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The Beacon Academy

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₱514,920 - 1,435,800
Ages 12 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Opened 2009
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

The Beacon Academy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School based in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines (Cecilia Araneta Parkway). It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), serving students aged about 12 to 18. The school states that its language of instruction is English and it provides additional language teaching in Filipino, Mandarin and Spanish, with Filipino offered both as Language and Literature and as Language Acquisition. The campus occupies a nine‑hectare site and the school lists integrated performance, library, laboratory and athletic facilities including an auditorium, visual arts gallery, music room, gymnasium, bouldering room, football field and an Olympic‑sized pool. The Academy emphasises inquiry‑based learning and the IB Learner Profile and adopts the Harkness discussion method (the school notes an original Harkness table gifted by Phillips Exeter), alongside college and career guidance and learner‑centred approaches.

Cecilia Araneta Parkway, Biñan, 4024, Laguna, Philippines

The Essentials

The Beacon Academy has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The Beacon Academy sits on a nine-hectare campus in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. The campus address is Cecilia Araneta Parkway, Biñan, Laguna 4024. It is located about 45 minutes south of Metro Manila and sits near Ayala Westgrove's Beacon (South) Gate, Sevina Park, and Broadfield Estate. Access is via the Mamplasan, Santa Rosa, or Eton exits from the South Super Highway.

Stages
The Beacon Academy serves students in Grades 7–12. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12).

Type
Independent, non-profit, co-educational IB World School. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities publicly described.

Additional learning support
The school provides a Learning Support Program to help students cope with academic demands. It includes Supervised Study Hall for DP and MYP after class, plus Academic Consultations and resources for teachers to support identified students in mainstream classes.

Country affiliation
No formal country-specific affiliation is published. The Academy is an IB World School operating in the Philippines.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated; the school presents itself as rooted in Philippine culture and global-minded education.

School day structure
End of the school day is around 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute gap before co-curricular activities begin at 3:30 PM. DP students have designated free periods for Supervised Study Hall right after class, coordinated by the Diploma Programme Coordinator.

Bus service
The Beacon Academy offers bus service from Taguig and Rockwell to the Biñan campus for students and faculty. Students may also register their own cars, and the Student Services Office can assist with carpools.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The cafeteria offers breakfast, snacks, and lunch during recess and lunch periods. The school works with a food provider to plan a variety of healthy meals and snacks for students.

Governance and Ownership
The Beacon Academy is operated by The Beacon Academy Inc. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), and is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Beacon Academy ranges from PHP 514,920 to PHP 1,435,800 for 2026/27.

Application and Admissions Fees
- Admissions processing (application) fee: PHP 2,500 (non-refundable).
- Reservation fee (to hold an accepted student's slot): PHP 75,000 per child (applies to tuition due; non-refundable if the student subsequently withdraws). Payment due within two weeks of receipt of an offer or continuing enrollment letter.
- Matriculation fee (new students only): PHP 100,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Additional immigration charge for certain foreign applicants: Special Study Permit fee PHP 15,000 where applicable.

Tuition fees — structure and how they are billed
- Tuition is billed as two components: a USD component and a PHP component. You will be billed for both the USD amount PLUS the PHP amount. The school publishes both Annual and Semestral payment options. Forex used in published examples is USD 1 = PHP 58 (subject to change).

Annual payment (standard rates)
- Grades 7–8: USD 3,200 plus PHP 550,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 735,600. Capital Development Fee (CDF) option shown: PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,364,600; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 801,380.
- Grades 9–10: USD 3,300 plus PHP 579,800 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 771,200. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,400,200; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 838,760.
- Grades 11–12: USD 3,400 plus PHP 609,600 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 806,800. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,435,800; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 876,140.

Semestral payment (standard rates, per semester)
- Grades 7–8: USD 1,760 plus PHP 302,500 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 404,580. CDF PHP 500,000 (one-time refundable) or PHP 75,000 (non-refundable annual option). Matriculation PHP 100,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Example Year 1 total shown (with CDF included): PHP 1,438,160; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 878,618.
- Grades 9–10: USD 1,820 plus PHP 319,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 424,560. CDF and other deposits as above. Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,478,120; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 920,576.
- Grades 11–12: USD 1,870 plus PHP 336,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 444,460. CDF and other deposits as above. Example Year 1 total shown: PHP 1,517,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 962,366.

Early Advantage special tuition (incoming Grades 7 & 8)
- Early Advantage (Annual) Option A: USD 2,240 plus PHP 385,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 514,920. CDF Option shown as PHP 250,000 (one-time). Matriculation (reduced) PHP 50,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Year 1 total example shown: PHP 843,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 580,700.
- Early Advantage (Annual) Option B: USD 2,240 plus PHP 385,000 — tuition (PHP) shown as PHP 514,920. CDF Option shown as PHP 75,000 (4‑year payout). Matriculation PHP 50,000 (one-time). Miscellaneous fee PHP 29,000 (per year). Year 1 total example shown: PHP 668,920; Year 2+ payout shown: PHP 655,700.
- Early Advantage (Semestral) Option A and B are also published with analogous USD + PHP components and the same CDF / matriculation alternatives; Year 1 and Year 2+ totals are shown in the school's admissions guide packet.

