We all dream of studying at Hogwarts, but do you know there are some of us who get lucky? Every…read moreyear, the Philippine High School for the Arts, the so-called "Hogwarts of the Philippines", opens its doors to around 40 students who are gifted in the arts (that's like saying "imbued with magical powers", right?) Those who are chosen via the school's Annual Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars will get to study in a boarding school up Mount Makiling (home of the goddess Maria, yes) on a full government scholarship! Students there take up a double curricula that combines regular high school subjects like English, Math, Filipino, and Science; with advanced training in their art field of choice: dance (folk dance and ballet), theater arts, music (voice and instrument), visual arts, and creative writing. But much like the students of Hogwarts, it's not all work for the school's scholars. They get to have fun, too! (I should know. My sister and I both graduated from there.) The nationwide search usually begins in September and end in December. Head to the school's website for more information.

This is a church that masquerades as a school. Your kids will receieve more feedback from Youtube…read morecomment sections than the teachers at this school. This "private school" takes vast amounts of time to push church more and more on the students, taking away from the education parents pay for. Do not expect your kid(s) to be in classes they are suited for as the classes are not structured to student needs, but to their grade level. No remedial instruction is offered, reduculous assignments like math music videos are required, and zero teacher feedback will be given for assignments, exams, homework, etc. Students are not given direction here. They are given tasks to complete and nothing more. The ability to teach is lost at this school and the students are the ones paying the price.

Ah, Southville. Thine Alma Mater. How can I forget the pains of wearing a skirt made of Skittles…read morewhen going to Town? Or your funny little boys dressed to look like eggplants everyday of the week? I remember your little implementation of English Only Policy. We were never inclined to always speak in English. We know how of course, quite well too. We just didn't think it necessary to have to speak it ALL the time. It seemed weird. These days, I find myself wanting to smack kids upside the head for trying to speak too much English. Their tinny, high, nasal exclamations full of Gods and Yaaaas don't help either. I control my demeanor and appease my inner grammar Nazi with calm words to keep from commiting genocide. *Impure! Impure!*

Situated in the middle of Ortigas, a short walk away from major malls and condominiums is a humble…read moreinstitution that has been providing quality Catholic education for more than 50 years now. I'm a proud graduate of this school and I must say that I owe a lot of what I am now to my beloved Alma Mater. LSM provided me with the holistic development that every young gentleman deserves. They did not just focus on the academic but in the other equally important areas as well. I enjoyed being an athlete which I owed to the extensive sports program of the school. Not only did the school help me become a knowledgeable and skilled individual but it has also inculcated in me values that I can manifest and share for the rest of my life. So if you have a school-age son or nephew, look no further. Be our brother and enroll now.

You're probably wondering why I made a review for a school. What makes this school so interesting…read morethat I would actually spend some of my time to write about it? I am a proud alumnus of Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, but in this review, I won't be talking about how my school molded me into becoming a bearer of peace and goodwill to all men. I am here to talk about the school's facilities, which actually makes it a conducive place for learning. All classrooms in this school (both primary and secondary) are air conditioned. One classroom has an estimated maximimum capacity of 40 people. They also have computer and science laboratories for effective learning. For physical education classes, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong has two gymnasiums that could easily accommodate more than 150 people. They also have a swimming pool and a huge football field for annual sporting events. They also have a huge theatre for film viewing and awarding ceremonies. Parents should consider this if they are looking for a school that can provide quality education and holistic formation for their sons. PS: You can rent their swimming pool/ gymnasiums every weekends

established good relationship between students,parents and faculty.mold an individual to be a…read morebetter person equipped with characters and values to be a better person.better facilities and small numbers in class which makes it more conducive for learnings.

From the owner: Rosehill School believes in providing an integral education to the students, which addresses all…read morethe aspects of the human person-physical, social, intellectual, moral and spiritual. And this can happen through home-school collaboration, which is best achieved through mentoring. The commitment of partnership among parents, teachers and students helps build a unity of values at school and home - making education truly integral and dynamic.  Our mentors do their best to form young minds and hearts. Conscious of their pivotal role in promoting home-school collaboration, they first seek to acquire the Christian ideals they wish to instill in their students. They also value and pursue continuous professional development as mentors. With dedication and patience, they strive to acquire a deep and thorough knowledge of their mentees, so as to form each mentee in the proper values.Through their amiability, warmth, and understanding,they gain the confidence of their mentees and the parents. They are effective contributors to family solidarity.

If a kid has a genius-level intelligence (not just IQ, but in a whole battery of tests), and he or…read moreshe might get bored in the typical school setup, Philippine Science High School may be their best bet at developing and making the most of their gifts. PROS: They provide allowances and student housing for their scholars (and by scholars, we mean all their students); Philippine Science High School - a government school - is under the Department of Science and Technology, instead of the others that's under the Department of Education. So expect that they have a more STEMS-concentrated curriculum, and that they don't have to conform to DepEd mandates. I hope this means immunity from bureaucratic policies most public schools are subjected to. CONS: Competition here is fierce, like legendarily. Heard of that news where a student poured mercury nitrate in another one's water jug, and the kid who drank from it had kidney failure? It was this school. Rumor has it that it was because of a scholarship that both the victim and the alleged suspect were vying for; Science high schools are generally difficult to enter as a student, but this is the motherlode. These are Mensa kids were talking about; Many are wary that the school is located along the Agham community, which is pretty notorious for high crime rates and riots. TL;DR: This is the country's literal school for the gifted (X-Men?). Philippine Science High School houses the best and brightest.

Growing up, Philippine Science High School was always synonymous to intelligent, genius, smart,…read morematalino and all the other adjectives we use to describe people who have very high grades. Back then, any new transfer from this school would always get snickers from my classmates, all thinking that the student must be a nerd and is worth copying from. While all this may sound like adolescent stupidity, it is true that students from this school are more advanced than others. Competition here is highly fierce and neither money nor stature will keep you there along with the best and the brightest students in the country. It's like a school dedicated for MENSA candidates and if your gene pool did not go in favor of high IQ points then it's best to go somewhere else. There's an IQ prerequisite involved here and it's not that easy.

Quality Education. The kids here are all very nice, they have zero tolerance in bullying, they keep…read moretheir classes small so the teachers can focus on each child. Also 4 year olds here can read

One of the best Catholic Schools for Boys in Metro Manila. It's been around since the 1960's and…read morehas a great technical curriculum for a well-rounded education. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged, too! Oh, and yes, I know so, because I graduated from there!

I love my memories here in Don Bosco School since I was very young that time. I only attended this…read moreschool from Grade 1 up to Grade 4 before transferring to another school. This was the only school I attended that was co-ed and after that I got transferred to an all-boys school. The school had a faculty mostly composed of nuns so imagine how strict they were. I was always a conduct awardee and top of the class, just goes to show how excellent the education here was and how they closely monitor the students' behavior. The school grounds are big enough to hold programs and a sports fest. The rooms are well ventilated and not overcrowded. The school cafeteria offers an array of delicious meals for the students. I remember always buying Siopao here for recess. I have yet to visit this school once again and reminisce the good old days.