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Xavier School San Juan

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 3830
Type Boys School
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Xavier School San Juan is a Jesuit Catholic K–12 basic education institution with a distinct Chinese–Filipino character. It offers a three‑level curriculum (Early Education, Grade School, High School) and is an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2010. The main campus is in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, with a southern satellite campus (Xavier School Nuvali) in Laguna. The school provides an integrated Chinese language program and ICT-enabled learning as part of its curriculum. Its Ignatian formation framework centers on the 6 Cs: competence, culture, compassion, conscience, character, and community. The student body exceeds 4,000 pupils from Nursery to High School. The current School President is Fr. Joseph Y. Haw, SJ; Grade School and High School are led by Principal Ma. Theresa N. Ladrido. The language of instruction is English, and Chinese studies are part of the program. The school hosts events such as JAM and features student publications and arts initiatives.

64 Xavier, San Juan City, 1500 Metro Manila, Philippines

The Essentials

Xavier School San Juan has 3,830 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The main Xavier School campus is at 64 Xavier Street, Greenhills West, San Juan City, Metro Manila 1500, Philippines. A southern satellite campus, Xavier School Nuvali, is located on West Conservation Avenue in Nuvali, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna 4028. The San Juan campus sits in a dense urban district with access to major roads and public transport; Nuvali is inside a planned eco-community with its own set of on-site facilities and feeder routes.

Stages
Xavier School San Juan is a K-12 school with three levels: Early Education, Grade School, and High School. Xavier School Nuvali also offers a K-12 program with Kindergarten, Grade School, Junior High, and Senior High School. The San Juan campus is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th grade.

Type
The San Juan campus operates as a single-gender boys' day school, historically serving male students. Xavier School Nuvali is co-educational.

Additional learning support
The San Juan campus has a Learning Resource Center to support student learning; it provides library and learning supports as part of the school's student services. Xavier School Nuvali also maintains a Learning Resource Center to support 21st-century learning needs. For SEN/EAL specifics, families should contact the admissions or resource centers for current provisions.

Country affiliation
There is no country-specific affiliation for Xavier School. It operates as a Philippine Jesuit school under the Society of Jesus.

Religious affiliation
Catholic, Jesuit.

School day structure
Xavier School Nuvali observes a weekday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with Saturday sessions from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The San Juan campus commonly follows a regular school day aligned with its K-12 structure; public-facing hours commonly cited for the school community indicate similar core hours (around 7:30 AM–4:00 PM).

Bus service
A formal, publicly listed Xavier School bus service is not published on the campuses' pages. Families are advised to contact the Admissions or Trunk Line offices for current transport arrangements and available routes through private providers.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not offered at Xavier School. The International Baccalaureate profile lists 'Boarding facilities: DAY', indicating no boarding options. The school operates on two campuses in the Philippines: Xavier School San Juan and Xavier School Nuvali.

Food Options
Xavier School Nuvali offers a canteen service. Recess and lunch arrangements for Kindergarten to Grade 2 involved canteen food being brought to the classroom, while older students were encouraged to bring packed lunches; students who bought from the canteen could also bring the food to class, and trays were provided per floor. The San Juan campus also maintains a canteen facility to serve students.

Governance and Ownership
Xavier School is founded and managed by the Society of Jesus. It operates two campuses: the San Juan campus (boys' day school) and the Nuvali campus (coeducational). The Xavier School Educational and Trust Fund, Inc. (XSETF) administers the Grant-In-Aid program to provide financial aid to deserving students.
Fees
Application and testing fees
- Grade 1–Grade 4: PHP 1,400 (non‑refundable).
- Grade 5: PHP 2,000 (non‑refundable).
- High School (transfer/admissions testing): PHP 2,000 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts and per‑term breakdown)
- The school issues a detailed tuition and miscellaneous fee schedule for each applicant or enrolled student through its admissions/parents billing process rather than publishing a single public list of per‑grade tuition amounts. Parents receive an individualized fee assessment showing tuition per term and total annual charges during the admissions/enrollment billing process.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Reservation / acceptance: Parents of accepted applicants are required to pay a reservation fee within ten (10) days of the release of admissions results to confirm intent to enroll; failure to pay within that period cancels the application.
- The school offers staggered payment options for school fees (annual, termly or other installment arrangements) as part of its billing choices; exact available schedules and any applicable surcharges or factor rates are shown on the student's fee assessment.
- Credit‑card installment programs with partner banks are accepted for tuition and other school fees; installment promos (for example, EastWest Bank 0.75% monthly add‑on for up to 12 months) are available for payments at the school. Parents using bank/card installment facilities should follow the registrar's instructions when paying.