Other recurring and one-time fees
- Miscellaneous fee: PHP 29,000 per child per year. This covers library online resources, clinic services, curricular activities and trips, wellness initiatives, blended learning technology, one official ID, and one yearbook. Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable.
- Capital Development Fee (CDF): two choices — refundable option PHP 500,000 paid at the start of tenure (refunded in full when the student graduates or exits the Academy; no interest), or a non-refundable annual option PHP 75,000 paid each academic year for the student's stay. CDF refunds are processed within forty‑five (45) days from the end of the applicable school year and upon completion of school clearance forms when applicable.
- Matriculation fee: PHP 100,000 (one-time) for new students (non-refundable).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing timing: Tuition and fees are billed in June. For Annual payments and the 1st semester payment, amounts are due on the 1st of July. The 2nd semester payment is due on the 1st of December. If a due date falls on a non-business day, it is extended to the next business day. Failure to pay may result in the loss of the student's slot.
- Accepted payment methods and instructions: Parents are encouraged to remit payments by bank transfer to the Academy's bank accounts (Bank of the Philippine Islands). Payments via checks are accepted; cash payments are strongly discouraged. The admissions packet references a QR payment option for the admissions processing fee and provides bank account details for transfers. For finance queries contact the Finance Office directly (contact details published in the admissions packet).

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Withdrawal refunds for tuition: If a student formally withdraws, tuition refunds (for the term) are charged as follows: within the first week of classes at the start of the school year — 10% of the total amount for the term; within the second week — 20% of the total amount for the term; withdrawal after the second week may result in the full charge of school fees for that term. Miscellaneous and other school fees are non‑refundable regardless of withdrawal timing. Depending on the chosen CDF option, the Capital Development Fee may or may not be refundable. Academic and other school records will not be released until all financial obligations are settled.
- CDF refund timing: Refunds of refundable CDF deposits are processed within forty‑five (45) days from the end of the applicable school year and upon completion of school clearance forms where applicable.

Boarding fees
- Boarding fees: Not applicable. The Academy's admissions materials and fee schedules list day-school tuition, deposits, and ancillary fees but do not include any boarding program fees.

Other costs commonly incurred (examples referenced in materials)
- Official uniform, textbooks, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees, external examination fees, and optional trips or off-campus activities are additional to the fees listed above and may be billed separately under miscellaneous or activity charges as applicable. The miscellaneous fee partially subsidizes certain activities, but some items (uniforms, optional trips, certain external exam fees) are typically charged separately.
Academics

The Beacon Academy teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
The Beacon Academy in Biñan, Laguna, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), with accreditation by the Philippine Department of Education. The MYP for Grades 7–10 comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature (English), Language Acquisition (Mandarin or Spanish), Filipino, Humanities, Mathematics, Sciences, Arts, and Technology, and is guided by intercultural awareness, holistic learning, and the five Areas of Interaction; Grade 10 includes the MYP Personal Project, with Grade 9–10 also incorporating Community and Service and, in some years, Comparative Religion (Grade 9) or Philosophy (Grade 10). In Grades 11–12, the Diploma Programme uses six subject groups (Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts) plus the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, all aimed at university readiness; extensive counseling supports students before selecting DP courses. The Beacon Academy employs inquiry-based teaching and the Harkness Method across programs, with English as the language of instruction and a learner-centered approach that ties learning to the Filipino context. The campus is located on a nine-hectare site in Binan with integrated facilities, and the school emphasizes college readiness through counseling within its internationally oriented curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Beacon Academy integrates social-emotional learning through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile, guiding students to be caring, balanced, and reflective individuals. The school explicitly adopts the ten IB Learner Profile attributes to shape student development across knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills. Caring emphasizes empathy and service to others, while Balanced emphasizes well-being across intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional domains. Service as Action (MYP) and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) (DP) provide structured opportunities for community service and personal growth that support SEL. The Harkness Method and inquiry-based learning foster collaborative, respectful dialogue, while the campus design promotes wellness with ample light, space, and fresh air.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Beacon Academy does not publicly disclose information regarding special educational needs (SEN) provision in its published materials. The organizational profile lists a Dean of Students as part of the leadership, indicating welfare responsibilities but does not describe SEN staffing or programs. The school presents itself as an IB World School offering MYP and DP as a mainstream program, with accreditations from the Philippine Department of Education and the IB, and no explicit SEN unit is described. Accreditations and program descriptions emphasize IB and general student welfare rather than SEN-specific services. Based on published materials, there is no publicly disclosed SEN facility or dedicated SEN staff.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Beacon Academy offers Language Acquisition courses in Mandarin and Spanish for the Middle Years Programme, and Filipino language work is included in the Diploma Programme. Public materials do not describe a dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) program or staffing for English language learners. The IB Learner Profile highlights the aim of effective communication in more than one language. Language offerings are presented as part of IB subject groups (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino) rather than as a separate EAL support service. Therefore, public information does not specify a formal EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the IB emphasis on Balance, which calls for balancing intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects to achieve well-being for oneself and others. The campus is designed with ample light, space, and fresh air to promote wellness and enhance learning. Caring, as part of the IB profile, supports empathy and social connectedness, contributing to students' emotional health. The School Life offering—including after-school clubs and student-led activities—supports social-emotional development and personal leadership. Together, IB learning, campus design, and student activities contribute to a holistic approach to mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The Beacon Academy Philippines does not publicly disclose safeguarding and child protection policies in its published materials. The organizational structure includes a Dean of Students, indicating welfare oversight, but no publicly described safeguarding framework is detailed. Accreditations listed (IB and DepEd) do not provide safeguarding policy specifics. Public contact channels for inquiries exist (e.g., admissions and student services), which may be used to request safeguarding information. Therefore, publicly accessible information about safeguarding is not disclosed on the published materials.
Parent Experience

