ABOUT US

WHY WE'RE A TOP SCHOOL

Southville International School and Colleges formerly Southville International School (SIS) is one of the top schools in the Philippines, a community of learners, achievers and movers of society. The K-12 program is internationally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), USA.

Other educational  institutions in the tertiary level that are  WASC-accredited top schools in the U.S.A. are Stanford University, Pepperdine University and University of California.  We are accredited and recognized by several institutions. 

International Basic Education

We use an international-based curriculum. For Pre-school to Upper School, the curriculum is mainly based on the McRel International Model (Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory, (U.S.A.) standards which offer a comprehensive guide to assessment standards and benchmarks for state and local educators. S.I.S.C. offers international K-12 curricular programs that integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) program offered with the same rigorous standards in 120 countries.

College Programs

SISC College Division prepares its graduates to be competent, ethical, and globally competitive through an industry - relevant, technology-driven curriculum and competent faculty steeped in industry experience within a safe and caring environment.

For college, the competencies  of the various offerings are  benchmarked against  global standards while  adhering to CHED CMOs. Business subjects such as Personal Finance Management and Essentials of Investment, Capital Market/Securities, Financial Investment Management, and Entrepreneurship are integrated across all college courses curricula. SISC has Capital Market and Entrepreneurship Center which generates online stock trading facilities for actual placement of stocks listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). English language instruction is emphasized. Linkages with industry have been forged to ensure relevance of knowledge and skills in the workplace. International examinations such as the SQL Server Database Microsoft IT Certification, Amadeus Tourism Certification are integrated. For courses with board licensure exams,  Nursing and Education pass rate are the highest South of Manila.

Multi-Dimensional Curriculum

While academic rigor is emphasized, success in  work and life require other dimensions. Courses on leadership, achievement drive, EQ, interpersonal  sensitivity, values on ethics, integrity, global citizenship and nationalism are likewise emphasized.

International Affiliations

Apart from being W.A.S.C. accredited, SISC has been recognized as a School of the Future by the Department of Education of the Philippines, an International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized world school and an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000 certified. The institutional instructional programs are deeply committed to helping our learners achieve their educational and character goals. We work closely with business and industry to develop educational programs relevant to today's workplace. We form linkages with foreign academic institutions to ease our students' transition to a world setting. We develop values that enhance leadership and global citizenship.

Cutting Edge Technology 

Southville is also meeting the challenges of the information age by constantly innovating and updating with the latest technological trends. Southville International School is the first advanced Microsoft IT Academy certified partner in the Philippines. Southville also offers e-learning (online notes, assignments) thru the Moodle system. Southville continuously innovates with new technologies to systematize operations such as Online Enrollment and Payment.