Boarding fees
- No boarding / residential fees are listed; both the San Juan and Nuvali campuses operate as day campuses and do not publish boarding/dormitory fee schedules.

Other costs and common additional fees
- Uniforms, books and supplies are billed separately and are excluded from the basic tuition/miscellaneous fee coverage listed on school fee statements. Parents should plan for one‑time uniform purchases and regular book/supplies costs.
- Miscellaneous activity or program fees (for example, after‑school sports modules, tournament participation, coach fees, special activities) are charged in addition to tuition; sample activity/module rates and specific refund rules are applied per program (for example, some sport modules list program fees and state “no refund shall be allowed after the 2nd session has transpired”).
- Typical extra costs that may appear on a student assessment include items such as student ID, handbook, energy/utility fees for campus services, field trips, laboratory fees, development fees, and other incidental fees. These line items are shown on individual fee assessments.

Refund information
- Application and testing fees are explicitly non‑refundable.
- Specific refund rules for optional programs (clubs, after‑school modules, tournament participation) are set per program; some modules state no refunds after a fixed point in the schedule (e.g., after the 2nd session).
- The school does not publish a general, public tuition‑refund policy for withdrawals, pro‑rated tuition, or reservation‑fee refunds in the publicly available admissions and fee notices; such conditions and any applicable refunds or penalties are included in the enrollment/payment instructions and the parent/student billing statement at the time of acceptance or on the student's official assessment.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include the school's cashier/treasurer channels and electronic payment arrangements set up through the Parents Portal/registrar; credit‑card payments and bank card installment conversions are supported through partner banks and payment promos (example: EastWest Bank tuition installment facility).
- Bank transfers, over‑the‑counter bank payments and billed invoicing via the school's parents/finance office are standard practice; the specific bank accounts, biller codes, or payment gateway instructions appear on the student statement and the registrar's payment instructions.
Academics

