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Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Filipino
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum (SICAC) is a private, family-owned day school located in the Better Living Subdivision of Parañaque, Metro Manila. Founded in the 1980s as a preschool named Kiddie Centrum, the institution has since expanded to offer classes through high school. The school follows a Christian curriculum that integrates faith-based teachings with hands-on classroom activities and educational field trips. A defining feature of SICAC is its focus on six core pillars, which include Social and Ecological Engagement and Values-based Leadership. Students participate in specific programs such as the annual Debate Olympics, which develops critical thinking and public speaking, and cultural events like the "Buwan ng Wika" celebration. The campus fosters a strong community atmosphere with one-on-one interactions between teachers and pupils. Admissions require an entrance assessment, and the school utilizes a dedicated mobile app to keep families updated on daily activities and announcements.

Better Living Subdivision, 84 Amity Ext, Parañaque, 1711 Metro Manila, Philippines

The Essentials

Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum has instruction in English, Filipino.

Location
Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum is located at 84 Amity Ext., Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, 1711 Metro Manila, Philippines. The campus sits in a residential area of Parañaque in southern Metro Manila, within reach of local city infrastructure.

Stages
SICAC began as Kiddie Centrum (a pre‑school) and gradually added elementary levels, with the first graduation occurring in 2010. Current materials and activity records show progression into higher grades, including Grade 7 and Grades 6–10 events, indicating the school operates at least through Grade 10.

Type
The school is a private Christian educational institution functioning as a day school; boarding facilities are not indicated in available terms. The mission and core values emphasize Christian faith as part of the school's identity.

Additional learning support
The curriculum highlights hands‑on learning and one‑to‑one teacher interaction, with a focus on addressing individual student needs. Explicit SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions or facilities are not publicly listed on the site.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated beyond being located in the Philippines.

Religious affiliation
The school is Christian in orientation, with pillars such as Lordship of Christ and Evangelism and a mission centered on Christian character formation.

School day structure
Office hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Start and end times for the actual school day are not published on the site.

Bus service
There is no published information about a school bus service or transport provider on the official materials.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a family-owned institution. The founder and CEO is Beth Soriano. Eka Soriano is Head of School Operations. Benjamin Solonia is the School Principal. The governance includes a board of directors.
Fees
Application / Assessment fees

- Assessment (entrance) fee: PHP 300.00.

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

- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule by year group or per term in publicly available school materials. No per-term or per-year tuition figures for preschool, elementary, junior high, or senior high are published on the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no publicly posted billing schedule or formal payment-terms document (for example: number of installments, due dates, late-payment penalties, or discounts) available in the school's public information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's publicly available information does not list boarding provision or boarding fees; the school appears to operate as a day-school and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, transport, activities, etc.)

- There is no publicly posted schedule of ancillary fees such as uniform costs, book or curriculum fees, transportation/van fees, activity fees, or school insurance on the school's public pages.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy for application, assessment, registration, or tuition payments is posted in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, checks, online portals)

- The school's public materials do not list accepted payment methods or specific payment channels for fees (for example bank account details, online payment portals, or credit-card processing).
Academics

Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
SICAC runs a Christian, standards-based curriculum that spans preschool through Grade 10, evolving from Kiddie Centrum to Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum. The school's approach integrates regular classroom instruction with Christian values and emphasizes hands-on learning, educational field trips, one-to-one teacher interaction, art appreciation, supervised work-play, social awareness through current events, and special events. A formal progression is evident from preschool through Grade 10, with documented evidence of Preschool, Grades 1–3, Grades 4–6, and Grades 7–10 in school activities and materials. Kindergarten Reading Certification in March 2025 demonstrates a formal transition milestone to Grade 1 within the kindergarten-to-grade progression. The school held its first graduation in 2010, reflecting its operation as a full elementary program since the early 2010s. The school is based in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school describes its approach as including hands-on learning, integration of Christian values, educational field trips, one-to-one teacher interactions, and social awareness through current events, but a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program is not publicly disclosed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school states it has a team to cater to each child's unique needs, but there is no publicly disclosed SEN policy, specific SEN provisions, or confirmation that it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no publicly disclosed English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision or dedicated language-support program.

Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly disclosed information about mental wellbeing programs, counseling services, or wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding
There is no publicly disclosed safeguarding or child protection policy.
Parent Experience

History
Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum began as Kiddie Centrum, a preschool opened in the 1980s by Beth Soriano. After about 26 years, the school expanded to include elementary grades 1–3 and was renamed SICAC to reflect its brand and vision. SICAC added elementary levels gradually, with the first graduation in 2010 marking a milestone in its growth. The school has continued to grow, remaining grounded in faith and described as God being its rock and builder. It is a family-owned institution overseen by founder Beth Soriano, with Eka Soriano as Head of School Operations and Benjamin Solonia as School Principal, supported by a board of directors.

