Top 3 All-Boys Schools, All-Girls Schools, Co-Ed Schools in Manila and WHY?

[makati_girl]

Boys' Schools:

1. Ateneo High School
2. La Salle Greenhills
3. Xavier School

Girls' Schools:

1. Assumption
2. St. Scho
3. ICA

[gwaping17]

^ and WHY?


( Top 3 All-Boys Schools, All-Girls Schools, Co-Ed Schools in Manila and WHY?)

[atenean_blooded]

I've got obvious biases.

BOYS
1. Ateneo de Manila - Tuition fees are reasonable, and excellent value for money. Located in the Ateneo de Manila's Loyola Heights campus, which is close to most major centers in the metropolis. Loyola Heights is also a rather safe area, and is a school zone (the University of the Philippines is about a kilometer away, and Miriam College is right next door). Also, being set in the university means that the grade school and high school are also part of a larger university community. Academic standards are top-notch, with HS graduates attending most of the top universities in the country (some opt to study abroad, as is the case of this year's valedictorian, reported to be the only Filipino to make it to Harvard College this year). The Ateneo is also one of the top feeder schools of most major universities. Facilities are among the best in the country, and students have access to other university facilities. The High School also has one of the best athletic programs in the country. Extracurricular opportunities abound, with numerous student organizations The Ateneo has many children of businessmen, politicians, and other national leaders attending. The Ateneo de Manila University's social involvement programs are the most extensive in the country, and are integrated into the curriculum even at the basic education level. Training places an emphasis on leadership. Parents are major stakeholders, with parents' associations at different levels organized as key members of the community. The Jesuits are also the best religious educators. Most, if not all, are not just priests, but also scientists, doctors, or professionals with some other training aside from their religious training (which is also the most rigorous among all the priests in the Roman Catholic Church). Jesuit/Ignatian tradition is emphasized at the Ateneo, meaning graduates are steeped in Church teachings and values. The Ateneo does not offer the IB yet, though. Class sizes are also a bit big.

2. Xavier - Another Jesuit school. Tuition's much higher than Ateneo's. Quality of education is comparable, although the Ateneo's better in humanities and arts, whereas Xavier's math is excellent. Being a school established for the Filipino-Chinese community is also an advantage. Graduates do very well too.

GIRLS
1. Immaculate Conception Academy - I'm not sure about the tuition fees, but I'm sure they're pretty expensive. The education's top-notch. Facilities are okay. Chinese school too.
2. Woodrose - Tuition's reasonable, education's okay. Socials are great. Family emphasis is also good. My only misgiving is that it's affiliated with the Opus Dei, whom I'm not very fond of.
3. Assumption or Poveda - Most of the stuff's been said already.

COED
1. I.S. Manila - Expensive. Small classes, nice facilities, IB. Excellent location. No religious affiliation whatsoever though.
2. Brent - Similar to IS, except it's located far down south, outside Metro Manila.
3. Philippine Science High School - Cheap or free. Excellent education. Decent facilities. Terrible location, though. No religious affiliation.


By the way, is the threadstarter from the south?

[princess_pea]

By the way, is the threadstarter from the south?

Yep, southern girl to the core. Why do you ask?

[erap_arroyo99]

My picks for boys-Ateneo
-La Salle
-Xavier

For Girls
-Miriam
-St. Paul
-St. Theresas

Coed
-UST H.S.-St. James
-Brent

Magaling UST H.S., I could say one of the best high school. In fact, madami close UST H.S. sa Ateneo and La Salle and othe top exclusive schools. At magbabarkada sila.

Aside fom being rich, UST students are so bariny in fact a lot of La Sallians and Ateneans nagpapatutor sa mga taga UST. So, I can really say they are the UST high school who is the Best.

miriam? UST HS???? YU ES TI HAI SKUL?!?!?!?!?
a lot of lasallians and ateneans, eh? ano ito, the coño-bobo kind? coz that's the majority in both of those schools, especially la salle.

you come back to me with a statement within the lines of "a lot of honor students from <insert school here> nagpapatutor sa mga taga ust" and give a list of their national- and international-level achievements and maybe ill reconsider.

[erap_arroyo99]

I've got obvious biases.

BOYS
1. Ateneo de Manila - Tuition fees are reasonable, and excellent value for money. Located in the Ateneo de Manila's Loyola Heights campus, which is close to most major centers in the metropolis. Loyola Heights is also a rather safe area, and is a school zone (the University of the Philippines is about a kilometer away, and Miriam College is right next door). Also, being set in the university means that the grade school and high school are also part of a larger university community. Academic standards are top-notch, with HS graduates attending most of the top universities in the country (some opt to study abroad, as is the case of this year's valedictorian, reported to be the only Filipino to make it to Harvard College this year). The Ateneo is also one of the top feeder schools of most major universities. Facilities are among the best in the country, and students have access to other university facilities. The High School also has one of the best athletic programs in the country. Extracurricular opportunities abound, with numerous student organizations The Ateneo has many children of businessmen, politicians, and other national leaders attending. The Ateneo de Manila University's social involvement programs are the most extensive in the country, and are integrated into the curriculum even at the basic education level. Training places an emphasis on leadership. Parents are major stakeholders, with parents' associations at different levels organized as key members of the community. The Jesuits are also the best religious educators. Most, if not all, are not just priests, but also scientists, doctors, or professionals with some other training aside from their religious training (which is also the most rigorous among all the priests in the Roman Catholic Church). Jesuit/Ignatian tradition is emphasized at the Ateneo, meaning graduates are steeped in Church teachings and values. The Ateneo does not offer the IB yet, though. Class sizes are also a bit big.