Xavier School San Juan teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
Xavier School San Juan is a Jesuit, Catholic K-12 college-preparatory school with three levels: Early Education, Grade School, and High School. The medium of instruction is English and the school maintains a distinct Chinese-Filipino character with a core Chinese language program. The High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12 as an IB World School. The DP curriculum includes a range of subjects across Groups, such as English A/Lit, Filipino, Chinese B, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Global Politics, and Computer Science, with May examinations. Xavier School also provides Xavier School E-Learning (XSEL) for online or hybrid learning and holds FAAP Level 3 accreditation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Xavier School supports social and emotional learning through a formal formation and mentoring framework. The Mentoring Program, introduced in 2006, ensures every student from Grade 5 onward is known by at least one adult, with mentors who supervise about 12 students and are drawn from trained faculty and staff. The Study Hall Program for Grades 2–4 helps younger students develop study skills and peer relationships. The Campus Minister and School Chaplains provide spiritual formation and counseling, while the Guidance and Counseling Office coordinates student support under the Assistant Principal for Formation. These elements together foster holistic development and the principle of cura personalis in daily practice.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Grade School Handbook does not describe a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) program or a specialist SEN unit. It lists the Office of Disciplinary Services, Guidance and Counseling Office, and Campus Ministry as key support structures under the supervision of the Assistant Principal for Formation, but there is no public description of a formal SEN department or identified SEN categories. The school clearly prioritizes guidance, mentoring, and disciplinary supports rather than a specialized SEN framework. Consequently, Xavier School is not described as a specialist SEN institution in public documentation. Public materials emphasize formation, counseling, and safeguarding mechanisms instead of defined SEN services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English; the International Baccalaureate page for Xavier School Philippines notes English as the language of instruction. There is also a Chinese language program integrated into the curriculum, including the Xavier China Experience (XCE), which exposes students to language, culture, and society abroad. No explicit EAL (English as an Additional Language) support program is described in public materials. As a result, explicit EAL provisions are not publicly disclosed, though English is the primary medium of instruction and Chinese language provision exists. The school's emphasis on English instruction and a Chinese program is documented publicly.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Mentoring Program and Study Hall initiatives, plus access to the Guidance and Counseling Office under the Formation Office. The Campus Minister and Chaplains provide spiritual formation and counseling, contributing to emotional and social support. Formation Programs, including mentoring and related activities, prioritize personal development and the well-being of students. The School Administration explicitly positions guidance and spiritual services as part of the overall wellbeing framework, overseen by the Assistant Principal for Formation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are supported by the Office of Disciplinary Services (ODS), led by the Prefect of Discipline, which oversees the implementation of school rules and coordinates with other support offices. A Disciplinary Board handles serious cases and includes the Assistant Principal for Formation, a middle-level administrator, a parent-chosen teacher, and other school personnel; the Guidance Counselor and other staff may serve as resource persons. Disciplinary processes are described with confidentiality provisions and formal procedures for investigations, notices, and appeals. The Campus Minister and Chaplains provide spiritual safeguarding, while the Campus Ministry and Counseling offices support student safety and wellbeing as part of a holistic approach to protection and formation.
Parent Experience

History
Xavier School began in Echague, Manila as Kuang Chi School, opening on June 6, 1956 with 170 students. It was founded by Fr. Jean Desautels, SJ; Fr. Louis Papilla, SJ; and Fr. Cornelius Pineau, SJ, and was renamed Xavier School after St. Francis Xavier. In 1960 the school moved to a 7-hectare site in Greenhills, San Juan. PAASCU accreditation was achieved as early as 1967, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was added in 2010. A Nuvali campus opened in 2012 to broaden access, with the Xavier School Educational and Trust Fund (XSETF) established in 1966 to provide financial aid to deserving students.

Community
Xavier School operates two campuses: the San Juan main campus (all-boys) and the Nuvali campus, which is coeducational, with Nuvali opening in 2012. The school includes a Mandarin language program and offers the IB Diploma Programme as part of its international credentials. The school calendar features Catholic masses and cultural celebrations, including feast day observances such as the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola and Moon Festival events at Nuvali.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Xavier School Parents Auxiliary (XSPA) is the San Juan campus' parent-teacher association. XSPA is led by an officer team that includes a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and Public Relations Officer (for example, George L. Go; Wilson L. Tan; Eugene Y. Li; Kristine G. Gordon; Kim L. Ng). XSPA runs programs and events such as Induction Mass and Welcome Dinner for incoming officers on July 2, 2022, and the XSPA Kythe Volunteers program, which coordinates weekly hospital visits with the Kythe Foundation. Xavier School Nuvali has its own XSPA-N that organizes vaccination drives, back-to-school activities, fellowships, and year-end reports, with ongoing outreach projects and year-end summaries. The two PTAs collaborate with the Xavier School Educational and Trust Fund (XSETF) to support financially vulnerable students through the Grant-In-Aid program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Xavier School operates two campuses: the San Juan campus in Greenhills and the Nuvali campus in Laguna. The San Juan campus spans about 7 hectares and serves Pre-K through Grade 12, with a Grade School Learning Resource Center that reopened in 2024 after renovation. The Nuvali campus sits on 15 hectares and includes the David M. Consunji Central Administration Building, the Oratory of St. Francis Xavier, the Anthony and Justa Lee Student Leadership Center, the Henry Sy, Sr. Primary School Building, the Ramon S. Ang High School Building, and the Ramon S. Ang Gymnasium, plus an Auditorium and a Manuel and Socorro Fong Sports Center. The Nuvali master plan calls for two gymnasiums, a swimming pool, two football fields, and a separate library building, with current spaces designed for 21st‑century learning and robust IT infrastructure. Shared facilities across campuses include dining spaces, athletics offices, and venues for performances and student life.