Community
The SICAC community centers on faith-based education, aiming to develop students' God-given gifts and Christian character, while empowering teachers and staff toward globally competitive standards. Its core pillars include the Lordship of Christ, Academic Excellence, Character Development, Social and Ecological Engagement, Values-based Leadership, and Evangelism. The school's approach emphasizes hands-on learning, integrated Christian values, educational field trips, one-to-one teacher interactions, art appreciation, supervised work-play, and special events. The leadership notes that SICAC is a family-owned institution with a diverse team dedicated to meeting each child's needs.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal PTA is not described in SICAC's publicly available materials. The school is a family-owned institution led by founder Beth Soriano, with Eka Soriano as Head of School Operations and Benjamin Solonia as School Principal, and supported by a board of directors. Parent involvement is described as being routed through this family-owned governance structure and through school events rather than a separate PTA body. The school's approach includes special events, hands-on learning, and field trips, which provide opportunities for family participation in school life. In addition, SICAC has staged cultural activities such as a school musical, Friends Forever, illustrating arts-based community involvement. Public milestones such as the first graduation in 2010 reflect ongoing community engagement by families and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Southfields International Christian Academe Centrum is located at 84 Amity Ext., Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. The school has operated since 1993. It began as Kiddie Centrum in the 1980s and later expanded to include elementary, with SICAC's first graduation in 2010. It upholds six Pillars and Core Values: Lordship of Christ, Academic Excellence, Character Development, Social and Ecological Engagement, Values-based Leadership, and Evangelism. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Academic Facilities
The school emphasizes academic excellence and character development as core commitments. It evolved from a pre-school into a full elementary program, with graduation ceremonies beginning in 2010. The educational approach includes hands-on learning, an integrated Christian values framework, educational field trips, one-to-one interactions between teachers and students, art appreciation, supervised work-play, social awareness through current events.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include hands-on learning experiences, educational field trips, art appreciation, supervised work-play, social awareness through current events, and special events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school emphasizes hands-on learning and an integrated approach to education that blends academics with Christian values. Educational field trips reinforce information and concepts beyond regular lessons. The school runs a formal debate program, including the annual SICAC Debate Olympics to develop communication skills and critical thinking. Academic excellence is a core pillar of SICAC, guiding its approach to inquiry-based learning across grade levels.

Arts & Creative
Art appreciation is included as part of the learning experience, enriching students' exposure to the arts. The school has produced performing arts events, including a full-length musical play such as Friends Forever. These activities offer students opportunities to participate in theatre and other creative pursuits beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
The school marks Filipino language and culture through events like the Buwan ng Wika/Kulturang Pinoy celebration. Cultural observances and related activities are featured in school life, alongside celebrations such as Nutrition Month. These programs support cultural awareness and language participation among students.

Social & Hobbies
Outside the classroom, SICAC hosts social and cultural events, including musical performances and cultural observances that engage students. The school also promotes intellectual competition through events like the Debate Olympics, which provides opportunities for teamwork, public speaking, and current-events analysis.
Reputation

Awards
No school-level awards or recognitions published by SICAC on the site in the past five years. The Gallery and About pages show general information about the school but do not publish awards or achievements for SICAC in recent years.

Accreditations
DepEd Recognition – The site displays a DepED Recognition badge on the homepage, indicating official acknowledgement by the Department of Education of SICAC's status. The badge is visible among the homepage imagery. This suggests some level of recognition by the Philippine Department of Education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Getting Started: To begin the SICAC admissions process, families should contact the school to schedule an entrance examination. The school operates during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is located at 84 Amity Ext., Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, 1711 Metro Manila. After your initial contact, the school will guide you on the next steps of the process.

2. Exam Day and Fees: On the exam date, visit the school with the assessment credentials provided during scheduling. An assessment fee of Php 300.00 is charged for the examination. After you complete the exam, the school will contact you within a week with the result.

3. Results and Documentation: Within one week of the exam, you will be informed of the result. If a place is offered, you should prepare the required enrollment documents and proceed to enrollment. The documents typically include a 2x2 colored photo with white background, NSO birth certificate, photocopy of the most recent Progress Report Card or F138, and a Certificate of Good Moral Character, along with filling out the enrollment forms.

4. Enrollment and Account Settlement: If admitted, you must settle your account to finalize enrollment. Once the account is settled, you are officially enrolled. The admissions page lists the need to fill enrollment forms and settle the account as part of completing enrollment.

Scholarships
SICAC does not publish information about scholarships on its admissions or about pages.

Waitlist
SICAC does not publish a waitlist or pool policy on its admissions pages.
School Events
The school has not added events
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