6031; Branch: Poblacion, Muntinlupa.
The school requests a scanned copy of the deposit slip or proof of transaction sent to the school accounting email for acknowledgement.

- Other campus-network payment channels (GCash, PayMaya, online credit-card payment portals) are used by other Southville network schools; the campus's public payment page lists onsite card acceptance and bank deposit/wire details as the primary published options.

Academics

South Mansfield College teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
South Mansfield College (SMC) is a private, English-speaking school in Soldiers Hills, Muntinlupa, affiliated with Southville International School and Colleges and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It offers a continuum from Basic Education to the College Division, with Preschool (Pre-kinder to Grade 2), Grade School (Grade 3–6), Junior High School, and Senior High School. Senior High School follows the DepEd framework with Academic Track strands in HUMSS, STEM, and ABM plus a Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) pathway, and adds modules such as Financial Literacy, Robotics/Coding and Programming, and a Chinese language option. The College Division comprises three bachelor programs—BSIT (Information Technology), BSHRM (Hotel and Restaurant Management), and BSTOURISM (Tourism Management)—with year-by-year certifications: BSIT – Year 1 MS Office Specialist and Office Productivity Tools; Year 2 IT Support Services Management; Year 3 SQL Server and Network Management; Year 4 Database Management and Software Development; BSHRM – Year 1 Culinary Arts; Year 2 Food and Beverages; Year 3 Banquet Management; Year 4 Events and Convention Management; BSTOURISM – Year 1 Culinary Arts; Year 2 Tour Management and Amadeus Certification; Year 3 Travel Management; Year 4 Events and Convention Management. The curriculum integrates a Microsoft-based framework with related certifications, includes Amadeus for Tourism, TESDA certifications for HRM, and VOLT platforms for asynchronous learning (Code.org, IXL, KOHA, Moodle), complemented by institutional courses and mentoring through CGS and leadership development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions, staff, or initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN can be supported and whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school identifies itself as an English-speaking educational institution; there are no publicly disclosed details about dedicated EAL programs or staff.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provisions, programs, or staff.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
South Mansfield College (SMC) was established in 1993 as a private, English‑speaking educational institution under Southville International School and Colleges. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Southville Global Education Network. SMC offers programs from Preschool through Senior High, with college degrees in Information Technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Tourism Management, blending CHED curricula with TESDA certifications and outcomes‑based education. The Department of Education has granted SMC permission to offer Academic Track and Technical, Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) tracks.

Community
South Mansfield College maintains a vibrant student life with campus activities and cultural events, including a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony that marks the holiday season. In 2025, students participated in the Royals Poem Recitation Contest and the Royals Interschool Literary Competition, with an alumna talk by Pearl D. Panganiban highlighting purposeful leadership. The campus hosts outbound educational programs focused on science, culture, and history, and participates in events such as Parade of Nations 2025. Alumni engagement is supported through the Alumni Corner and related student life content.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not listed on the site. The school maintains SPB, the Student Publication Board, which publishes The Royal Scroll as its weekly newsletter. The Royal Scroll issues for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 academic years are posted via Google Drive and Heyzine.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
South Mansfield College is located on Roman Cruz Avenue in Soldiers Hills, Muntinlupa City. The campus centers on a library that serves as the information hub for learning and research, staffed by well-trained librarians and backed by an extensive, well-organized collection. The library uses KOHA as its integrated library system with an online public access catalog (OPAC) and a dedicated OPAC computer to support resource discovery. The school supports digital and blended learning through VOLT, providing access to platforms such as Code.org, IXL, KOHA, and Moodle for asynchronous learning. On-site student support includes Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) and a health clinic to monitor well-being and provide guidance for students and families. The college is affiliated with the Southville Global Education Network, which enables shared resources across schools.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities at SMC center on the library as the core information resource and on technology-enabled learning tools. The SMC Library offers an extensive collection, a KOHA-integrated system, and an online OPAC searchable by students and staff. The library hours run Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and borrowing policies are published to guide access. VOLT provides access to Code.org, IXL, KOHA, and Moodle to support asynchronous learning across the Southville network. The campus supports blended learning and cross-campus collaboration through Moodle and other Southville Global Education Network tools.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
South Mansfield College supports academic enrichment through competitions and experiential learning. In 2025, students participated in the Royals Interschool Literary Competition and the Royals Poem Recitation Contest. The college also runs outbound educational programs that explore science, culture, and history beyond the classroom. Cultural and global-learning activities such as Passport around the World and the Parade of Nations complement classroom learning.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include participation in literary competitions and national art recognition. Students compete in the Royals Interschool Literary Competition and Poem Recitation Contest, highlighting writing and performance skills. A Grade 1 student earned national recognition in art, reflecting strengths in visual arts. Cultural events such as the Parade of Nations provide opportunities for artistic expression and cultural performances.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language activities are integrated into student life through events that celebrate global diversity. The Parade of Nations 2025 showcased participants in national dress and cultural performances, while Passport around the World exposed students to customs from different regions. These activities enhance cross-cultural awareness and global-mindedness.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is part of student life at South Mansfield College. Alumni-led initiatives include an Inspiring Leadership Talk by alumna Pearl D. Panganiban. Entrepreneurship and career skills are supported through events such as the Grade School Entrepreneur Day.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and physical activity are supported through sports, including participation in international Taekwondo championships. Campus life also includes seasonal events, such as a Christmas tree lighting ceremony during the holiday season. These activities contribute to social engagement and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across all levels. Senior High offers Chinese as a foreign language. Language support for non-native English speakers is not specified on the site.