Sports Facilities
Nuvali features the Ramon S. Ang Gymnasium and the Manuel and Socorro Fong Sports Center, with the campus map also showing an Auditorium and a future High School Gym and related sport spaces. The master plan for Nuvali calls for two gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and two football fields, reflecting a strong emphasis on athletics as part of daily school life. San Juan campus maintains its own on-site athletics facilities, including a dedicated sports center used for events such as Grade School performances.

Academic Facilities
Xavier School San Juan is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years. The Grade School has a Grade School Learning Resource Center (GS LRC), which reopened in July 2024 after renovations. The Integrated Chinese Department supports the school's core Chinese-language program as part of its academics. The Nuvali campus is designed as a 21st‑century digital school with robust IT infrastructure that supports 1‑to‑1 computer‑based learning across learning spaces, and there are plans for a separate library building as development progresses.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Oratory of St. Francis Xavier on Nuvali provides space for liturgy and reflection, while the Anthony and Justa Lee Student Leadership Center supports student clubs and leadership activities. An Auditorium on Nuvali serves as a venue for performances and school events, and the on-site Sports Center facilities (Ramon S. Ang Gymnasium and Manuel and Socorro Fong Sports Center) support a broad range of athletic programs. The San Juan campus hosts its own on-site Sports Center for athletics and events, and the campus includes a canteen area for dining and social planning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Xavier School is an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) since 2010. It emphasizes innovative learning, including six-week China Overseas Programs, One2One student-centered learning, and technology-enhanced instruction. The school benchmarks student achievement with iPSLE, PSAT, and HSK assessments and maintains PAASCU Level 3 accreditation.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include music through ensembles such as the Xavier School Musicians' Pool and performing arts featured in school events, with the 2025 KIXSTART program highlighting drummers and singers. Visual arts are showcased in student exhibitions during cultural celebrations such as Buwan ng Wika at Kultura 2022. Dance and other performing arts are part of the school's cultural calendar.

Cultural & Language
The school maintains a Chinese-Filipino cultural and language program supported by an Integrated Chinese Department. Overseas experiences include six-week China Overseas Programs and the Xavier China Experience (XCE) in Xiamen, China. Language proficiency is tracked through HSK and related benchmarking.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a range of after-school clubs and recreational activities, including Taekwondo varsity teams and a Fencing Cup, reflecting active student hobbies. Clubs and activities also include music ensembles, cooking clubs, and other cultural groups, with events such as the Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) part of the calendar. Inter-school events and clubs provide regular opportunities for social interaction and teamwork.

Community & Service
The Campus Ministry and Service Office coordinates service-oriented activities and Ignatian formation for students. Outreach programs include the Alay Kapwa Fund supporting beneficiaries and Nuvali public-school scholars. Kythe Volunteers operate under the Xavier School Parents Auxiliary (XSPA), contributing to community service projects.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is recognized through awards such as the Grade 12 Xavier, Magis, Fr. Horacio dela Costa Leadership Award and the Fr. Richie Fernando Service Award. The Fr. Ismael Zuloaga SJ Outstanding Educational Leadership Award honors school leaders and administrators. Ignatian formation and campus ministry contribute to leadership development as part of Xavier School's educational approach.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Athletics Department offers after-school sports programs across the school year (First & Second Module and Third Module onwards) to promote fitness, skill development, and self-confidence. Well-being initiatives include Pockets of Wellness, which provides dedicated time and space for physical and mental well-being. Inter-school competitions, such as Taekwondo and Fencing Cup events, promote community, fitness and healthy competition.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. Mandarin Chinese is taught as a core language with a dedicated Integrated Chinese Department; the San Juan campus maintains an Integrated Chinese Department, and Xavier School Nuvali states that it includes a core Chinese language program. In Grade School, applicants for Grades 2-5 and 7-11 must have Chinese studies (Mandarin) background, and formal instruction in Chinese is required for Grade 2 and higher. Across Grade School, language arts include English, Filipino, and Chinese.

