The reading crisis among Filipino children has reached alarming levels. According to the 2022 update of The State of Global Learning Poverty, 9 out of 10 Filipino children at late primary age struggle with reading. Additionally, a joint report by UNICEF, UNESCO, and the World Bank found that less than 10% of Filipino children can read and comprehend a simple text. These findings underscore the urgent need for effective, accessible, and scalable interventions to combat reading poverty.

This is where the Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) and Southville International School and Colleges step in. The GAIN Southville Reading Program is … [Read more]

Dr. Vic Manabat, the distinguished dean of the College of Business at Southville International School and Colleges, plays a vital role in advancing the quality of higher education in the Philippines. In addition to his leadership at Southville, Dr. Manabat serves as an accreditor for the Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA). ALCUCOA is the counterpart of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), but it focuses specifically on the accreditation of government-run local colleges and universities across the country.

Dr. Manabat’s involvement with ALCUCOA is an important part of his commitment … [Read more]

Are you looking for the perfect learning environment where your child can shine? Join us for the STARCampusOpenHouse at Southville International School on March 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN and experience firsthand what makes our preschool and grade school programs truly exceptional!

-Explore Our Campus – Tour our vibrant and engaging learning spaces.
-Meet Our Educators – Get to know the passionate teachers who inspire and guide our students.
-Enjoy Fun Games & Activities – Exciting booth games, hands-on activities, and amazing prizes await! 
Give your child the best start to a bright future! Don’t miss this … [Read more]

Southville College Alumna Josellie Opao has been selected as one of the twelve distinguished members of the 2025 Diversity Leadership Academy. Sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), this prestigious program supports special education professionals in their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of special education.

Opao, currently a graduate student at the University of Victoria in Canada, is excited to join a cohort of talented and diverse individuals who represent various educational roles, from teaching and coordinating special education programs to providing expertise in assistive technology, speech-language pathology, and school psychology. 

Transitioning from … [Read more]

Researchers from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) took home honors for their distinguished work at two esteemed research conferences. At the Consortium of the South’s (CoTS) 1st International Faculty Research Conference held at San Beda Alabang, SISC College of Psychology’s Jodi Sta. Maria won Best Oral Research Presentation with a perfect score of 100, while Miss Maurine Dollesin earned Best Research Poster Presentation with a score of 97. Their research was guided by their thesis adviser, Miss Juli-Ann Balmonte. SISC also received recognition for the Most Number of Research Papers Qualified, further highlighting the institution’s commitment to academic research.… [Read more]

Southville International School and Colleges is set to host an exciting opportunity for students and parents as it welcomes representatives from top Australian universities and institutions for the Australia Education Fair. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, at the IB Lobby in the Tropical Building.

The education fair will feature esteemed universities such as Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Kaplan Business School, Murdoch University, Navitas, Southern Cross University, Australian Institute of Business, University of New England, University of South Australia, University of Technology Sydney, Torrens University Australia, … [Read more]

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students won a total of 185 medals—88 Gold and 102 Silver medals from the World Scholar’s Cup – Manila Round held last November. The event covers four categories namely Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, a multiple choice test known as the Scholar’s Challenge, and the quiz-bee style Scholar’s Bowl.

Members of the SISC delegation won the following awards:

Medals and Global Qualifiers

• All SISC scholars secured at least one medal each, showcasing their individual brilliance.
• Every team qualified for the prestigious Global Round, a testament to their collective strength and teamwork.
• 40 Champion Scholars were