Bilingual Teaching
South Mansfield College operates as an English-speaking school, with English as the primary language of instruction across Preschool through Senior High. The site does not indicate a bilingual program. In Senior High, a Foreign Language offering includes Chinese, expanding language study beyond English.
Reputation

Awards
Character.org recognized South Mansfield College for exemplary promising practice in 2025. This award reflects the school's character-education program and its impact on school culture. The school also earned a Gold Award at the International Schools CyberFair in 2021 for its project Museo ng Muntinlupa, marking a notable achievement in ICT and project presentation. In 2025, the school was named a 2025 Emerging School of Character, a recognition highlighted among the school's prominence in character education.

Accreditations
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation is held through Southville International School and Colleges and the Southville Global Education Network (SGEN), of which South Mansfield College is a member. This means the network operates under a U.S.-based regional accreditor that sets standards for quality and transferability of credits. WASC accreditation is explicitly noted as the network's international credential. In addition, the school is positioned within a network described as having WASC accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
Note: South Mansfield College operates an international, English-language curriculum and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is affiliated with the Southville Global Education Network, and its programs run from Basic Education through College. The following admissions steps reflect published materials used by the school for entry into Basic Education and College.

1. Inquiry and initial information. Inquiries are handled by the Public Relations Office to provide prospective families with information about programs, admission timelines, and required steps. The PR office is the first point of contact for questions about the admissions process. This step helps families understand what documents are needed and what assessments or interviews may be required. Evidence: the admissions flow begins with an inquiry process outlined by the school.

2. Fill admission forms. After inquiring, applicants fill up the admission forms as part of the intake process. The forms are designed to collect basic personal, academic, and family information needed for review. Completing these forms is a prerequisite before submitting supporting documents. The process is described as part of the admissions workflow.

3. Submit requirements together with the admission forms. Applicants submit the required documents along with filled admission forms to the admissions office. The document set includes birth certificates, report cards or transcripts, photos, and related certifications. Submitting these materials promptly facilitates the review by the admissions team.

4. Pay the assessment fee/exam. Applicants are required to pay for the assessment exam as part of the screening process. Payment is typically made prior to taking the exam, and receipt or proof of payment is used to validate enrollment steps. The exam is administered by the school's guidance personnel.

5. Take the assessment exam. The applicant participates in the assessment exam, which evaluates eligibility for admission. The examination is administered by the guidance counselor and is a key component of the admissions decision. Following the exam, results are considered during the next step.

6. Interview with school leadership. Applicants who complete the assessment are typically interviewed by the Deputy Principal or College Dean regarding the exam results and overall fit with the program. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss academic goals, character, and readiness. The interview is a standard part of the overall admission decision.

7. Enrollment—Basic Education. For Basic Education enrollment, the school requires several documents, including a clear birth certificate copy, 2x2 photos, report card or transcript, original report card, NSO birth certificate copy, medical certificate, certificate of good moral character, and a possible recommendation letter; JHS completion or attendance certificate is also listed. Non-Filipino applicants must submit a passport copy, parents' photos, SSP/ACR or other valid visa, and all records should be authenticated by the embassy and red-ribboned by DFA. These rules define who can enroll and what records must be presented for enrollment approval.

8. Enrollment—College Division. College enrollment requires a different set of documents, including a birth certificate copy, four 2x2 ID photos, a latest high school report card, and transcripts (for transferees). Non-Filipino requirements mirror the Basic Education path (passport, parents' photos, SSP/ACR or valid visa, embassy authentication, etc.). This step confirms eligibility for entry into college programs and aligns records with the chosen degree.

9. Financial assistance and discounts. The school notes that financial assistance is available, including entry-level discounts for Grade 7, Grade 11, and first-year college students. Discounts are based on the rank in the graduating batch and/or the general weighted average (GWA). Specific discount amounts or eligibility criteria are not published in the public materials.

10. Online enrollment pathways (AY 2025-2026). The school provides Basic Education online application forms for new students, returnees, and old students, with AY 2025–2026 cited on the online enrollment page. Applicants can access these forms to initiate the admissions process online. This online step complements the in-person submission of documents and supports an accelerated enrollment flow.

11. Payment of fees and where to send verification. The school enables multiple payment options, including onsite payments (cash, check, Visa/Mastercard, JCB) and bank deposits (BDO and EastWest). After making a payment, families should email a scanned deposit slip to the accounting address for acknowledgment. An official receipt is sent by email after processing.

Scholarships
South Mansfield College offers financial assistance in the form of entry-level discounts for Grade 7, Grade 11, and first-year college students. These discounts are purportedly based on rank in the graduating batch and/or the general weighted average (GWA). There is no further publicly published information about additional scholarships or a formal scholarship program on the school's admissions materials.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or applicant-pool system described in the school's admissions resources. The primary admission path is via online enrollment for new students and the submission of required documents, followed by an assessment and interview as part of the formal admissions process. The absence of any waitlist reference is noted in the published admission materials and online enrollment pages.
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