Immersion Programs
Immersion programs at Xavier School include the China study tour program (XCE), which takes students to Fujian and Yunnan for more than a month. More than 200 Xavier School students have participated in these China study tours, providing extended exposure to Mandarin language and Chinese culture. These tours complement Mandarin instruction and intercultural exchange activities with China.
Reputation

Awards
2022 Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) Heat Round: 3rd Most Outstanding School in the Philippine region (Big Bay Bei 2022 Heat). 2022 Guang Dong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad Heat Round: Most Outstanding School in the Philippine region. 2023 Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO): Plaque of Recognition as the Most Outstanding School in HKIMO 2023. 2023 Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO): Most Outstanding School for PhIMO 2023. 2024 Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO) Heat Round: Most Outstanding School in the PhIMO 2024 Heat Round.

Accreditations
Xavier School holds FAAP Level 3 Certification, the highest accreditation FAAP awards to basic education institutions. It is an IB World School, authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The school has had PAASCU accreditation since 1967, reflecting a long history of external quality assessment. It has been named an Apple Distinguished School, with successive program-term recognitions (3rd ADS for 2021–2024 and 4th consecutive ADS for 2024–2027).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration and initial information gathering. Register at the XS School Automate system and fill out the General Student Personal Information Sheet (GSPIS). If you are a new user, use the "New User? Click here to Register" option and note the temporary student number and password. For Pre-Kindergarten admissions, age eligibility applies: only applicants born between July 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021 may undergo the admissions screening.

2. Print and prepare your forms.


3. Upload supporting documents. Scan and upload the listed documents: GSPIS, PSA Birth Certificate, Report Card, Data Privacy Agreement Forms, and any Therapy Report and/or Developmental Pedia Report (if applicable).

4. Pay the testing fee. A non-refundable Testing Fee is required; for Kindergarten, the fee is PhP 1,400. (Fees for other grade levels are not published on the admissions pages.)

5. Test schedule and testing day. After your application and testing fees are verified, you will be notified that the test schedule and guidelines are available on the Parents' Portal.

6. Receive admissions results. Test results are released 7 to 10 working days after the testing date and are accessible via the Parents' Portal; results are not given out over the telephone. All results are contingent on all required documents being complete and submitted; the school may withhold or defer information on actual test scores as appropriate.

7. Enrollment reservation for accepted applicants. For applicants who have been accepted, parents must pay a reservation fee to confirm intent to enroll. The acceptance letter provides detailed instructions on how to settle the reservation and submit the second set of required documents. Once the Accounting Office confirms the payment, the Parents/Students Portal updates with the next steps.

8. Section assignments for accepted applicants. The school reserves the right to assign accepted applicants to a morning or afternoon session, with section assignments posted during the Parents' Orientation.

Scholarships
Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is Xavier School's need-based financial assistance program. It can provide up to 100% subsidy for tuition, books, supplies, and miscellaneous fees. The program is available to current Xavier School students, new admissions (including Kindergarten), and transferees, subject to financial need, satisfactory academic standing, and disciplinary status. The application process requires a letter of intent, an accomplished GIA form, and other required documents, plus a home visit and a personal interview when deemed necessary. Approved scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis. For SY 2026-2027, GIA applications for new students are available after the release of admissions results, with a submission deadline of May 31, 2026; renewal by old grantees and current applicants occurs in mid-October 2025. Renewal decisions consider ongoing financial need and performance. In Xavier School Nuvali, similar GIA provisions apply; Nuvali lists the same grant structure and timelines, with distinct local contact points and a separate Nuvali schedule for application and renewal.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system described for Xavier School admissions.
School Events
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