Known as a home for nurturing teachers and administrators, Reedley International School (RIS) is a private, non-sectarian, and co-educational school in Pasig City. Since its inception in 1999, it has worked towards its mission and vision of nurturing globally competent and kind students in a happy and caring environment.
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Interested in applying to RIS? Here are some things you should know about it:
History of Reedley International School
Founded by Nellie Aquino-Ong, Reedley International School was inspired by Reedley College in California, USA– a small community where she studied and met nurturing teachers and mentors. Reedley College started in the 1800s on a piece of land donated by Thomas Law Reed. He began the successful expansion of farming operations in the area, so the town was later on recognized for its nurturing fruit harvests. Since then, the value of learning and nurturing became the very heart of the institution, which reflects today in RIS.
In its starting life in the 2000s, Reedley opened its doors to high school students in Quezon City. The following year, it began to offer grade school-level programs and moved to its second location in Pasig City. To accommodate more students in 2006, it moved again to a more spacious site in Libis, Quezon City, then transferred back to its permanent home in Pasig in 2016 because of its growing population.
Reedley got its first Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) international accreditation in 2013. Continuing to strive for global academic excellence, it became accredited again in 2018 as a School of Character by the Thomas Lickona Institute of Asia.
Top Strands Reedley International School is Known For
To ensure a disciplined and improved manner of academic instruction and student learning, Reedley International School adapts its 14-year curriculum from the best approaches of Singaporean, American, and Filipino curricula. For Senior High School, it offers comprehensive programs in the Academic Track covering 1) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Accountancy and Business Management (ABM); 3) Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); and 4) General Academics (GAS) strands. These courses center on achieving mastery and equipping students with effective academic skills so they can be prepared for college, especially in taking college entrance examinations.
With their foregoing curriculum, Reedley enjoys a 92% passing rate to the top five local and foreign universities and colleges. That means most Reedley graduates get accepted to reputable universities in the country, namely, the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, the University of Asia and the Pacific, and the University of Santo Tomas. They also get admitted to international colleges in the USA, UK, Singapore, and Canada, to name a few.
How to Apply to Reedley International School
As stated on their official website, Reedley runs on a three-step admissions process:
Step 1: The first step is to pass all the necessary admission requirements. All applicants must submit the following to kickstart their application:
- RIS Student Application Form
- RIS Student Recommendation Form
- Previous School Year’s Report Card
- Current School Year’s Report Card
- PSA Birth Certificate
- 2×2 Recent Photo
- Photocopy of Passport and Philippine VISA (for foreign/dual citizen applicants)
- Recent Developmental Pediatricians Report (for Center for Individualized Academic Programs (CIAP) and Personalized Guided Learning Program (PGLP) applicants with diagnosis)
- Certificate of Ranking per Section and per Batch (for incoming grade 10)
- Certificate of Ranking per Strand and per Batch (for incoming grades 11 and 12)
- Grade equivalent for foreign students
They may submit the admission requirements either on campus or online by emailing the scanned documents to ris@redleeyschool.com.
Step 2: The next step is to settle the admissions processing fee, which costs P2,700 for Pre-K and Kinder applicants and P5,000 for Grades 1-12. Applicants who want to apply for the CIAP and PGLP programs will undergo a separate screening process. Nonetheless, all admission-related fees can be paid on campus or directly at the bank. Just reach them out at (+63)917 507 9306 for the bank details. Once paid, don’t forget to send them a copy of your deposit slip for verification.
Step 3: To conclude your application, you can contact the Admissions Team to schedule an online interview with them.
How Much Tuition and Other Fees Cost at Reedley International School
The tuition fee in Reedley varies per grade level and program. For Big Class Programs (BSP), the annual tuition fee starts at P171,360 (Pre-K) and increases as the student advances to the next grade, reaching up to P333,760 (Grade 12). They also offer supplementary learning programs to students who may need further enrichment in fundamental subjects and skills. These programs consist of English as a Second Language (ESL), Small Size Programs (SCP), CIAP, and PGLP, each with designated additional fees for interested participants. Furthermore, grade 10 to 12 students can also opt to attend Advanced Placement (AP) classes for an added P25,000. To learn more about the complete breakdown of the tuition fees and payment plans in Reedley, you can download this file from their website or send inquiries using this directory as a guide.
Famous Alumni from Reedley International School
Graduates of Reedley pursued different career paths and excelled in various fields, including local show business. Some of the famous alumni who attended the international school include the Filipino supermodel Pauline Prieto, PBA player Japeth Aguilar and the model, host, and blogger Janeena Chan.
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