History
The Beacon Academy was founded in 2009 by architect Leandro Locsin Jr. and his wife, Mailin Paterno-Locsin. It was established to serve as the high school extension of its sister school, the Beacon School in Makati, with the aim of providing an internationally recognized curriculum rooted in Filipino values. The campus opened in August 2010 in Biñan, Laguna, in the company of education and local government guests, and Leandro Locsin Jr. later served as the board chairman. The Academy was accredited by the International Baccalaureate in 2011 to deliver the full IB continuum (Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–10 and Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12). The campus sits on land donated by the Locsin family on a nine-hectare property in Biñan, Laguna, about 40–45 minutes south of Metro Manila. The Beacon Academy is a sister school of the Beacon School in Makati and brands itself as an international school rooted in Filipino culture and ethos.

Community
The Beacon Academy Philippines describes its community as diverse, inclusive, and participatory, with a broad range of students from different backgrounds. The student body is mainly Filipino, with foreign-based faculty contributing to an international dimension within a Filipino context. The school emphasizes a sense of community and inclusivity through its programs and student life, including a student publication and opportunities to participate in international activities such as Model United Nations and World Scholar's Cup. Public materials also highlight events that foster community life, such as school-wide celebrations and activities that bring families into the campus community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials do not publish a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association by name. Family involvement is described as part of a broader sense of community and engagement with the school through events and communications. The Great Griffin Carnival (publicized in 2024) and online information sessions for prospective families (2024) illustrate family-facing activities hosted by the school, alongside a 2024 commencement ceremony featuring a guest speaker. The school expanded to offer Grades 7 and 8 for the 2024–2025 year, reflecting ongoing development of student-life programs that families engage with. For ongoing updates and admissions inquiries, families are directed to contact the admissions team.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Beacon Academy is located on a nine-hectare green campus in Biñan, Laguna. It offers integrated performance, library, laboratory, and athletic facilities to support the IB program in a peaceful, distraction-free environment. The campus comprises two buildings and 13 classrooms. It includes three laboratories, a library, an auditorium, and a visual arts gallery, along with spaces for the arts and athletics. There are dedicated spaces for creative and physical activities, including a cafeteria, a football field, an Olympic-sized pool, a gymnasium, a bouldering room, a wood-working workshop, a fitness room, and a dance studio.

Sports Facilities
The athletic facilities include a football field, an Olympic-sized pool, a gymnasium, and a bouldering room. A dance studio and a fitness room support movement-based activities and physical education. Additional spaces support sports and recreation, contributing to a well-rounded physical education program. The facilities are designed to accommodate a range of team and individual activities.