2. Xavier - Another Jesuit school. Tuition's much higher than Ateneo's. Quality of education is comparable, although the Ateneo's better in humanities and arts, whereas Xavier's math is excellent. Being a school established for the Filipino-Chinese community is also an advantage. Graduates do very well too.

GIRLS
1. Immaculate Conception Academy - I'm not sure about the tuition fees, but I'm sure they're pretty expensive. The education's top-notch. Facilities are okay. Chinese school too.
2. Woodrose - Tuition's reasonable, education's okay. Socials are great. Family emphasis is also good. My only misgiving is that it's affiliated with the Opus Dei, whom I'm not very fond of.
3. Assumption or Poveda - Most of the stuff's been said already.

COED
1. I.S. Manila - Expensive. Small classes, nice facilities, IB. Excellent location. No religious affiliation whatsoever though.
2. Brent - Similar to IS, except it's located far down south, outside Metro Manila.
3. Philippine Science High School - Cheap or free. Excellent education. Decent facilities. Terrible location, though. No religious affiliation.

mapera't mukhang pera din ito eh.

[atenean_blooded]

Yep, southern girl to the core. Why do you ask?

You mentioned you were from Woodrose, which may have explained your preference for schools from the southern part of the metropolis (I guess proximity really plays a role). I've got friends from Woodrose too.

[princess_pea]

miriam? UST HS???? YU ES TI HAI SKUL?!?!?!?!?
a lot of lasallians and ateneans, eh? ano ito, the coño-bobo kind? coz that's the majority in both of those schools, especially la salle.

you come back to me with a statement within the lines of "a lot of honor students from <insert school here> nagpapatutor sa mga taga ust" and give a list of their national- and international-level achievements and maybe ill reconsider.

Hi, I'm sure your own school is brilliant, but you're not doing them a favour with your inappropriate comments. Those comments have no place here -- please stick to forum etiquette.

[princess_pea]

You mentioned you were from Woodrose, which may have explained your preference for schools from the southern part of the metropolis (I guess proximity really plays a role). I've got friends from Woodrose too.

Hehe, yeah. I DO prefer southern schools since I've lived here all my life. But that's why I began the thread. To have greater exposure to other schools and not be so limited to one geographic area!

If ever though, I love Ateneo and Xavier from up north.

[Gordonblue86]

miriam? UST HS???? YU ES TI HAI SKUL?!?!?!?!?
a lot of lasallians and ateneans, eh? ano ito, the coño-bobo kind? coz that's the majority in both of those schools, especially la salle.

you come back to me with a statement within the lines of "a lot of honor students from <insert school here> nagpapatutor sa mga taga ust" and give a list of their national- and international-level achievements and maybe ill reconsider.

Ateneo, La Salle- bobo??? ok ka lang. Can you tell us where you had your education? kung bobo ang La Salle at Ateneo, e ano pa school mo?!

[atenean_blooded]

Hehe, yeah. I DO prefer southern schools since I've lived here all my life. But that's why I began the thread. To have greater exposure to other schools and not be so limited to one geographic area!

If ever though, I love Ateneo and Xavier from up north.

Given the bad road conditions, though, sending a kid from the south to grade school or high school up north can be a cruel, albeit character-building thing to do. I've had high school classmates from down south, though, and while they did seem a bit stressed out from time to time, they turned out fine.

[princess_pea]

Given the bad road conditions, though, sending a kid from the south to grade school or high school up north can be a cruel, albeit character-building thing to do. I've had high school classmates from down south, though, and while they did seem a bit stressed out from time to time, they turned out fine.

Oh, I'd LOVE to live in the south and send my kids to the south one day. But should I live up north, I should be comfortable enough sending them to northern schools too! Hehe.

I had friends who lived up north who studied in the south --- they couldn't just hitch rides home, they were often stranded in the south if there was a storm, and they had to wake up really early and they got home late. -_- Either we live near the school of choice, or we send the kids to a school near the home of choice. Hehehe.

[atenean_blooded]

Is it harder to get from the north to the south, or is it the other way around? I was never really sure.

[princess_pea]

Is it harder to get from the north to the south, or is it the other way around? I was never really sure.

Hrmm...Well, it's easier to commute when from the North, perhaps, because of the abundance of bus stops and other forms of public transportation. However, if you're going to use your own vehicle, I think it's more or less the same. It just depends on the time of day!

[red_saint09]

boys:

1. Ateneo
2. San Beda
3. LSGH

girls:

1. Assumption
2. ICA
3. Poveda
4. Miriam
5. Woodrose, Manressa, St. Scho, St. Paul

COED:

Phil. Science Hish Scool
UP Integrated School

[erap_arroyo99]

^^ zobel? seryoso ka? tandaan mo hindi ito payamanan ng estudyante..

[mystique26]

Girls
1. AC (biased ako)
2. Poveda
3 Woodrose

Boys
1. Xavier
2. LSGH
3. Ateneo

Coed
1. CSA Mkt
2. Manresa
3. PSHS

[mystique26]

Perhaps your husband's was a better time! Religious education-wise, they must've had deteriorated in quality. Academics-wise, they're good though!

Perhaps, my husband graduated HS years ago. Mid 1990's somewhere... Gosh, we're old! Hehe! I hope they fix whatever issues they have, though. Sayang din eh.

[mystique26]

hindi naman halata na laking coño itong babaeng ito, no?

about brent.. at least they have the sense to keep a low profile lest they get KIDNAPPED!!

oo! ikaw yung kidnapper! mwahahaha!

[princess_pea]

Perhaps, my husband graduated HS years ago. Mid 1990's somewhere... Gosh, we're old! Hehe! I hope they fix whatever issues they have, though. Sayang din eh.

Yeah nga! Especially since my bf really wants to have his sons study there! Hehe.