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Southville BS IT Alumna Breaks Career Stereotypes as a COVID-19 Frontliner (and many more…)



Southville BS IT Alumna Breaks Career Stereotypes  as a COVID-19 Frontliner (and many more…)

“I never imagined myself working in the government office. What inspires me to continue in this field is when I see those leaders who dedicate their lives to serving the public.”

Southville BS Information Technology alumna, Joy Lingaya, was in search of a good school that would simply help her finish a four-year course so she could work; no program choice in particular, just her little dream to help her family. She made it to the list of topnotch scholars for the BS Information Technology program and from there, her journey began. She typically worked by day and studied at … [Read more]

Dear Class of 2020: A Heartfelt Message from your Southville Family



Dear Class of 2020: A Heartfelt Message from your Southville Family

From regular classes transitioning 100% online to virtually conducting graduation ceremonies, it’s definitely a success for Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) alongside its consistent delivery of international and quality education amid the changing seasons. With the school’s persistence to be always ahead through technological advancement, Southville students, parents, faculty, and employees have overcome the challenges of the pandemic and successfully delivered its graduating students to their final bow.

Southville is ready for AY 2020-2021 with the Virtual Online Learning (VOLT) Program. The VOLT Program has 3 types of Learning Modes namely: 

1. Full Virtual
2. Blended / Mixed Mode
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Southville Launches Virtual Online Learning and Teaching (VOLT) for Preschool to Graduate School Levels



Southville Launches Virtual Online Learning and Teaching (VOLT) for Preschool to Graduate School Levels

To ensure continued academic excellence while students and faculty stay at home, Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) is launching the Virtual Online Learning and Teaching (VOLT) for preschool, grade school, junior high school, senior high school, International Baccalaureate, college, and graduate school. Southville features a Flexible Learning Program where students may choose from.

Full Virtual

  • Teacher-Led
  • Virtual Interactive Classes  
  • Voluntary Parent/Guardian Participation

Blended (Basic Education) / Mixed-mode (College) 

  •  50% Online Interaction
  •  50%  Face-to-Face Interaction

Full Face-to-Face Program with Social Distancing

  • Physical Class
  • Limited Number of Students with SOCIAL DISTANCING … as permitted by the government 

The Southville Virtual Online … [Read more]

Southville Gears Up for Summer 2020 Online Classes



Southville Gears Up for Summer 2020 Online Classes

Southville gears up for the #newnormal this summer and in the new academic year that’s fast approaching. These online programs are in line to secure continuous academic excellence while students stay at home safe, healthy, and mentally productive. The ONLINE SUMMER CLASSES are designed to enhance student competencies and mastery in Math, Languages, and Science. Further, Preschool and Learning Village classes aim to develop children’s creativity, focus, emotional quotient, and discipline among others. For College, there is a list of General Education and Professional subjects that will be offered. Students may also take special classes that are non-academic. 

Online Summer [Read more]

College A.Y. 19-20 Year-End Message | Stay AMAZING while you STAY AT HOME



College A.Y. 19-20 Year-End Message | Stay AMAZING while you STAY AT HOME

Congratulations for the smooth ending of an unprecedented academic year. You have demonstrated incredible grit and resilience to keep learning and thriving despite the constraints and hurdles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We simply cannot say enough how inspirational you are for positively and patiently adapting to virtual classes under difficult circumstances. 

The support of your parents/guardians is equally important and we want to recognize the lengths they went through to ensure that you remain engaged in learning during these trying times. Thank you for your positivity and continued trust as we navigate through these first-time experiences. 

As we approach … [Read more]

Matters of Mental Health in the #NewNormal



Matters of Mental Health in the #NewNormal

“BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), mental health has been an aspect that practitioners need to attend to,” said Mr. Ruel Cajili, Southville College of Psychology Dean. The progressing crisis stipulates a permanent impact on our psychological state; an impact that healthcare professionals will further gauge. These experts and practitioners join forces to track the varying factors that will challenge their lifelong campaign to tackle mental health as a fundamental requisite to overall wellness, especially in times of global adversity and our battle against the COVID-19. The present moment is crucial to weighing triggers and effects with … [Read more]

American Couple and Their Children: Family Study Together in One School



American Couple and Their Children: Family Study Together in One School

While some Filipinos go abroad to further their studies, there is one family who returned to the Philippines expecting to get a world-class, relevant, and excellent education. After all, if expatriates and missionaries can entrust their children’s schooling to the Philippine educational system, why can’t balikbayans do the same in the comfort of their homeland?

“Upon arriving in Southville I had my doubts; doubts about moving to a foreign country, going to school all over again, the safety of my family and just starting over.  As terrifying a decision as it was, my wife and I decided to take the [Read more]

72-Year-Old Professor Learns ‘Online Teaching’ So Students Can Keep Up in the Pandemic



72-Year-Old Professor Learns ‘Online Teaching’ So Students Can Keep Up in the Pandemic

Gone are the days of passive learning when education was strictly teacher-centered and students heavily relied on pure lectures and direct instructions. Time and innovation have changed the course of the learning paradigm transforming one-way discussions into active learning, bridging teachers and students to achieve progressive education in the modern age.  The 21st century has become more challenging for traditional educators who are honing a completely different generation – the millennials and Generation Z glued to the fascinating technological advancements of today. Not to mention the game-changing consequence of the current pandemic transforming our old ways into the ‘call of … [Read more]

Message from the College Director



Message from the College Director

Dear Students,

Thank you for taking on the challenges of online learning head-on.   As midterm exams just finished last week, please expect to see your grades in Pinnacle in the next two weeks (unless your midterm assessments were given an extension in submission).  Please also note that next week (Holy Week) is not part of our Academic Calendar so no classes will be held at that time.  You have the whole week off to rest, spend quality time with your family, and for self-reflection.
We are now on our Final Term and with the help of different online platforms, … [Read more]

Southville Awards Direk Joey Reyes as its 1st Outstanding Media Practitioner



Southville Awards Direk Joey Reyes as its 1st Outstanding Media Practitioner

The Southville College of Multimedia Arts (MMA) recently celebrated its 15th year with an alumni homecoming and the first of a series of recognitions called the Monarchs Outstanding Media Practitioner award. This year, the accolade was given to renowned Filipino film director, Jose “Joey” Javier Reyes. This aims to recognize and celebrate significant contributions in the media industry and milestones achieved by the industry’s bests. “Direk Joey has been known in the media industry as a game changer and challenger. He loves changing the landscape of the industry through his films and works of art,” shared by Ms. … [Read more]