Academic Facilities
There are three laboratories on campus for science learning. A dedicated library supports research and independent study. There are 13 classrooms across two buildings to accommodate IB courses and collaborative work. There are 13 offices supporting administration and student services.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Beacon Academy supports student-led, faculty-mentored after-school clubs and outreach programs. Arts and performance are integrated into student life, with two art studios, a music room, a visual arts gallery, an auditorium, and a dance studio. Athletic and performance spaces enable after-school activities across arts and sports, including a football field, Olympic-sized pool, gymnasium, and bouldering room. The cafeteria provides a social hub for breaks and events. The auditorium and gallery spaces offer opportunities for exhibitions and performances.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Clubs and programs for academic enrichment at The Beacon Academy include Model United Nations, Math Varsity, and the Engineering Guild. The Beacon Investment Club and an Entrep Club provide experiences in finance, analysis, and enterprise skills. Additional academically oriented options include Larawan (Literature) and The Pre-Med Club, which support language-based study and science-related inquiry. The school participates in inter-school competitions through ISSA, MISAA, ISTA, and JGFP.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Griffin Dance Club, Larawan (Literature), Griffin Post, and Yearbook, along with Kitchen Kind (Cooking). These clubs offer performance, writing, publishing, and culinary exploration beyond class time. Students have opportunities to express themselves through dance, literature, journalism, and creative projects. The range of arts-focused clubs is listed among the School Life activities.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations is offered as a club, providing students with a forum for global issues and cross-cultural discussion. Larawan (Literature) provides a language- and literature-focused outlet beyond the classroom. Griffin Post and Yearbook contribute to student journalism and communication, supporting language use and cultural expression. These clubs reflect the school's emphasis on language, literature, and global awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby-based offerings include Griffin Dance Club and Kitchen Kind (Cooking). The Griffin Post and Yearbook provide collaborative, creative outlets that support peer connections and school culture. The clubs listed under School Life demonstrate opportunities for informal interests alongside academics.

Community & Service
The Beacon Academy emphasizes community service through COSA (Community Outreach Student Association). COSA leads student-initiated outreach projects that benefit others and the environment, including the Early Readers Project, which works with public elementary schools to improve literacy. Additional outreach activities include partnerships with Biñan Day Care Center, workshops for pupils, and other service projects.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is integrated through student-led, faculty-mentored clubs and outreach programs. The Beacon Academy Student Council provides student governance, while the Entrep Club focuses on entrepreneurship and initiative. Model United Nations also supports leadership and collaboration, and The Pre-Med Club offers science-oriented projects and teamwork opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities are a core part of the program, with teams in Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball. The school participates in inter-school competitions through ISSA, MISAA, ISTA, and JGFP, providing opportunities for teams to compete locally and regionally.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English across the IB programmes. Mandarin and Spanish are available as Language Acquisition courses in the MYP. Filipino is offered in two tracks—Language and Literature and Language Acquisition—within the MYP, and is also available in the DP as a Language Acquisition option. In the Diploma Programme, language acquisition includes Filipino, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The Beacon Academy uses English as the language of instruction across the IB programmes. Mandarin and Spanish are offered as Language Acquisition options in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), enabling students to study a second language alongside English. Filipino is offered in two complementary tracks—Language and Literature and Language Acquisition—across the MYP and Diploma Programme (DP), tailored to students' backgrounds and proficiency levels. The IB Learner Profile emphasizes expressing oneself in more than one language, reflecting the school's multilingual environment.

Immersion Programs
Mandarin and Spanish language acquisition is delivered through immersive activities in the MYP (Grades 7-10). In the Diploma Programme (DP), Language Acquisition includes Filipino, Mandarin, and Spanish delivered through immersive learning experiences. These immersion-based language programs help students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and intercultural understanding. Languages offered for immersion include Mandarin, Spanish, and Filipino.
Reputation

Accreditations
The Beacon Academy's accreditations and recognitions include:
- Philippine Department of Education (DepEd): The Academy is accredited by DepEd to deliver both Junior High School and Senior High School (Academic Track).
- International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: The Academy is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12; IB accreditation supports international standards and global university recognition.
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC): The Academy has been accredited by PCNC since 2005, indicating alignment with government-regulated NGO standards for transparency and governance.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Access and download the Admissions Packet. The public admissions area provides a packet for applicants that includes Application Form A (Parents) and Application Form B (Students), along with initial instructions for starting the process. This packet is the official starting point for submitting an application.

Step 2 — Complete and submit the forms; note that an interview is part of the admissions process for certain grade levels. After obtaining the packet, fill out Application Form A (Parents) and Application Form B (Students) as required, following the included instructions. The admissions process may include an interview as part of the evaluation, depending on the grade level and application specifics.

Step 3 — Prepare and submit Admissions Requirements Uploads; gather and send supporting documents. The packet and related pages reference an Admissions Requirements Upload link to provide documents such as medical information, transcripts, and teacher recommendations.

Step 4 — Final review and notification of acceptance after all parts are completed. The Academy confirms admission once all components of the Admissions process have been completed; final acceptance is communicated after the review. For context, the admissions guidelines indicate that a student is admitted upon successful completion of all parts of the process.

Scholarships
Scholarships and Financial Aid: The Beacon Academy Philippines states a commitment to offering students from all backgrounds the opportunity to receive a holistic, internationally minded education and indicates that incentives and assistance are available to help deserving students enroll. Specific eligibility criteria, application steps, and award amounts are not published on the public pages.

Waitlist
Public admissions materials do not describe a formal waitlist or pool system for The Beacon Academy Philippines.
School Events
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